How good is the extended LOTR DVD?

Crippler · 02-22-2003, 12:46 AM

I'm gonna watch it for the first time tonight. Is it worth the extra sit-time?

Lucy Sky Diamonds · 02-22-2003, 01:16 AM

I was trying to figure out what DVD to play while cleaning the apartment, thanks for helping me decide!

Crippler · 02-22-2003, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lucy Sky Diamonds
I was trying to figure out what DVD to play while cleaning the apartment, thanks for helping me decide!

No problem.

strange_one · 02-22-2003, 01:39 AM

it doesn't add too much to the film overall, but many of the scenes do add to the story, I think it is worth the extra $$$

andysong · 02-22-2003, 01:42 AM

They aren't really that necessary, just little things that you could go without, the new intro involving bilbo was ok though.

Elvis The Fat Years · 02-22-2003, 01:50 AM

im lord of the cockrings.

bow down.

cowbite · 02-22-2003, 02:27 AM

The hidden council of Elrond with Jack Black is quite humorous.

Johnny_Swallow · 02-22-2003, 02:44 AM

If you're a LOTR nerd it's cool to watch. If you're not, it's just hours of extras that you may never watch. But too much is better than not enough with DVDs.

hereisnowhy · 02-22-2003, 02:48 AM

I loved seeing the special effects stuff. But be warned that some of the magic will be ruined. I have no regrets though, it's really cool.

Debaser · 02-22-2003, 03:58 AM

i agree. the extended edition is an improvement.

funnygeezus · 02-22-2003, 04:04 AM

it's great. i liked it more than the regular edition. i never found it dragged on at all. some new stuff (read: the cloaks from lothlorien) actually featured somewhat prominently in two towers, and though they explained it breifly in TT it definately helps to see it in the original context. the extras are also quite cool.

i think it'll be interesting to see what they do for the extended edtion of two towers. they can't very well change the drastic storylines back to the way they were (in the book), nor can they ******* the large part of the story (again, from the book) that they left off the end of film. i came around on two towers (i was very pissed off about it at first), but i don't think the extended can deliver (once more, compared to the book) in the same way extended fellowship did. here's hoping i'm wrong though.

KingJeremy · 02-22-2003, 04:14 AM

It's definitely worth the $10 extra.

View Poll Results: The extended LOTR DVD is...
An interesting few hours. The added stuff is worth it.	11	84.62%
A complete waste of time. Stick with the normal DVD	1	7.69%
LOTR sucks regardless. Go watch a REAL movie...like Chicago	1	7.69%
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02-22-2003, 12:46 AM	#1
Crippler Apocalyptic Poster Location: Up in this bitch Posts: 4,446	How good is the extended LOTR DVD? I'm gonna watch it for the first time tonight. Is it worth the extra sit-time?

02-22-2003, 04:04 AM	#11
funnygeezus Apocalyptic Poster Location: up in da m-peezy fo' reezy Posts: 2,669	it's great. i liked it more than the regular edition. i never found it dragged on at all. some new stuff (read: the cloaks from lothlorien) actually featured somewhat prominently in two towers, and though they explained it breifly in TT it definately helps to see it in the original context. the extras are also quite cool. i think it'll be interesting to see what they do for the extended edtion of two towers. they can't very well change the drastic storylines back to the way they were (in the book), nor can they ******* the large part of the story (again, from the book) that they left off the end of film. i came around on two towers (i was very pissed off about it at first), but i don't think the extended can deliver (once more, compared to the book) in the same way extended fellowship did. here's hoping i'm wrong though. __________________ Hand me the keys, you fucking cocksucker.

02-22-2003, 01:16 AM	#2
Lucy Sky Diamonds Braindead Location: No Canada like French Canada, it's the best Canada in ze land. Posts: 16,905	I was trying to figure out what DVD to play while cleaning the apartment, thanks for helping me decide!

02-22-2003, 01:39 AM	#4
strange_one No Chance Location: Here Posts: 13,788	it doesn't add too much to the film overall, but many of the scenes do add to the story, I think it is worth the extra $$$

02-22-2003, 01:42 AM	#5
andysong Apocalyptic Poster Location: you had me at hello Posts: 1,023	They aren't really that necessary, just little things that you could go without, the new intro involving bilbo was ok though.

02-22-2003, 01:50 AM	#6
Elvis The Fat Years 007 373 5963 Posts: 31,408	im lord of the cockrings. bow down.

02-22-2003, 02:27 AM	#7
cowbite Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 1,171	The hidden council of Elrond with Jack Black is quite humorous.

02-22-2003, 02:44 AM	#8
Johnny_Swallow Ownz Location: University of Arkansas Posts: 979	If you're a LOTR nerd it's cool to watch. If you're not, it's just hours of extras that you may never watch. But too much is better than not enough with DVDs.

02-22-2003, 02:48 AM	#9
hereisnowhy Minion of Satan Posts: 7,621	I loved seeing the special effects stuff. But be warned that some of the magic will be ruined. I have no regrets though, it's really cool.

02-22-2003, 03:58 AM	#10
Debaser ghost Location: @SactoMacto Posts: 12,201	i agree. the extended edition is an improvement.

02-22-2003, 04:14 AM	#12
KingJeremy Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,880	It's definitely worth the $10 extra.