The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition) (2001-2003)

[Archangel630]

Originally Posted by Michael Harper

I was looking at that picture with the fifteen discs, trying to figure out exactly whether or not the film will be split over two discs, and realised that just because there are so many discs, that doesn't mean it will:

Disc 01 - The Fellowship of the Ring
Disc 02 - Appendices Part 1
Disc 03 - Appendices Part 2
Disc 04 - Costa Botes Documentary 1
Disc 05 - The Fellowship of the Ring - Digital Copy
Disc 06 - The Two Towers
Disc 07 - Appendices Part 3
Disc 08 - Appendices Part 4
Disc 09 - Costa Botes Documentary 2
Disc 10 - The Two Towers - Digital Copy
Disc 11 - The Return of the King
Disc 12 - Appendices Part 5
Disc 13 - Appendices Part 6
Disc 14 - Costa Botes Documentary 3
Disc 15 - The Return of the King - Digital Copy

Kinda makes more sense in my opinion

I felt like that may be the case, however, it just seems like a total waste of discs. Since we've sort of been told that the digital copies will be download only, it negates your theory of 3 discs devoted to that, but still, IF the movies wind up 2 discs to each movie, but without any upgrades from the theatrical blu versions, it still seems like a waste.

For now, I'll continue to hold out hope that the movie transfers themselves improve from the theatrical versions released last year. If closer to this set's distribution date I discover that nothing has been done to improve them at all, then I'll have to seriously reconsider the purchase. I've waited years for the EE blu set to come out, didn't purchase the theatrical blus. Have actually gone out of my way to NOT watch the movies period in anticipation of enjoying the EEs on blu.

I'm sure I'm not the only fan that feels this way.

[Archangel630]

Originally Posted by Cook

The EE ROTK had problems in general. It wasnt as smooth as the other EE's.

Agree, in comparison to the first two, the third wasn't as great. The ONLY scene throughout all 3 movies that makes me pure shudder is the ridiculous Gimli comical relief scenes of him sneezing and freaking out about skeletons and whatnot in the caves leading to Aragorn confronting the dead army.

[Cobra33]

i am so happy about this!

[Falaskan]

each movie must be on two discs, which is great news, the digital copies will be available online

[Uxi]

Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

In the movie, he's an abusive jackass bad daddy nutjob who can apparently run about 600 yards while on fire.

Longer than that... it would have been 600 yards if he had been in the throne room, not in the Houses of the Dead.

PJ definitely left no interpretation of a more noble Denethor who SHOULD have been a good guy but gave in to despair and was subtly influenced by the Enemy. The EE should have been able to rehabilitate him some, but didn't even try.

How long before anyone will try a proper reboot?

A new animated series would probably be easier. Figure 3 or 4 hours per book would be plenty to hit all the subplots. Modern animation with the good stuff from Rankin/Bass without the cheese

[nathan_393]

Originally Posted by Uxi

Longer than that... it would have been 600 yards if he had been in the throne room, not in the Houses of the Dead.

PJ definitely left no interpretation of a more noble Denethor who SHOULD have been a good guy but gave in to despair and was subtly influenced by the Enemy. The EE should have been able to rehabilitate him some, but didn't even try.

How long before anyone will try a proper reboot?

A new animated series would probably be easier. Figure 3 or 4 hours per book would be plenty to hit all the subplots. Modern animation with the good stuff from Rankin/Bass without the cheese

You want somebody to remake it already? I think these will be the only versions we have for a long time; at this point, it's like asking when somebody will remake Star Wars.

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

Originally Posted by Uxi

How long before anyone will try a proper reboot?

These adaptations have been lauded by critics, audiences, & the Academy. It's going to be a long time. As it should be. The films themselves are phenomenal achievements. They exist alongside the books without trying to supplant them. I for one, appreciate every one of the differences between novel and film. The fact that there are differences makes it all the more wonderful an experience when I go back to read the books.

[nathan_393]

Originally Posted by Aragorn84

These adaptations have been lauded by critics, audiences, & the Academy. It's going to be a long time. As it should be. The films themselves are phenomenal achievements. They exist alongside the books without trying to supplant them. I for one, appreciate every one of the differences between novel and film. The fact that there are differences makes it all the more wonderful an experience when I go back to read the books.

Couldn't have put it better myself

[Duffy12]

Actually I wholeheartedly agree with Uxi. Bring on the re-boots.

I really want to see someone else give this fantastic story a go.

And with the way Hollywood is churning out the remakes lately, we my not have to wait that long.

[nathan_393]

Originally Posted by Duffy12

Actually I wholeheartedly agree with Uxi. Bring on the re-boots.

I really want to see someone else give this fantastic story a go.

And with the way Hollywood is churning out the remakes lately, we my not have to wait that long.

Slightly OT, but the newest remake I've heard of is a 2013/2014 remake for The Color Purple. I'm not stoked about it. I just want them to leave well enough alone and work on being original.

[Brodo Faggins]

Im personally hoping for a BBC series adaptation, 12-15 hours per book should do it.

[frogmort]

Nice name.

[Brodo Faggins]

Originally Posted by frogmort

Nice name.

Thats what I thought initially, then later realised the last part does not sound too great.

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by Brodo Faggins

Thats what I thought initially, then later realised the last part does not sound too great.

[Constitution 101]

I'm glad Bombadil/Barrows weren't in the movies. Seemed like extra/info overload that didn't add much to the story. Then again, I read the trilogy for the 1st time AFTER seeing the movies. Going back and watching was MUCH better the 2nd time. BTW, what are the Cotes documentaries?

[Constitution 101]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

I hate to admit it, but I haven't watched them either. After reading through some of this thread lately, I decided to put them in my computer bag and watch them when travelling. Out of sight, out of mind, I guess.

Nice home theater pics. Gonna have get you a larger display though...

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

Boyens and Walsh make Denethor a cartoon villain, when the whole point is that he looked into the Palantir, Sauron seized his mind, and Denethor saw the Black Ships sailing up from the South, and thought all was lost. He went mad with despair (and Sauron's influence).

In the movie, he's an abusive jackass bad daddy nutjob who can apparently run about 600 yards while on fire. I sometimes wonder if John Rhys-Davies (who initially asked for the role of Denethor) doesn't count his lucky stars he got Gimil after seeing the final product.

even in Bakshi's 'Lord of the Rings' - the screenplay written by Peter S. Beagle - he did some really interesting things with the characters, notably when Gandalf asks if the fellowship should go through the Mines of Moria, in Jackson's version Frodo outright decides the group should, in the hands of Peter S. Beagle Frodo retorts "If Gandalf wishes so", essentially in the live action version Frodo comes across as someone who makes brash unwise decisions, in LoTR (Bakshi) he twists the circumstances and makes Frodo less of a nitwit.

[Uxi]

Originally Posted by Brodo Faggins

Im personally hoping for a BBC series adaptation, 12-15 hours per book should do it.

BBC/HBO would be great.

[NYorker]

Originally Posted by Aragorn84

These adaptations have been lauded by critics, audiences, & the Academy. It's going to be a long time. As it should be. The films themselves are phenomenal achievements. They exist alongside the books without trying to supplant them. I for one, appreciate every one of the differences between novel and film. The fact that there are differences makes it all the more wonderful an experience when I go back to read the books.

Exactly.

People got so spoiled, they're not only dissatisfied with these movies, they already want a reboot! BBC...HBO... well - it ain't - gonna - happen...

[gregmasciola]

Originally Posted by NYorker

Exactly.

People got so spoiled, they're not only dissatisfied with these movies, they already want a reboot! BBC...HBO... well - it ain't - gonna - happen...

And I personally wouldn't want it to happen. I know that the movies aren't 100% faithful to the books, but hardly any movies are. To me, the only reason to do a remake is if the original movie was terrible. And I'm perfectly happy with these movies.