Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 165 - Blu-ray Forum

Kynch · 02-19-2010, 01:54 AM

Most probably getting the 3 French SteelBook editions of the theatrical versions then the Extended Editions once they come out.

Iron-Blu-123 · 02-19-2010, 01:55 AM

Will be waiting for Extended Edition, will not double dip.

Sussudio · 02-19-2010, 01:55 AM

I owned the 2-disc theatricals on DVD since they were released and have only watched them each once, so I don't think I"ll be double dipping...meaning I'll wait to get the Extendeds since they are the version I have yet to see plus I'm a sucker for special features.

Damage Inc. · 02-19-2010, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sussudio

I owned the 2-disc theatricals on DVD since they came out and have only watched them each once, so I don't think I"ll be double dipping...meaning I'll wait to get the Extendeds since they are the version I have not yet to see plus I'm a sucker for special features.

I have the same, I've only seen my Theatrical DVDs once or maybe not even,
since I caught the second two at the cinema.
But I'll definitely want to see the Extended ones so I'll just go with those on BD.
Hopefully they'll also have branching for both version, but I've read there might be issues with that.
Anyway, I'll wait, there's no rush for me. Plenty to watch in the mean time.
And also some price-dropping waiting-time of course, cause the set will probably be pricey at first... :\

lDlisturb3d · 02-19-2010, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

I have the same, I've only seen my Theatrical DVDs once or maybe not even,
since I caught the second two at the cinema.
But I'll definitely want to see the Extended ones so I'll just go with those on BD.
Hopefully they'll also have branching for both version, but I've read there might be issues with that.
Anyway, I'll wait, there's no rush for me. Plenty to watch in the mean time.
And also some price-dropping waiting-time of course, cause the set will probably be pricey at first... :\

dude i love bill nighty but he's gay so that make me wonder about myself lol

X12Celtics3 · 02-19-2010, 02:15 AM

So are the extended versions considered the best version of the film by most? I haven't seen any of them since their theatrical run, I don't believe.

mjbethancourt · 02-19-2010, 02:22 AM

The EE DVD's upscale nicely on a PS3 and have a very good 6.1 DTS soundtrack. I can live with that until EE's come out on blu-ray.

I like the theatric cuts a lot less than the EE's, I never even had any interest in buying them on DVD.

DetroitSportsFan · 02-19-2010, 02:22 AM

Yes, I'm double dipping.

I'm getting the Best Buy or Futureshop steelbook release of the theatrical trilogy, then buying the extended versions when they are released down the road.

Damage Inc. · 02-19-2010, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeman54

dude i love bill nighty but he's gay so that make me wonder about myself lol

lol? 8|

You mean the quote in my signature?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjbethancourt

The EE DVD's upscale nicely on a PS3 and have a very good 6.1 DTS soundtrack. I can live with that until EE's come out on blu-ray.

I still have just the 'King Kong'-DVD and it looks quite amazing upscaled on the PS3.
I mean for a DVD, as in it doesn't looks amazingly sharp but it's really clean and detailed.
Almost makes me wonder why I'd get the BD to only see more of the CGI.
Which is amazing for the time, but making it sharper only makes it clearer...
Wait... I have a reason... Naomi...

<3

joeags · 02-19-2010, 02:34 AM

When first announced, there was no way I was going to double dip (Quadruple dip with DVDs if you look at it that way). But since the steelbook announcements and the fact that Blockbuster Canada looks to have these for $49.99 on pre-order, I started leaning towards the Theatrical Editions. $20 a movie is worth it for LOTR for me.

But what put it over the top is that my wife and I watch movies on Friday and Saturday nights only after we put the 3 year old down. We never once watched disc 1 & 2 of any movie in one night. Long story short, we started watching the trilogy on Christmas night, and never made it to disc 2 of RotK. We have watched the extended editions 5 or 6 times now, and what at first was great for my wife to get more info (having not read the books), is now more so a long movie experience. I'll be happy to have the theatricals back in the house - especially since it's one disc, and it's easier to push watching the end of a movie in one evening when you don't have a disc changing intermission... I'll buy the extended editions too when they come out, and hope that there is branching so I could sell the theatricals at that point in time.

The Blu Knight · 02-19-2010, 02:45 AM

I'll be settling for the theatrical edition come April.

lDlisturb3d · 02-19-2010, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

lol? 8|

You mean the quote in my signature?

I still have just the 'King Kong'-DVD and it looks quite amazing upscaled on the PS3.
I mean for a DVD, as in it doesn't looks amazingly sharp but it's really clean and detailed.
Almost makes me wonder why I'd get the BD to only see more of the CGI.
Which is amazing for the time, but making it sharper only makes it clearer...
Wait... I have a reason... Naomi...

<3

Yeah im talking about your movie quotes lol

Damage Inc. · 02-19-2010, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeman54

Yeah im talking about your movie quotes lol

He was great in that (Underworld), pretty scary too.
That quote > the character's very first introduction. Eerie...

NAOQ · 02-19-2010, 02:53 AM

I don't necessarily like it but I will double dip. Not sure why people are so upset about this. Weren't the original dvd's released and then the extended editions released later? Studios are in it to make money. If people don't want to buy the theatricals and wait for the extended editions so be it. For me it will be worth it.

howarmat · 02-19-2010, 02:54 AM

I got a set of steelbooks on order. I was not going to buy the theatrical! i hated what the studio is doing with them. But since they are collectible steelbooks i do not mind near as much

lDlisturb3d · 02-19-2010, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howarmat

I got a set of steelbooks on order. I was not going to buy the theatrical! i hated what the studio is doing with them. But since they are collectible steelbooks i do not mind near as much

where did you preorder the movies from?

Damage Inc. · 02-19-2010, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAOQ

I don't necessarily like it but I will double dip. Not sure why people are so upset about this. Weren't the original dvd's released and then the extended editions released later? Studios are in it to make money. If people don't want to buy the theatricals and wait for the extended editions so be it. For me it will be worth it.

I think the thing that annoys people is that they expect more of complete packages with this new format.
If not that, at least no waiting because the technology and crowd for certain big films is there.
Plus, today we're more on top of the releases than before,
every day and constantly we're like eagerly awaiting the next big thing.

I must agree though, I wish they'd release a bit more special things on BD.
We're already a bit behind with the format to start with, so bring on the cool releases.
At least a little quicker...

On the other hand I want them to get it right, so not rush them out the door either.

But it's not that I MUST have "TLOTR EE"-BD in my paws right now, unlike some.

:P
Only it feels like it already should have been out to be honest.
There's been too much talk about it. XD

ChadFL · 02-19-2010, 03:01 AM

Most likely not double-dipping. I will wait for the Extended unless the Theatrical drops very low in price.

NAOQ · 02-19-2010, 03:04 AM

I am really torn on getting everything released right away. My budget simply doesnt support it. If I can get the theatricals now and double dip in 2012 it's better for me. Part of me wants every movie to come out on blu, but it's better for me to just roll them out every month.

howarmat · 02-19-2010, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeman54

where did you preorder the movies from?

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B0036WTLJU

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02-19-2010, 01:55 AM	#3283
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	I owned the 2-disc theatricals on DVD since they were released and have only watched them each once, so I don't think I"ll be double dipping...meaning I'll wait to get the Extendeds since they are the version I have yet to see plus I'm a sucker for special features. Last edited by Sussudio; 02-19-2010 at 02:00 AM.

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02-19-2010, 01:54 AM	#3281
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	Most probably getting the 3 French SteelBook editions of the theatrical versions then the Extended Editions once they come out.

02-19-2010, 01:55 AM	#3282
Iron-Blu-123 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Southern Ca. Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:2042	Will be waiting for Extended Edition, will not double dip.

02-19-2010, 02:15 AM	#3286
X12Celtics3 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:427	So are the extended versions considered the best version of the film by most? I haven't seen any of them since their theatrical run, I don't believe.

02-19-2010, 02:22 AM	#3287
mjbethancourt Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:suburban fly-over USA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:876	The EE DVD's upscale nicely on a PS3 and have a very good 6.1 DTS soundtrack. I can live with that until EE's come out on blu-ray. I like the theatric cuts a lot less than the EE's, I never even had any interest in buying them on DVD.

02-19-2010, 02:22 AM	#3288
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Yes, I'm double dipping. I'm getting the Best Buy or Futureshop steelbook release of the theatrical trilogy, then buying the extended versions when they are released down the road.

02-19-2010, 02:34 AM	#3290
joeags Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:57 Trading Score:12	When first announced, there was no way I was going to double dip (Quadruple dip with DVDs if you look at it that way). But since the steelbook announcements and the fact that Blockbuster Canada looks to have these for $49.99 on pre-order, I started leaning towards the Theatrical Editions. $20 a movie is worth it for LOTR for me. But what put it over the top is that my wife and I watch movies on Friday and Saturday nights only after we put the 3 year old down. We never once watched disc 1 & 2 of any movie in one night. Long story short, we started watching the trilogy on Christmas night, and never made it to disc 2 of RotK. We have watched the extended editions 5 or 6 times now, and what at first was great for my wife to get more info (having not read the books), is now more so a long movie experience. I'll be happy to have the theatricals back in the house - especially since it's one disc, and it's easier to push watching the end of a movie in one evening when you don't have a disc changing intermission... I'll buy the extended editions too when they come out, and hope that there is branching so I could sell the theatricals at that point in time.

02-19-2010, 02:45 AM	#3291
The Blu Knight Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:472 DVD collection:212 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:11	I'll be settling for the theatrical edition come April.

02-19-2010, 02:53 AM	#3294
NAOQ Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:188	I don't necessarily like it but I will double dip. Not sure why people are so upset about this. Weren't the original dvd's released and then the extended editions released later? Studios are in it to make money. If people don't want to buy the theatricals and wait for the extended editions so be it. For me it will be worth it.

02-19-2010, 02:54 AM	#3295
howarmat Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Noblesville, IN 4K collection:635 Blu-ray collection:4607 DVD collection:115 Digital collection:35 Trading Score:43	I got a set of steelbooks on order. I was not going to buy the theatrical! i hated what the studio is doing with them. But since they are collectible steelbooks i do not mind near as much

02-19-2010, 03:01 AM	#3298
ChadFL Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Daytona Beach, FL Blu-ray collection:556 DVD collection:5	Most likely not double-dipping. I will wait for the Extended unless the Theatrical drops very low in price.

02-19-2010, 03:04 AM	#3299
NAOQ Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:188	I am really torn on getting everything released right away. My budget simply doesnt support it. If I can get the theatricals now and double dip in 2012 it's better for me. Part of me wants every movie to come out on blu, but it's better for me to just roll them out every month.

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