The Lord Of The Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy [DVD] [2003] [2015]
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingThe heroic journey begins. With the help of a courageous Fellowship of friends and allies, Frodo embarks on a perilous mission to destroy the One Ring. | The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersThe quest continues. In the middle chapter of this historic movie trilogy, the Fellowship is broken, but its quest to destroy the One Ring continues. | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingThe final battle of Middle-earth begins. Frodo and Sam, led by Gollum, continue their dangerous mission towards the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring. | Middle-EarthFrom director Peter Jackson, return to the stunning locations and epic adventures in the greatest film saga of all time. |
| Dimensions: | 19.4 x 13.8 x 4.6 cm; 290 Grams |
| Origin: | United Kingdom |
| Reference: | 1000525179 |
An Epic Journey into Middle-earth’s Timeless Tale!
The Lord of The Rings Trilogy [Theatrical and Extended Edition] [4K Ultra HD] [2001] [Blu-ray] [Region Free] has been an unparalleled cinematic journey that I feel incredibly privileged to have experienced. As a devoted fan of J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary masterpiece, this 5-star trilogy has left an indelible mark on my heart and soul, immersing me in the enchanting world of Middle-earth like never before.
The Visual and Technological Marvel:
Seeing The Lord of The Rings Trilogy in 4K Ultra HD was nothing short of breathtaking. The meticulous attention to detail, coupled with the vivid color palette and enhanced resolution, transported me to Middle-earth with astonishing clarity and depth. Every landscape, from the serene beauty of the Shire to the foreboding shadows of Mordor, came alive in a way that surpassed any previous viewing experience. The groundbreaking use of special effects, combined with practical sets and visual artistry, crafted a world that felt tangible and lived-in, evoking a sense of wonder and immersion that defies conventional filmmaking.
Narrative Depth and Emotional Resonance:
The journey of Frodo Baggins and the fellowship of the ring struck a profound chord within me. The filmmakers’ dedication to staying true to Tolkien’s vision was evident in every scene, capturing the essence of the characters and the timeless themes that lie at the heart of the story. From the enduring bonds of friendship to the courage to face insurmountable odds, The Lord of The Rings Trilogy delves into the very essence of humanity. Watching these characters grow and evolve, facing challenges that test their spirits and resolve, left me emotionally invested in their struggles and triumphs. The epic battles and quests were more than just spectacles; they were powerful allegories for the human condition, resonating with audiences on a deeply personal level.
Character Portrayals – A Tour de Force:
The cast’s performances were nothing short of remarkable, making the characters feel like old friends. Ian McKellen’s portrayal of Gandalf was truly legendary, embodying the wisdom, strength, and compassion of the beloved wizard. Viggo Mortensen’s Aragorn stood out as a true hero, showcasing the journey of a reluctant king embracing his destiny with humility and valor. The entire ensemble, including Elijah Wood as Frodo, Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee, and Andy Serkis as Gollum, breathed life into these iconic characters, adding depth and authenticity to their roles. The emotional range displayed by each actor made these characters unforgettable and relatable, making us feel every joy and sorrow alongside them.
The Extended Edition – A Definitive Journey:
Experiencing the Extended Edition of The Lord of The Rings Trilogy was a revelation that enriched the narrative and expanded my appreciation for the films. The additional scenes provided a deeper understanding of the lore, enriching the storytelling with captivating details and character moments. It felt like a true treasure trove of Middle-earth’s history, unveiling the subtleties and complexities of Tolkien’s world that may have otherwise been overlooked. Watching the trilogy in its most comprehensive form was a definitive journey, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the intricacies of the story and the depth of the characters. The extended content seamlessly integrated with the theatrical versions, creating a seamless and cohesive narrative that enhanced the emotional impact and resonance of the trilogy.
Impact on Cinema and Pop Culture:
The impact of The Lord of The Rings Trilogy extends far beyond its cinematic brilliance. It has redefined the possibilities of filmmaking, inspiring a generation of filmmakers to push the boundaries of storytelling and special effects. Peter Jackson’s visionary direction and innovative use of technology set new standards for epic fantasy films, influencing the way in which grand narratives are brought to life on the big screen. The trilogy’s immense popularity has fostered a strong sense of community among fans worldwide, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries. The dedicated fandom has not only kept the spirit of Middle-earth alive through fan gatherings, conventions, and online discussions but also continues to inspire new generations of storytellers, artists, and enthusiasts.
Conclusion:
The Lord of The Rings Trilogy [Theatrical and Extended Edition] [4K Ultra HD] [2001] [Blu-ray] [Region Free] has been a cinematic journey like no other, an enchanting and transformative experience that has left an indelible impact on my life. From the breathtaking visuals to the emotionally resonant storytelling and unforgettable character portrayals, this trilogy holds a special place in my heart. The Extended Edition, with its immersive and comprehensive narrative, elevates the experience to a whole new level, immersing me deeper into the grandeur of Tolkien’s world. As a devoted fan, I highly recommend this 5-star masterpiece to anyone seeking an extraordinary cinematic adventure that will stay with them for a lifetime, inspiring a love for storytelling, and leaving an enduring legacy on the landscape of cinema and pop culture.
Beautiful
Purchased as a gift, this arrived quickly and in mint condition and as both a LOTR buff and someone who is very fussy about quality, I highly recommend this. Unfortunately doesn’t have all the extras from the original set but both visuals and sound were crystal clear-to the point of me noticing things I’ve never noticed in my previous 20 plus watches of the series
In principle, I owned the extended editions on dvd, and I must say that the 4k resolution make the quality films justice. The amount of detail on the armour, landscapes etc is stunning. In short it is like watching a completely new film.
This is by far the best looking 4k transfer of any film I have bought so far. Crisp picture, looks like a brand new film. Only downside no features apart from commentary.
Incredible
I have found myself noticing things I previously did not notice and hearing things. This is incredible quality of this in Dolby vision and Atmos
Well worth it
Only downside is there are no special features with this box set unlike the Blu Ray versio
Read the books, many times, watched each film upon its cinema release: I also watched them on DVD, then on Blu ray. Then on this 4k set. On my OLED TV, played through a Sony 4k player, it was almost like being there, at times. The picture was so clear, the perspectives so real (almost).
Incredible
It is incredible what they did. It worth your money. If you don’t have it and you’re a LOTR fan, you’re missing out.
Had the original dvds, upgraded to blu ray, then to the extended editions. Been holding back on this till the price dropped.
Finally dropped to 45 quid so treated myself to try it on my new quantum dot oled tv. Also have full front and rear Dolby Atmos sound system. The whole thing looks and sounds insane. Totally immersive sitting in the atmos sound bath.
Only minor quibble, would have Bern nice to have new appendices including the sound and picture remaster.
Superb 4K update
I had the original extended trilogy on DVD but never upgraded to the Blu Ray version as I was waiting for the 4K UHD version. I’m glad I did, the picture quality is fantastic and a noticeable upgrade from the original. Given the 1st part was released in 2001, the picture quality and definition now match the most releases. Very happy and find myself studying all the extra details on show!
First the bad. The cardboard packing that surrounds the plastic case holding the disks is not the best. It has a printed sleeve glued with silicone on the outside of the box but its the same information that is on the plastic case so I just removed it entirely. I think this is a cheap way of making a one box fits all and it by no means unusual. The trend now is minimal packaging and it looks to me as if this paper slip is designed to be removed hence the three dots of silicone holding it in place.
The disks themselves are fine, all of them played in my Sony Blue Ray SACD player. The image quality is very good and the Dolby Atmos soundtrack excellent too. I did not have any issues with the sound levels but then I have a very good system with room acoustic mods to ensure that all 10 speakers are properly setup. I cannot comment on how TV speakers would sound.
What I received was not fake, it is a genuine product, the cardboard packing is just a bit cheap. There are no extra whatsoever so if you need all that, this is probably not the set for you, it only includes the Theatrical and Extended versions of each movie spread across 9 disks with the extended movies in two parts on 2 disks per movie.
Having watched this trilogy multiple times on dvd and blurray, I just had to get the 4K edition which includes both the theatrical and extended versions for all three films.
The product is definitely not fake like some reviews have stated. The quality of the box is not the best, the plastic holding the discs is flimsy and the sleeve has a paper cover on it that can be easily removed. This is done on purpose (I assume to reduce costs) and does not mean the product is fake, just low quality packaging.
Moving onto the actual movies, I have only watched Fellowship of the Ring so far in this edition but the quality is really good for such an old film so I hope the other two continue with this quality.
The 4K is surprisingly good for such an old film and the HDR is mostly great. Not all highlights pop out but this is mainly only an issue in brighter scenes. The dark scenes look fantastic and highlights pop. Colours are also great and audio definitely sounds better than previous versions. Watching this on my OLED tv is just out of this world.
There are still some negatives. I found the audio balancing to still be as poor as previous versions, I kept having to either increase of lower the volume depending on the scene. It is also annoying that the extended versions are still on two discs. This is to be expected on dvd and bluray discs which can’t hold as much data but I didn’t think this would be an issue with 4K discs. It also doesn’t include the standard bluray discs like most 4K movies do but I don’t think this is an issue as I bought it for the 4K discs and not the bluray discs.
Overall a great release of one of the best movie trilogies to exist.
(Note that my phone enhanced the colours of the photos so they do not exactly reflect what you will see)
Beautiful remaster with only one negative
Overall, beautiful picture with an epic Dolby Vision HDR grade. The sound is clearer than ever in the Adobe Atmos mix. Excellent.
The only negative I have is that the Two Towers was overly denoised which has scrubbed some details from faces when moving slowly, and gives scenes with mist an effect that leaves a echo effect of the previous frame when characters move through the mist. Considering Fellowship has lots of misty scenes, and reduces denoising for those scenes, I can’t undertand why this error exists in two towers. It is a little distracting, but does not remove a star for me.
I remember watching these as a kid on DVD, then buying the blu-ray versions and thinking they looked and sounded good, but I was wrong!
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy in 4K HDR is amazing! They have done a great job transferring these, I am seeing colours I had never noticed before and the sound in Dolby Atmos is brilliant.
Really please tehy took the time to make this version perfect!
It's 4k stunning
If you are a fan of these films you will love this
A cracking ya
If you’ve read the book and even if you haven’t the films are tremendous and the New Zealand scenery is breath taking. Tolkien almost makes you think middle earth existed
It deserves 10 stars amazing
I read reviews about the 4K version and bought this set.
I can’t believe how much better this upgrade is in every way. The picture, sound and colour all so much better.
Seems legit for price!
Has come in a good condition. All 3 boxes are intact. Non of the disks are scratched. Was expecting this to cost more. So surprisingly a very good purchase.
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An amazing trilogy in the best quality you can get definitely stands the test of time if you have the equipment to show it off the Dolby Atmos audio is also phenomenal
Lord of the Rings Unsure
I have too say that I was disappointed with this first film to the point I’ve not as yet watched the rest
Unsure if I will do
I hope this review helps those who are confused...
So I purchased this for my partners birthday as she loves LoTR, we have a dedicated display of the books, DVDs, games and props etc.
I was really skeptical as I read a lot of comments that kept saying it’s fake and not genuine, pirated movies and so on. Which is definitely not the case at all. They are genuine movies, at least with what I got delivered.
A lot of people spoke out about the fact they didn’t work in their DVD players and Blu Ray players. To those people I’d ask the simple question of are they using a 4K Blu Ray player? Or aware that a 4K Blu Ray isn’t the same as a standard definition DVD or a HD Blu Ray? I have an Xbox One S which can play 4K Blu Ray disks and a 4K LG TV, I tested each disk to ensure they worked and they all loaded and looked as beautiful as you’d expect them to look. I didn’t have enough time to watch each movie through, so I don’t know yet if there’s any issues with the disks or anything yet but for the two mins of running each disk it seemed great.
Non of the disks had scratches or any signs of damage which was great.
The only thing that I would agree with that others mention, was the fact the sleeve is very poorly made. I can understand that this would give the illusion that these disks aren’t genuine but a poorly glued sleeve doesn’t speak for the actual disks that worked perfectly and were all running in 4K and HDR. It seems the sleeve was made with the front and side print, but the rear and small part that wraps to the top of the front that says 4k Blue Ray is a seperate paper that’s been poorly glued on.
I also saw some people mention there’s no extended scenes, which is not true at all. You’ve got the Theatrical movies and the extended on seperate disks, the extended do have the added scenes. I’m assuming you weren’t playing the correct disks.
Overall from my first impressions, the sleeve is garbage but I didn’t pay to look at the sleeve, the movies are all working perfectly fine and look brilliant. If you’re gonna buy the 4K UHD Blu Ray collection I highly recommend it, but make sure you’ve got a UHD 4K Blu Ray player and a 4K TV or it’s not going to work for you.
eally good box set a must have.
Like how the extended versions are broken into two discs, good to have a intermission.
Absolutely stunning
Have you ever noticed drops of sweat on Bilbo’s forehead during his Bday speech? Me neither, till now. Quality is unbelievable, for all the fans that have seen the movies uncountable amount of times, this is the chance to be stunned by crazy sharp new detail and a new-found admiration for the work P.J. has done two decades ago
Review of 4k Discs
This is the best these films have ever looked, no question. The picture is very high bit-rate, Dolby Vision adds a nice boost to image quality, the only downside is a touch of DNR and edge enhancement that was likely only done to make the best of the 35mm source. Sadly, CGI has been upscaled from the 2k original version, with a few touch-ups to hide imperfections. Regardless, it looks better than it did in the cinema.
The lack of bonus features is a shame if you don’t already own the previous comprehensive Extended Blu-ray (or DVD) editions. The most bizarre omission is that of the audio commentaries; the extended editions are still split across two discs, which are supposedly 100GB each – easily enough to fit the commentaries on without adversely affecting picture or sound quality. The theatrical versions are squeezed onto single 100GB discs and so are more compressed, and yet look and sound exactly the same. It’s just odd.
On another note, I have noticed many people claiming the discs don’t work in their players, or don’t have the added scenes. First, these are UHD discs and require a UHD player (Xbox One S, X, Series X & PS5 can all play them). Secondly, the discs look similar at a glance, but there are three discs for each film – one theatrical, two extended.
Please be more thoughtful before criticising a product when the issue is your own ignorance.
Fantasy
Nice to have all the movies in one box,well made films and watchable over and over again good set to binge on as they are long films
Good price for the se
The three LOTRs on bluray for a very reasonable price.
Picture quality and sound is 100% , you all know the movies so nothing to say , the extras I have to watch 2 x discs of them so more than enough.
Good buy and happy with content.
Love i
Was awesome to be able to introduce my oldest to a fantastic trilogy
Outstanding quality
I’m a big LOTR fan so when I upgraded my tv to a 4k oled this was a must buy.
I couldn’t have been happier.
The 4k picture quality is outstanding and this is by far the best 4k film I have seen so far.
The set contains both theatrical and extended versions (which are split over 2 discs).
Sadly there is no special features which is a shame but this is more about the 4k upgrade.
There was a few scenes towards the end of Return where you could clearly see green screen shoots which are more noticeable now on 4k, other than that it is perfect.
This is a must have for anyone looking at upgrading to 4k.