The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring - Director's Extended Version (4 Discs)

I was initially reluctant to go for the extended editions of these films as I hate breaking the flow of a movie by changing disks. However, I'm glad now that I made the upgrade.

First of all, the extended edition of the Fellowship of the Ring puts back some important plot elements which were dropped from the theatre version - most notably the scenes where the fellowship is given their gifts by Galadriel. There are other new scenes and some others are also extended.

Then you also get a DTS soundtrack thrown in - and if ever there was a movie designed to make the most of DTS this is it.

Finally, there are the extras - two whole disks of extras. I wouldn't normally recommend a DVD for the extras, but this is not the usual self-congratulary fluff you get with so many disks these days. Each disk is stuffed with a number of in depth documentaries covering all aspects of the film - sets, special effects, locations, cast - you name it. These can be played individually or all together, and they are full of humour and fascinating anecdotes - e.g. I bet you can't guess what a Galadrilight or a bigature is? You'll have to buy the disk if you want to know. It's clear that everybody had a lot of fun making the films.

It all adds up to a very good value package. If you want to see LOTR as it was meant to be see, this is the version for you.

Extremely true to the books, the three Lord Of the Rings films are absolutely superb. Brilliant special effects, excellent casting, you just can't criticise any element of the films at all. The extended versions are well worth it. They don't just add in meaningless shots, they add in critical story elements that were omitted from the cinema versions to keep the films a reasonable length. The additions change the light the story is portrayed in, and while not absolutely essential, add real depth. They can not be recommended highly enough. The books tell a huge story and long films are needed to retell the story accurately. Immerse yourself into the extended versions and you will find it well worth it.

this film is fab the special efects are great it is amzin to watch if you like film that have pants special effect and are short and boring then this film isnt for you!

This could be the bargain of the century! 4 DVDs, the actual film extended to over 200 minutes!....and all for £9.99

It really makes a difference with the deleted scenes included and makes the story clearer. treat yourself to all 3, you wont be disapointed!

This film was just about as interesting as blank cd?!

Its just to long! It takes a lot of patience to be able to watch this film. And now they have released an extended version with an extra 30mins =/ I make that about, 3h and 15m =|

I wouldn't bother with these films lol