One-on-One Battles - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Kransha · 02-04-2004, 06:06 PM

This thread is very similar to the "Favorite Battle Scenes" thread, but with a slightly different idea.To narrow the choices, what is your favorite fight between less than ten people, preferably one-on-one?Examples - Lurtz vs. Aragorn in FotR Eowyn vs. Witch-King in RotK Gandalf vs. Balrog in FotR Aragorn vs. 5 Nazgul in FotR ...and so forth.[ 7:08 PM February 04, 2004: Message edited by: Kransha ]

The Only Real Estel · 02-04-2004, 09:05 PM

As I stated in the other thread Kransha mentioned, my favorite is Gandalf vs. the Balrog, although Aragorn vs. the 5 Riders on Weathertop ranks up there. Aragorn vs. Lurtz would be higher up if it was a little more realistic ( maybe a little blood when Lurtz gets his arm, & then later his head as well, chopped off? )...

Knight of Gondor · 02-04-2004, 09:52 PM

I'd probably like Gandalf's one-on-one with the Balrog the best, assuming we're counting the plunge too. There's NOT very many hand-to-hand prolongued sequences in LotR, so it's hard to judge. And by the way, I was pleased that PJ didn't go for guts and gore as far as Uruk-hai go. And besides, who says Uruk-hai are an extremely bloody race of diers?

Finwe · 02-04-2004, 10:14 PM

Definitely Eowyn vs. Witch-king. You've just got to love that "I am no man!" thing.

Grimkû the Blood-Axe · 02-05-2004, 04:11 AM

"You shall not pass!" & "I am no man"I think they speak for themselves.

02-05-2004, 07:34 AM

eowyn and the witch king. never has "girl power" this powerful. it's like women empowerment, women triumphing over the enemies. and the witch king was no ordinary enemy, he was one pain in the neck and eowyn ended all that (with a little help, of course).

Kransha · 02-05-2004, 03:12 PM

Should've posted mine.I'd have to say my favorite is the entire Gandalf vs. Balrog bit. The bridge, the fall, the plunge, and Zirak-Zigil. In the DVD, you see that they were originally gonna have the two of them fight their way all the way up the Endless stair.

Oroaranion · 02-06-2004, 03:04 PM

if it counts, Sam slaying about five Orcs on his way to rescuing Frodo from Cirth Ungol. He puts the passion in to it, but it's quite funny when he passes round the corner after making a shadow look like a warrior, and then seeing three Orcs just standing there.

02-06-2004, 03:15 PM

Aragorn and the Nazgul. I love that scene, it's when you're supposed to realize Aragorn REALLY is all that he says. And the choreography, superb.

Grimkû the Blood-Axe · 02-07-2004, 04:47 AM

I think one good battle that we have not mentioned is that of Saruman the White and Gandalf the Grey in The FotR. All though it does not particularly involve swords and bows, it still is a great example of their power/s.

Burzdol · 02-09-2004, 06:01 PM

The best is the Witch King and Eowyn. The best part of the entire Witch King, just his armour and mace especially!

Phervasaion · 02-17-2004, 12:13 PM

I like all of the ones that have been mentioned. Aragorn vs the ringraiths has to be my favorite though, and then Eowyn and the witchking. One question. Im pretty sure that the mouth od Sauron will be in the EE of Rotk. But, will anyone actually fight him or will he just run off somewhere and not be seen again.

Evisse the Blue · 02-17-2004, 03:36 PM

I vote for Aragorn vs Lurtz in FOTR. I don't usually go for battle scenes but that scene had me hooked. It's so well done! (And I don't complain for the lack of realism, blood gushing out would have altered the visibility and ruined it

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Macphisto · 02-22-2004, 05:21 PM

Gandalf vs. the Balrog was probably my favorite actual one-on-one, but I'd make a definite plea for Boromir's death scene, even if it's not really one-on-one. I cry every time I see that scene.

Iris Alantiel · 03-10-2004, 09:47 PM

The fight between Éowyn and the Witchking has my vote. When we saw that scene for the first time on Trilogy Tuesday, the entire theatre just erupted in cheers. Just thinking about it brings me back to the same natural high I felt then. Beautiful scene!

Evisse the Blue · 03-11-2004, 03:56 AM

I saw ROTK again, and I vote for Sam vs Shelob. I love this fight! And then I went to the book and read this scene again and realized it sticks almost exactly to the book description of it. What I find funny (and touching somehow) is that Sam manages to fight (and defeat!) that monster with all those packs and pans dangling on his back! He does not even think about laying them aside before tackling Shelob; maybe there was no time for him to do so, or maybe it didn't even occur to him to leave those precious things aside. Anywat it's amazing that he was able to be so agile with all that burden.

02-04-2004, 06:06 PM	#1
Kransha Ubiquitous Urulóki Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The port of Mars, where Famine, Sword, and Fire, leash'd in like hounds, crouch for employment Posts: 747	One-on-One Battles This thread is very similar to the "Favorite Battle Scenes" thread, but with a slightly different idea.<P>To narrow the choices, what is your favorite fight between less than ten people, preferably one-on-one?<P>Examples - Lurtz vs. Aragorn in FotR<BR>Eowyn vs. Witch-King in RotK<BR>Gandalf vs. Balrog in FotR<BR>Aragorn vs. 5 Nazgul in FotR<BR>...and so forth.<p>[ 7:08 PM February 04, 2004: Message edited by: Kransha ] __________________ "What mortal feels not awe/Nor trembles at our name, Hearing our fate-appointed power sublime/Fixed by the eternal law. For old our office, and our fame," -Aeschylus, Song of the Furies

02-04-2004, 09:52 PM	#3
Knight of Gondor Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 744	I'd probably like Gandalf's one-on-one with the Balrog the best, assuming we're counting the plunge too. <P>There's NOT very many hand-to-hand prolongued sequences in LotR, so it's hard to judge. And by the way, I was pleased that PJ didn't go for guts and gore as far as Uruk-hai go. And besides, who says Uruk-hai are an extremely bloody race of diers? __________________ Eagerly awaiting the REAL Return of the King - Jesus Christ! Revelation 19:11-16

02-04-2004, 10:14 PM	#4
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	Definitely Eowyn vs. Witch-king. You've just got to love that "I am no man!" thing. __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

02-05-2004, 04:11 AM	#5
Grimkû the Blood-Axe Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 28	"You shall not pass!"<BR>&<BR>"I am no man"<P>I think they speak for themselves. __________________ The end comes, drums, drums in the deep...they are coming. Grimkû the Blood-Axe - Talented Ringwraith.

02-05-2004, 03:12 PM	#7
Kransha Ubiquitous Urulóki Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The port of Mars, where Famine, Sword, and Fire, leash'd in like hounds, crouch for employment Posts: 747	Should've posted mine.<P>I'd have to say my favorite is the entire Gandalf vs. Balrog bit. The bridge, the fall, the plunge, and Zirak-Zigil. In the DVD, you see that they were originally gonna have the two of them fight their way all the way up the Endless stair. __________________ "What mortal feels not awe/Nor trembles at our name, Hearing our fate-appointed power sublime/Fixed by the eternal law. For old our office, and our fame," -Aeschylus, Song of the Furies

02-04-2004, 09:05 PM	#2
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	As I stated in the other thread Kransha mentioned, my favorite is Gandalf vs. the Balrog, although Aragorn vs. the 5 Riders on Weathertop ranks up there. Aragorn vs. Lurtz would be higher up if it was a little more realistic ( maybe a little blood when Lurtz gets his arm, & then later his head as well, chopped off? )...

02-05-2004, 07:34 AM	#6
poisonivy Guest Posts: n/a	eowyn and the witch king. never has "girl power" this powerful. it's like women empowerment, women triumphing over the enemies. and the witch king was no ordinary enemy, he was one pain in the neck and eowyn ended all that (with a little help, of course).

02-06-2004, 03:04 PM	#8
Oroaranion Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dol Amroth Posts: 94	if it counts, Sam slaying about five Orcs on his way to rescuing Frodo from Cirth Ungol. He puts the passion in to it, but it's quite funny when he passes round the corner after making a shadow look like a warrior, and then seeing three Orcs just standing there. __________________ I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed. I felled the black serpent. A grim morn, and a glad day, and a golden sunset!

02-06-2004, 03:15 PM	#9
Eponine Guest Posts: n/a	Aragorn and the Nazgul. I love that scene, it's when you're supposed to realize Aragorn REALLY is all that he says. And the choreography, superb.

02-07-2004, 04:47 AM	#10
Grimkû the Blood-Axe Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 28	I think one good battle that we have not mentioned is that of Saruman the White and Gandalf the Grey in The FotR. All though it does not particularly involve swords and bows, it still is a great example of their power/s. __________________ The end comes, drums, drums in the deep...they are coming. Grimkû the Blood-Axe - Talented Ringwraith.

02-09-2004, 06:01 PM	#11
Burzdol Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Fair City of Rivendell Posts: 274	The best is the Witch King and Eowyn. The best part of the entire Witch King, just his armour and mace especially! __________________ "Kill them all for all I care. You just keep that bow away from me!"

02-17-2004, 12:13 PM	#12
Phervasaion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The wilderness of Middle-Earth Posts: 306	I like all of the ones that have been mentioned. Aragorn vs the ringraiths has to be my favorite though, and then Eowyn and the witchking. One question. Im pretty sure that the mouth od Sauron will be in the EE of Rotk. But, will anyone actually fight him or will he just run off somewhere and not be seen again. __________________ Phervasaion

02-17-2004, 03:36 PM	#13
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	I vote for Aragorn vs Lurtz in FOTR. I don't usually go for battle scenes but that scene had me hooked. It's so well done! (And I don't complain for the lack of realism, blood gushing out would have altered the visibility and ruined it ) __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

02-22-2004, 05:21 PM	#14
Macphisto Pile O'Bones Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: MA, USA. Posts: 11	Gandalf vs. the Balrog was probably my favorite actual one-on-one, but I'd make a definite plea for Boromir's death scene, even if it's not really one-on-one. I cry every time I see that scene. __________________ Off with the horns, on with the show! -Macphisto

03-10-2004, 09:47 PM	#15
Iris Alantiel Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Valinor Posts: 97	The fight between Éowyn and the Witchking has my vote. When we saw that scene for the first time on Trilogy Tuesday, the entire theatre just erupted in cheers. Just thinking about it brings me back to the same natural high I felt then. Beautiful scene! __________________ Above all shadows rides the Sun and Stars forever dwell: I will not say the Day is done, nor bid the Stars farewell. -- Samwise Gamgee

03-11-2004, 03:56 AM	#16
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	I change my vote I saw ROTK again, and I vote for Sam vs Shelob. I love this fight! And then I went to the book and read this scene again and realized it sticks almost exactly to the book description of it. What I find funny (and touching somehow) is that Sam manages to fight (and defeat!) that monster with all those packs and pans dangling on his back! He does not even think about laying them aside before tackling Shelob; maybe there was no time for him to do so, or maybe it didn't even occur to him to leave those precious things aside. Anywat it's amazing that he was able to be so agile with all that burden. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.