The Movies - Extended Version vs. Theatrical

weSwinger · 12-04-2006, 05:04 PM

Does anyone here have an opinion about the different releases of the movies? Is the extended version worth having if you are only going to have one?

hectorberlioz · 12-04-2006, 05:57 PM

I know this: If the theatrical version of FotR didn't quite live up to your expectations, the extended stuff makes it way better. Can't say that for the other two though, especially RotK.

jammi567 · 12-04-2006, 06:18 PM

i think all the extended stuff makes all the movies better, as it adds more depth.

Curubethion · 12-04-2006, 08:36 PM

It does definitely improve the movies...and I actually thought some of the stuff they added to FOTR were nice touches that unfortunately didn't always seem to flow with the movie, like the way they mangled scenes for the "Woodelves" scene.

But some of the scenes for ROTK and TTT were absolutely great, like the ROTK "soup scene" and the "Final Count" scene from TTT..."He's twitching because he's got my axe embedded in his nervous system!"

Lizra · 12-04-2006, 09:49 PM

More is more...be smart, buy extended.

hectorberlioz · 12-04-2006, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lizra

More is more...be smart, buy extended.

I thought your maxim would be: More is more? It costs more!

Lizra · 12-04-2006, 10:22 PM

More is more....that is me! Except when posting on message boards

Then less is truely more.....Hey Captain Carrot....can I try to stupid you sir?

captain carrot · 12-04-2006, 10:29 PM

how long do you think it'd take around here?

(relatively speaking of course ... )

4 million years?

Lizra · 12-04-2006, 10:33 PM

To stupid? Ah!

Ok.....I'll crawl around and sniff your nubby end.....did your mommy cut your greens off?

Acalewia · 12-26-2006, 07:49 PM

I'd prefer the extended version better. Gives a lot more character devlopment imo

Olmer · 12-26-2006, 09:13 PM

One thing I love in the extended RotK - the way how Sauron looked like before the Rings.
But I understand why PJ did not incorporate it in the movie. It would be too confusing for those who have no idea about the history of ME and the Rings.

Curubethion · 12-27-2006, 01:19 AM

Wait...wait...where was this? Was it that Aragorn V. Sauron clip in the special features? I still need to watch those...

Olmer · 12-30-2006, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curubethion

Wait...wait...where was this? Was it that Aragorn V. Sauron clip in the special features? I still need to watch those...

It's "From Book to Script: Forging a Final chapters".
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...4e/Annatar.jpg

***azalea*** · 01-01-2007, 08:05 PM

Has anyone invested in the newest special edition dvd set? They got enough of my money, but was just curious about what it contains that is truly different.

Acalewia · 01-01-2007, 08:41 PM

I did. It has both the Theatrical and Extended Versions plus an special features disk.

I bought them for 20 bucks each at Wal-Mart.

tolkienfan · 01-02-2007, 03:26 PM

So if you already have the theatrical and extended editions, is it worth getting? I saw them advertised on television and wondered if I needed them.

Acalewia · 01-02-2007, 08:01 PM

If you want the Behind the Scenes Documentary that comes with it, filmed by a man hand picked by PJ. I haven't viewed it yet, but since each film comes with it, I think it a behind the scenes look at each film.

Rána Eressëa · 01-28-2007, 07:02 AM

I prefer the Extend Editions, but sometimes I get a little sleepy.

Seriously, though? Just go with extended. There's so many extra goodies, and these have to be the only movies that TRULY and HONESTLY have awesome goodies on the extra discs (and unlike many other movies, they incorporate the extra scenes INTO the movie).

***azalea*** · 02-18-2007, 05:15 PM

Hey, guys, I can't seem to find the directions for the easter eggs on the EEs anymore. I guess the threads are old, but wondered if anyone either knows where they are, or can tell me how to access the easter eggs (the one with Jack Black, the one of Gollum and Andy Serkis, and I think there was another?). I have a friend visiting who hasn't seen the EEs, and I'd love to show him this while he's here. We're having an EE marathon!

***Earniel*** · 02-19-2007, 06:28 AM

This thread looks like the one you're looking for. Enjoy the marathon.

12-04-2006, 05:04 PM	#1
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12-04-2006, 05:57 PM	#2
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12-04-2006, 06:18 PM	#3
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12-04-2006, 08:36 PM	#4
Curubethion Fenway Ranger, Lord of Red Sox Nation Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: College! Posts: 1,976	It does definitely improve the movies...and I actually thought some of the stuff they added to FOTR were nice touches that unfortunately didn't always seem to flow with the movie, like the way they mangled scenes for the "Woodelves" scene. But some of the scenes for ROTK and TTT were absolutely great, like the ROTK "soup scene" and the "Final Count" scene from TTT..."He's twitching because he's got my axe embedded in his nervous system!" __________________ Adventure...betrayal...heroism... Atharon: where heroes are born. My wife once said to me—when I'd been writing for ten or fifteen years—that I could always go back to being a nuclear engineer. And I said to her, 'Harriet, would you let someone who quit his job to go write fantasy anywhere near your nuclear reactor? I wouldn't!' (Robert Jordan)

12-26-2006, 07:49 PM	#10
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	I'd prefer the extended version better. Gives a lot more character devlopment imo __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

12-04-2006, 09:49 PM	#5
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	More is more...be smart, buy extended.

12-04-2006, 10:22 PM	#7
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	More is more....that is me! Except when posting on message boards Then less is truely more.....Hey Captain Carrot....can I try to stupid you sir?

12-04-2006, 10:29 PM	#8
captain carrot Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 138	how long do you think it'd take around here? (relatively speaking of course ... ) 4 million years?

12-04-2006, 10:33 PM	#9
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	To stupid? Ah! Ok.....I'll crawl around and sniff your nubby end.....did your mommy cut your greens off?

12-26-2006, 09:13 PM	#11
Olmer Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: LI-woods, NY Posts: 653	One thing I love in the extended RotK - the way how Sauron looked like before the Rings. But I understand why PJ did not incorporate it in the movie. It would be too confusing for those who have no idea about the history of ME and the Rings.

12-27-2006, 01:19 AM	#12
Curubethion Fenway Ranger, Lord of Red Sox Nation Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: College! Posts: 1,976	Wait...wait...where was this? Was it that Aragorn V. Sauron clip in the special features? I still need to watch those... __________________ Adventure...betrayal...heroism... Atharon: where heroes are born. My wife once said to me—when I'd been writing for ten or fifteen years—that I could always go back to being a nuclear engineer. And I said to her, 'Harriet, would you let someone who quit his job to go write fantasy anywhere near your nuclear reactor? I wouldn't!' (Robert Jordan)

01-01-2007, 08:05 PM	#14
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	Has anyone invested in the newest special edition dvd set? They got enough of my money, but was just curious about what it contains that is truly different.

01-01-2007, 08:41 PM	#15
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	I did. It has both the Theatrical and Extended Versions plus an special features disk. I bought them for 20 bucks each at Wal-Mart. __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera Last edited by Acalewia : 01-01-2007 at 08:44 PM.

01-02-2007, 03:26 PM	#16
tolkienfan Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Internet Posts: 803	So if you already have the theatrical and extended editions, is it worth getting? I saw them advertised on television and wondered if I needed them. __________________ Don't be hasty! Thanks so much to Last Child of Ungoliant, Twista, and BeardofPants for my avatar!

01-02-2007, 08:01 PM	#17
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	If you want the Behind the Scenes Documentary that comes with it, filmed by a man hand picked by PJ. I haven't viewed it yet, but since each film comes with it, I think it a behind the scenes look at each film. __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

01-28-2007, 07:02 AM	#18
Rána Eressëa The Rogue Elf Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,722	I prefer the Extend Editions, but sometimes I get a little sleepy. Seriously, though? Just go with extended. There's so many extra goodies, and these have to be the only movies that TRULY and HONESTLY have awesome goodies on the extra discs (and unlike many other movies, they incorporate the extra scenes INTO the movie).

02-18-2007, 05:15 PM	#19
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	Hey, guys, I can't seem to find the directions for the easter eggs on the EEs anymore. I guess the threads are old, but wondered if anyone either knows where they are, or can tell me how to access the easter eggs (the one with Jack Black, the one of Gollum and Andy Serkis, and I think there was another?). I have a friend visiting who hasn't seen the EEs, and I'd love to show him this while he's here. We're having an EE marathon!

02-19-2007, 06:28 AM	#20
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	This thread looks like the one you're looking for. Enjoy the marathon. __________________ We are not things.

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