I know right? Imagine if his previous plan was also successful and he managed to grab all the gold for himself in Rush for Erebor event. But luckily admin showed up in Dol Guldur and kicked his ass so hard he needed to smurf back at Northen server for 60 years.
This movie's design choices are so unconventional and created such unforgettable memories. The fact that the Balrog's roar is not a booming lion roar or a monster roar like in any other movie, but instead it sounds like hell fire burning, you can feel it. I will never forget it.
Impossible to make masterpiece again But I m possible if ......... But I don’t want remake of this fabulous masterpiece Every time I watch this series, sometimes I forget I live in 21 century and I feel like I also the part of these fantasy world 🌍. J.R.R Tolkien is greatest. 😃😃👌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🕉
Amazon has actually bought the rights to lotr and is producing an expensive ass series (it will be at least 5 seasons) set in the second age of Middle Earth. So it won't be a remake, might actually be pretty cool :) It's starring at least a young Galadriel. They halted filming now because of the pandemic
Dude I thought the exact same thing, this is beautiful. But in a strictly logical sense that lake should be filled with garbage and excrement. But if not to apply our world's problems in the fantasy it should be filled with a disgusting amount of dead bodies.
4:39 I've always loved this roar, because it doesn't sound anything like a "traditional" monster roar. It simply sounds like fire, a rumbling monotone of heat and destruction.
I still can’t even believe it’s been that long... I remember these movies coming out and going to see them in the theater like it was yesterday... time truly does fly.
Which is why it would be a crime if the upcoming TV show doesn't have a good composer. The Witcher needed a person like Ramin Djawadi, alas that its music was mediocre. Toss a Coin to Your Witcher isn't cutting it.
Fun fact: In the lakes under the mountains of Moria live monsters that are even more ancient than Sauron. They are called 'The Nameless things of Moria.' And even Gandalf refrains from describing or even talking about them. We got to see one of them when the fellowship reached the Doors of Durin.
the watcher may not be related to what you speak. What you are referring to is Tolkien's Lovecraftian nod. I forget the quote but I saw it somewhere on here "When a musician starts to tune their instrument, before the structure of the music itself, there are old, nameless sounds... unholy creaking of worn leather cases, disfigured and discoloured metal hinges, the unintentional scraping of fingers over string. With an entire orchestra tuning, believe me, many nameless things are created, none intended to be part of the performance." This refers to Illuvatar along with the valar whose magic was music based.
I’m pretty sure it’s been confirmed that the “Watcher in the Water” was not one of the Nameless. Those creatures harken back to days before even the Balrogs were made, things that were perhaps never supposed to exist. It’s very likely they were among the earliest corruptions wrought upon the young world by Morgoth.
I was 11 at the time...I just remember being completely blown away and nothing has come close since. The Dark Knight in 2008 is probably the next closest
@@williamrichards9260 I will forever envy you. Must’ve been a once in a lifetime experience, to be so immersed and to hear things like the balrog’s roar penetrate your eardrums seems incredible.
When the Lord of the Rings came out I was 8, so I didn't watch it until years later in DVD. Then I watched The Hobbit movies in IMAX ultra wide cinema, and Smaug scenes inside Erebor were PRETTY IMPRESSIVE, but were brought down by Legolas' excessively "twilight style" blueish eyes (which got corrected in home video editions)... and other badly done effects. The Hobbit was done almost entirely on CGI, whilst TLOTR was made mostly based on real props, and it is really noticeable, specially on the scenes they used low budget CGI because of the problems The Hobbit and MGM studios ran on before Peter Jackson got involved. TLOTR should totatlly get a rescreening in modern IMAX ultra wide screens like the Titanic movie did like 2 years ago. It would earn much more money than todays movies and let younger fans enjoy it in all it's original glory, because the trilogy was filmed with native IMAX cameras, so no remaster necessary.
New movies can't compare to 1990s-2010s ones. Its like they ran out of ideas and just started bringing back old stuff and remastered it. Also the level of acting is really horrible on average compared to back then.
I know the Lord Of The Rings won 11 Oscars, I know many celebs including Jennifer Connelly won Oscars, but man imagine the whole world back in 2004 watching Peter Jackson getting his 11 Oscars for making the LOTR, and even a lot of the cast got an Oscar each that day because their performance was just unbelievable, I know that never happened but it would’ve been a major landmark with winning Oscars
"I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn!" - still gives me goosebumps and chills!
@@xyro3633 He's telling the Balrog that he serves Eru Illuvatar directly (servant of the secret fire), and that he's also a divine being. He's basically warning the Balrog that he's also Miar and that he is capable of bringing divine power and destruction upon it. The secret fire refers to the Flame Imperishable, Eru's power of creation. The Flame of Anor is open to interpretation. Anor is Elvish for Sun. So it's not clear whether Gandalf was referring to the actual sun or whether he was referring to his Elven ring of power Narya, The Ring of Fire. When Gandalf calls the Balrog "Flame of Udun" he's telling the Balrog he knows what it is and where it came from. Udun was the first great fortress of Morgoth. It is where Morgoth created the Balrogs, or corrupted them to be more specific.
The sound is that of a cinder block being dragged across a wooden floor, then obviously altered in post-production. Weta wanted something that sounded different from an animal roar. I think they did an excellent job, obviously.
@@saadawan5502, oh, thanks. This explains why the (real) orcs didn't climb at the walls during the siege of Minas Tirith. Because these guys here can awesome climb on vertical walls and on top of the cave (even better than spider pig...). I've always wondered if this is a goof / logic fail or if there is an explanation that I simply didn't know.
Jackson is a genius for doing the LOTRs Trilogy such justice. The power of this scene is incredible, the music.. Everything is so spot on, gives me goos bumps
X1299 2209302 I don't agree the movies were very well made, probably Peter had to add stuff cause of money deals, but even after adding stuff the movies were great and kept the magic of the middle Earth, adapting a book to a movie is a super hard task.
David Astorga The main problem is that he did not invest as much time in this movie as he did with the Lord of the Rings. He was not even supossed to be the director. I agree that turning a book into a movie is a difficult task but there is a difference between LOTR and the Hobbit. The Lord of the Rings had to cut things out of the movie. They did this in a great way. The hobbit on the other hand added a lot to the story that did not even happen in the book. Like the whole Sauron and his army plot. They streched a book over 3 movies that should have been 2 at max. Just so you know, I love the lord of the rings movies and all of the books and watching the hobbit movies always makes me smile, but it makes me sad at the same time because of all the missed opportunities.
People like to say that Lord of the Rings is too stereotypical for today’s standards, and it’s because of scenes like these that I say, it’s too classic for today’s standards. #LOTRRULES
Well stereotypes have to start somewhere, and due to the huge influence Tolkien has had with his work, it only makes sense that others copy him, thus creating a stereotype
Any idiot who says this is stereotypical should not be listened to. It is the originator. Tolkien invented many of these tropes, or at least reframed epic historial literary material for modern audiences. He is responsible for epic fantasy as a subgenre, and for setting much of the form modern genre of fantasy literature takes. Want proof? Wikipedia Fantasy as a literary genre. Better still, read Thomas Shippey's book, "J. R. R. Tolkien: Author of the Century".
I’ve never met anyone who claims such a thing. The Lord of the Rings, as a franchise in general, is still beloved and cherished by millions of old and young people alike.
Gandalf vs the Balrog is such a great moment filled with details that are missed by 90% of the general audience: "You cannot pass! I am a servant of the secret fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udun!" By identifying himself as a servant of the Secret Fire, Gandalf is identifying himself as a Maia, an angelic servant of the Valar protecting the light of Creation that Eru Ilúvatar (or God) has set. Wielder of the flame of Anor is a reference to his ability to draw on the power of the sun possibly through the Ring of Fire that Gandalf posseses. Finally as he refers to the Balrog as the Flame of Udûn, he tells the Balrog that he knows it to be a corrupted Maia, servant of Morgoth, Udûn being Morgoth's first fortress. He orders it to retreat ("go back to the shadows") or face the consequences of divine conflict and final judgement.
The thing is, he is identifying himself as such because Durins Bane is also himself a Maiar. This isn’t just some wizard fighting a monster. It’s an angel of light fighting an angel of death.
@@Davidsworldtravels That is such a subtle and poignant moment and the scene in the whole trilogy that many if not most will miss due to its incredible subtext, while it is a theory, the ending sequence of the trilogy itself validates the theory. Frodo actually does think they all died for a brief moment and Gandalf was able to pick up on it. So here goes; The wake-up scene alludes to True happiness vs wholesome happiness Frodo experiences true happiness and relief when he sees Gandalf in a glowing atmosphere, which makes him believe is on the other side tethered away from life's woes and the darkness that tormented him during the journey to vanquish the ring. This is probably also why Gandalf starts to laugh because he picks up on it and immediately figures a way to prevent an awkward situation. By initiating the laughter which serves two purposes (1; is literally just laughing at Frovo's innocent naivety, and 2 is setting up Frodo to meet the others), Frodo is relieved of the burden of having to deal with the overwhelming emotions that will result from the fact that he is in fact not "free" yet, while at the same time he is joyful the fellowship survived which makes for a quagmire of emotions...thus why we see Frodo just go with the flow and immediately burst into this childlike borderline fake laughter sequence when the others arrive, which can sort of representing "wholesome sentimental happiness at the moment". It is also why, when he sees Sam, the emotions become grounded and he is fully back to reality. It was at this point he must have decided he needed to leave middle earth and the shire, as he would rather have the true happiness he has when the saw Gandalf believing them to be on the other side, as opposed to being constantly jolted "wholesome happy" only to be brought back to the reality of what truly transpired. side note: I can't help but also try to allude the Characters of Frodo and Sam to Nietzsche vs Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud. The former did the bulk of work needed for the ground foundation of psychoanalysis and psychology, but he was never truly grounded in this reality per se. Thus leading him to dwell with the darkness of thoughts longer than Jung or Freud ever did since they had families and loved ones that grounded them. In the same way, Frodo was the bearer of the ring and all the darkness that came with it, but he wasn't grounded and thus wouldn't really have peace in this life. On the other hand, Sam's role can't be understated, he was better grounded by his family tho and didn't have the burden of carrying the ring for even a fraction of time Frodo had to carry it and dwell with the darkness.
orhema oluga that's a great take on it. You're the first person I've talked to that also thinks frodo believed he died and Gandalf realized it. To me it seemed that he'd be a little shocked then show relief. You may be on to something but I do feel that how the scene plays out is frodo just being happy bc they've won. Seeing Gandalf should actually freak him out a little imo.
@@Davidsworldtravels yeah, thats why I stated it was a "quagmire of emotions" sort of situation for Frodo. While indeed he was "happy" as anyone should for finally coming up triumphant, remember he already knows they "won" in some sense once the ring was destroyed. Whether they won the battle or not, he had no idea, but he knew the war for evil power would be over once the ring was destroyed. However, being just "happy" has never, is not, and will never be the enough for any being. So while he is happy they won, the darkness' effect on him still lingers and he truly though he was finally free upon seeing just Gandalf. This is also sort of validated when he sees Sam and this melancholy washes over him. So again, it is a "quagmire of emotions" sort of feeling, and everyone gets that at some point in their lives. I know Tolkien mostly used it to allude to the realities of post war expeditions, however, it also readily applies to any situation in Life where every "high" is almost immediately followed by a melancholic "low".
Why is this part edited out!!! It would have been absolutely perfect with Bloom’s iconic terrified stare and Sean Bean’s legendary “what is this new devilry”
Isn't it crazy that even when the Balrog had like 2 minutes of screentime despite the huge threat it repressented, this is still one of the best scenes of the movie? The whole battle of Moria, from begining to end is flawless. Peak fiction.
I think part of it is because it not only is it supremely well designed, it doesn't overstay it's welcome. There's no grand plan or scheme, it's just a part of the world and story. It doesn't feel force in and kind of keeps it's mythic presence.
Christian González ILM actually showed Weta a lot of what they did on Star Wars when Peter was in pre-viz. They probably spent all their time on Star Wars and cranked HP out on the off days.
The best thing about this face off is Gandalf and Balrog are both Maiar. They are conversing as equals. Balrogs chose the path of evil and Gandalf chose to serve the light.
Najam Qureshi Isn't balrogs the creation of Morgoth/Melkor the only dark Valar and the strongest and biggest Dark Lord ever lived? I'm not sure they're exactly maiar... Maybe like half-maiar... I know that Gandalf is denfietly a maiar Edit: i came back to this video after learning so much about LOTR, and now seeing my own comment makes me feel really awkward and stupid lol
When Valar (Ainur) descended into Arda, several Maiar also came with them who helped them build the Earth. Melkor also descended among them and was very powerful, second to Manwé and had power to influence Maiar; Balrogs joined him in his evil pursuit, this was Melkor's true weapon, to influence and corrupt the minds and hearts of not only beings of Arda but to those of Maiar too. Sauron's real name was Mairon and he was also one of Maia. Technically having Gandalf on your side meant having an equal to Sauron, but he became extremely powerful because of evil of Melkor whom he worshiped. And yes, there was an army of Balrogs (Talk about handling only one). Gandalf's real name was Olórin, this Balrog is named as Durin's Bane. Gandalf defeated it after falling into the depths of Moria.
Najam Qureshi Okay, i thought they're more like Ungoliant ( the giant spider who destroyed the two trees of light ) and just an allies not maiar but now i know. Also i think Melkor is actually a bit stronger than his brother Manwe Sulimo. The strongest one is of course Illuvatar but i think Melkor was the second one... Edit: after learning more about Silmarillion, it has been confirmed that Melkor/Morgoth was the strongest of the Valar. That one i got right :D
Manwé is superior to Melkor in the music of Illuvatar. It's helps to think it in terms of black and white, Light and dark, good and evil, similar but different purpose.
My favorite part about Gandalf's confrontation with the Balrog is it serves as the revelation that he is so much more than an old bumbling wizard. He is the major stringpuller of the plot in the Hobbit and in the beginning of Fellowship but he always keeps his true power somewhat hidden. He uses his magic for fireworks or occasional light. I think in the Hobbit the biggest thing he does is the energy explosion. Here though he announces his titles to the Balrog in perhaps the most badass monologue. "I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udun." We know the rest but from Frodos and perhaps others points of view this is when they begin to understand Galdalf is one of the most powerful beings in existence and he has been disguised as a kind old man for most of their time knowing him. I love that about this scene in both book and movie.
"I am a servant of God Almighty and I hold the fire of the Sun!" That's basically what he's saying. The Secret Fire is secret because the Flame Imperishable was hidden in the center of Arda, so Melkor couldn't reach it. Only with the Flame Imperishable can Creation be done. So he's stating his allegiance and insulting his opponent with both the fact that the Balrog's master couldn't reach the secret fire and that the Balrog itself is just a flame from the depths of a shattered dungeon.
Is it not also part of the reason he dies - his powers are diminished and "contained" within his human body, he has to essentially let go of the prison to defeat the balrog.
@@Tounushi Wasnt the flame imperishable with Eru the whole time? And thats why Melkor could not find it? Because it was not in Arda itself but with the creator the whole time?
@@aesir1ases64 It was with Eru and Melkor was convinced He'd simply left it somewhere. Since He knew Melkor'd look for it, he hid it away. After the Choir, it was set to give life to the world. "Therefore Iluvatar gave to their vision Being, and set it amid the Void, and the Secret Fire was sent to burn at the heart of the World; and it was called Eä."
@@insanidadeEspelhada Thanks for asking in this kind manner. Many authors disliked the movie versions of their books in the past although the movies were commonly called great like "the shining" (there are some lists you can google). So the chances aren't super low that Tolkien would have at least some points he dislikes. Maybe the missing Tom Bombadil, maybe the Gimli jokes, maybe he imagined some characters in a very different way. You're right when saying nobody can tell. But the chances are higher that he's at least not 100% confident with the adaptation than he's enjoying absolute everything on it. That's what I wanted to say in my first answer.
@@insanidadeEspelhada how is he a douche for offering a theory of tolkien's reaction? i thought his response was grounded and probable, no need to insult anyone.
fun fact: in order to make it more real and overwhelming with the situation, the crew searched for Balrog under the Misty Mountain in Moria and taunt it to fight Ian McKellen. Respect
When thinking of Moria and how its infrastructure is designed, I think it's safe to say that even if it hadn't been flooded by orchs, the Mining Union would've shut it down due to unsafe working conditions.
It looks more like it was designed to defend against invasion, there could be millions of orcs coming up that path but it wouldn't matter because of how it is designed. Too bad they didn't take into account goblins just climbing past their defenses.
@@maccheeseshow4818 He was still great, not the in the same way as in the books, but hey, I'm glad they changed him, it suits the tone of the films more.
Best speech in the whole first film of the trilogy: " You Cannot Pass! I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn. Go Back To The Shadow.....YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!!" .
For me its this one: Frodo: I wish the Ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened. Gandalf: So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. Although those lines are actually from Philippa Boyens and not from Tolkien himself, I think its the best line in The Fellowship of The Ring, and maybe one of the best in the entire movie trilogy. People understimate how well written the movies were on top of the already amazing original story from Tolkien. These movies coudlnt be on better hands imo. We were trully blessed.
He actually starts with "You cannot pass." Which is stating what the balrog can and can't do, but he ends with, "You shall not pass!" Which is telling him the outcome. No matter what happens, you are not passing.
Fun fact, Moria is the largest city in all of Arda, and that's despite being built underground. Not even cities of Valar can compete. Once you realize that, your perspective on Dwarves climbs to a whole another level.
Fair dwarvish maidens have beards thicker than my own! I am uncertain if I feel disgusted or jealous, but after an emasculation like that, underground architecture is the least of my worries.😬
I feel like Star Wars has always been an incredible achievement in cinema and sci-fi rather then it being an almost flawless story it’s sometimes clumsy or cheesy Whereas lotr seems to be a lot more thought out and focused on the story department
That bridge collapse at 4:15 is to me one of the greatest effects ever put to film. Unlike miniatures where something just doesn't convey the weight or scale of something big, that gradual shattering and falling looks like absolute tons of stone smashing against the walls and disintegrating. Amazing how the effects can still hold their own after all these years.
5:15 I love after Gandalf says “you cannot pass” The balrog just straighten out , take a fighting pose an lit himself on fire like : the f*** did you just say to me ?!”😂
@@Battouga exactly, and rejected it to make "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" which was discrete on box office, and he then retired.... It is clear it was Eru Iluvatar's original plan to cast Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf
Here are a few fun facts about the Balrog; 1: The roar is the sound of a forge belching fire. 2: In order to make it look as good as possible the VFX Team filmed real smoke and flames and then attached that footage to dots covering the Balrog's body.
6:39 Can we all just take a moment and realize how much of a badass Gandalf is? Him falling through the depths of Moria after the Balrog yet still refusing to give up, catch his sword mid-air and proceed to duel an ancient demon while descending towards the depths of the mountain. That's when you realize that this guy is not just an old man but a powerful being who is just using the appearance of an old man. He legit brawls with a 30 foot tall fire demon, grabs him by his horns, stabs him multiple times while getting punched and whatnot.
Their battle doesn't even end at the bottom there. They fight on for like over a week which is why Gandalf is on top of the mountain after describing what happened.
@@benaoao6753 Yessss they did so damn good with the first movie it was like by the time RotK rolled up they were racing to get things done. Gandalfs stand at the Gates was ruined, then the whole fact that Mordor got INTO the city was WTF, They ruined the Battle of Pellenor nearly. All the Rohan parts were done damn good for the Battle. From the charge to the battle with the Hadrim to theodens death was the CLOSEST thing to the book they got with that Battle.
The thing is that Balrogs aren't even the most terrifying creatures in the Tolkien universe. They are a relic from the First Era, where they are "regular" evil creatures. The real hardcore beings, even hardly comprehensible to us, are Uin, Ungoliant, Ancalagon, or Morgoth himself.
In search of mithril, the Dwarves delved ever deeper. Eventually, they disturbed at a great depth a Balrog, an ancient demon of dreadful power. The balrog killed King Durin VI, acquiring the name Durin's Bane, and in the following year it killed Nain I, his son and successor. The Dwarves were unable to defeat Durin's Bane, for their great skills in steel and stone had no effect on the ancient being, and so the Dwarves were forced to abandon Khazad-dum (Moria). They established a new kingdom, Erebor, under the Lonely Mountain. But the Dwarves never forgot their beloved Khazad-dum.
I'm sorry, but the cut at 7:37 and the decision to go to a wide/static shot in the middle of so many close ups and fast action is what sets this trilogy apart. The sensibilities of the auteur shine through and deliver high art in the midst of popcorn madness. That cut always stuck with me, well before I got into filmmaking. I remember being enamored by it in theaters. Similar to the wide shot of Gandalf/Eomer riding down to Helms Deep later in Two Towers. So few films get this right and I don't understand why. It's such an easy choice. Remember your wide establishing shots...even in action sequences. Nay...ESPECIALLY in action sequences.
That deep chanting in the background as they are going down the stairs and across the gap will never not be the most thrilling, epic and terrifying thing I've ever heard
@@Dzsonib "This foe is beyond any of you", Gandalf was telling them he could stop the Balrog but needed them out of the way to give him room to fight all out without risking their lives or their mission if he lost.
5:20 To this day, I've never seen a movie, TV show, video game, or even comic strip with a demon as badass as Durin's Bane. I'm of the opinion making a monster cooler or scarier than that is simply impossible.
If you dive into the lore enough you'll realize just how damn powerful that creature was. It served the original dark lord Morgoth whom Sauron was just considered as a lieutenant to. The fact Gandalf slays it speaks volumes on his own power as the Balrogs were Morgoths main weapon and defense.
This one is Called Durin's Bane, because It killed King Durin. The Lord of Balrogs who rode dragons and is immensely more powerful than this one is Called Gothmog.
Dude, I reimagined that scene with a modern pistol because I thought it was cool. An M1911A1 or Beretta 92F instead of the sword with some cool inscription on it. Maybe even falling and shooting with duel wielding pistols.
That’s exactly what he was doing. Gandalf challenged him and the Balrog was ready to go. The Balrog is not a dumb creature and understands exactly what Gandalf is saying to him.
The Balrog won't have met a worthy match at this point for well over 5,000 years. The incredible thing is that the Balrog would likely have been VERY rusty in its combat prowess, and may even have been quite groggy and sluggish from a long nap. And it still almost killed Gandalf, a Maiar who at this point has been constantly vigilant and sharp to the designs of the Enemy, and has fought countless battles. It really makes you dread the power of these creatures in their prime, bolstered by the dark power of Morgoth directly in the days of the War of Wrath.
@@EyebrowsGaming In fact in spite of all that the Balrog had Gandalf dead to rights. The ONLY reason Gandalf was able to win the fight, at the cost of his own life, was because he was able to invoke the power of Eru himself. If Eru had not lent his power to Gandalf, he would have certainly lost. That’s why Gandalf was so afraid to fight the Balrog.
What you witness here with the sequence of the Bridge of Khazad Dum is nothing less than the birth of the fantasy genre as you know it, in its literary and on-screen form.
@@jmckendry84 What he means is that Tolkien created the modern fantasy genre with his books, and this movie was what kicked off fantasy movies as a serious film genre, not just garbage for kids.
17 years omg... Still remember it like yesterday, when seeing this in cinema. The greatest movie trilogy ever!!! Balrog looks so incredible, thanks for the upload
This whole event was one of my many favorite parts of the whole trilogy. Seeing a wizard fight an ancient demon in close combat while in free fall was nothing short of filmmaking genius.
I believe it was because Gandalf is aware of the threat before them and knows running away from it is more important than even a second wasted trying to explain it. IMO
To this day, this is single handedly the best piece of film to hit the movie world. A cinematic experience and a half, nothing will ever top this. Thankyou Peter Jackson
Everyone remembers the "you shall not pass" line, but I think what Gandalf says earlier is even more epic. It has to be THE #1 fantasy trope where the grimy old wizard reveals his power and starts spitting out names and places and institutions nobody remembers anymore. "I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. You cannot pass. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn. Go back to the Shadow!"
After all these years, there's something I've always wondered. When the Balrog roars, does it mean more than just a simple animalistic sound? Does Gandalf also understand what it's saying. Furthermore, is it possible that Balrog was dripping some slurs towards the wizard?
Gandalf and the Balrog are the same race. thats why when he blocked the fire sword the Balrog stepped back like "What the..." then reared forward after the realization.
Yes. Gandalf absolutely understand the Balrog. They were fighting with spells before physically encountering each other, and they are able to communicate almost telepathically.
Remember, both died. Killing a Balrog is a death sentence. Then the LOTR equivalent to God stepped in and said, "Yo Gandalf, you can sleep when you're dead a second time."
Only gods like Gandalf can only defeat one of them. Ancient Elves can kill one of them too but yeah, too many losses for just a single Balrog and Melkor has thousands of them. Good thing Valar gods help fighting Melkor
@@michaellorah9051 Gandalf most likely passes out bexause wizards that were sent to protect Middle Heart were forbidden from using too Much magic, which is why in the two other movies you dont see Gandalf using magic in battle since it would be too risky for His Health. Exept for when he destroyed Saruman staff since the Valar didnt cared for Saruman anymore
from 7:38 to 7:45. This is what I call a cinematography masterpiece. Just look at it. The dark lightless waters of the depths of the world being illuminated for the first time by the raging fire of the Balrog. Just beautiful.
The shot that goes from 4:54 to 5:10 it's one of the most incredible things ive ever seen in my life, that's just cinematography genius, even the soundtrack stops when the camera is above them, making you think there's going to be a cut in the sequence, but NO, the shot just continues flawlessly along with the epic soundtrack! WOW! That's why The Fellowship of the Ring it's my favourite of the 3 and also my favourite movie of all times. Hands down this is how you make Cinema.
When you look at it sequentially when Gandalf falls in the pit, he has great concentration. From looking like he’s done, to screw it, this Balrog is going down!
The first time I watched this, I remember seeing Gandalf's expression on hearing the roar and thinking, "THAT'S it. That's how you do it. He made sure to have them show that he already knew what was coming. " Brilliance.
2:10 to 4:15 is the best moment in the entire trilogy in my opinion. The music, the acting and the whole experience is a masterpiece! The fact that the fellowhip are splitting up between the gap - Legolas jumping - Gandalf jumping - Boromir, Merry and Pippin - Sam - Gimli and then the incredible scene at the end with Frodo and Aragorn. I am so glad I grew up with this trilogy!
It is very simple. Gandalf didn't cast a spell, when he said "you shall not pass" it means, the balrog cannot pass because the bridge is too small and he is too big, it cannot take its weight. lol
5:48 THIS is how good CGI is incorporated with actors. Compare Gandalf's motion dodging the whip crack that sells the illusion to Revenge of the Sith and Obi Wan's non-reaction to Grievous spinning his lightsabers.
@@masterpenguin8472 There were a fair number of innovations that George Lucas introduced that really allowed LOTR to shine… Jar-Jar Binks, for example, pioneered the technology that allowed CGI Gollum. There would have been no Gollum without Jar-Jar Binks, and George Lucas was even so kind so as to help Peter Jackson by letting him use some of the pre-viz technology that he was using for the Prequels.
That's because obi wan has already fought grievous before, several times, and jedi aren't supposed to show emotion when they fight. Someone doesn't know their lore
That battle literally took him beneath the world, where creatures leftover from the songs of creation consume the world from below, evils older than Sauron.
@@jimskywaker4345 yeah, where did you think they found the balrog? They dug too deep, they were too greedy. The quote goes something like that, Idk. The tunnels the balrog slept in were there before the dwarves, but the the dwarves did dig to the tunnels.
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