LOTR/ROTK - extended version DVD (1 Viewer)

[Roverbhoy]

Well people, saw it on Friday.

Some of the extra bits added and improved the cinema version, but other bits made me shake my head in disbelief at what I was watching.

Any views from the Juventini?

 

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[Lawnchair Bes]

the original verson was too long for me. i dont think i can handle an extended version

 

[nosubstitute959]

No kidding........that Fellowship of the Ring killed me, and after that no conclusion.....I must watch the rest to know what happened. Well....hasn't happened yet.

 

[Tom]

Saruman's death scene was absolutely abysmal imo, I was really looking forward to that more than anything and.. what disappointment!

 

[flieeeekke]

++ [ originally posted by Paolo_Montero ] ++
Saruman's death scene was absolutely abysmal imo, I was really looking forward to that more than anything and.. what disappointment!

natural death in his sleep or what?

 

[Torkel]

I'm with Don here, this is not something I want to see.

++ [ originally posted by Fliakis ] ++
natural death in his sleep or what?

 

[«ƒÕ®zå JüV€»]

oh im dyying to get my hands on the extended version myself but i doubt they would be selling the dvd here i got the extended version of the two towers when i was in new zeland this summer

 

[Holdon]

++ [ originally posted by Paolo_Montero ] ++
Saruman's death scene was absolutely abysmal imo, I was really looking forward to that more than anything and.. what disappointment!

True, completely different from the book, apart from it's the same person who kills him. I was disappointed with Houses of Healing too, too brief considering it's a 4 hour film. It's still a great film though and the picture a sound quality is magnificent.

 

[Gandalf]

no.. no.. I already ordered it.. and it's being shipped...

did it show the fight between the hobbits and sharky (saruman) and his men..??

 

[Holdon]

++ [ originally posted by Gandalf ] ++

did it show the fight between the hobbits and sharky (saruman) and his men..??

No, The Scouring of the Shire was never filmed, so it's not in.

 

[Gandalf]

what about the houses of healings..?? the funeral of theoden..?? Gandalf's debate with saruman..? and breaking his staff..?? and....



ok.. what did they extend exactly...????

 

[Holdon]

There is no funeral for Theoden. Houses of Healing is in but rather brief. Gandalf does debate with Saruman and break his staff. There's too much to list of what is extra, I might do it a little later, I don't have time right now

 

[Loppan]

So, is the extended version worth buying?

 

[Holdon]

If you liked the two previous films then don't hesitate to buy it.

 

[Roverbhoy]

My major problems with the exteded DVD are....


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One:- When Gandalf meets the Witch King as he rushes to save Faramir; I mean, JJEEZZzzzzz...can someone explain to me how Gandalf can possibly be so week that he is reduced to quivering on his knees as the Witch King easliy overpowers him, breaking his staff and transfixing him with his voice - the coup de grace only a blink away. I mean com'on Guys. Aragorn sent the Witch King and three, four of his goons packing on Weathertop with nothing more than a burning ember and an old rusty sword, but this Witch King dude can humble the reborn Ishatari in three seconds flat...utter tosh. We all know what happens in the book, and that's the way I like it...period


Two:- Aragorn beheads the mouth of Sauron under a flag of truce? WHAT!
One thing that is a constant thro'out TLOTR is that no matter what Sauron throws at the good guys, they remain unwaveringly bound to their code of chivalry. By beheading the mouth, Aragorn looses dignity and honour. But no, Jackson knows better, and decides to bring Aragorn down into the gutter.


Three:- I'll keep the rest for another time
:fero:

 

[Gandalf]

I feel u Rover.. I saw last week..

for one thing, these extended editions should be more of a condolence for those who read the books.. but, PJ decided to create his own themes.. I was like (what da..?? :wth: ) when I saw the scene where Gandalf meets the witch Kng of Angmar.. what was that all about.. what did it add to the movie.. why this scene was made in the first place..??!!? Aragorn killing the mouth of Sauron..?? that is a disgrace..!!! PJ should know that..

the arguement with saruman was very breif.. there should have been some importance given to Saruman and his "Voice".. how manipulting he can be.. but, well..

 

[«ƒÕ®zå JüV€»]

++ [ originally posted by Gandalf ] ++
I feel u Rover.. I saw last week..

for one thing, these extended editions should be more of a condolence for those who read the books.. but, PJ decided to create his own themes.. I was like (what da..?? :wth: ) when I saw the scene where Gandalf meets the witch Kng of Angmar.. what was that all about.. what did it add to the movie.. why this scene was made in the first place..??!!? Aragorn killing the mouth of Sauron..?? that is a disgrace..!!! PJ should know that..

the arguement with saruman was very breif.. there should have been some importance given to Saruman and his "Voice".. how manipulting he can be.. but, well..

Gandalf did u get the extended Dvd from the U.A.E by any chance?

 

[Gandalf]

++ [ originally posted by «ƒÕ®zå JüV€» ] ++


Gandalf did u get the extended Dvd from the U.A.E by any chance?

no.. they don't reach us.. :groan:

I ordered them from Amazon..

 

[Daddi]

I have this DVD havent seen it yet though. I must do it a day when I have time and no school-work to do

 

[Roverbhoy]

++ [ originally posted by Gandalf ] ++
I feel u Rover.. I saw last week..

for one thing, these extended editions should be more of a condolence for those who read the books.. but, PJ decided to create his own themes.. I was like (what da..?? :wth: ) when I saw the scene where Gandalf meets the witch Kng of Angmar.. what was that all about.. what did it add to the movie.. why this scene was made in the first place..??!!? Aragorn killing the mouth of Sauron..?? that is a disgrace..!!! PJ should know that..

the arguement with saruman was very breif.. there should have been some importance given to Saruman and his "Voice".. how manipulting he can be.. but, well..

It seems you and I are of a similar mind here man

If he ever gets round to the Hobbit (which I hope he does) he must stay true to the book as far as possible

Overall, I think the films have been super, a real tribute to the vision of JRRT, but could have been even more of a triumph if they'd just stayed closer to the books...not a lot to ask IMHO...what about you Gandalf?