LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring -- Extended or Not?
10-22-03, 04:12 PM
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LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring Extened or Not
Quick question. I currently have the theatrical DVD of Fellowship of the Ring and pre-oredered the Two Towers Extended Edition. Is it really worth it to have the Fellowship extended edition too, or it really doesn't enhance much.
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10-22-03, 04:19 PM
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besides the extra (I usually just watch those once) What about the film itself it the extra scences worth it? Is the transfer bitrate better or audio??
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10-22-03, 04:33 PM
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Most people are going to tell you yes. The best thing for you to do, however, is to read reviews on sites (like this one, TheDigitalBits, DVDFile). They will all discuss and compare it to the theatrical cut.
And yes, the audio (DTS) and video are improved.
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And yes, the audio (DTS) and video are improved.
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10-22-03, 04:41 PM
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I do it mainly for the commentaries. So that's my reason to get it.\
And the FOTR: EE DVD is by far the best looking thing I've ever...best movie to show off just because it looks and sounds so damn good. I expect the same with The Two Towers
And the FOTR: EE DVD is by far the best looking thing I've ever...best movie to show off just because it looks and sounds so damn good. I expect the same with The Two Towers
10-22-03, 04:42 PM
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The EE is a bit slim on features, but it's okay I guess. The extra scenes are kinda lame. Just people talking, not a lot of extra action so I just ff through.
10-22-03, 04:45 PM
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Originally posted by Groucho
The EE is a bit slim on features, but it's okay I guess. The extra scenes are kinda lame. Just people talking, not a lot of extra action so I just ff through.
The EE is a bit slim on features, but it's okay I guess. The extra scenes are kinda lame. Just people talking, not a lot of extra action so I just ff through.
Hollow Man - relax, it's Groucho. He's just being sarcastic.
10-22-03, 04:46 PM
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Personally I hate having to switch discs in the middle of a film so I appreciate the theatrical versions being released on one disc. I bought the extended version as well, and really enjoy the extra shots but i don't watch it as much as the theatrical because of the disc switch. So there is that to take into account. From a purly is it worth it standpoint....Yes it is.
IMO.
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10-22-03, 04:53 PM
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Originally posted by onewierdo
Personally I hate having to switch discs in the middle of a film so I appreciate the theatrical versions being released on one disc. I bought the extended version as well, and really enjoy the extra shots but i don't watch it as much as the theatrical because of the disc switch. So there is that to take into account. From a purly is it worth it standpoint....Yes it is.
IMO.
Personally I hate having to switch discs in the middle of a film so I appreciate the theatrical versions being released on one disc. I bought the extended version as well, and really enjoy the extra shots but i don't watch it as much as the theatrical because of the disc switch. So there is that to take into account. From a purly is it worth it standpoint....Yes it is.
IMO.
10-22-03, 04:53 PM
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Originally posted by onewierdo
Personally I hate having to switch discs in the middle of a film so I appreciate the theatrical versions being released on one disc.
Personally I hate having to switch discs in the middle of a film so I appreciate the theatrical versions being released on one disc.
10-22-03, 05:29 PM
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Originally posted by talemyn
That's what 5-disc DVD players are for . . . pop in all 5 discs of the gift set, get some snacks, and don't leave the couch for the rest of the day.
That's what 5-disc DVD players are for . . . pop in all 5 discs of the gift set, get some snacks, and don't leave the couch for the rest of the day.
10-27-03, 02:11 AM
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10-27-03, 01:02 PM
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No offense, but why anyone would buy the 2 disc is beyond me. I guess if you had no patience it makes a little sense, but that's what Blockbuster is for. The 4 disc FOTR is still, bar none, the best DVD around.
10-27-03, 04:14 PM
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I bought 2 disc when it came out cause I figured it really wouldn't enhance the story to much...unfortunetly I realise my mistake now. Luckily I didn't do this with the Two Towers.
10-28-03, 03:21 PM
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I own both versions because I love the movie, but I only lend out the original. The extended cut is freakin awesome. The extra scenes go a long way towards explaining certain aspects that may have left some people puzzled.
10-28-03, 04:34 PM
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Originally posted by Hiro11
No offense, but why anyone would buy the 2 disc is beyond me. I guess if you had no patience it makes a little sense, but that's what Blockbuster is for. The 4 disc FOTR is still, bar none, the best DVD around.
No offense, but why anyone would buy the 2 disc is beyond me. I guess if you had no patience it makes a little sense, but that's what Blockbuster is for. The 4 disc FOTR is still, bar none, the best DVD around.