Gandalf vs Moria Balrog

Sever · 01-02-2003, 11:40 AM

I'm reading up on TTT before i go see the movie and am seeking a spoiler of sorts. Is there a scene that depicts the only worthy duel in the entire LotR trilogy? That being the battle of Gandalf and the Balrog at the peak of Zirakzigil.

Or does Gandalf remain tight lipped?

Rokenn · 01-02-2003, 12:37 PM

Yes, no.

[ 01-02-2003, 12:38 PM: Message edited by: Rokenn ]

01-02-2003, 01:45 PM

In the book there isn't much said, the scene in the movie shows it better than the book describes it..I think.

All in all it was a great part of the movie [img]smile.gif[/img]
I think the Scene with Gandalf contesting Sauruman for the will of Theodin was a nice addition. I would have liked to see more of that particular contest at Isengard...but ...they didn't film that part.

[ 01-02-2003, 01:45 PM: Message edited by: MagiK ]

Rokenn · 01-02-2003, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MagiK:
In the book there isn't much said, the scene in the movie shows it better than the book describes it..I think.

All in all it was a great part of the movie [img]smile.gif[/img]
I think the Scene with Gandalf contesting Sauruman for the will of Theodin was a nice addition. I would have liked to see more of that particular contest at Isengard...but ...they didn't film that part.

Maybe in the extended version DVD [img]smile.gif[/img]

/)eathKiller · 01-02-2003, 03:56 PM

and an awesome scene it was! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Sever · 01-03-2003, 04:19 AM

Excellent. That sounds like the only bit in the movie that may be better than the book. Can't wait to see it.

Larry_OHF · 01-03-2003, 09:15 AM

Yeah man! That part, interestingly at the beginning of the movie, had me wanting to stand up in my chair and shout prasies to Peter Jackson! I promise that I did not even blink once during the whole dang part!

Tancred · 01-03-2003, 08:58 PM

It got me remembering, and it got me right back into the action from the first few minutes. It's almost made for those who always complained that the fall of the Balrog was the biggest cop-out ever in the history of much-anticipated fight scenes. It's excellent.

Tanc - I wanna see it again now!

Wulfere · 01-03-2003, 11:29 PM

Gandalf will not contest with Saruman until the next movie. Shelob will also be in the next movie. The battle with the Balrog takes place at the very begining of The Two Towers. This was my favorite book of the series and they did a great job with it. I have seen it twice and both times I thought..."Wait! 3 hours isn't up yet!" [img]smile.gif[/img]

Obsidian the Black · 01-04-2003, 09:25 AM

What was Tolkein thinking though?! How could he kill off ALL of the Balrogs! [img]graemlins/dropatear.gif[/img] Its just not fair, they are cool. The Balrogs should live I tell you!! Long live the Valaraukar!!! [img]graemlins/firedevil.gif[/img]

[ 01-04-2003, 09:40 AM: Message edited by: Obsidian the Black ]

01-02-2003, 11:40 AM	#1
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 43 Posts: 3,293	I'm reading up on TTT before i go see the movie and am seeking a spoiler of sorts. Is there a scene that depicts the only worthy duel in the entire LotR trilogy? That being the battle of Gandalf and the Balrog at the peak of Zirakzigil. Or does Gandalf remain tight lipped? __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

01-02-2003, 12:37 PM	#2
Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 60 Posts: 2,193	Yes, no. [ 01-02-2003, 12:38 PM: Message edited by: Rokenn ] __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)

01-02-2003, 01:45 PM	#3
MagiK Guest Posts: n/a	<font color="#ffccff">In the book there isn't much said, the scene in the movie shows it better than the book describes it..I think. All in all it was a great part of the movie [img]smile.gif[/img] I think the Scene with Gandalf contesting Sauruman for the will of Theodin was a nice addition. I would have liked to see more of that particular contest at Isengard...but ...they didn't film that part. </font> [ 01-02-2003, 01:45 PM: Message edited by: MagiK ]

01-02-2003, 03:56 PM	#5
/)eathKiller Dracolisk Join Date: January 5, 2002 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Age: 38 Posts: 6,043	and an awesome scene it was! [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://membres.lycos.fr/th8or/ZeroSigForIronworks.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> o.o;

01-03-2003, 04:19 AM	#6
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 43 Posts: 3,293	Excellent. That sounds like the only bit in the movie that may be better than the book. Can't wait to see it. __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

01-03-2003, 09:15 AM	#7
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	<font color=skyblue>Yeah man! That part, interestingly at the beginning of the movie, had me wanting to stand up in my chair and shout prasies to Peter Jackson! I promise that I did not even blink once during the whole dang part!</font> __________________

01-03-2003, 08:58 PM	#8
Tancred White Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2001 Location: UK Age: 43 Posts: 1,893	It got me remembering, and it got me right back into the action from the first few minutes. It's almost made for those who always complained that the fall of the Balrog was the biggest cop-out ever in the history of much-anticipated fight scenes. It's excellent. Tanc - I wanna see it again now! __________________ \"HELP! I\'ve superglued myself to a flaming bowling ball!\"

01-03-2003, 11:29 PM	#9
Wulfere Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: March 20, 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska USA Age: 63 Posts: 893	Gandalf will not contest with Saruman until the next movie. Shelob will also be in the next movie. The battle with the Balrog takes place at the very begining of The Two Towers. This was my favorite book of the series and they did a great job with it. I have seen it twice and both times I thought..."Wait! 3 hours isn't up yet!" [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-04-2003, 09:25 AM	#10
Obsidian the Black Elminster Join Date: May 8, 2002 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 470	What was Tolkein thinking though?! How could he kill off ALL of the Balrogs! [img]graemlins/dropatear.gif[/img] Its just not fair, they are cool. The Balrogs should live I tell you!! Long live the Valaraukar!!! [img]graemlins/firedevil.gif[/img] [ 01-04-2003, 09:40 AM: Message edited by: Obsidian the Black ] __________________ Caelic's Wowwiki information page

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