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List Price: $24.98 | | Label: New Line Home Entertainment
Salesrank: 1273
Released: November 12, 2002 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Not seen in theaters, this unique version of the epic adventure features over 30 minutes of new and extended scenes integrated into the film by the director.
DVD Features:
Audio Commentary
DVD ROM Features
Documentaries
Interactive Menus
Interviews
Introduction
Multiple video angles
Other
Photo gallery
Production Sketches
Storyboards
Description of The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition):
In every aspect, the extended-edition DVD of Peter Jackson's epic fantasy The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring blows away the theatrical-version DVD. No one who cares at all about the film should ever need to watch the original version again. Well, maybe the impatient and the squeamish will still prefer the theatrical version, because the extended edition makes a long film 30 minutes longer and there's a bit more violence (though both versions are rated PG-13). But the changes--sometimes whole scenes, sometimes merely a few seconds--make for a richer film. There's more of the spirit of J.R.R. Tolkien, embodied in more songs and a longer opening focusing on Hobbiton. There's more character development, and more background into what is to come in the two subsequent films, such as Galadriel's gifts to the Fellowship and Aragorn's burden of lineage. And some additions make more sense to the plot, or are merely worth seeing, such as the wood elves leaving Middle-earth or the view of Caras Galadhon (but sorry, there's still no Tom Bombadil). Extremely useful are the chapter menus that indicate which scenes are new or extended.
Of the four commentary tracks, the ones with the greatest general appeal are the one by Jackson and cowriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, and the one by 10 cast members, but the more technically oriented commentaries by the creative and production staff are also worth hearing. The bonus features (encompassing two complete DVDs) are far superior to the largely promotional materials included on the theatrical release, delving into such matters as script development, casting, and visual effects. The only drawback is that the film is now spread over two discs, with a somewhat abrupt break following the council at Rivendell, due to the storage capacity required for the longer running time, the added DTS ES 6.1 audio, and the commentary tracks. But that's a minor inconvenience. Whether in this four-disc set or in the collector's gift set (which adds Argonath bookends and a DVD of National Geographic Beyond the Movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring), the extended-edition DVD is the Fellowship DVD to rule them all. --David Horiuchi
The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition) Reviews:
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2009-11-02 - It was in great condition and shipped promptly.....I got it before I even expected it.
The Christ in the Lord of the Rings
2009-10-28 - With all of the world's problems and the gloom and doom going on today, most people want to get away from reality. The Lord of Rings trilogy takes you from reality to a far off world. But as some people look at films for romance, action, or drama, I look for the Christ-like aspect in a film. I believe that these movies have some characters that portray some Christ-like qualities such as Aragon, Frodo, and Gandalf.
Aragon, who starts in the film as Strider, fits the Christ-like qualities in theses ways. His family line was with that of the King Elendal. Christ's line was with King David. Aragon was disliked and even hated by his own people, mostly those who were in authority. Jesus Christ had to deal with hatred and plots from Pharisees and Sadducee.
Frodo Baggins, the hobbit, carried the weight of the world on his shoulders. The evil from the ring that no man could carry was being handled by a small hobbit. Similarly, Jesus was merely a son of a carpenter and carried our sins on the cross.
Gandalf guided and direct the Fellowship through tough obstacles, as Jesus directed his disciples in the gospels. Gandalf the Grey died and was brought back to life as Gandalf the white. Jesus died on the cross and rose again on the third day.
In conclusion, the Lord of the Rings trilogy contains many Christ-like attributes that may often go unnoticed. J. R. R. Tolkien the writer of the books was a Christian, and I believe that it would be neat for everyone to look for the Christ like or Christian values of the movie. Even though there were some things that were added or taken away from the books, I thought they were really well produced.
One Ring To Rule Them All
2009-10-23 - The first of one of the best book to movie adaptations ever made! Normally I'd review the theatrical releases but I never got those and I can't really remember what wasn't in there before I bought this after I saw it theatres. The cast captures the characters perfectly, especially my favorite Christopher Lee, whose character, Saruman, doesn't feature in the first book at all (though I may be wrong, its been awhile since I read it). He tries to be friendly towards Gandalf (the part he orginally tried out for) and persuade him to join his cause but that ulitimately backfires and switches into evil, which the man plays very well. Elijah Wood plays Frodo innocent in the world at large and near the end, very mistrusting of the rest of the Fellowship, even Sam. The extended version captures the book better than what the theatrical release could (time constraints being the main problem) and I'm still very glad they didn't try to adapt the whole book as I'd probably still be in theatres now watching the second movie. There's just too many things that slow down the flow of the book and Peter Jackson trims at the fat and makes the story focus on Frodo and his journey and not the many side-trips he made like; Tom Bombadil (though a cherished character by fans I'm sure, his inclusion would've slowed the film down as the Hobbits spend quite some time with him even before they get to Bree) and I think there was an attack on the Fellowship by some wolves but then again, its been awhile since I read them. The action scenes, especially the swordsmanship I must point out, is some of the best I've seen next to the swordplay in Star Wars. The effects are also top notch, both special visual, the Balrog, the cave troll and the opening scene with the thousands of warriors imparticular. The make-up department, something I hardly ever comment on in my reviews, I must make a point to congratulate. It must've been painstaking to come up with so many different looks for the Orcs and Uruk-Hai. Howard Shore's score is one of my favorites, the Fellowship theme being fantastic and stirs a feeling of heroics within me (pretty much the same effect the Superman and Batman's themes make me feel).
The way to go
2009-10-14 - I thought the LOTR was great in the theaters. But the extended version is the ONLY way to see it if you really love the books. The extra scenes really fill out the the blanks that the long-time Ring fans knew were there. And if you are into it - the extra time is no big deal. I still love the books - there is still much that is there that did not make it to film (don't miss Bombadil, but I would have loved to see the scouring of the Shire on film). But I am glad to have the full extended version films to enjoy a "shorter" version when I can't set aside a week or two to read.
