Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 440 - Blu-ray Forum

Batman1980 · 04-10-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by deeman54

i dedicated 3 days into watching this trilogy and for same sad odd reason i want to watch it again. What the hell is wrong with me LOTR has some kinda spell on me. What the HELL!!!

"I see in your eyes, the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come, when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends, and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. An hour of wolves, and shattered shields when the age of men comes crashing down! But it is not this day! This day we fight! For all that you hold dear, on this good earth, I bit you stand, men of the west!"

I counter with

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Theoden: Eomer. Take your Èored down the left flank. Gamling, follow the King's banner down the center. Grimbold, take your company right, after you pass the wall. Forth, and fear no darkness! Arise! Arise, Riders of Theoden! Spears shall be shaken, shields shall be splintered! A sword day... a red day... ere the sun rises!
Eowyn: [to Merry] What ever happens, stay with me. I'll look after you.
[the King rides past his men, hitting their spears with his sword as he goes]
Theoden: Ride now!... Ride now!... Ride! Ride to ruin and the world's ending!
[He stops and faces Sauron's army]
Theoden: Death!
Rohirrim: [echoing] Death!
Theoden: Death!
Rohirrim: [echoing] Death!
Theoden: DEATH!
Eowyn, Merry: Death!
Theoden: Forth, Eorlingas!

Riff Magnum · 04-10-2010, 08:36 PM

i was under the impression they were all screaming "Yeaaaaahhhhh" and not "Death."

Grand Bob · 04-10-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

It's been 6 years since i've read them, but do the books touch on where Hobbits came from. Did they descend from the "river folk" which Smeagol is a part of?

There were originally three groups of Hobbits (Fallohides, Harfoots, and Stoors), and they originally lived on the west side of the River Anduin (east of the Misty Mountains). They migrated from that area when evil creatures inhabited Mirkwood and Angmar, and most relocated to the area around Bree and Dunland. Around 1600 Third Age (about 1400 years before the events of LoTR), "having obtained permission from the high king at Fornost" (Argeleb II), a large group of hobbits left Bree and settled the Shire. Gollum's ancestors were the Stoors, who lived near the Gladden Fields along Anduin when Isildur was killed and the Ring was lost in the river.

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How the hell did Tolkien write all this crap?

He had an active imagination.

jw · 04-10-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Q!

Sorry to hear about that

(I haven't seen it though)

Doesn't Warner use the same "transfer" worldwide?

It appears that way, At least for Germany

Batman1980 · 04-10-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

i was under the impression they were all screaming "Yeaaaaahhhhh" and not "Death."

Nope, unless the DVD, TV and blu-ray closed captioning/subtitles were all wrong.

billzfan · 04-10-2010, 08:40 PM

ok, just got finished watching the entire trilogy. First of all, just having watched the extended editions a month ago, the theatrical cuts are universally better in every way. The pacing is just right and there's never a slow spot. I wouldn't have changed a thing.

As far as audio quality, I would give a 5 out of 5 for every film. The balance between the surround speakers is perfect and powerful without overwhelming.

Video is a little different. I think Two Towers and Return of the King cannot possibly look better. They're reference quality discs that look remarkable but Fellowship definitely has a lot of inconsistency(which I remember from the theatrical print). At times, it looks as good as the other 2 films but at others it looks slightly out of focus or soft. Now, I have no clue if it's the transfer or the source. If I was a betting man I would say the source since the other 2 films look so good. Overall, I'd say if you have any reservations on buying the trilogy, don't. It's an excellent boxed set that any rings fan would be proud to add to their collection.

Next up....Star Wars

Riff Magnum · 04-10-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

Nope, unless the DVD, TV and blu-ray closed captioning/subtitles were all wrong.

Seems kinda pessimistic doesn't it?

Batman1980 · 04-10-2010, 08:46 PM

I'm not sure why they were screaming death but it seems to be common in movies of this nature for soldiers to talk about dying in battle as if it's a good thing. Probably has something to do with being remembered or getting an honorable death or some such.

cyberbo60 · 04-10-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurgen1975

You are joking right?

No I am not. I have been everywhere in Indianapolis trying to find a steelbox but can't. If its a dumb question I am sorry.

LaserD · 04-10-2010, 08:56 PM

Well, after much deliberation, I voted "no" in this thread's poll. After all these years of borrowing copies of LOTR DVDs for my annual viewing, and eagerly awaiting a high definition release for the past 3 years, I decided

A) I ought to have my own copy of the trilogy in my collection
B) I must have the extended versions with the generous package of bonus features.

So, I decided to go old school and get the curently out of print Extended Edition DVDs. Amazon.ca had a decent price on this (under $40) which my friends at Best Buy matched and even gave me a few bucks off the Amazon price. I've waited long enough for my LOTR, and a blu-ray experience will have to wait perhaps a couple of years until after The Hobbit gets released with likely some new BD box set at that time. So, I'm sad at my blu-ray loss, but overjoyed at my surfeit of bonus features!

raygendreau · 04-10-2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by deeman54

i dedicated 3 days into watching this trilogy and for same sad odd reason i want to watch it again. What the hell is wrong with me LOTR has some kinda spell on me. What the HELL!!!

"I see in your eyes, the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come, when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends, and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. An hour of wolves, and shattered shields when the age of men comes crashing down! But it is not this day! This day we fight! For all that you hold dear, on this good earth, I bit you stand, men of the west!"

Be VERY careful. Watching too much LOTR will make thick curly hair grow on the top of your feet. I' just finishing up TTT and I feel a need to shave them.

Gollum used to be a Hobbit. So you see what eating too much raw fish will do to you. No more sushi for me. I'm not a Hobbit, but I am somewhat short in stature. Can't be too careful.

Underworld54 · 04-10-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by raygendreau

Be VERY careful. Watching too much LOTR will make thick curly hair grow on the top of your feet. I' just finishing up TTT and I feel a need to shave them.

Great! Now you inform us of this.

martinstraka8282 · 04-10-2010, 09:09 PM

So, anyone know why the set is so cheap in Canada? did we get some crappier version or something?

lDlisturb3d · 04-10-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by raygendreau

Be VERY careful. Watching too much LOTR will make thick curly hair grow on the top of your feet. I' just finishing up TTT and I feel a need to shave them.

+1 it has begun LOL.

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Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

I counter with

Nice!!

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

i was under the impression they were all screaming "Yeaaaaahhhhh" and not "Death."

I know right i thought they were saying yeah too. But death make is way more dramatic.

lDlisturb3d · 04-10-2010, 09:16 PM

How about the awesome elvish narration in the movie, TOP NOTCH. I love how they speak their language first and then speak it in English with a Mythical tone. +1,000,000,000. LOL. Im gonna double dip and get the EE's i don't care this is my favorite film of ALL TIMES

Lt. Aldo Raine · 04-10-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by martinstraka8282

So, anyone know why the set is so cheap in Canada? did we get some crappier version or something?

limited time pricing

jw · 04-10-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by iceman_mw21

limited time pricing

Its Alliance

Lt. Aldo Raine · 04-10-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

Its Alliance

the price is rising everywhere soon, blockbuster said its going up to 99.99 or sumthing like that!!!

Grand Bob · 04-10-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by raygendreau

Be VERY careful. Watching too much LOTR will make thick curly hair grow on the top of your feet.

If I watch it upside down can I get some to grow on my head?

lDlisturb3d · 04-10-2010, 09:25 PM

Haldir's Only 2 quotes
"I bring word from Lord Elrond of Rivendell. An Alliance once existed between Elves and Men. Long ago we fought and died together. We come to honor that allegiance."

"That dwarf breaths so loud we could of shoot him in the dark" LOL very very funny.

I wish that dude had more rolls, beside Legolas he was the coolest elf.

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04-10-2010, 08:36 PM	#8782
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	i was under the impression they were all screaming "Yeaaaaahhhhh" and not "Death."

04-10-2010, 08:40 PM	#8786
billzfan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:734	ok, just got finished watching the entire trilogy. First of all, just having watched the extended editions a month ago, the theatrical cuts are universally better in every way. The pacing is just right and there's never a slow spot. I wouldn't have changed a thing. As far as audio quality, I would give a 5 out of 5 for every film. The balance between the surround speakers is perfect and powerful without overwhelming. Video is a little different. I think Two Towers and Return of the King cannot possibly look better. They're reference quality discs that look remarkable but Fellowship definitely has a lot of inconsistency(which I remember from the theatrical print). At times, it looks as good as the other 2 films but at others it looks slightly out of focus or soft. Now, I have no clue if it's the transfer or the source. If I was a betting man I would say the source since the other 2 films look so good. Overall, I'd say if you have any reservations on buying the trilogy, don't. It's an excellent boxed set that any rings fan would be proud to add to their collection. Next up....Star Wars

04-10-2010, 08:46 PM	#8788
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	I'm not sure why they were screaming death but it seems to be common in movies of this nature for soldiers to talk about dying in battle as if it's a good thing. Probably has something to do with being remembered or getting an honorable death or some such.

04-10-2010, 08:56 PM	#8790
LaserD Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	Well, after much deliberation, I voted "no" in this thread's poll. After all these years of borrowing copies of LOTR DVDs for my annual viewing, and eagerly awaiting a high definition release for the past 3 years, I decided A) I ought to have my own copy of the trilogy in my collection B) I must have the extended versions with the generous package of bonus features. So, I decided to go old school and get the curently out of print Extended Edition DVDs. Amazon.ca had a decent price on this (under $40) which my friends at Best Buy matched and even gave me a few bucks off the Amazon price. I've waited long enough for my LOTR, and a blu-ray experience will have to wait perhaps a couple of years until after The Hobbit gets released with likely some new BD box set at that time. So, I'm sad at my blu-ray loss, but overjoyed at my surfeit of bonus features!

04-10-2010, 09:09 PM	#8793
martinstraka8282 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:401 Blu-ray collection:1466 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	So, anyone know why the set is so cheap in Canada? did we get some crappier version or something?

04-10-2010, 09:16 PM	#8795
lDlisturb3d Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Norfolk, VA Criterion Collection: 33 Steelbooks: 28 Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:464 DVD collection:12 Blu-ray reviews: 127 Trading Score:4	How about the awesome elvish narration in the movie, TOP NOTCH. I love how they speak their language first and then speak it in English with a Mythical tone. +1,000,000,000. LOL. Im gonna double dip and get the EE's i don't care this is my favorite film of ALL TIMES

04-10-2010, 09:25 PM	#8800
lDlisturb3d Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Norfolk, VA Criterion Collection: 33 Steelbooks: 28 Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:464 DVD collection:12 Blu-ray reviews: 127 Trading Score:4	Haldir's Only 2 quotes "I bring word from Lord Elrond of Rivendell. An Alliance once existed between Elves and Men. Long ago we fought and died together. We come to honor that allegiance." "That dwarf breaths so loud we could of shoot him in the dark" LOL very very funny. I wish that dude had more rolls, beside Legolas he was the coolest elf.

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