5+ Extended edition of LOTR. What more could one ...
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Extended edition of LOTR. What more could one ask for.....except  maybe a home in Hobbiton, or a visit to Middle Earth.
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When it comes to collecting DVDs, one I would say a great edition would be this Special Extended DVD. There are many reasons to own this set. Firstly, if you have watch it in the cinemas and you feel there is something missing, this is the one for you. It has everything that makes the flow of the movie smooth. Don't expect it to be just like the book. Besides, movie is movie, book is book.
The documentaries are more than 11 hours of watching, everything that you want to know about the production of the movie is here. There are over 2,000 gallery stills altogether and best part of all, this special DVD is shape like a book.
For collectors who love LOTR movie.
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Anyone serious about their movie library or just a fan of LOTR will want this.  This is the version with additional footage inserted, it comes with 2 discs of behind the scenes footage and a micro-miniature of Minas Tirith.  Your average movie fan may be satisfied with the standard edition, but this is a must for the collector.
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The story is the continuation of Frodo Baggin's quest for the ring as he is being helped by the tricky critter Gollum and must go to Mordor.
This 4-disc extended DVD set is quite a better one than the cut edition, there is 40 minutes of new scenes and new music by Howard Shore. The new scenes add more character devolopment and scenes that make even more sense, it also has tons of documentaries on the making of this remarkable sequel including a look of how Gollum was fully made.
There is even audio commentaries, design gallery, a hidden easter egg on Disc 1 and more. So if your a movie lover or anyone who loves LOTR then this set would be the perfect gift.
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There's no need in reviewing LOTR, so I wanted to clarify this 50th anniversary edition single volume box (Houghton-Mifflin 2004)
* Dark grey color made of suede-like material; soft, smooth feel in the hands (not genuine leather/suede)
* As in the description, it has gilded edges, red ribbon marker, two large fold out maps, appendices packed with info including family trees, etc.
* Nice materials, well constructed; will last for many, many years
* Fits snug in it's sturdy matching box
* Larger type is easy on the eyes
* Size and weight better than I expected. No issues reading in a recliner or bed with a lap pillow to prop up for right viewing angle (as I read most books for hours at a time)

I am very pleased with this edition and highly recommend it to anyone wishing to purchase LOTR. All the "extras" in it plus being fully corrected make this edition superior.  If I had to purchase LOTR again, I would get this one without hesitation.
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The extended version is freaking awesome! i gave away the regular version. so much is explained in the longer versions without the movie becoming tiresome.
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I got the theatrical version of Fellowship of the Ring when it came out.  I didn't know the extended version would be released later.  When the Two Towers and Return of the King came out I got the extended versions of them. I ended up trading in my theatrical version of Fellowship and buying the extended version.  These are absolutely worth everything.  Most movies that have extended or deleted scenes just throw them in a menu to watch all out of order.  In this, the extended and deleted scenes are put INTO the movie, making each movie 30-50 minutes LONGER! After seeing the extended versions of these movies you will never want to think of the theatrical versions again.  Plus, if you're someone like me and enjoy things looking badass on a shelf, these bulky book looking boxes are awesome collectibles that will spice up your DVD shelf.

Even without the two disks per film of bonus features, these are worth it just for the extended versions of the films. If you have the regular versions, I would recommend taking them somewhere that buys used DVDs and using the money towards buying these.
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The number of extras in this DVD in really stunning. They cover every aspect of the production from Gollum to settings to warriors of middle-earth. i bought this DVD as a natural and instinctive step on my way to complete my Tolkien collection. However I must say that the long string of adjectives in the DVD title is well-earned. Right from the packaging there is a sense of exclusivity that makes this a really good experience.
I also like the the extra scenes, and i wish they had put the faramir scenes in the movie to show the hidden virtue of his character. Some scenes don't really fit into the mood of the film, so i can understand why they were cut, but Peter Jackson's conceptualization of Middle-Earth is so stunning that i don't even mind.
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I haven't re-read LOTR since the movies were released, and this edition is mighty convenient!  A very well done Kindle version!
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For lovers of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterwork trilogy, the release of all three extended versions of Jackson's film adaptation on Blu-Ray, complete with a thrilling DTS soundtrack, along with 9 bonus DVDs of supplemental content, should be a perfect reason to buy a Blu-Ray player if you don't already have one. Rightfully, I know that many of you, like myself, have spent many times the cost of the set and a player on various editions of "The Lord of the Rings" books by the 'Shakespeare' of the fantasy genre. The Amazon price I paid was the best available anywhere on the net, and it is even cheaper now!

A MUST HAVE item for the millions of fans.
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The movies is great alone but the extended edition is a necessity for any true fan.  I think you can get them on blu-ray now so I would go that route but definitely go extended.  Its worth it.
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I'm not sure exactly what I expected from the extended edition of FoTR, but I'm
fairly sure whatever my expectations were, they were certainly exceeded.  Even
in the  introduction there were extra clips (of Isildur putting the ring on when
attacked by Orcs)...in fact, even the placement of the movie title was changed.
The movie actually opens with Bilbo writing his book, and then loads of extra
footage from the Shire. It continues on to the part where Frodo meets Gandalf,
but the dialogue is slightly different! Bilbo is actually narrating a lot of it
(evidently from his book), and the changes are brilliant! I didn't even realize
how many loose ends and abrupt scene changes there were in the original FoTR
until I saw how they were improved.
A sampling of a few additions include an extended tavern scene with the hobbits;
 woodelves on the trip to Bree;  hobbits and Strider (Aragorn) making their way
through Midge Swamp and a lot more. A lot of the additions were very minor and
hardly noticeable - but they improved the flow of the movie as a whole; things
like  an extra second of video here, or a couple extra words there pull
everything together in a great way.
The major additions would be in the land of Lothlorien. There was a lot of extra
footage from the point when the fellowship leaves Moria until they get on the
River. Not only do you get to see Galadriel giving the fellowship gifts
(although Sam's box of soil seems to have been skipped...), but you also get to
see Aragorn arguing with Haldir on a Flet, and you get to hear a lot more
dialogue (which closes a lot of loose-ends).
After Lothlorien, you get to see Gollum swimming with his log on the river and
you get to see Aragorn and Borimir angrily discussing the ring and the path
they'll take (ultimately, if you had any doubts concerning Borimir's motives,
they'll be extinguished here). There were also a few more snippets of fighting
in the end with Borimir's death.
The additions to the movie that Jackson made were great, this release will
probably make a few "Tolkien purists" reconsider the movie and possibly enjoy it
a little more. A few of the detractions I had about the theatrical version were
pretty much taken care of (In the original, the gifts from Galadriel and the
relationship between Gimli and the elves were sort of missing).
The actor interviews, which actually weren't all that enlightening still made
the boxed set fun and interesting.  All of the DVD extras are amazing - I now
know more about the movies than I ever thought possible...I can probably
describe in great detail how most of the special effects in the movie were
created.
This boxed set is worth the few extra dollars...even without all the DVD extras,
the changes in the film itself make it a worthwhile purchase.
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This is exactly what I wanted! I tried to purchase the same deal for the Hobbit and got duped into buying the stupid "Limited Edition" theatrical version. Anyway, yes this is the Lord of the Rings trilogy full extended versions of the movies. This is what you want. Forget any of the other sets.
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Years and years have gone by since I've watched this movie, and I have to say, when you finally sit down and watch the extended edition, it's like you're watching the movie again for the first time. I've seen so many "extended edition" movies that my expectation has been another worthless scene that the director cut because it added no value to the theatrical release.

Not the case here.

There are so many extra, and I should add, valuable scenes that have been added, and the only reason that I can come up with as to why they were cut to begin with is that the length of the movie would have been daunting to sit through in a theater.

Broken up into two discs with excellent break points and seamless transition between the discs...look let me put it this way...I don't write reviews...ever...yet here I am writing a review because I want anyone that has yet to consider buying and watching the extended editions of the Lord of the Rings saga to, well, consider it. AND DO IT!

Enjoy
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One does not simply write a review for lord of the rings!

Okay yeah you do. The movies are amazing, the extended versions even more. I haven't watched anything but the extended versions since they came out and neither should you.

Amazing Bluray picture and sound, bonus features, extra footage what else could you need. Any LOTR fan should have this.
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It's hard to find an argument against these editions, and it's clearly impossible to present them in paperback form in an improved manner.

In terms of size, it's large enough not to be squashed by a large dictionary or other textbook in your bag, nor is it too large so that handling it becomes a chore (or seem tacky in appearance).  The width is perfect; the font size and spacing are relieving to the eye, light and spacious, enough room to break up the printing so it doesn't jumble together on long, extended reading marathons, which with Tolkien is easy to do.

This is, of course, the first part of the new "Holy Trilogy."  I would strongly recommend starting with the books if you've never forayed into Tolkien's Middle Earth before, although it's hard to find someone who hasn't seen Jackson's films.  Needless to say, the film has done some "light" editing, such as many of the songs, as well as the Anglo-Saxon influence, which makes it in the film as dress, props, and the honorable Boromir.

Chronologically the book follows a larger timescale than the films.  For example, Gandalf leaves for the archives at Minas Tirith immediately after Bilbo leaves the Shire, and seems to be gone for only a week or so.  In the book, his absence is actually three years in length, then a brief visit, and then another nine years.  Although this all takes place in less than a page-length, the impression it leaves is that time has surely passed by, and Frodo is not quite the same hobbit as before.  There has also been some shifting of the dialogue in the films.  Example; the line "I will help you bear this burden, as long as it is yours to bear" comes in the film at the Council of Elrond scene.  In this book, it comes in Chapter two.

Also cut are the smatterings of Old English, such as the word "glede" which is "hot coal" (haven't translated in years).  As for the story itself; modern mythology, legendary, enchanting, superb.  Yes, all these things.

Finally, the maps in back are the authentic ones by Tolkien himself.  They are printed large enough to trace your own pen-marks on them and make notes in the margins, useful especially if you're teaching.

The quality of materials is good as well; you can beat these editions up a fair amount, dog-ear the pages, and they'll hold.  The binding is very well done as well, no breaking or falling apart.
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Extended Edition.........Is excellent, so good.