The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: [Theatrical and Extended Edition] [4K Ultra-HD] [2001] [Blu-ray] [Region Free]

This version of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy is amazing. The extra scenes make it well worth the wait and the price paid for it. As many will do and have done, I will not throw in any spoilers except to say the extended version includes many more scens that are missing from the theatrical / cinema version. The reason being that the extended versions are the full movies, which had to be cut to make the length more suitable for cinema viewing. These movies could easily have been made into six movies rather than three simply by having the The Fellowship of the Ring Part 1 / Part 2, The Two Towers Part1 / Part.... but then it might have put people off watching them in the cinema if they are going to have to pay double to watch a whole movie. This 4K version is very good value for money as it costs nearly £40 for two people to go to the cinema in some parts of London and that doesn't include the rubbery old hotdog or the stale popcorn that is no longer made fresh on site or even the overdiluted soft drinks that cost £5 each. So, for less price for two people to go to the cinema to watch all three movies you get to buy them to watch as often as you want and with as many people as you want, you only have to provide the popcorn. Now for the quality of the movie. The quality is far greater than that of which you watched in the cinema, it is clearer and you notice more of the background. It is not quite 3D but is 1/2 way there. It's a little like watching 3D without the glasses but the foreground does not quite stand out as much. Before buying this box set and complaining that it's rubbish, as many do, you have to consider your devices. If you have a 4K "Upscaling" TV, the quality will not be as good as intended. If your BluRay Player is a 4K upscaling one then the quality will not be as good as intended. If either or both of your tv and BluRay Player are 4K " upscaling" then the quality will not be as intended. For the best quality imagery both the BluRay Player and the TV have to be "native 4K" So, if you buy this box set and you are using a 4K Upscaling device then you cannot complain that the quality is poor as it's not the BluRay Disk, nor is it the content that make the quality poor, it is your old HD TV that can't produce 4K content or your 4K upscaling TV. However, what I am keen to read about is reviews from those with 8K upscaling TVs as I can imagine the huge difference in quality but then I could be wrong as the higher resolution may just distort the quality and make it as bad as 2K TV quality. For the length of the movies, the entertainment value, the extra scenes and the quality of this box set I highly recommend it.

The second they released this mighty trilogy in 4K HDR…I needed it. I needed it badly!!! The £75.00 price tag was the only barrier but as soon as I saw that it had dropped to around the £50 mark, I could no longer resist! I had never even streamed the films in HD or viewed them on Blu-Ray format, as I purchased them on DVD many years ago when they first came out, so it was a serious upgrade for me. All I can say is that all 3 titles are presented SPECTACULARLY….THIS is the precise reason why 4K HDR was developed - to enable us to enjoy visually accomplished filmmaking like this in all its glory. This masterful collection of films contains some of the most jaw-dropping imagery ever committed to celluloid, and certainly warrants the Ultra HD treatment more than any other. I’ve watched numerous 4K restorations such as The Matrix, Top Gun and Terminator 2 and nothing compares to the quality of this upgrade. The battle sequences in The Return of the King are by far the most astonishing examples of CGI ever created. It really is something special to behold - completely unparalleled and epic in every sense of the word. Everything looks immaculate in 4K - crystal clear, dazzlingly bold and intensely vibrant. In all honesty, the colour and picture detail is staggering, almost overwhelming at times, especially enhancing some of the darker footage and offering previously unseen depth and clarity. It just elevates the experience to a whole new level. I found myself pausing it at multiple points to try and fully absorb the grandeur of it - it’s such an onslaught on the senses that I desperately wanted to savour certain moments and revel in it. Some of the scenery and special effects are OUT OF THIS WORLD. The audio is now incredibly punchy, crisp and immersive too - equally as noticeable an upgrade as the image resolution. An example being the voice of Treebeard, whose beefy sub-tones sound entirely other-worldly. It’s truly breathtaking stuff and, without a doubt, the crown jewel in my movie collection. I’ve always considered LOTR to be the greatest trilogy in the history of cinema. Viewing it in 4K HDR only reaffirms that notion.

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If you didn't already know, this is probably the best trilogy of films ever. It's a great story with unbelievably good visuals and excellent acting performances. Viggo Mortensen and Miranda Otto are the ones that particularly stand out for me, although Andy Serkis, Brad Dourif and John Noble are also excellent as characters you will love to hate. In fact, there isn't a single flawed performance. Even John Rhys-Davies isn't as embarrassing as usual. I have owned the standard definition extended versions since they first came out, and always planned to upgrade to Blu-Ray. So, when I saw that the whole thing was now available in 4K UHD, I didn't hesitate. As well as the wonderful sharpness of the definition, the colours are much truer and brighter. I also really like that this box set has BOTH the extended versions and the theatrical versions in one package. Since buying it, I have watched the three extended editions (probably somewhere between my tenth and fifteenth time through, since they first came out) and will probably 'go light' with the theatrical versions next time. And, just in case you think I am an uncritical, died in the wool, Tolkien / Jackson fan, I should say that I am not a particular fan of the Hobbit trilogy. Of course, the production values are just as high, but they don't have the heart, or epic scale, of Lord of the Rings.

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Eerste twee discs van de eerste film werkte niet. Dit meegemaakt bij twee verschillende dvd sets.

I got this boxset mainly for the ring and it did not disappoint! If you're looking for movie extras, bonus content, making of, etc. you should look elsewhere though as this boxset mainly focus on delivering the best quality version of both the theatrical and extended editions

The Lord of The Rings Trilogy [Theatrical and Extended Edition] 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray set is absolutely fantastic. The picture quality is stunning, with vibrant colors and sharp details that bring Middle-earth to life like never before. Both the theatrical and extended cuts offer incredible storytelling, and having them all in one collection is perfect for any fan. The audio is immersive, and the bonus features provide great behind-the-scenes insight. The set being region-free means it’s easy to play anywhere. Overall, this is a high-quality, comprehensive collection that any LOTR fan or film lover will truly appreciate.

Very pleased about this purchase. The quality of the cases are top as well as the video quality but I am from ps5 so only HDR no DV.