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Yes, they are quite amazing, aren't they? I have all three extended additions, and I agree that they should have been the theatrical edition, rather than having the shorter versions -- I really can't see why people wouldn't want to see the extended additions.

 

But yeah, definitely some of my favorite movies and probably my favorite series after the Batman series.

 

Also, how did the Fellowship [and what you've read of Towers] compare to the books? I'm kinda the opposite of you -- I've seen the movies, but haven't read the books [well, I think I may have at some point, or started them, but I don't really remember them at all and so can't judge which I like better; book or movie].

 

Also, how did the Fellowship [and what you've read of Towers] compare to the books? I'm kinda the opposite of you -- I've seen the movies, but haven't read the books [well, I think I may have at some point, or started them, but I don't really remember them at all and so can't judge which I like better; book or movie].

 

Well, I was kind of upset about breaking my creed of reading before viewing. But if you don't mind having seen the movies and not having read the books...

I finished Fellowship in the summer of 2007 and saw the theatrical version soon after, but I can't remember much of it at all (it took me 5+ years, on and off), and so now four years later I definitely don't remember any differences (except that they excluded Tom Bombadil, a rather fun fellow). I noticed a few discrepancies from the 1/4th of Towers that I've read so far (not too much time spent exploring the Ent's history or character introduction and instead left them alone until Isengard; Gandalf's return too early IMO), but I've hardly made any significant progress.

 

-CF

 

(Also, the Batman series is going to be, as one of the assistants to Nolan put it, "the perfect trilogy.")

Finally.

 

As for the theatrical / extended versions... well, the scenes they cut for the theatrical one were usually fun or informative scenes, but nothing really essential. At least for the first two movies; there was a significant portion of the Return of the King that was cut in theaters that I thought was wonderful in the movie. (Notably Aragorn's adventures in the land of the dead)

 

But yeah, epic movies. I usually only watch one a day, but seeing all three at once isn't bad.

 

WOW. All three extended movies in less than 24 hours? I don't think I could do that- I love the movies but I'm pretty sure I'd be exhausted halfway through the second.

 

As for theatrical versus extended, the extended additions do add things are are, as xccj put it, fun and not really things that move the plot forward (I think Jackson refers to them as 'fan cuts', but I'd have to find a source for that). The escape from the land of the dead shouldn't have even been in the extended version, in my opinion.

 

I was surprised, though, when I learned that Saruman's demise was cut from the theatrical version of Return of the King. Seems like something pretty plot essential.

Finally.

No one is allowed to keep any sort of grudge that I hadn't yet read the book/seen the movies. Now it's just smiles all around that I have partaken in such an epic experience, as if I had a decade ago.

-CF

 

WOW. All three extended movies in less than 24 hours? I don't think I could do that- I love the movies but I'm pretty sure I'd be exhausted halfway through the second.

 

As for theatrical versus extended, the extended additions do add things are are, as xccj put it, fun and not really things that move the plot forward (I think Jackson refers to them as 'fan cuts', but I'd have to find a source for that). The escape from the land of the dead shouldn't have even been in the extended version, in my opinion.

 

I was surprised, though, when I learned that Saruman's demise was cut from the theatrical version of Return of the King. Seems like something pretty plot essential.

I was slightly tired through the middle of Towers, because it's all buildup until Helm's Deep (and Isengard). But those final battles really make the movie. You have to devote 13 hours to watching all three extended editions to do it all in a day, but it was pretty amazing to do so.

 

I liked having the complete story of the ghosts, their struggles, battles, and taking over the ships before coming ashore to meet the Orcs. Otherwise I would feel there is a feeling of "where did these ghosts and boats come from?".

 

I was surprised to find they didn't kill Saruman in the theatrical version. When I watch them with my dad it will be interesting to see the differences.

 

-CF