The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy: Extended Edition Box Set (15 Discs) (Blu-ray)

These movies are amazing on bluray . feels like a fresh movie, especially as they are the extended bluray versions. . . good stuff

the extended edition is brilliant. The extended films tells the story better it completes the film far better than the standard film well worth the extra cost I would not hesitate recommended this Blu-ray. I know the film is over 2 discs but a bit of a nuisance but it gives time to go to the loo

I've been looking forward to these for some time.
I have absolutely no interest in extras, so most peoples complaint about poor quality extras discs doesn't matter in the slightest to me, nor does having to change discs, it's hardly a great problem, and it makes for a good time for a break.
However, the overall picture quality is disappointing, I watch my films on an eight and a half foot wide screen via an expensive projector, Blu-Ray and video processor, and this film does not come close to being up there with some of the best picture quality releases there have been on Blu-Ray.
Whilst I understand that most people will watch this on a Plasma or LCD/LED, and probably have no complaints, for those out there looking to get an idea about their quality on a big screen, you will be disappointed. They're not bad, just not great either, and certainly not reference status which is a great shame.
Audio quality is pretty good, with plenty of space and resolution, good depth and excellent authority, so you'll be in for a treat there.
The films themselves are as spectacular as I remember, and I have no complaints, but picture quality is definitely only average for Blu-Ray.
Movies: 9 out of 10
Sound: 8.5 out of 10
Picture:7 out of 10

first off, just received this, and i do not understand everyone's indignation that each film is spread over 2 discs... why is it surprising?? it was the same on dvd, having had these on dvd, i do not understand the furore... they always looked better on dvd (the extended ones)... anyway only have one word for this: immense...sound is awesome, picture is awesome, films are awesome.... we all know that

The start of the blueray was very dissapoiting. No dutch subtitles only English. If would have know that i would not have bought this.

So for all non perfect english speakers. look for an other version

I am really happy with this set. At first did not appreciate the documentaries but after watching them i appreciated them more. This is my blue ray treasure

Firstly the films are fantastic, this review is purely about the blu ray, there seems so many reviews on here going on about the great quality and that to get the best out of these films is to have them split over 2 discs, the fact is this, apart from the first film, the other 2 are taken from the same master as the theatrical set, with the exception of the extra audio tracks, yes the films are longer, but there is still space on each disc to put each film on one disc and then some, as for the sound, if you have not heard the theatrical set then this is good, but the theatrical set is better, with better surround and deeper bass, i am on my second boxset here having sent the first back thinking there was a problem with my boxset only to have another come which is exactly the same (my system as been in home cinema mags, so i do know what i am talking about on this front),overall though if you had to choose between this set, the theatrical set or stick with the dvd, this is the best (if you can live with the less superior sound) bottom line is this, this is ultimately taken from the hi def master that was created for the dvd set (yes lotr was filmed back then in hi def for the cinema), hence the split over 2 discs, and not because it was needed to be put on 2 BD discs for optimal viewing (check up home cinema review on this)

With this box set you'll get just what your expecting. Simple as that. As long as you have the right set up to view this on, the picture is quite amazing. The sound is also fantastic, as it should be on a blu-ray. But that is all your getting. you first have to ask yourself "do i really have the cash spare for this"? If your not worried about sound and picture then dont bother, cos as stated in many reviews the films are still split over two discs each. For me thats not a comlete loss as i dont always get the time to watch a whole film in one go! So its easier for me. But alot of people seem to be upset about it. If you do have the cash spare though i would get this. It really does look and sound great.

This buray extended edition is a must for all L.O.T.R fans. I had the dvd extended version, but this bluray has longer scenes than the dvd version. Not only that, but the sound and picture quality is absolutely astounding. The resonating pitch of sword hitting sword, and when the arrows embed themselves, you can actually hear the boinging (is that a word) quiver of the impacting missiles. The dialogue is so much clearer and as for surround sound and bass, it literally blows the dvd version out of the water. It merits being put onto 2 discs. If you have a top notch cinema system, this really should be your show case movie.

Really couldnt wait for this to come out. Just totally amazing bluray quality picture and sound. I played the movie through my bluray surround sound and it just takes these movies to another level. Any fan of these movies should buy this A TRUE MASTER PIECE. Have the Star Wars Saga on bluray ordered as well. Cannot wait.