Gil-Galad in in the beginning of FOTR? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Earendil Halfelven · 12-14-2002, 10:41 PM

In the beginning of FOTR in the big battle scene, I was playing it in slow-mo(which is awesome) I came to the part when a black haired elf with a staff stabs downward on a fallen orc. At first I've always thought that it was Elrond, but then I noticed that Elrond had a sword but this guy had a staff and didn't look like Elrond. Is it Gil-Galad?

Maikadilwen · 12-14-2002, 10:50 PM

Yep!

zacattack · 12-14-2002, 10:52 PM

I have never watched FotR in slow motion but Gil-Galad was in the Last Alliance of Elves and Men so I assume it was him altough he was never really in a movie,and I don't think anyone(other than Tolkien) knows what he looks like.

Nevfeniel · 12-14-2002, 10:59 PM

You mean this guy?<BR> <BR>Yeah, that's Gil-Galad.

Pallando B.C · 12-14-2002, 11:05 PM

Gil-galad is certainly the Elf at the start of the Movie.<P>He is the best elf! Along with his Grandfather.

Brinniel · 12-15-2002, 03:49 AM

Ah, slow motion. Don't you just love DVD players?

The scene in Moria where Frodo is stabbed takes over 2 min in slow motion. Then I paused at a certain moment in Moria, turning a gory scene into a hilarious one.

As for Gil-Galad, I didn't even notice that was him until the last time I saw the movie. I stopped watching for a moment and thought, "Wait, is that Elrond or Gil-Galad." I saw stills of Gil-Galad on the extended DVD, so I knew that it had to be him.

dragoneyes · 12-15-2002, 06:11 AM

Wow! I never noticed that before. Ahh the wonders of the pause button, I could laugh forever at Boromir's face when he says "Fool!".

the real findorfin · 12-15-2002, 07:02 AM

I presume that Gil-Galad is only on the extended DVD and not the original because that is defintely Elrond.

keverzwijn · 12-15-2002, 07:30 AM

No, the guy with the spear is Gil-Galad, I'm 100% sure. It says so on the extended DVD. Oh, he is also in the original film.

Liriodendron · 12-15-2002, 07:39 AM

Yes, he is in both. I thought the actor they used looked too "meaty" to be an elf. I dunno, he looked like some human "beefcake" to me!

Mattius · 12-15-2002, 02:46 PM

On this link there is more about Gil-Galad's portrayal as well as a another link to a great site with lots and lots of pics!<P><A HREF="http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=000688" TARGET=_blank>Gil-galad</A>

12-14-2002, 10:41 PM	#1
Earendil Halfelven Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: the dark recesses of the mind Posts: 223	Gil-Galad in in the beginning of FOTR? In the beginning of FOTR in the big battle scene, I was playing it in slow-mo(which is awesome) I came to the part when a black haired elf with a staff stabs downward on a fallen orc. At first I've always thought that it was Elrond, but then I noticed that Elrond had a sword but this guy had a staff and didn't look like Elrond. Is it Gil-Galad? __________________ In nomini domine saboath sui filique ite ad infernos.

12-14-2002, 10:50 PM	#2
Maikadilwen Summoner of Lost Souls Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: At home, with my Strongbow Posts: 521	Yep! __________________ -"Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave. Our birth is nothing but our death begun."

12-14-2002, 10:52 PM	#3
zacattack Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Angband Posts: 70	I have never watched FotR in slow motion but Gil-Galad was in the Last Alliance of Elves and Men so I assume it was him altough he was never really in a movie,and I don't think anyone(other than Tolkien) knows what he looks like. __________________ "The dwarf breathes so loud we could have shot him in the dark "What an excellent spot I choose"-Gimli "Would you like me to describe it to you or just fetch for a box"-Legolas

12-14-2002, 10:59 PM	#4
Nevfeniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mithlond Posts: 783	You mean this guy?<BR> <BR>Yeah, that's Gil-Galad. __________________ Consider the purr a variety of audible tranquilizer. [. . .] For a few of us, there is one more purr, a secret purr. When we combine our secret purrs, we produce the Purr of Power. And that is simply the amplified amity we feel as furred and purred beings.

12-14-2002, 11:05 PM	#5
Pallando B.C Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Rhûn, Tasmania Posts: 521	Gil-galad is certainly the Elf at the start of the Movie.<P>He is the best elf! Along with his Grandfather. __________________ {JHart} Support The Aussies!

12-15-2002, 03:49 AM	#6
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	Ah, slow motion. Don't you just love DVD players? The scene in Moria where Frodo is stabbed takes over 2 min in slow motion. Then I paused at a certain moment in Moria, turning a gory scene into a hilarious one. As for Gil-Galad, I didn't even notice that was him until the last time I saw the movie. I stopped watching for a moment and thought, "Wait, is that Elrond or Gil-Galad." I saw stills of Gil-Galad on the extended DVD, so I knew that it had to be him. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum Last edited by Brinniel; 07-09-2009 at 08:19 PM.

12-15-2002, 06:11 AM	#7
dragoneyes Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Completely lost track, sorry! Posts: 733	Wow! I never noticed that before. Ahh the wonders of the pause button, I could laugh forever at Boromir's face when he says "Fool!". __________________ "We might succeed in roasting Pippin alive inside." - Frodo.

12-15-2002, 07:02 AM	#8
the real findorfin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 514	I presume that Gil-Galad is only on the extended DVD and not the original because that is defintely Elrond. __________________ Legends of Middle Earth

12-15-2002, 07:30 AM	#9
keverzwijn Pile O'Bones Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kalmthout, Belgium Posts: 15	No, the guy with the spear is Gil-Galad, I'm 100% sure. It says so on the extended DVD. Oh, he is also in the original film. __________________ "Not all who wander are lost" "Oh, there's my underwear"

12-15-2002, 07:39 AM	#10
Liriodendron Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 527	Yes, he is in both. I thought the actor they used looked too "meaty" to be an elf. I dunno, he looked like some human "beefcake" to me! __________________ http://www.lizmargason.com

12-15-2002, 02:46 PM	#11
Mattius Soul of Fire Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of Steel Posts: 666	On this link there is more about Gil-Galad's portrayal as well as a another link to a great site with lots and lots of pics!<P><A HREF="http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=000688" TARGET=_blank>Gil-galad</A> __________________ A problem shared is a problem halved, so is your problem really yours or just half of someone else's?