Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 39 - Blu-ray Forum

kernel_thai · 01-25-2009, 07:21 AM

I havent actually watched the theatrical releases since the extended cuts came out and the only way id buy BR theatical cuts is if Peter Jackson swore on the one ring that the extended cuts would never see the light of day.

Packerfan75 · 01-25-2009, 08:31 AM

If they're not the extended cuts, I'll just wait until they do release them because it's the only way I wanna see them. Besides they still look and sound pretty darn good on standard dvd.

flyboy66 · 01-25-2009, 04:52 PM

NO EE editions then no sale! Hope someone starts a petition so we can all sign that we are tired of getting shafted by studios greed! Especially in light of the depression we are slipping into!

BluAddixx · 01-26-2009, 09:33 AM

The simple solution here is mine.

When the theatricals are released, i'll simply Netflix them.

When the EEs are released, i'll pounce on them ASAFP!

I waited for EEs on DVD, I can wait again.

JamesKurtovich · 01-26-2009, 03:32 PM

King Kong was also released twice - TE then EE. Both were included on the BD. Hopefully LotR will be the same. I'll still buy both editions anyway if not.

Blufury · 01-27-2009, 01:12 AM

Recently finished watching the extended versions for the first time. This is the definite version. I can't see myself spending over $50 for the theatrical versions. I hope Peter Jackson has a say in the BD release.

icyteddy · 01-27-2009, 01:29 AM

Yea..the EE is the way to go. I rather have the studio release this trilogy right or don't release it at all. They should just import everything from the 4 discs dvd version including ALL the bonuses onto blu ray wtih full 1080p and lossless sound.

If they can do that...then it is worth it to double dip...imo

reece · 01-27-2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightfury82

Recently finished watching the extended versions for the first time. This is the definite version. I can't see myself spending over $50 for the theatrical versions. I hope Peter Jackson has a say in the BD release.

What is so much better about the extended versions? Is the extra footage crucial to the story/character development...or is it just for the fans? I have not seen any accept the theatrical version of the first film......(yes, i know)

RYJAPE21 · 01-27-2009, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by reece

What is so much better about the extended versions? Is the extra footage crucial to the story/character development...or is it just for the fans? I have not seen any accept the theatrical version of the first film......(yes, i know)

There is a lot more character development (you get to know a lot more about the background of the characters; i.e. why Frodo lives with his uncle, Aragorn's mother etc etc). There's added/extended scenes that make the plot clearer, fill in the blanks and just make it a more fulfilling story. I highly recommend you check them out.

reece · 01-27-2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RYJAPE21

There is a lot more character development (you get to know a lot more about the background of the characters; i.e. why Frodo lives with his uncle, Aragorn's mother etc etc). There's added/extended scenes that make the plot clearer, fill in the blanks and just make it a more fulfilling story. I highly recommend you check them out.

sounds legit. Once these hit blu i need to finally sit down and see all 3

JamesKurtovich · 01-27-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by reece

What is so much better about the extended versions? Is the extra footage crucial to the story/character development...or is it just for the fans? I have not seen any accept the theatrical version of the first film......(yes, i know)

The Extended Editions provide more scenes and extra background information to the story which the filmmakers deemed expendable for the theatrical release (no mainstream crowd is going to sit through Return of the King for 4 hours). If you're an LotR fan, the EE's are the way to go. But some people prefer the theatricals as the pacing slows to a snail's crawl at times in the EE's.

Blu-Benny · 01-27-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

The Extended Editions provide more scenes and extra background information to the story which the filmmakers deemed expendable for the theatrical release (no mainstream crowd is going to sit through Return of the King for 4 hours). If you're an LotR fan, the EE's are the way to go. But some people prefer the theatricals as the pacing slows to a snail's crawl at times in the EE's.

well said. i personally like the EE's for the extra's. there is a lot of info on the making of the movies in each one.

JamesKurtovich · 01-27-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

well said. i personally like the EE's for the extra's. there is a lot of info on the making of the movies in each one.

Yeah.. I've had mine for years yet still have not seen all the extras..

I usually don't like 'behind-the-scenes' stuff, but the LotR bonus features are great. It's not until you see PJ's decision-making in action and the things they use to create Middle-Earth when you really appreciate what all went into it.

Blu Myers · 01-27-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RYJAPE21

There is a lot more character development (you get to know a lot more about the background of the characters; i.e. why Frodo lives with his uncle, Aragorn's mother etc etc). There's added/extended scenes that make the plot clearer, fill in the blanks and just make it a more fulfilling story. I highly recommend you check them out.

And don't forget Faramir and Borimir's backstory. This made Two Towers so much better. A lot of great character development that really adds to the story line, unlike most "extended" editions that simply make a movie longer instead of better.

reece · 01-27-2009, 08:01 PM

thanks for the input everyone. maybe i will check out the EE's on dvd now so i can decide which blus to buy...

Pelicans · 01-28-2009, 11:03 PM

Buy them an amazon they are super cheap I got Two Towers for 5 bucks new and Return of the King for 8 bucks new.

neogeo64 · 01-29-2009, 06:06 AM

It seems more BD's are being released with both versions on one disc.. just with seemless branching. Hopefully this is the case.

Blu Jacket · 01-29-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelicans

Buy them an amazon they are super cheap I got Two Towers for 5 bucks new and Return of the King for 8 bucks new.

I am still pleased with myself for the deal I got on Fellowship when it first came out. Blockbuster had a deal where you paid $20 for a card that gave you 10 rentals (one a week for 10 weeks, skip one and it's gone) and you also got a copy of Fellowship (theatrical) when it came out. Then when the EE came out, I bought that for $30, it came with a free ticket to see Two Towers and I sold the theatrical version for $12.

gtmorgan23 · 01-29-2009, 01:07 PM

I am tired of waiting for these on BLU, they need to release them already

cflames89 · 01-29-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gtmorgan23

I am tired of waiting for these on BLU, they need to release them already

This is truth in action.

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01-25-2009, 07:21 AM	#761
kernel_thai Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:106	I havent actually watched the theatrical releases since the extended cuts came out and the only way id buy BR theatical cuts is if Peter Jackson swore on the one ring that the extended cuts would never see the light of day.

01-25-2009, 08:31 AM	#762
Packerfan75 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Earth 4K collection:71 Blu-ray collection:549 DVD collection:355 Digital collection:97 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	If they're not the extended cuts, I'll just wait until they do release them because it's the only way I wanna see them. Besides they still look and sound pretty darn good on standard dvd.

01-25-2009, 04:52 PM	#763
flyboy66 Banned Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Rowlett, Texas Blu-ray collection:49	NO EE editions then no sale! Hope someone starts a petition so we can all sign that we are tired of getting shafted by studios greed! Especially in light of the depression we are slipping into!

01-26-2009, 09:33 AM	#764
BluAddixx Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Los Angeles Blu-ray collection:141	The simple solution here is mine. When the theatricals are released, i'll simply Netflix them. When the EEs are released, i'll pounce on them ASAFP! I waited for EEs on DVD, I can wait again.

01-26-2009, 03:32 PM	#765
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	King Kong was also released twice - TE then EE. Both were included on the BD. Hopefully LotR will be the same. I'll still buy both editions anyway if not.

01-27-2009, 01:12 AM	#766
Blufury Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Texas 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:1668 Trading Score:36	Recently finished watching the extended versions for the first time. This is the definite version. I can't see myself spending over $50 for the theatrical versions. I hope Peter Jackson has a say in the BD release.

01-27-2009, 01:29 AM	#767
icyteddy Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:336 DVD collection:144 Trading Score:11	Yea..the EE is the way to go. I rather have the studio release this trilogy right or don't release it at all. They should just import everything from the 4 discs dvd version including ALL the bonuses onto blu ray wtih full 1080p and lossless sound. If they can do that...then it is worth it to double dip...imo

01-27-2009, 08:01 PM	#775
reece Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1	thanks for the input everyone. maybe i will check out the EE's on dvd now so i can decide which blus to buy...

01-28-2009, 11:03 PM	#776
Pelicans Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:8	Buy them an amazon they are super cheap I got Two Towers for 5 bucks new and Return of the King for 8 bucks new.

01-29-2009, 06:06 AM	#777
neogeo64 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:230 Blu-ray reviews:1	It seems more BD's are being released with both versions on one disc.. just with seemless branching. Hopefully this is the case.

01-29-2009, 01:07 PM	#779
gtmorgan23 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Austin Texas Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:98	I am tired of waiting for these on BLU, they need to release them already

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