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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 12 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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Peter Jackson's suitably massive interpretation of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. All three huge, action-packed movies in one box. See individual titles from Entertainment in Video for greater detail.

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207 of 214 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absoluelty incredible, and stunning value., 8 Jan 2005
By PEF "PEF" (Norfolk, UK) - See all my reviews
  
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!

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111 of 115 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WARNING: check Part 2 of Return of the King on receipt, 22 Aug 2007
By Simon Dismore (London, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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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.
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47 of 50 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful., 18 Dec 2006
By James M. (Ireland) - See all my reviews
To think that after only five years since its release, the quality of the Lord of the Rings is already beyond debate. The word masterpiece is a word that is bandied about too loosely in almost every form of entertainment, and film is no exclusion. If there are only a handful of modern masterpieces in the last few years, then surely the Lord of the Rings is among them.

Taking a cast that is a mixture of experienced thespians - Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee, Vigo Mortensen, Cate Blanchett - and talented youngsters - Elijah Wood, Sean Astin and Orlando Bloom to name but a few - the director, Peter Jackson, has crafted a brilliant movie that matches the novel for its sheer epic size and its sprawling storyline.

Taking his idyllic homeland of New Zealand, Jackson managed to bring the world of the books onto our screens, without resorting wholly to CGI. The vast, beautiful countryside that populates New Zealand is so spectacular that you may well question whether it even exists, but it does and Jackson knew this and brought the world of Tolkien to life where others have failed.

This is an excellent DVD that is abundant with extras, but the real pleasure is in allowing the movie to stretch out and breathe in one continuous sitting, which stretches to over 13 hours.

If you are knew to the world of Tolkien, or just coming back for more, you'll be delighted with this box-set. Not only has Jackson created an epic film, he has also put loving care into this box-set to the extent that you wish all directors could be like him.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars The best dvd/dvd set i have ever owned.
Its simply an amazing improvement for real fans over the originals. Other reviews can provide detail. Its worth the money for the extras on their own!!! Well worth it
Published 2 days ago by James Phillips

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" for all fans
This box is amazing. Really.

If you don't have it you must buy it.
Published 3 days ago by Leonardo L. Soares

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
I am a true Lord of The Rings fan, and have loved the books for my whole life, i have read many of Tolkien's books, and love them all. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Mr. Z. Dalal

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
It is great, I love it! It came in perfect condition, really good package protection. I love Lord of the Rings and especially to get all this for such a great price, awesome!
Published 9 days ago by Adisa Rogic

5.0 out of 5 stars Unmissable, superb...so good!
I have not seen these since they came out at the cinema. I had forgotten just how good they are. The extended versions just seem to make them better. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Mr. Jon Forster

5.0 out of 5 stars Lord of the Rings and Why
This is an unbelievable box set for an unbelievable price.
I had seen all the films before and have them on VHS but it was well worth it to buy the box set because each film... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Gareth A. Lang

5.0 out of 5 stars Good product quick delivery
This product is exactly as its was described.
The price was very good and the delivery to the Netherlands was very quick.
So way not buying at Amazon UK!
Published 20 days ago by L. van der POLS

4.0 out of 5 stars Slight disappoinment - no French subtitles
This is the movie series of the decade, etc etc, and fabulous for New Zealand scenery, etc etc .... I specifically ordered this from Amazon UK for friends in France, assuming it... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Margaret Mcarthur

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant.
Absolutely brilliant. Adds that little bit extra to the films, but never makes them feel drawn out. I don't usually watch the special features on DVDs, but for this boxset, they... Read more
Published 24 days ago by J. Cullen

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Brillant just brilliant, i bought this in october and was just soooo excited for it, it has everything you want, extended version of the movie, behind the scenes, extras... Read more
Published 29 days ago by A. Amiri

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