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In The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), Gandalf the White speaks this line as the plot moves into a decisive phase. It comes at a tense moment when characters recognize that earlier choices are now producing consequences they cannot reverse. The line is memorable for its blunt, ominous tone and the steady delivery that gives the moment dramatic weight. Listeners remember it because it signals that the story has crossed a clear line into full conflict.