Anyone bought LORD OF THE RINGS extended edition yet?

maybrick · 11-14-2002, 06:00 AM

I haven't, but I thought I'd ask. I'm planning on it this weekend first thing as soon as I get paid!

mutleyhyde · 11-14-2002, 06:10 AM

Mine's at home.

UPS brought it as I was headed out the door for work. I didn't even get to open the box and check out the bookends.

11-14-2002, 06:15 AM

An epic film with tons o' extras! I don't know what scenes were added compared to the other DVD version but this movie rocks! Gandalf rocks and the rest of the cast is great though Pip is annoying at times. The adventure is visually stunning (CGI) and the plot is slow moving at times but that isn't a problem for me since it gives time for characters to act / react to the enviroments and what lies ahead in their journey. The extras are abundant and very informative with 2 disks filled to the brim with bonus materials. I bought the box set with the extra National Geographics disk (again, informative) included and the book ends (sweetness). All in all, this set is one of the most elaborate and well rounded DVD releases that I've seen in years.

11-14-2002, 06:19 AM

I got it Tuesday morning and opened it Tuesday afternoon. The bookends are AWESOME. I expected them to be kinda cheesy, but they were heavy, well made, and hold up my DVD boxsets and Anchor Bay tins perfectly!

The packaging is very cool as well. They made the extended cut packaging look like a book. It's one of the classiest looking DVD covers I have seen. I won't be able to watch the movie at least until this weekend due to the runtime, but I did pop it in for a few scenes. The picture quality looks pretty much the same as the theatrical DVD release. The sound has been kicked up a notch with the DTS-ES track. I cannot wait to watch this movie. Initially, the LOTR extended cut was just a movie that I knew I'd enjoy in my collection. Judging by my early looks, it may just be the best DVD purchase I have made all year.

DefJeff · 11-14-2002, 06:48 AM

ahhhhh blasphemy!!!!!!!!! you acutually used the bookends!!

lol, im one of those people that will get a special edition that will come wiht something like bookends just to have them, but i will refuse to ever use them, just because they would be worht less used

aoiookami · 11-14-2002, 07:11 AM

yep, got mine a few days ago, just watched it today. seeing the extra footage was great, didnt even have time to watch all the extra's. now I'm even more hyped for the next film

KillerCannabis · 11-14-2002, 07:16 AM

I had to get the 5-disc. It just looked too sweet sitting there on the shelf. The bookends kicked ass, not as tall as I would have thought/liked, but all the contents of the box make it so worth while. It even had movie cash for the new flick.

11-14-2002, 07:16 AM

Quote:

ahhhhh blasphemy!!!!!!!!! you acutually used the bookends!!

I thought about just leaving them in the package, but I figured what the hell. If I get something 'collectable', 99.9% of the time it is for me. I keep an eye on its resale value, but rarely would I sell it.

It depends on the item as to how I display it. My Movie Maniacs are still in their packaging. I have them displayed on my wall and that was the best way for me to 'show them off'. I wouldn't sell them, but I will most likely never open them. I figured I'd put the bookends to good use. It's kinda cool having those on the end of your boxsets rather than some lame metal ones. It gives the discs a little more character.

DefJeff · 11-14-2002, 07:39 AM

hahah see, like i said i hate opening/using stuff that is collectable, but i also hate to part with it because i like owning stuff that is valuable

thus i am always in a no win situation

11-14-2002, 09:21 AM

Me and my wife's copy shipped yesterday. Can't wait!

Shannafey · 11-14-2002, 02:48 PM

Haven't gotten it in the mail yet!!

SaviniFan · 11-14-2002, 02:54 PM

I bought the 4 disc extended edition. Ever since I saw this movie in theaters last year it has become my personal favorite movie. Yes, horror movies are still my favorite genre, but this movie is my personal favorite. Peter Jackson has created a film with beautiful scenery and has a great cast. I'm much looking forward to the next 2 installments. Anyway, this new extended version only serves to actually improve the movie, as it fleshes out the characters even more. My personal favorite DVD purchase this year.

edit......sheesh, you think I could say personal anymore? Doh, I said it again!!!

BloodMan · 11-14-2002, 07:46 PM

Wow, that set is loaded!!!! I bought the 5 disc gift set and those lil bookends look awesome!! The extras are plentiful, there is so much stuff on them, I haven't had time to watch all of it. I did watch the extended version of the film and I must say, it is a much better film. More character development is present, more action (Cave Troll rules!!!!!)more humour and the new stuff added in the prologue with Isildur was the best!!! A Good Purchase! Can't wait for the second film to open next month.

cheers!!!

Nick

bigdaddyhorse · 11-14-2002, 09:50 PM

Had every intention of getting just the 4 disc, but the 5 disc set was too fucking cool to pass on. Haven't removed the bookends yet, not sure if I will. Then the box would be all alone, and I can't throw it out! This is one of the best dvd sets yet. Be sure to check out the 2 great easter eggs, instructions here;
http://www.dvdreview.com/html/hidden_features.shtml

BloodMan · 11-15-2002, 03:03 AM

Wow That Two Towers preview I remember seeing in theatres, but it was dark and stuff. Its so clear and everything on that Easter Egg. Treebeard looks awesome!!!!!

cheers!!!

Nick

11-14-2002, 06:00 AM	#1
maybrick HackMaster Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Keene, NH Posts: 8,624	Anyone bought LORD OF THE RINGS extended edition yet? I haven't, but I thought I'd ask. I'm planning on it this weekend first thing as soon as I get paid!

11-14-2002, 06:10 AM	#2
mutleyhyde Fuck it. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Dallas Posts: 4,904	Mine's at home. UPS brought it as I was headed out the door for work. I didn't even get to open the box and check out the bookends. __________________ "When I go to confession, I don't offer God small sins - petty squables, jealousies - I offer him sins worth forgiving!" M. Hyde Movies seen; 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

11-14-2002, 06:15 AM	#3
thrashard76 Guest Posts: n/a	My thoughts... An epic film with tons o' extras! I don't know what scenes were added compared to the other DVD version but this movie rocks! Gandalf rocks and the rest of the cast is great though Pip is annoying at times. The adventure is visually stunning (CGI) and the plot is slow moving at times but that isn't a problem for me since it gives time for characters to act / react to the enviroments and what lies ahead in their journey. The extras are abundant and very informative with 2 disks filled to the brim with bonus materials. I bought the box set with the extra National Geographics disk (again, informative) included and the book ends (sweetness). All in all, this set is one of the most elaborate and well rounded DVD releases that I've seen in years.

11-14-2002, 06:48 AM	#5
DefJeff Franca Stoppi's #1 fan Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hamden, CT Posts: 3,112	ahhhhh blasphemy!!!!!!!!! you acutually used the bookends!! lol, im one of those people that will get a special edition that will come wiht something like bookends just to have them, but i will refuse to ever use them, just because they would be worht less used __________________ Thrash explains TWIN PEAKS!: <thrashard76> its the ultimate tribute to Italian cinema, no real plot but fun just the same My Growing DVD Collection

11-14-2002, 07:11 AM	#6
aoiookami Demon Fetishist Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Endsville, Canada Posts: 2,382	yep, got mine a few days ago, just watched it today. seeing the extra footage was great, didnt even have time to watch all the extra's. now I'm even more hyped for the next film __________________ "This is officially sick...." Now Playing: Zelda 3DS, Minecraft, Dead Space 2

11-14-2002, 06:19 AM	#4
John Guest Posts: n/a	I got it Tuesday morning and opened it Tuesday afternoon. The bookends are AWESOME. I expected them to be kinda cheesy, but they were heavy, well made, and hold up my DVD boxsets and Anchor Bay tins perfectly! The packaging is very cool as well. They made the extended cut packaging look like a book. It's one of the classiest looking DVD covers I have seen. I won't be able to watch the movie at least until this weekend due to the runtime, but I did pop it in for a few scenes. The picture quality looks pretty much the same as the theatrical DVD release. The sound has been kicked up a notch with the DTS-ES track. I cannot wait to watch this movie. Initially, the LOTR extended cut was just a movie that I knew I'd enjoy in my collection. Judging by my early looks, it may just be the best DVD purchase I have made all year.

11-14-2002, 07:16 AM	#7
KillerCannabis Slow, Deep & Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: So Cal Posts: 5,606	I had to get the 5-disc. It just looked too sweet sitting there on the shelf. The bookends kicked ass, not as tall as I would have thought/liked, but all the contents of the box make it so worth while. It even had movie cash for the new flick.

11-14-2002, 07:39 AM	#9
DefJeff Franca Stoppi's #1 fan Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hamden, CT Posts: 3,112	hahah see, like i said i hate opening/using stuff that is collectable, but i also hate to part with it because i like owning stuff that is valuable thus i am always in a no win situation __________________ Thrash explains TWIN PEAKS!: <thrashard76> its the ultimate tribute to Italian cinema, no real plot but fun just the same My Growing DVD Collection

11-14-2002, 09:21 AM	#10
Nyghtfall Guest Posts: n/a	Me and my wife's copy shipped yesterday. Can't wait!

11-14-2002, 02:48 PM	#11
Shannafey Don't Monkey With Me! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: South Florida, But Far from the Hell that is Miami Posts: 6,370	Haven't gotten it in the mail yet!!

11-14-2002, 02:54 PM	#12
SaviniFan I Have A Fetish Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On the cutting room floor. Posts: 5,446	I bought the 4 disc extended edition. Ever since I saw this movie in theaters last year it has become my personal favorite movie. Yes, horror movies are still my favorite genre, but this movie is my personal favorite. Peter Jackson has created a film with beautiful scenery and has a great cast. I'm much looking forward to the next 2 installments. Anyway, this new extended version only serves to actually improve the movie, as it fleshes out the characters even more. My personal favorite DVD purchase this year. edit......sheesh, you think I could say personal anymore? Doh, I said it again!!! __________________ Exercise. Eat right. Die anyway. PS3 Gamer Tag: SaviniFan Steam Gamer Tag: ToastyBuffoon My DVD Profiler

11-14-2002, 07:46 PM	#13
BloodMan Kill Time B4 It Kills You Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 4,432	Wow, that set is loaded!!!! I bought the 5 disc gift set and those lil bookends look awesome!! The extras are plentiful, there is so much stuff on them, I haven't had time to watch all of it. I did watch the extended version of the film and I must say, it is a much better film. More character development is present, more action (Cave Troll rules!!!!!)more humour and the new stuff added in the prologue with Isildur was the best!!! A Good Purchase! Can't wait for the second film to open next month. cheers!!! Nick __________________ We Are Never Very Far From Those We Hate, For This Very Reason, We Shall Never Be Truly Close To Those We Love If I Don't Have The Right To Torture You, Why Then Do You Have The Right To Torture Me By Taking Away The Pleasure That I Could Get From Torturing You? Remember, one cannot make footprints in the sands of time by sitting on their butt, and who wants to leave butt prints in the sands of time?

11-14-2002, 09:50 PM	#14
bigdaddyhorse Detroit Hi-on Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Under a rock Posts: 11,935	Had every intention of getting just the 4 disc, but the 5 disc set was too fucking cool to pass on. Haven't removed the bookends yet, not sure if I will. Then the box would be all alone, and I can't throw it out! This is one of the best dvd sets yet. Be sure to check out the 2 great easter eggs, instructions here; http://www.dvdreview.com/html/hidden_features.shtml __________________ "!" My Fucking DVDS

11-15-2002, 03:03 AM	#15
BloodMan Kill Time B4 It Kills You Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 4,432	Wow That Two Towers preview I remember seeing in theatres, but it was dark and stuff. Its so clear and everything on that Easter Egg. Treebeard looks awesome!!!!! cheers!!! Nick __________________ We Are Never Very Far From Those We Hate, For This Very Reason, We Shall Never Be Truly Close To Those We Love If I Don't Have The Right To Torture You, Why Then Do You Have The Right To Torture Me By Taking Away The Pleasure That I Could Get From Torturing You? Remember, one cannot make footprints in the sands of time by sitting on their butt, and who wants to leave butt prints in the sands of time?

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