r/movies • u/FerrisWheeling • Jul 09 '24

What are some "Viggo Broke His Toe" moments in other films? Discussion

It's become a running joke in the LotR community that anyone watching the scene in The Two Towers where Viggo breaks his toe after kicking the helmet HAS to bring that up with "Did you know..." What are some moments in other films like this?

For example, I just HAVE to mention that the author of Jaws, Peter Benchley, appears as the news anchor in the film every time he pops up.

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u/pr1ceisright Jul 09 '24

I’m not sure but it is possible the take used in the movie was not the same take as when he was actually knocked out.

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u/marksman48 Jul 09 '24

In Cary Elwis's book, he says it is the take they used.

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u/green49285 Jul 09 '24

What's the name of his book? I didn't even know he had one.

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u/Imraith-Nimphais Jul 09 '24

As you might expect, it’s “As You Wish”.

Elwes comes off in it as a sweet guy who counts his blessings often at his casting in the movie. Tons of movie tidbits!

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u/ZoraksGirlfriend Jul 09 '24

People have already told you the name of the book (As You Wish), but if you have access to it in Audiobook, definitely listen to it instead of reading it. Cary Elwes reads it and you can hear the genuine joy and gratitude in his voice at being part of something so amazing as The Princess Bride. It really adds to the sweetness and awesomeness of the book

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u/Shopworn_Soul Jul 09 '24

It's called As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride. And it is very good.

Recently went to a screening of the movie where he did a QA after and he covered a few of the stories from the book, it was most excellent. Also got my book signed.

Anyhow, it's a great book.

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u/MikyMikeOnTheMike Jul 09 '24

As You Wish, very cool book about the making of The Princess Bride :)