The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition) (2001-2003) - Page 529 - Blu-ray Forum

Goldengirl · 10-03-2011, 05:35 AM

people who have read the books tend to prefer the EE version, because there is more of them in the EE. For those who view these as "films" and not as a version of the books, many seem to prefer the theatricals. They probably are better paced, but that's sooo not an issue for me as use my stop button to take a break, and pick it back up when I'm ready to, much like I did the book, so for me, it's all about telling more of the story.

MacEachaidh · 10-03-2011, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Goldengirl

people who have read the books tend to prefer the EE version, because there is more of them in the EE. For those who view these as "films" and not as a version of the books, many seem to prefer the theatricals.

That might also break down into those who read books generally (from choice), versus those who mostly get their stories from films or TV. The latter tend to prefer their stories more linear and in bite-size chunks, and aren't as prepared to invest time in letting a story develop and weave its extra strands.

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They probably are better paced, but that's sooo not an issue for me as use my stop button to take a break, and pick it back up when I'm ready to

Yeah, I'm always dubious when people talk about movies being "better paced", because much of the time - though you don't sound like you fall into this category - they really mean that it was simply leaner, or faster, or got to the climax more quickly (without regard for the flavours that got lost along the way). Good pacing can also mean slow and deliberate, depending on the scene, if that lets more tension or expectation build and allows the film ultimately to deliver a bigger whammy.

"Pacing" is a concept that seems completely misconstrued in a lot of internet talk about films.

Booker Dewitt · 10-03-2011, 05:48 AM

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Gee, now I'm gonna have to watch this again tomorrow while I'm off because I could have sworn he say's "Run, you fools."

Maybe it's because I read the book not long before I saw the movie, because that's what he said there too.

Petra_Kalbrain · 10-03-2011, 05:56 AM

Gandalf says, "Fly you fools." I watch it every year and watch that scene twice every time. I even put that scene on once in a while just for shits and giggles. It's definitely "Fly you fools."

Put the subtitles on. You'll see the truth.

MacEachaidh · 10-03-2011, 06:01 AM

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Put the subtitles on. You'll see the truth.

!!

Sorry, not mocking you P_K, but you have an amazing faith in subtitles being accurate! They often fall short of that, in my experience.

(But yeah, you're right about what Gandalf says, in both the film and the book.)

mitch22 · 10-03-2011, 06:49 AM

I usually tend to like theatricals more than extended. It seems they just add fluff and deleted scenes that weren't good enough to make the final cut.

Watchin ROTK tonight.

SANAFABICH · 10-08-2011, 01:10 PM

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The image was just a fraction of a pubic hair darker than I had previously experienced the film.

Interesting unit of measure.

frogmort · 10-08-2011, 02:45 PM

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Interesting unit of measure.

Yeah, I'm not sure how accurate of a measuring tool that would be, but he really likes that phrase:

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Fellowship did look a fraction of a pubic hair width darker than I remembered it, yes.

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Ok, maybe the cases are a fraction of a pubic hair thicker than a standard BD case.

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The image was just a fraction of a pubic hair darker than I had previously experienced the film.

Maybe I'll start using the phrase "a fraction of a frog hair".

Mahatma · 10-08-2011, 02:50 PM

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Interesting unit of measure.

Totally off-topic,but your avatar is of my favourite actor from britain

And a nice posture too

Mahatma · 10-08-2011, 02:52 PM

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Yeah, I'm not sure how accurate of a measuring tool that would be, but he really likes that phrase:

Maybe I'll start using the phrase "a fraction of a frog hair".

Come off it.Frogs don't have hair!Fraction of a frogs slime

Lnds500 · 10-08-2011, 04:44 PM

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Come off it.Frogs don't have hair!Fraction of a frogs slime

"It's not slime, it's mucus!" - The Princess and the Frog

gl-14 · 10-10-2011, 03:55 AM

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I didn't feel like going through 532 pages of thread. Is the green tint only on Fellowship or is it on Towers and King as well??

MacEachaidh · 10-10-2011, 04:08 AM

Oh no, you mentioned the War!!

There are people who'll claim it's not on any of them, but it's there. It's on Fellowship only.

Fariz · 10-10-2011, 07:28 AM

is there any difference between the US and Canadian release?

the price of Canadian version is going down at this moment, C$44.99

Rik1138 · 10-10-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Fariz

is there any difference between the US and Canadian release?

the price of Canadian version is going down at this moment, C$44.99

On the feature discs, just the available languages... It's the same video encode.

MacEachaidh · 10-10-2011, 10:31 AM

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the price of Canadian version is going down at this moment, C$44.99

Be quick, Fariz. According to the e.mail I received this evening from Amazon.ca, that's a one-day deal. Tomorrow their time, the price will be back up again.

Fariz · 10-10-2011, 10:57 AM

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On the feature discs, just the available languages... It's the same video encode.

how bout the packaging?
but i'm ordering 'em anyhow

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Be quick, Fariz. According to the e.mail I received this evening from Amazon.ca, that's a one-day deal. Tomorrow their time, the price will be back up again.

yes, i received same email

thx

Eny- · 10-10-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Fariz

how bout the packaging?
but i'm ordering 'em anyhow

Ditto this.

MacEachaidh · 10-10-2011, 11:31 AM

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how bout the packaging?

I think it's the same as the US set, isn't it?

radagast · 10-10-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldengirl

people who have read the books tend to prefer the EE version, because there is more of them in the EE.

That's what I heard PJ said, when it was announced that there nwould be EE versions. Ironically he completely ruined the scene when Gandalf is preventing the Witch-King from entering Minas Tirith.

10-03-2011, 05:35 AM	#10561
Goldengirl Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:97 Blu-ray reviews:2	From what I've seen... people who have read the books tend to prefer the EE version, because there is more of them in the EE. For those who view these as "films" and not as a version of the books, many seem to prefer the theatricals. They probably are better paced, but that's sooo not an issue for me as use my stop button to take a break, and pick it back up when I'm ready to, much like I did the book, so for me, it's all about telling more of the story.

10-03-2011, 05:56 AM	#10564
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Gandalf says, "Fly you fools." I watch it every year and watch that scene twice every time. I even put that scene on once in a while just for shits and giggles. It's definitely "Fly you fools." Put the subtitles on. You'll see the truth.

10-03-2011, 06:49 AM	#10566
mitch22 Active Member Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:78 Trading Score:8	I usually tend to like theatricals more than extended. It seems they just add fluff and deleted scenes that weren't good enough to make the final cut. Watchin ROTK tonight.

10-10-2011, 03:55 AM	#10572
gl-14 Active Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Buenos Aires, Argentina Blu-ray collection:25	Sorry if this has been asked before, but I didn't feel like going through 532 pages of thread. Is the green tint only on Fellowship or is it on Towers and King as well??

10-10-2011, 04:08 AM	#10573
MacEachaidh Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Edge of the Accretion Disc Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:4	Oh no, you mentioned the War!! There are people who'll claim it's not on any of them, but it's there. It's on Fellowship only.

10-10-2011, 07:28 AM	#10574
Fariz Active Member Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Indonesia 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:52 DVD collection:15 Blu-ray reviews:7	is there any difference between the US and Canadian release? the price of Canadian version is going down at this moment, C$44.99

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