Excellent Special Edition
598165
This 2-disc Special Edition DVD has some of the best features that I have ever seen on a DVD. This is most fitting given the fact that this is one of the very best Science Fiction movies that I have ever seen. The performances are excellent as are the direction and script. You can tell that the producers of both the movie and the Special Edition really dedicated themselves to their tasks.  This is important because there are so many 2 disc "special edition" DVD's out there that when you really get right down to it, just are not all that special.
4197737
This edition (release september 18 2012) is great. Even though the paper is somewhat of a cheap quality, the printing quality is flawless I read the hobbit cover to cover and I have no complaints whatsoever on translations, mistakes, misspellings, etc... The quality of the cover is outstanding, it has some very special feeling when you grasp it with your fingers and it seems to have a long life. The only thing I didn't like was that at the end of the hobbit there is the first chapter of the fellowship, which is, of course, a very minor issue for me.
4604887
I have just finished my first viewing, and I would consider this the definitive edition of The Lord of The Rings movie trilogy.  While extras are nice (and this set contains lots of them), I was primarily interested in the best quality copy of the extended edition movies.  The picture was crystal clear, and the sound was excellent.  The disks came securely and safely packaged - no complaints here about flimsy wrapping.  Playback was flawless.
3710093
This is not a critique of Profesor Tolkien's works:  I defer to others more qualified than I to judge his writing.

This is merely a review and description of a specific version of The Lord of The Rings.  A number of reviews and comments have prompted me to point out some sought-after features of this edition.

First, this is only about the edition known as "The Centenary (1892-1992)."  It was published in a single volume by Houghton Mifflin in 1991 to celebrate 100 years since the birth of Professor Tolkien in 1892.  To easily identify this book look for, on the back of the dust jacket, a special centenary medallion and ISBN-10: 0-395-59511-8.

Alan Lee, reknowned Tolkien artist, was specially commissioned to paint 50 illustrations for this "Illustrated Edition."  They are beautifully rendered on glossy, high-quality paper and interspersed throughout the book.

The book is set in large type, with the typeface clear and easy to read.  The paper is good quality, bright white and shows little print "bleed-through" from following pages.  On a personal note, special attention was obviously paid to this edition, as compared to some of the other poorly printed editions.  The cover boards are in brown cloth with a simple gilded imprint of the professor's trademark signature.  Nothing very fancy, but elegant nonetheless.

What should be great news to many readers, this edition is CONTINUOUS from page one to the end.  The table of contents lists the SIX books, as Prof. Tolkien intended!  Page numbering does not start over after each book:
Books 1-2 (Fellowship) = pp.  33 -  428
Books 3-4 (Two Towers) = pp. 429 -  772
Books 5-6 (Return)  = pp. 773 - 1069
Appendix A-F  = pp. 1070 - 1172

Six maps of middle-earth are bound in at the end of the book.  They are of various aspects of middle-earth, in black and white, and are not fold-out style.  They're of medium quality and nothing to write home about.

This is a wonderful edition, identified by its special Centenary medallion on the back of the dust jacket, quality printing and beautiful artwork by Alan Lee.  If your wrists are strong enough to heft a single-volume LoTR, this makes a great reading copy for your library.
2888731
The Deluxe 25th Anniversary Edition has an extra CD of unreleased material.  Unlike most "bonus disks," which are pure filler, this one is definitely worthwhile.  The instrumentals and demos are great.  I think I listen to the extra disk more than the original soundtrack!  Believe me, you will regret not getting the deluxe edition.
534602
This is a great Special Edition by Nintendo. All the items are of very high quality and the game bundles are nice too. 5 stars!
1014934
This is an amazing upgrade to just the standard edition of watchmen. With all the extended and extra scenes allow for a more detailed story. This edition even includes the black freighter cartoon comic inlaid in to the movie which everyone who knows watchmen, knows it's an awesome addition. If you love watchmen or know someone who does I suggest getting this that reason. It may be a long movie now with the extra hour of footage but it's worth every minute. Zack Snyder did an amazing job filming this movie and adding the special features disk with behind the scenes and interviews. Over all I believe this purchase was definatly worth it!
4171324
Hailing from Jon Pertwee's amazing first season, Inferno is a true classic.  As a governmental instillation seeks to dig through the Earth's crust, a green goo bubbles forth turing men into beasts.  When a crucial experiment fails, The Third Doctor is transported to an alternate universe, one where the project is far more advanced and a doomed world is about to die screaming.

Even at 7 episodes, the story doesn't feel that padded.  It is partially directed by Douglas Camfield, the best of Who's early directors.

While most special editions offer extra special features, this one is worth buying for the improved picture quality. Compared to the 2006 release it is like night and day, thanks to advances in restoration techniques.

Some Doctor Who special editions seem like a double dip, but this is well worth the upgrade
3490102
Sure there are a million versions of Night of the Living Dead, but this one is a must for any lover of the film.  The colorization job in this special edition looks a thousand times better than when this movie was colored many years ago.  And in case you aren't digging the color, an excellent transfer of the original black and white is included. There are a lot of fun extras too including a hilarious audio commentary by MST3K's Mike Nelson, and a stupidly funny celebrity zombie lookalike game.  Definitely worth a look!
4703343
This is the best edition for the money if you don't already own a different version of Lebowski, and the best edition if you are buying simply to enjoy the feature, the Coen brother's interview, and Jeff Bridges' nice black & white photo gallery, but not any collector's trinkets.  Check out the reviews for all the other editions out there before you decide to buy.

  This edition has the best cover art, even though I always cut them down to disc-size to fit in a soft-case pouch.  The bizarre separate introduction on this disc has a ring of validity as well.  Stay away from any Full-Screen versions of any features that were originally produced in a wide aspect ratio like this one.
40222
Great edition!  I just wish that it had more special features.  Still, even today, it is one of the best anims ever made.
2589043
Just as described, love this Special Edition. Thanks for shipping it with care so it wasn't torn up when I got it.
1547557
This is a feature and illustration packed edition of THE fantasy novel.  The only drawback is that on the kindle the audio tracks of Tolkien are not enabled or simply unavailable.  Great edition.
283586
As an avid fan of JRR Tolkien's LOTR and Hobbit books, as well as Peter Jackson's films, I wanted a special edition to keep for my collection of this book in particular because it is so special to me and because I love it so much. This edition of the book is beautiful and comes in a hard box-casing, as well, and is a beautiful addition to any collection whilst also being inexpensive, and complete with beautiful illustrations (some of them colored!). I would recommend this for any fan of the novel.
1801757
I thought this special edition was excellent. LOTS of beautiful pictures of places that are meaningful to followers of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mind one has to keep in mind some of the verbiage in the articles may come of as skeptical but that's their idea of being "impartial."  I do take exception to that description here at amazon where Christ is described as "coming from nowhere."  Those of us who are believers know that he is God who came from Heaven and became man, and was born of the Virgin Mary. To say otherwise comes off as blasphemy.  At any rate, I recommend this book for anyone who is interested in the Greatest man who ever lived...the God-Man.
1806162
I highly recommend buying this "Special Edition" DVD of AGAINST ALL ODDS (1984).  First of all, the screen size is widescreen, but not the squeezy frame.  This is almost a full screen.  There is so much more to the picture left, right, and up and down.  Beautiful locations.  This DVD also includes two music videos, Phil Collins, "Take A Look At Me Now" and Kid Creole & The Coconuts, "My Male Curiosity".  Also in the Special Features section are 20 minutes of deleted scenes you will finally see here.  Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward really make a good couple on-screen.  Good acting.  Rachel Ward  is excellent.  I wish they could have made another film together.
3015965
Excelent movie and DVD quality, the pictures and sounds are perfect and the product description is very exact.

This special edition is really special!!!

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La pelicula y el DVD son excelentes, la calidad de los dibujos y sonidos es perfecta y la descripcion del producto en la pagina es exacta.

Esta edicion especial de verdad que es especial!!!