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The Lord of the Rings: Special Extended Edition Trilogy (12 Discs) (Widescreen) |  | Directors: Joel Gallen, Michael Pellerin, Peter Jackson
Actors: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Alan Howard, Noel Appleby
Studio: Alliance
Category: DVD
List Price: CDN$ 68.99
Buy New: CDN$ 39.99
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Seller: Amazon.ca
Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 134
Format: Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Discs: 12
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.9 x 4.5
ISBN: 0780648676
UPC: 794043734724
EAN: 9780780648678
ASIN: B000654ZK0
Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 2003
Release Date: December 14, 2004
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From Amazon.com
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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 Lord of the Rings Trilogy May 10, 2010
D. Baxter (Vancouver Island)
My husband and I both enjoyed this movie. There is a depth to the story which makes multiple viewings enjoyable as you notice things that were missed on the first and second viewings.
Most fascinating movie ever May 7, 2010
Ralph Lortie (Mississauga, Ontario Canada)
When Lord of the Rings films were released (2001-2003), I was excited because I had read the books 2 or 3 times.
I enjoyed the the films immensely and, soon after I saw The Return of the King, I bought a set of DVDs. Now I have the Extended Edition set. I love the special feature dvds that came with it, including maps of Middle Earth which show the routes taken by each group of the Fellowship.
So 12 fascinating DVDs at the price offered by Amazon is a big bargain.
full size story April 19, 2010
Louise Robert (quebec,canada)
It is good to see the story that way, longer then the theater version.
And the making off cd's are great.
You just gotta get the 12 CD Lord of the Rings boxed set! April 6, 2010
Jan M. Wildeman (Toronto, Canada)
I am one of those who never saw the LOTR films and was a bit wary of too much fantasy.
So, here I am several years later watching and learning artistry extrodinaire in filming, spontanious creativity and fun. And the actual films are superb entertainmrnt for all ages!
I will never get to see all the hours and hours of extras that could be lessons in movie making 101 but not for want of trying; there is just so much variety and good documentary in the set so I will keep watching more whenever I have the time or urge.
All that said, there was a real sense of true "fellowship" amongst the actors and directors and crew. It was and is now a wonderful journey for me into Middle Earth!
A terrific purchase, packaged in sleeves and boxes that go into one Special Edition Box that displays well on my mantlepiece!
I was watching the Trilogy in no time. February 16, 2010
MagicGirlForever (Canada)
Easy to afford, and fast delivery. I was really pleased to receive my product quickly, and the price was amazing.
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