10 Most Bromantic Movies Of All Time

9. The Lord Of The Rings Franchise - The Fellowship Of The Ring

The Lord of the Rings is not a franchise known for its female characters. Oh sure, Liv Tyler's elven princess Arwen shows up to give the Nazgul a good dunking in the river at one point, and Miranda Otto's Eowyn distinguishes herself in a huge way by taking down the Witch-king during the Battle of Pelennor Fields. However, mainly the women of the series exist only on the periphery of the story, with the comradery between The Fellowship of the Ring placed front and center. Thankfully however, this facet of the series works beautifully, and helps sustain the franchise even at its most tiresome moments. Nearly every member of the Fellowship has an affecting moment or two together. From the father-figure dynamic that Ian McKellen's Gandalf exudes towards Frodo, to the competitive ribbing of Legolas and Gimli, to the intense and loving relationship of Frodo and Sam, the Fellowship functions to ensure the emotional stability of its members as much as it does the physical. This multifaceted look at male relationships, and how these bonds provide hope in the darkest of times, is what will remain valuable about this series of films. It will continue to draw people, even after the trilogy's much lauded visuals effects begin to age.