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10-01-2001, 05:37 PM

Will it have wings? What's it gonna look like? Opinions?

Halbarad · 10-02-2001, 02:22 AM

This conversation has been dealt with extensively in another thread Mr Balrog , but in the end it all comes down to how the creators think it will look like. A slim majority seem to think it will be big with wings so I'd go that way, not being certain either way any more. The discussion has just made me less certain of my convictions in that area. They might go with the cartoon version's depiction, but whichever way they go it will look abnsolutely wicked![ October 02, 2001: Message edited by: Halbarad ]

10-03-2001, 10:59 AM

I kind of figured it had already been dicussed. Where can I see a pictue of the cartoon Balrog?

Elendur · 10-03-2001, 04:17 PM

Well, Im not completely sure, but in the new trailer the Balrogs foot is shown. It basically is a huge mass of fire. I think the balrog in the movie will have wings though - in one form or another. Tolkien didnt say "And his wings spread from wall to wall" for nothing. Even if the wings werent part of his body, that doesnt mean that there wasnt a shadow/fire that extended from his body that didnt LOOK like wings. So, in my opinion, yes!

Halbarad · 10-03-2001, 08:16 PM

You should be able to rent the cartoon movie of the first half of the LOTR at your local video shop. It's not that good though- it is comparable with a snaga as far as I'm concerned, but it's something. There's also the book of the cartoon movie- my local library has it so there's a chance yours does too. To start you off on your quest for knowledge try the 'Of Bombadillos and Balrogs' thread in Books II[ October 03, 2001: Message edited by: Halbarad ]

Orald · 10-04-2001, 08:32 PM

I think it would be a bad idea giving the Balrog wings in the movie. People will see the wings and then when it falls will be wondering why the hell it didn't just fly away. It would just make more sense to the people who need to see the movie because books are boring.

Halbarad · 10-04-2001, 10:51 PM

Books! Boring! Tolkien boring!

10-05-2001, 07:08 AM

I saw the latest trailer last night and it set me thinking about how they'll show the Balrog and Gandalf's fall down the chasm is the Balrog is given wings in the film.Maybe the foot's just an example of what to come - maybe the producers couldn't decide whether to give the Balrog wings or not so in the end they decided to just show its foot

***Gilthalion*** · 10-13-2001, 07:41 AM

Maybe Gandalf clips his wings with Glamdring! F.Y.I. "Flame of Udun" is the preferred dipping sauce for a platter of Hot & Spicy balrog wings.

Orald · 10-13-2001, 10:53 PM

mmmm, TASTEY! The only thing that could compare to Flaming Hot Balrog wings would have to be Misty Mountain Oysters.

Elrian · 10-16-2001, 01:36 AM

And pickled hobbits feet!!

Maeglin · 10-22-2001, 12:00 PM

Well, I think that the balrog will be allright . But is it only I who thinks that the orcs looks like mummys!

Halbarad · 10-27-2001, 08:35 PM

Would yo believe I havent seen it yet? It's on TV 2nite, I'll have to tape it

10-01-2001, 05:37 PM	#1
Gothmog Guest Posts: n/a	How will the Balrog look? Will it have wings? What's it gonna look like? Opinions?

10-02-2001, 02:22 AM	#2
Halbarad Wight Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cheongju, Korea Posts: 147	This conversation has been dealt with extensively in another thread Mr Balrog , but in the end it all comes down to how the creators think it will look like. A slim majority seem to think it will be big with wings so I'd go that way, not being certain either way any more. The discussion has just made me less certain of my convictions in that area. They might go with the cartoon version's depiction, but whichever way they go it will look abnsolutely wicked!<p>[ October 02, 2001: Message edited by: Halbarad ] __________________ -Halbarad to Aragorn, 'The Passing of the Grey Company' Book V, Return of the King."A little people, but of great worth are the Shire-folk. Little do they know of our long labour for the safekeeping of their borders, and yet I grudge it not"

10-03-2001, 04:17 PM	#4
Elendur Wight Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Arnor Posts: 200	Well, Im not completely sure, but in the new trailer the Balrogs foot is shown. It basically is a huge mass of fire. I think the balrog in the movie will have wings though - in one form or another. Tolkien didnt say "And his wings spread from wall to wall" for nothing. Even if the wings werent part of his body, that doesnt mean that there wasnt a shadow/fire that extended from his body that didnt LOOK like wings. <P>So, in my opinion, yes! __________________ Son of Isildur.

10-03-2001, 08:16 PM	#5
Halbarad Wight Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cheongju, Korea Posts: 147	You should be able to rent the cartoon movie of the first half of the LOTR at your local video shop. It's not that good though- it is comparable with a snaga as far as I'm concerned, but it's something. There's also the book of the cartoon movie- my local library has it so there's a chance yours does too. To start you off on your quest for knowledge try the 'Of Bombadillos and Balrogs' thread in Books II<p>[ October 03, 2001: Message edited by: Halbarad ] __________________ -Halbarad to Aragorn, 'The Passing of the Grey Company' Book V, Return of the King."A little people, but of great worth are the Shire-folk. Little do they know of our long labour for the safekeeping of their borders, and yet I grudge it not"

10-04-2001, 10:51 PM	#7
Halbarad Wight Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cheongju, Korea Posts: 147	Books! Boring! Tolkien boring! __________________ -Halbarad to Aragorn, 'The Passing of the Grey Company' Book V, Return of the King."A little people, but of great worth are the Shire-folk. Little do they know of our long labour for the safekeeping of their borders, and yet I grudge it not"

10-03-2001, 10:59 AM	#3
Gothmog Guest Posts: n/a	I kind of figured it had already been dicussed. Where can I see a pictue of the cartoon Balrog?

10-04-2001, 08:32 PM	#6
Orald Shadow of Malice Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: right behind you Posts: 843	I think it would be a bad idea giving the Balrog wings in the movie. People will see the wings and then when it falls will be wondering why the hell it didn't just fly away. It would just make more sense to the people who need to see the movie because books are boring.

10-05-2001, 07:08 AM	#8
majabl Guest Posts: n/a	I saw the latest trailer last night and it set me thinking about how they'll show the Balrog and Gandalf's fall down the chasm is the Balrog <B>is</B> given wings in the film.<P>Maybe the foot's just an example of what to come - maybe the producers couldn't decide whether to give the Balrog wings or not so in the end they decided to just show its foot

10-13-2001, 07:41 AM	#9
*Gilthalion* Hobbitus Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: South Farthing Posts: 635	Maybe Gandalf clips his wings with Glamdring!<P><BR>F.Y.I. "Flame of Udun" is the preferred dipping sauce for a platter of Hot & Spicy balrog wings. __________________ Please read my fan fiction novel THE HOBBITS. Wanna hear me read Tolkien? Gilthalion's Grand Adventures!

10-13-2001, 10:53 PM	#10
Orald Shadow of Malice Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: right behind you Posts: 843	mmmm, TASTEY! The only thing that could compare to Flaming Hot Balrog wings would have to be Misty Mountain Oysters.

10-16-2001, 01:36 AM	#11
Elrian Eldar Spirit of Truth Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Land of the FREE, Home of the BRAVE Posts: 794	And pickled hobbits feet!! __________________ ~Call me a relic, call me what you will. Say I'm old fashioned , say I'm over the hill. That old whine ain't got no soul. I'll stick to Old Toby and a Hobbit hole.~

10-22-2001, 12:00 PM	#12
Maeglin Wight Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nan Elmoth Posts: 136	Well, I think that the balrog will be allright . But is it only I who thinks that the orcs looks like mummys! __________________ The fool speaks of what he knows. The wise knows what he speaks of.

10-27-2001, 08:35 PM	#13
Halbarad Wight Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cheongju, Korea Posts: 147	Would yo believe I havent seen it yet? It's on TV 2nite, I'll have to tape it __________________ -Halbarad to Aragorn, 'The Passing of the Grey Company' Book V, Return of the King."A little people, but of great worth are the Shire-folk. Little do they know of our long labour for the safekeeping of their borders, and yet I grudge it not"