Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 168 - Blu-ray Forum

uniquetreatone · 02-19-2010, 08:25 PM

I will wait for the EE. I know they will make a ton off of the TE but I wish a lot of people would hold out. My theory is if enough people hold out they won't try this stunt again but I know this will not happen. Most here have atleast 2 sets of this movie now and they want you to add a third and a fourth.

HD Man · 02-19-2010, 08:44 PM

No double dip here as I can wait for the EE version.

Plenty of other releases to enjoy until 2011/2012, or whenever they are released. I can get by watching the upscaled DVD versions for now.

mredman · 02-19-2010, 10:53 PM

No problem for me double dipping on the greatest movies ever released

Gremal · 02-19-2010, 11:00 PM

Double dip not necessary. The theatrical versions will do just fine. I collected the EE on DVD and while some of the additional content arguably were important, the majority of it detracted from the experience IMO.

Moviefan1203 · 02-19-2010, 11:21 PM

I will be waiting for the extended cuts of The Lord of the Rings. It's the only way to watch the trilogy. Besides, Blu-ray is going to be the dominant format for a very very very long time. It's okay to be patient.

vegeta88 · 02-19-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

I will be waiting for the extended cuts of The Lord of the Rings. It's the only way to watch the trilogy. Besides, Blu-ray is going to be the dominant format for a very very very long time. It's okay to be patient.

I've only seen the Two Towers EEs

It will be hard to wait for the set to come out. Honestly, they say everyone has their price; if the TEs drop below $40 I will almost certainly get them and double dip for the EEs.

I hope you're right about it being dominant for a long time

Texitura · 02-19-2010, 11:56 PM

I only have the extended editions on DVD. I think I prefer them, but it's been so long since I've seen the theatricals that it's difficult to remember all the differences. There are a couple of things in the EEs that I recall are improvements, but there's one added scene that definitely shouldn't have been added, IMO.

I have the BD pre-ordered.

crowmac · 02-20-2010, 12:11 AM

What scene are you referring to?

ChuckT43 · 02-20-2010, 12:19 AM

No way will I double dip. Actually it will depend on the reveiws of the a/v quality whether I buy at all. ( yeah right these films look and sound great on dvd, I'll be buying ). Why not just release the set including both versions? I hate when studios play these games and then cry about copyright infringement. Games aside I'm looking forward to their release.

Texitura · 02-20-2010, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by crowmac

What scene are you referring to?

One of the scenes with the ghost army.

drichter33 · 02-20-2010, 01:38 AM

Seriously, you had to start a separate thread for this?

Just about any LOTR thread eventually turns to this debate, and it has completely overrun the "LOTR Trilogy in 2010" thread (or whatever its called).

So I find it funny one had to get started specifically for this and surprised one of the first dozen posts didnt point this out and shut it down or merge it.

Let the whining begin.

sfmarine · 02-20-2010, 01:40 AM

I'm waiting for the extended but if the theatricals drop to a reasonable price, I'll probably snag it up as well! I could see it going for $40 around BF.

BillieCassin · 02-20-2010, 01:49 AM

I have no desire to buy anything but the complete versions.

I'm not a big fan of the films - I like them, but I have no need to shell out for the trunicated versions when we know the extended ones will be coming. I almost find it comical that they offer a "preview" of those editions on the forthcoming theatrical releases...way to rub it in! At least they are being honest, though, I suppose.

wharf · 02-20-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BillieCassin

I have no desire to buy anything but the complete versions.

Technically I don't think it's right to call the EE's the "complete versions" since Peter Jackson has said that the theatrical versions are the definitive ones. However, I personally still prefer the EE's.

Suntory_Times · 02-20-2010, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by X12Celtics3

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.

I think the theatrical versons are better for the second and third film and the extended version of the first film is my preffered version.

marvinski · 02-20-2010, 07:05 AM

I'm definetly double dipping as I don't have the patience to wait another 18 months to get the EE editions.
I guess that a lot of people will change their mind over time IF they deliver a strong transfer! I could imagine that if they review it with a 4 stars Video & Audio that some just couldn't hold back anymore ...

damingraham · 02-20-2010, 07:19 AM

this is ONLY the theatrical versions right? any date or info on extended?

Agent Bond · 02-20-2010, 07:23 AM

Extended versions are the ones worth owning. I like to pretend the theatrical versions don't exist.

BillieCassin · 02-20-2010, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wharf

Technically I don't think it's right to call the EE's the "complete versions" since Peter Jackson has said that the theatrical versions are the definitive ones. However, I personally still prefer the EE's.

Hehe, I knew someone would say that.

IMHO, since the footage was all shot at the same time, and they intended on using it from the beginning, these are the more complete versions.

I understand the semantics, so to each their own on that account, but the sentiment remains - I won't buy 3/4 of a film when a longer version exists, so I'll be waiting for those releases before I spend a cent on these.

BillieCassin · 02-20-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by damingraham

this is ONLY the theatrical versions right? any date or info on extended?

After they think they have wrung enough $ out of those people who would actually purchase both.

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02-20-2010, 12:19 AM	#3349
ChuckT43 Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Gizmonic Institute, Northeast PA Blu-ray collection:272 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	So Annoying No way will I double dip. Actually it will depend on the reveiws of the a/v quality whether I buy at all. ( yeah right these films look and sound great on dvd, I'll be buying ). Why not just release the set including both versions? I hate when studios play these games and then cry about copyright infringement. Games aside I'm looking forward to their release.

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02-19-2010, 08:25 PM	#3341
uniquetreatone Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:N.Y. Blu-ray collection:560	I will wait for the EE. I know they will make a ton off of the TE but I wish a lot of people would hold out. My theory is if enough people hold out they won't try this stunt again but I know this will not happen. Most here have atleast 2 sets of this movie now and they want you to add a third and a fourth.

02-19-2010, 08:44 PM	#3342
HD Man Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Wash, DC area Blu-ray collection:253 Trading Score:2	No double dip here as I can wait for the EE version. Plenty of other releases to enjoy until 2011/2012, or whenever they are released. I can get by watching the upscaled DVD versions for now.

02-19-2010, 10:53 PM	#3343
mredman Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:7	No problem for me double dipping on the greatest movies ever released

02-19-2010, 11:00 PM	#3344
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Double dip not necessary. The theatrical versions will do just fine. I collected the EE on DVD and while some of the additional content arguably were important, the majority of it detracted from the experience IMO.

02-19-2010, 11:21 PM	#3345
Moviefan1203 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:45	I will be waiting for the extended cuts of The Lord of the Rings. It's the only way to watch the trilogy. Besides, Blu-ray is going to be the dominant format for a very very very long time. It's okay to be patient.

02-19-2010, 11:56 PM	#3347
Texitura Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:31	I only have the extended editions on DVD. I think I prefer them, but it's been so long since I've seen the theatricals that it's difficult to remember all the differences. There are a couple of things in the EEs that I recall are improvements, but there's one added scene that definitely shouldn't have been added, IMO. I have the BD pre-ordered.

02-20-2010, 12:11 AM	#3348
crowmac Junior Member Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:1872 DVD collection:14	What scene are you referring to?

02-20-2010, 01:38 AM	#3351
drichter33 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:140	Seriously, you had to start a separate thread for this? Just about any LOTR thread eventually turns to this debate, and it has completely overrun the "LOTR Trilogy in 2010" thread (or whatever its called). So I find it funny one had to get started specifically for this and surprised one of the first dozen posts didnt point this out and shut it down or merge it. Let the whining begin.

02-20-2010, 01:40 AM	#3352
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:938 Blu-ray collection:2319 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I'm waiting for the extended but if the theatricals drop to a reasonable price, I'll probably snag it up as well! I could see it going for $40 around BF.

02-20-2010, 01:49 AM	#3353
BillieCassin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:34	I have no desire to buy anything but the complete versions. I'm not a big fan of the films - I like them, but I have no need to shell out for the trunicated versions when we know the extended ones will be coming. I almost find it comical that they offer a "preview" of those editions on the forthcoming theatrical releases...way to rub it in! At least they are being honest, though, I suppose.

02-20-2010, 07:05 AM	#3356
marvinski Active Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Luxembourg Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1527 Blu-ray reviews:2	I'm definetly double dipping as I don't have the patience to wait another 18 months to get the EE editions. I guess that a lot of people will change their mind over time IF they deliver a strong transfer! I could imagine that if they review it with a 4 stars Video & Audio that some just couldn't hold back anymore ...

02-20-2010, 07:19 AM	#3357
damingraham Member Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:399	this is ONLY the theatrical versions right? any date or info on extended?

02-20-2010, 07:23 AM	#3358
Agent Bond Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada Blu-ray collection:227 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:3	Extended versions are the ones worth owning. I like to pretend the theatrical versions don't exist.

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