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The extended editions of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings present the greatest trilogy in film history in the most ambitious sets in DVD history. In bringing J.R.R. Tolkien's nearly unfilmable work to the screen, Jackson benefited from extraordinary special effects, evocative New Zealand locales, and an exceptionally well-chosen cast, but most of all from his own adaptation with co-writers Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, preserving Tolkien's vision and often his very words, but also making logical changes to accommodate the medium of film. While purists complained about these changes and about characters and scenes left out of the films, the almost two additional hours of material in the extended editions (about 11 hours total) help appease them by delving more deeply into Tolkien's music, the characters, and loose ends that enrich the story, such as an explanation of the Faramir-Denethor relationship, and the appearance of the Mouth of Sauron at the gates of Mordor. In addition, the extended editions offer more bridge material between the films, further confirming that the trilogy is really one long film presented in three pieces (which is why it's the greatest trilogy ever--there's no weak link). The scene of Galadriel's gifts to the Fellowship added to the first film proves significant over the course of the story, while the new Faramir scene at the end of the second film helps set up the third and the new Saruman scene at the beginning of the third film helps conclude the plot of the second.
To top it all off, the extended editions offer four discs per film: two for the longer movie, plus four commentary tracks and stupendous DTS 6.1 ES sound; and two for the bonus material, which covers just about everything from script creation to special effects. The argument was that fans would need both versions because the bonus material is completely different, but the features on the theatrical releases are so vastly inferior that the only reason a fan would need them would be if they wanted to watch the shorter versions they saw in theaters (the last of which, The Return of the King, merely won 11 Oscars). The LOTR extended editions without exception have set the DVD standard by providing a richer film experience that pulls the three films together and further embraces Tolkien's world, a reference-quality home theater experience, and generous, intelligent, and engrossing bonus features. --David Horiuchi
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This critically acclaimed epic trilogy follows the quest undertaken by the hobbit, Frodo Baggins, and his fellowship of companions to save Middle-earth by destroying the One Ring and defeating the evil forces of the Dark Lord Sauron. All three titles in their extended editions are packaged together: "The Lord Of The Rings Motion Picture Trilogy Special Extended DVD Edition.
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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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This Lord of The Rings Extended Edition Trilogy DVD set is the litmus test for which all other future DVD sets should be compared. As well as the longer versions of each film, there are literally dozens of hours of extras, from historical accounts of Tolkien's life, to production design, to story drafts, actor interviews, special effects, art design, you name it, it's here. This set is as epic as the movies.
247 of 257 people found the following review helpful
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I bought the original two disc version of The Fellowship of the Ring and was both miffed when the extended version came out, and disappointed at the paltry extras. I resolved to wait until this version, the complete extended version, came out before buying any more. So I've been waiting nearly two years but, boy, was it worth the wait.
There's not much I can add about the films; the extended versions are incredible, SO much better than the original versions, and stunning on a good TV/surround system. The films are so moving that I've found myself moved to tears at times by the sheer power and beauty of them, and I'm not usually prone to gushing over DVD's.
However I wanted to add that the two discs of extras with each film are equally stunning. They manage to be different for each film, and I've watched, transfixed as they take you through the incredible scale of the productions and the sheer love and craftsmanship that went into making these films.
Really, forty-five quid for these 12 DVD's represents incredible (yes I know I've used that word about 5 times) value, you really will want to watch all of them. Buy it now!
164 of 171 people found the following review helpful
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As soon as you receive your extended-edition box set from Amazon, I suggest you check that the second disc of Return of the King plays correctly. Mine is labelled "Part 2" but actually contains the German version of the Appendices Part 6 disc. I imagine someone messed up the duplication as others have reported this problem but so far not on Amazon.co.uk.
I hope this advice helps prevent the disbelief and disappointment that I have just experienced.
POSTSCRIPT: Both Amazon and the UK distributors responded quickly and courteously to solve this for me, so no complaints there.
I hope this advice helps prevent the disbelief and disappointment that I have just experienced.
POSTSCRIPT: Both Amazon and the UK distributors responded quickly and courteously to solve this for me, so no complaints there.
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Lord of the Rings extended edition Box Set DVDs
Excellent product all dvds plus extras nicely packed and presented, good value for money too. A real keepsake which I am sure I will watch again and again with my grandchildren.
Published 8 days ago by Steve
AMAZING!
I love Lord of the Rings its one of my favourite movies of all time, great actors/actresses and the books are great too, these extended scenes were really good and added a bit more... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Beth
Amazing
THE most complete collection of the trilogy you could hope for. It would be even more epic, if it had a large sized map with it, but the interactive ones, more than make up for it.
Published 11 days ago by IGor
Great.
Product was received in excellent time and condition. The product was for my boyfriend and he was very much thrilled by the present. Read more
Published 15 days ago by jp
Amazing!
Watched them all at the cinema back in the day. I have got them all on DVD but in separate cases so I thought for the good price on here I will get the full box set. Read more
Published 18 days ago by S. Marklew
EPIC!!!
I loved Lord of the Rings, when I first read it, I was blown away away I saw the films at the cinema, I continued to relive the moment when I bought the DVD... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Thenarrator
Good replacement
A good replacement for my holly Extended collectors Edition Boxes that I now can go easy on and put them back in their protective windowed boxes to grace my book shelf besides... Read more
Published 27 days ago by ghost-sypher
Fantastic boxset!
All 3 films and special features are neatly arranged in dvd cases that work like the books, with illustrations! It is fantastic value, and I love the films :P
Published 27 days ago by UndeadInfection
Needs more packaging
I have given this product 3 stars due to what I felt was insufficient packaging. I bought this product as a present for my girlfriend and when it arrived, there was damage to the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael R.
Quality Box Set
Had to buy this box set soon as i seen it on here, specially at the price. 1 of my favorite trilogy's ever.... top notch
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