Post by bacon on Jan 29, 2006 18:08:40 GMT -5
I regret not seeing FOTR in theatres instead of going to see AOTC for a third time. It would have been very great to see the Moria Sequences in theatres, for I always look forward to them when watching Fellowship (as I always manage to sometime over the week), specifically its final 'chapter', The Bridge of Khazad-dum. From the moment the Fellowship departs Balin's Tomb to the point where Aragorn rouses the Fellowship from depression, I can honestly say that in my opinion it is the most beautiful sequences in terms of style, acting, special effects, and music in cinema history. Nothing ever outmatched it in the rest of the series (in my opinion, atleast), nor has anything ever excited me as much as this scene. The music is breathtaking, the special effects are flawless, the Balrog is fantastic, the acting (well, Ian for the most part, most of the other stuff is just noooooo!!!!), as in the rest of the movie is great, and I just always go 
when I get to the point. The only thing I don't like about it is that there could be alot more added to it.
There are very many beautiful shots in the sequence. My favorites are the very first shot in Dwarrowdelf with the blaring Fellowship Theme playing, the Fellowship surrounded by the goblins/orcs, the revelation of the Balrog peering around the corner, the torch falling into the abyss, the Fellowship racing down the stairs (before it breaks), the arrow that flies and hits the goblin's head, the staircase tumbling and breaking as the Fellowship races downward, Gandalf guiding the Fellowship towards the bridge, the appearance of the Balrog, the look on Gandalf's face as the Balrog appears, the Fellowship running away from the Balrog, the long sweeping shot of the Fellowship racing across the bridge, the entire confrontation with the Balrog, the Balrog's fall, Gandalf sliding to the edge, Frodo's face when he sees Gandalf slide into the abyss, Gandalf falling into the abyss, Aragorn gazing back at the broken bridge as orcs shoot at him, the opening shot of the East Gate, Legolas' and Frodo's look of- okay, I just love the entire scene.
Howard's Shore's score in this sequence is very awesome as well. The Fellowship Theme is at its best here, and after viewing the scene so many times, I can actually recite the entire Khazad-dum Dwarf Chant Thing heard throughout the scene.
My favorite variation of the Fellowship Theme is played at the moment just after the staircase breaks off and tumbles into the abyss. The music as the Balrog appears and the little run to the staircase is another favorite. Another Dwarf Chant with the confrontation, and the vocals played after Gandalf's fall- dang, I just wish the rest of cinema could match to this scene.
And I don't have much to say about the special effects, they were just awesome, specifically the CGI Fellowship and the Balrog. I love the design of the thing as they envisioned it. Though there are many minor differences in the scene from the book to the film, the actual Balrog 'Fight', as it were, is pretty much exactly as it was in the book, the only difference noticable is Gandalf's fall. In the book, it's written as Gandalf being pulled straight into the abyss, while in the movie, it's almost as if he just lets go of the bridge and falls. I'm not sure if it's better, but it does make the 'Fly, you fools' line much more memorable to me.
Anyways, I don't know if anyone else shares my passion for this scene, but if you do, speak up, dammit. I feel weird.
when I get to the point. The only thing I don't like about it is that there could be alot more added to it.There are very many beautiful shots in the sequence. My favorites are the very first shot in Dwarrowdelf with the blaring Fellowship Theme playing, the Fellowship surrounded by the goblins/orcs, the revelation of the Balrog peering around the corner, the torch falling into the abyss, the Fellowship racing down the stairs (before it breaks), the arrow that flies and hits the goblin's head, the staircase tumbling and breaking as the Fellowship races downward, Gandalf guiding the Fellowship towards the bridge, the appearance of the Balrog, the look on Gandalf's face as the Balrog appears, the Fellowship running away from the Balrog, the long sweeping shot of the Fellowship racing across the bridge, the entire confrontation with the Balrog, the Balrog's fall, Gandalf sliding to the edge, Frodo's face when he sees Gandalf slide into the abyss, Gandalf falling into the abyss, Aragorn gazing back at the broken bridge as orcs shoot at him, the opening shot of the East Gate, Legolas' and Frodo's look of- okay, I just love the entire scene.
Howard's Shore's score in this sequence is very awesome as well. The Fellowship Theme is at its best here, and after viewing the scene so many times, I can actually recite the entire Khazad-dum Dwarf Chant Thing heard throughout the scene.
My favorite variation of the Fellowship Theme is played at the moment just after the staircase breaks off and tumbles into the abyss. The music as the Balrog appears and the little run to the staircase is another favorite. Another Dwarf Chant with the confrontation, and the vocals played after Gandalf's fall- dang, I just wish the rest of cinema could match to this scene.And I don't have much to say about the special effects, they were just awesome, specifically the CGI Fellowship and the Balrog. I love the design of the thing as they envisioned it. Though there are many minor differences in the scene from the book to the film, the actual Balrog 'Fight', as it were, is pretty much exactly as it was in the book, the only difference noticable is Gandalf's fall. In the book, it's written as Gandalf being pulled straight into the abyss, while in the movie, it's almost as if he just lets go of the bridge and falls. I'm not sure if it's better, but it does make the 'Fly, you fools' line much more memorable to me.
Anyways, I don't know if anyone else shares my passion for this scene, but if you do, speak up, dammit. I feel weird.
