Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 63 - Blu-ray Forum

JamesKurtovich · 04-16-2009, 04:25 PM

#1 on Amazon. Hell yeah.

Tcan21 · 04-16-2009, 04:26 PM

can't wait, will be first day purchases for me

Beta Man · 04-16-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

#1 on Amazon. Hell yeah.

The number of comments from "New Members" on the news story here is a pretty positive sign too...... Lots of interest for these titles obviously.....

Good for Blu..... more Blu-ray converts = bigger market = more titles.

Sussudio · 04-16-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

The number of comments from "New Members" on the news story here is a pretty positive sign too...... Lots of interest for these titles obviously.....

Good for Blu..... more Blu-ray converts = bigger market = more titles.

indeed, this is a huge plus for the format. bringing out bigger titles like this proves blu is becoming more and more mainstream

Batman1980 · 04-16-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

indeed, this is a huge plus for the format. bringing out bigger titles like this proves blu isn't going anywhere

(not that it ever was to begin with

)

Yeah I guess this means blu-ray is dead in the water, wonder what I should do with my 165 blus...maybe I should start buying up those 100+ DVDs I've sold...

Sussudio · 04-16-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Yeah I guess this means blu-ray is dead in the water, wonder what I should do with my 165 blus...maybe I should start buying up those 100+ DVDs I've sold...

you know what i meant

supersix4 · 04-16-2009, 04:52 PM

Don't freak out fans of the movies but I just watched the first one a few months ago and was wondering what is the big difference between the "EE" versions and the other ones?

Beta Man · 04-16-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by supersix4

Don't freak out fans of the movies but I just watched the first one a few months ago and was wondering what is the big difference between the "EE" versions and the other ones?

The "EE" versions are longer...... which for me..... equals "Worse"

But I'm told (I'm sure many others will have a detailed explanation) that the Extended versions cover more details from the books, and explain more of the story... which is great for fans of the movies.

Batman1980 · 04-16-2009, 04:54 PM

The EEs are all about 30-40 minutes longer each than the theatrical cuts. Supposedly they look a little better too.

SDon1969 · 04-16-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

But I'm told (I'm sure many others will have a detailed explanation) that the Extended versions cover more details from the books, and explain more of the story... which is great for fans of the movies.

I agree with this, I was a big fan of the books long ago and read them probably 4 times or so, and it's true that the EE's flesh out more of the things covered in the books. I can see where some might think the EEs are just too long, with overly long intro, and the third one just takes forever to end. But yeah, this is the reason I'd like to get the EEs. I doubt I can wait, but I might try.

BluLobsta · 04-16-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by supersix4

Don't freak out fans of the movies but I just watched the first one a few months ago and was wondering what is the big difference between the "EE" versions and the other ones?

I was wondering the same thing earlier this morning and someone pointed me to the details:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/alternateversions

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167261/alternateversions

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167260/alternateversions

Batman1980 · 04-16-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

The "EE" versions are longer...... which for me..... equals "Worse"

But I'm told (I'm sure many others will have a detailed explanation) that the Extended versions cover more details from the books, and explain more of the story... which is great for fans of the movies.

And actually I agree with those who think the EEs will probably retail for about $60 each with the box set going for about $150, not worth it if you ask me.

RYJAPE21 · 04-16-2009, 05:05 PM

The extended cuts also offer a lot more character background info/development; it is revealed what became of Frodo's parents (why he lives with his uncle) as well as Aragorn's mother/lineage. Boromor and Faramir, as well as their father Denethor, are given a lot more history/details and we better understand their characters/motives as a result. Even Treebeard is given more background and as a result we feel more sympathy for him and his mission.

General Vyper · 04-16-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ckenisell

You know, I tried to watch the beginning of FOTR EE last night to see how it held up. WOW! I don't remember it being THAT boring. Frodo doesn't even make it out of the Shire for the first hour of the movie it seems.

Don't read the books then, even the EE's move like a greased gollum in sight of the ring compared to the books. Personally I really like the Shire bit, and will never watch the theatricals again, they seem so disjointed and curtailed once you're used to the EEs.

Riff Magnum · 04-16-2009, 05:51 PM

[QUOTE=Beta Man;1821686]The "EE" versions are longer...... which for me..... equals "Worse"

Geez Beta, we get it. You don't like the movies. If you weren't a mod i might call you a troll. Oopps!!

Afrobean · 04-16-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

And actually I agree with those who think the EEs will probably retail for about $60 each with the box set going for about $150, not worth it if you ask me.

I'd put down 150 for a full featured box set including the extended editions with seamless branching (or theatrical cut on an additional disc).

But I don't think I'll touch this release unless it comes to pass that the extended edition comes out and theatrical cut is not included at all. Then, and only then, I will consider picking this release up if I can get it cheap.

dcowboy7 · 04-16-2009, 06:20 PM

all i want are the actual EE movies....dont need all the extra stuff with it....just give me the movies thats all.

Diesel · 04-16-2009, 06:49 PM

i've never seen the EE (as mentioned before)
but i was going to double dip when they came out
but i've been rethinking that lately
i dont think i would like them
i mean the theatricals are great to me, i think im going to stick to them
and maybe give the EE a rent one day just to check them out

JamesKurtovich · 04-16-2009, 07:20 PM

The EE's are good, but it's not like the TE's only skim the surface of the story. They are just a bit more thorough in things. Actually, many times of watching the EE's (I've seen these hundreds of times), I felt that some scenes just made a certain portion of the film drag. A good example is Frodo and Sam in the beginning before they enter the Dead Marshes.

The TE's are fantastic films and still nice and long. It's not like you are missing key plot points. Sure, we get to see the death of Saruman, and Frodo catching some Shire salt and the Mouth of Sauron, but these are all extensions of an already fantastic story.

Sussudio · 04-16-2009, 09:37 PM

lol...someone posted this on the DVDtown comments:

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blu-ray is pointless until they lower the prices. this trilogy is going to cost what...100 bucks?

f'kin moron

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04-16-2009, 04:25 PM	#1241
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	#1 on Amazon. Hell yeah.

04-16-2009, 04:26 PM	#1242
Tcan21 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Carrollton, Texas Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:353	can't wait, will be first day purchases for me

04-16-2009, 04:52 PM	#1247
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	Don't freak out fans of the movies but I just watched the first one a few months ago and was wondering what is the big difference between the "EE" versions and the other ones?

04-16-2009, 04:54 PM	#1249
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	The EEs are all about 30-40 minutes longer each than the theatrical cuts. Supposedly they look a little better too.

04-16-2009, 05:05 PM	#1253
RYJAPE21 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Maryland 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:911 Blu-ray reviews:1	The extended cuts also offer a lot more character background info/development; it is revealed what became of Frodo's parents (why he lives with his uncle) as well as Aragorn's mother/lineage. Boromor and Faramir, as well as their father Denethor, are given a lot more history/details and we better understand their characters/motives as a result. Even Treebeard is given more background and as a result we feel more sympathy for him and his mission.

04-16-2009, 05:51 PM	#1255
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	[QUOTE=Beta Man;1821686]The "EE" versions are longer...... which for me..... equals "Worse" Geez Beta, we get it. You don't like the movies. If you weren't a mod i might call you a troll. Oopps!!

04-16-2009, 06:20 PM	#1257
dcowboy7 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Pequannock, NJ 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:112 Trading Score:11	all i want are the actual EE movies....dont need all the extra stuff with it....just give me the movies thats all.

04-16-2009, 06:49 PM	#1258
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	i've never seen the EE (as mentioned before) but i was going to double dip when they came out but i've been rethinking that lately i dont think i would like them i mean the theatricals are great to me, i think im going to stick to them and maybe give the EE a rent one day just to check them out

04-16-2009, 07:20 PM	#1259
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	The EE's are good, but it's not like the TE's only skim the surface of the story. They are just a bit more thorough in things. Actually, many times of watching the EE's (I've seen these hundreds of times), I felt that some scenes just made a certain portion of the film drag. A good example is Frodo and Sam in the beginning before they enter the Dead Marshes. The TE's are fantastic films and still nice and long. It's not like you are missing key plot points. Sure, we get to see the death of Saruman, and Frodo catching some Shire salt and the Mouth of Sauron, but these are all extensions of an already fantastic story.

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