The Bridge Of Khazad-dum

[Durelin]

In the movie, it did not make sense for Gandalf to stop on the bridge and challenge the Balrog, because it could almost certainly not have gone out the exit they escaped through, which was just big enough for someone of human or orc size to pass.

I have always thought that, yes, Gandalf could have escaped (in both the book and the movie), but he chose not too. It could be that he had to face the balrog of Morgoth, perhaps as it was fated, or perhaps it was his final test before becoming 'Gandalf the White,' but that is entirely another discussion.

Balrogs are fallen Maiar, are they not? I believe they could make it onto or across a bridges without much difficulty. And, yes, the film most likely exaggerated the size of the balrog greatly. Plus, I am sure the dwarves build bridges that are quite efficient in their purpose. What I wonder is...can balrogs burrow? Okay, nevermind, I'm going off on another discussion here. Unless anyone would like to discuss the possibility of balrogs burrowing? Eh? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

[ August 18, 2003: Message edited by: Durelin ]