The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition - November 4, 2014

[Gamma_Winstead]

Originally Posted by MisterPilgrim

This.

As much as I loved the barrel sequence, those go-pro shots were awful.

Am I the only one who didn't even notice this?

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

Am I the only one who didn't even notice this?

Yep. It stuck out even worse in the theater when I saw it in Real 3D.

[Jar Jar Stinks]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Yep. It stuck out even worse in the theater when I saw it in Real 3D.

Some scenes were so visually inconsistent. It felt like PJ ran out of time on this film.

[Gamma_Winstead]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Yep. It stuck out even worse in the theater when I saw it in Real 3D.

Didn't see it in 3d.

Speaking of, how was the 3D blu-ray? Saving up for a 3d set this fall, and the damn theatrical 3d blu is staring at me. It's such a pretty slip!

[The Edge]

Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

Am I the only one who didn't even notice this?

I didn't either.

[disneywildcat]

Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

Am I the only one who didn't even notice this?

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Yep. It stuck out even worse in the theater when I saw it in Real 3D.

I didn't notice it, and I saw it in RealD HFR. I thought the 3D was very good, more memorable use than AUJ. Too bad I only have AUJ EE in 2D so I can't revisit it in 3D, but I do plan to get the DOS EE in 3D now that I have a 3D TV.

[thegoat]

Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

Am I the only one who didn't even notice this?

No, and I'm sure that 90% of the people complaining wouldn't have noticed it if somebody else hadn't pointed it out.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by thegoat

No, and I'm sure that 90% of the people complaining wouldn't have noticed it if somebody else hadn't pointed it out.

I actually didn't know anything about it going to the theater to see it. I just saw Legolas and some of the dwarfs in the barrel scene and felt like it was a video game. They had the telltale signs of CGI which include slight judders and extremely shiny/waxy textures. If you don't know what I mean watch the Neo vs. Smith fight in The Matrix Reloaded.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

Didn't see it in 3d.

Speaking of, how was the 3D blu-ray? Saving up for a 3d set this fall, and the damn theatrical 3d blu is staring at me. It's such a pretty slip!

I felt it was a great 3D presentation. I didn't spot any ghosting or other apparent issues.

[gregmasciola]

Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

Am I the only one who didn't even notice this?

Nope. I didn't notice it at all.

[xander]

Maybe we will get more Hobbit in a 9 hour adaption of the Hobbit but I won't hold my breath. Bilbo who?

[jlk5844]

Both myself and a friend of mine saw the movie at different times and we both noticed the GoPro shots.

[MisterPilgrim]

Originally Posted by thegoat

No, and I'm sure that 90% of the people complaining wouldn't have noticed it if somebody else hadn't pointed it out.

I guess I'm one of the 10% who noticed it immediately.

[j128v897]

I immediately noticed the GoPro shots and I didn't read anything about it before seeing it. My sister saw the movie, at a different screening, and said she noticed it without me saying anything. She hardly ever watches movies either.

[Doctor Jack]

The gopro shots consisted of what, 4 seconds of screentime? Lets focus one something small and inconsequential instead of everything else.

[Jar Jar Stinks]

Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

The gopro shots consisted of what, 4 seconds of screentime? Lets focus one something small and inconsequential instead of everything else.

We could talk some more about how crappy the entire barrel sequence was if you'd like.

[Cook]

Originally Posted by j128v897

I immediately noticed the GoPro shots and I didn't read anything about it before seeing it. My sister saw the movie, at a different screening, and said she noticed it without me saying anything. She hardly ever watches movies either.

I noticed it too the first time and I didn't know it was coming up. They stick out like a sore thumb. But that whole scene is a mess so the terrible gopro shots are somewhat appropriate.

[Doctor Jack]

Originally Posted by Jar Jar Stinks

We could talk some more about how crappy the entire barrel sequence was if you'd like.

Originally Posted by Cook

I noticed it too the first time and I didn't know it was coming up. They stick out like a sore thumb. But that whole scene is a mess so the terrible gopro shots are somewhat appropriate.

Am I the only one who liked the barrel sequence? Thought it was quite fun.

[RandyK]

Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

Am I the only one who liked the barrel sequence? Thought it was quite fun.

I enjoyed it. I wanted to roll my eyes at the sequence with Bombur but I was laughing too hard.

[Django Spider]

Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

Am I the only one who liked the barrel sequence? Thought it was quite fun.

I remember really enjoying it in the theater, and then when I watched it again on Blu-ray, it was just OK for me. I'm not sure why I didn't like it as much but it was just meh.

I didn't see it in 3D either time, though, so maybe I'm just missing a better experience. Probably am.