Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 327 - Blu-ray Forum

Grand Bob · 04-01-2010, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Underworld54

I was going to watch Where the Wild Things Are and New Moon this weekend. But seeing that LOTR will be here friday I guess that changes things a bit doesn't it.

You are getting it Friday? Some people are born lucky.

Underworld54 · 04-01-2010, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

You are getting it Friday? Some people are born lucky.

Ummm this might be the only luck I've ever had. But hell, i'll take it. It's LOTR luck damnit!

mrpink134 · 04-01-2010, 03:28 AM

This thread is so much nicer to read now

. You guys are getting me excited about the movies and know I have to buy them.

Stinky-Dinkins · 04-01-2010, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mjbethancourt

Awesome... I've got two new stalkers now. Welcome to the Ignore List, along with the other two stalker/hecklers.

Nope, remembered your nonsense screen name from that thread, thought it was silly that you were defending what were obviously large problems with the transfer.

Wasn't really surprised that you were doing it in this thread.

Seems like a trend.

HDMe · 04-01-2010, 03:37 AM

Mine's coming Friday as well... I just got the confirmation email today.

Actually I ordered the trilogy and the animated Lord of the Rings as well. I know it is strangely put together and abruptly ends in the middle of the story, but I still remember seeing it at the theater when I was a kid.

Grand Bob · 04-01-2010, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by HDMe

Actually I ordered the trilogy and the animated Lord of the Rings as well. I know it is strangely put together and abruptly ends in the middle of the story, but I still remember seeing it at the theater when I was a kid.

An interesting contrast; you should probably watch the Bakshi film first, if you don't want to be underwhelmed.

atsbill123 · 04-01-2010, 04:16 AM

Friday for me. I am happy!

mredman · 04-01-2010, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nametag

Out of interest, has it been confirmed that the extended editions will be 'remastered'? I hope they are...

Do you have the set?

Also hoping for the EE to be better

Its also pretty damn weird that some say the PQ is impressive like this guy:

Originally Posted by TheZoof View Post
That's what I watched and it did not dissapoint. I only watched that one scene however right now I would give PQ 5/5 and AQ 5/5.

It was that impressive.

and some say its definitely good like Adam and Paul i think also. They say its not as bad as people say it its. Really weird

SonOfArathorn · 04-01-2010, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by adamhopelies

Yeah I did, they're the coolest-geeky bookends ever!

I must beg to differ.... Just my opinion though, I do love the Argonath as well.

prelag · 04-01-2010, 05:00 AM

I am still debating on whether or not I want to buy this title. Somehow, I feel I will break down and buy it.

Ken Brown · 04-01-2010, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by prelag

I am still debating on whether or not I want to buy this title. Somehow, I feel I will break down and buy it.

I would. It has its problems, but it's still worth picking up IMHO

mrpink134 · 04-01-2010, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Brown

I would. It has its problems, but it's still worth picking up IMHO

Ken I have a 46 inch LCD TV would I notice the DNR and the rest of the problems? Just to let you know I thought Star Trek looked fine if that helps.

deado · 04-01-2010, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mrpink134

Ken I have a 46 inch LCD TV would I notice the DNR and the rest of the problems? Just to let you know I thought Star Trek looked fine if that helps.

I have the discs and I have a 46" and I can tell you they all look far far better than the DVDs (yes, even Fellowship!), in fact I thought a large majority of Fellowship looked great! Only in certain scenes was DNR totally obvious, mainly in Bilbo's house and in Isengard with Saruman and Gandalf talking..

Of course with >50" you will really start to notice the problems bigtime... but for <50" no problem!

Ken Brown · 04-01-2010, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mrpink134

Ken I have a 46 inch LCD TV would I notice the DNR and the rest of the problems? Just to let you know I thought Star Trek looked fine if that helps.

You'll probably notice it, especially since you'll be looking for it. Whether it will bother you is another matter. For me it was a distraction (particularly during the first hour of FOTR), for others it will be a negligible offense. That being said, the DNR is just one of many issues I had with FOTR. Each issue was relatively minor (yes, even the DNR in all but twenty or thirty minutes of the film), but taken together, they affected my impression of FOTR quite a bit. You probably won't notice the DNR as often in TTT and ROTK, but it may still draw your eye when it acts up. Thankfully, their transfers aren't subject to the other non-DNR issues FOTR suffered with.

Honestly though, anyone who loves the films will shrug it all off after stewing over it for a few minutes. Like I've said, they still look significantly better than their DVD counterparts, FOTR improves over the course of the film, and the audio will help take the sting out of any FOTR instability issues or Trilogy DNR problems that arise.

That being said, I'm sure this thread will erupt on Tuesday. In one corner, those shouting: "what's all the fuss about? These look fantastic! DNR? What DNR?" And in the other corner, those screaming: "See! Look how bad some of these shots are! FOTR looks like a third grader scribbled it onto my TV!" Who's right? Everyone. It's all subjective. Personally, I hope people really enjoy the set. I have my complaints, but the moment my review was finished and my job was done, I found myself enjoying three of my favorite films in semi-gorgeous high definition

Suntory_Times · 04-01-2010, 06:32 AM

^ True, but some people just notices such issues more then others as well. I can't wait to see it on my 92"screen and hope the problems aren't all that obtrusive (unlike Gladiator which I prefer watching the dvd of).

saprano · 04-01-2010, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

^ True, but some people just notices such issues more then others as well. I can't wait to see it on my 92"screen and hope the problems aren't all that obtrusive (unlike Gladiator which I prefer watching the dvd of).

92"? I feel sorry for you.

If you know what to look for.

TokyoLee · 04-01-2010, 06:34 AM

I really wanted to get this LOTR Trilogy but the PQ,Made me change my double dip vote.
Ill wait till the Extended Versions come out and im praying the PQ is 4.5 atleast

Till then Ill watch the Trilogy On TNT This weekend and TNT's PQ Is Awesome with these films.

Kirk Out · 04-01-2010, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TokyoLee

I really wanted to get this LOTR Trilogy but the PQ,Made me change my double dip vote.
Ill wait till the Extended Versions come out and im praying the PQ is 4.5 atleast

Till then Ill watch the Trilogy On TNT This weekend and TNT's PQ Is Awesome with these films.

yeah but, tnt wont have dts ma

deado · 04-01-2010, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TokyoLee

I really wanted to get this LOTR Trilogy but the PQ,Made me change my double dip vote.
Ill wait till the Extended Versions come out and im praying the PQ is 4.5 atleast

Till then Ill watch the Trilogy On TNT This weekend and TNT's PQ Is Awesome with these films.

Enjoy the lossy stereo or 5.1...

TokyoLee · 04-01-2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by deado

Enjoy the lossy stereo or 5.1...

I dont mind,I just want to see the movies

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04-01-2010, 03:28 AM	#6523
mrpink134 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:603 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	This thread is so much nicer to read now . You guys are getting me excited about the movies and know I have to buy them.

04-01-2010, 03:37 AM	#6525
HDMe Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Augusta, SC	Mine's coming Friday as well... I just got the confirmation email today. Actually I ordered the trilogy and the animated Lord of the Rings as well. I know it is strangely put together and abruptly ends in the middle of the story, but I still remember seeing it at the theater when I was a kid.

04-01-2010, 04:16 AM	#6527
atsbill123 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:187 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:182	Friday for me. I am happy!

04-01-2010, 05:00 AM	#6530
prelag Junior Member Member since:Apr 2010	I am still debating on whether or not I want to buy this title. Somehow, I feel I will break down and buy it.

04-01-2010, 06:32 AM	#6535
Suntory_Times Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The Grid Blu-ray reviews:16 Trading Score:23	^ True, but some people just notices such issues more then others as well. I can't wait to see it on my 92"screen and hope the problems aren't all that obtrusive (unlike Gladiator which I prefer watching the dvd of).

04-01-2010, 06:34 AM	#6537
TokyoLee Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:141 DVD collection:36 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:9	I really wanted to get this LOTR Trilogy but the PQ,Made me change my double dip vote. Ill wait till the Extended Versions come out and im praying the PQ is 4.5 atleast Till then Ill watch the Trilogy On TNT This weekend and TNT's PQ Is Awesome with these films.

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