Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010

[dcowboy7]

Chad Ochocinco said of ESPN Radio's Colin Cowherd that Cowherd looks "like an extra from LORD OF THE RINGS."

[Grand Bob]

Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Chad Ochocinco said of ESPN Radio's Colin Cowherd that Cowherd looks "like an extra from LORD OF THE RINGS."

Probably wasn't refering to one of the Elves.

[Batman1980]

I will say that scene where they showed the Fellowship all standing next to each other and Elrond proclaims them the Fellowship was both one of the coolest and cheesiest scenes I've ever seen.

[lDlisturb3d]

whats your best battle, Mine's is Helms Deep. You can f*** with the elf's

[Fighter]

I loved the last Battle at the end of Fellowship EE....it set the tone for the next two installments

[Grand Bob]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

I will say that scene where they showed the Fellowship all standing next to each other and Elrond proclaims them the Fellowship was both one of the coolest and cheesiest scenes I've ever seen.

A pivotal moment! Elves, Men, Hobbit, and a Wizard all working together - the ultimate in diversity.

[radagast]

Originally Posted by deeman54

whats your best battle, Mine is Helms Deep. You can f*** with the elf's

Gotta be picky here. First that wasn't in the books. IIRC Prince of Dol Amroth did have some elvish blood in him although. Second, Tolkien had a lengthy battle with the editors for the publisher about the spelling of the word "elves". They wanted "elfish" where Tollkien wanted "elvish".

That brings up another thing I DON'T like about the EE of ROTK. I've mentioned it before. Tolkien would have hated Jackson having the Witch-King getting the best of Gandalf at the gates of Minas Tirith. That didn't happen in the books. There was a standoff but they both left for different reasons. Agmar-boy left because The Riders of Rohan had shown up to help Gondor so he left to go fight. Gandalf then left because he wanted to save Faramir from his insane father. Earlier, Gandalf went out and challenged ALL of the Ringwraiths when saving Faramir as Faramir was returning to Minas Tirith. The Ringwraiths fled from Gandalf as, in his wrath, lifted up his staff and some sort of energy struck one of the Ringwraith's flying creatures.

[bootstrapwill]

when can we expect a review wonderful people at bluray.com

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by bootstrapwill

when can we expect a review wonderful people at bluray.com

As soon as they get screeners and have the chance to sit down and watch them. Could be any time now, no idea on when New Line will send them out.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by bootstrapwill

when can we expect a review wonderful people at bluray.com

Next week at the earliest I would guestimate.

[bootstrapwill]

I think someone earlier mentioned that had there screener so i'm hoping a review will be up soon.

[deado]

God damn it the wait is agonizing....

Time is slowing down

[Grand Bob]

Originally Posted by radagast

Gotta be picky here.

Agree with Radagast. When the scene appeared with Gandalf and Pippin waiting in the courtyard to die, anyone near Tolkien's grave would have a heard a big groan coming from the vicinity of his casket. Of note is that, in the book, the quote that Gandalf uses to describe death ("a far green country") comes from a prophetic dream that Frodo had at Tom Bombadil's house. That vision was fulfilled when Frodo at last sailed to Elvenhome with Gandalf et al. after the Quest was completed.

[Witch King of Angmar]

I love lotr movies even though they are different from books.

[Moviefan2k4]

Well, I never read the books much at all; in fact, I skimmed through "The Two Towers" once as a teen, but never actually read it. I do like the films, though, and to this day I think they're among some of the greatest filmic achievements ever done. New Line took a huge risk ($300 million, reportedly) in making them, and if they'd failed the studio would've gone into bankruptcy, or really close to it.

As for the Blu-Ray release, I'm waiting for the Extended Editions, since those are the ones I'm most familiar with. I saw "Fellowship" twice in theaters, "Towers" once, and missed "Return" completely. Ideally, I'd like to have everything from the EEs ported over to Blu-Ray, with the better picture and sound of course...but otherwise, there's not much else I'd want in the set. Maybe the music disc from the "Return" giftset, with composer Howard Shore...

[Rezzo]

Definitely gonna wait for the extended editions.

[Grand Bob]

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

Well, I never read the books much at all; in fact, I skimmed through "The Two Towers" once as a teen, but never actually read it.

If you would like to give it another chance, we are going to have a forum group read and discussion (Lord of the Rings group) of LoTR beginning March 25 (anniversary of the destruction of the Ring).

[threefiftyrocket]

Originally Posted by bootstrapwill

I think someone earlier mentioned that had there screener so i'm hoping a review will be up soon.

you might be referring to me, and I won't get screeners cuz I'm not a reviewer... I was being dumb... Hey, its what I'm good at okay

[Batman1980]

One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to bind them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

[cflames89]

22 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!