The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: [Theatrical and Extended Edition] [4K Ultra HD] [2001] [Blu-ray] [Region Free]
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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: | 20 x 15 x 3 cm; 230 Grams |
| Origin: | Poland |
| Reference: | 5051892230087 |
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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)
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.
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!
If you are a fan of these films you will love this
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
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.
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.
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
I love the movies and so have upgraded from DVD to the 4K version. Expensive, but worth it!
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 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.
Like how the extended versions are broken into two discs, good to have a intermission.
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
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
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
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.
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
Great picture, Great Audio, Great films. Best to show off my system with, proper 4K test discs.
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.
Was awesome to be able to introduce my oldest to a fantastic trilogy
I recently upgraded to 4K UHD home cinema equipment, and this box set of LOTR is absolutely fantastic, we all know the films are excellent but the picture quality and sound quality in 4K is truly amazing , I’ve run out of superlatives to describe this set. Highly recommended 10/10
What can I say?…..blurays of three of the best films ever made?. Simply amazing.
What can I say?…..blurays of three of the best films ever made?. Simply amazing.
Fantastic picture quality I have hdr no Dolby vision and still it was miles better than the blu ray
Worth the money for sure
LOTR 4k. Absolutely magnificent sound and picture, considerably better than BD. Beware, you need both bluray player and TV (or projector) with 4k resolution, if one of these is only HD you will not get any better picture than from regular bluray discs.
Fast Delivery. Great Price. Looks a lot better than the DVD/ Blu-Ray quality. Like all the armour is defined well. Only thing I noticed was that Fellowship of the ring is not as clear as the others. Its more fuzzy for the first half of the movie and the colours are not as vibra
Great product the quality is great, you need the right spec tv & dvd player to really see the difference, but when you watch it boy does it show. Can binge watch the whole trilogy. Delivery was quick, and the item is sturdy. It looks smaller than you would think, but the dvd’s are all in there.
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.
I’ve owned the Lord Of The Rings Trilogy on all formats and had the Special Edition’s too.
So decided to upgrade to the 4k versions,
Which I’m glad I did cause I can see the difference from the other formats,
The picture quality is awesome, so clear etc,
Yes had a few issues in certain scenes where the colour grading wasn’t perfect, but I’m not going to let that stop me from giving it credit.
All the movies are in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos,
Makes it look better and the sound is phenomenal, especially with the sound system on,
The battle scenes were out of this world in Atmos, heard stuff that never heard before.
This is a really good set, comes with all Theatrical versions and the extended versions too.
Nice sleeve cover for the DVD case too, in a mat finish,
Overall I’m very happy with the purchase of this set.
Let’s be honest this Trilogy is one of the greatest movies ever to hit our screens.
Would definitely recommend this to anyone.
Spectacular picture and quality. Made an already legendary trilogy even better. Maybe biased because I love Tolkien, but hands down the best motion picture trilogy ever to grace the big screen and the 4K HDR remaster makes it feel like it was released yesterday. Amazing and definitely recommended for anyone who has 4K HDR capability.
A master class in film making. Shame no extras on this 4k version.
A master class in film making. Shame no extras on this 4k version.
Great boxset every movie in this boxset is top class no issues with any of the discs they all plaid fine great picture quality an alround great boxset to watch again & again ham really pleased with my purches
great quality picture, sound, remastered for 4k hdr, very happy with purchase. quick delivery, only problem this box set does not come with standard blu-ray copys like most uhd blu-rays, otherwise very happy
great quality picture, sound, remastered for 4k hdr, very happy with purchase. quick delivery, only problem this box set does not come with standard blu-ray copys like most uhd blu-rays, otherwise very happy
Dvd’s as described. No issues with the boxes or discs.
Not really much more I can say?
Dvd’s as described. No issues with the boxes or discs.
Not really much more I can say?
The difference in picture is tangible. This is the way to watch a magnificent series of films.
The difference in picture is tangible. This is the way to watch a magnificent series of films.
I literally haven’t even watched this remaster yet and i’m rating 5 stars.
It’s a 4k remaster of the greatest films ever put on screen. Stop reading reviews and BUY IT!
Scene and armour detail looks great in 4K. Nice set for both theatrical and extended editions
Scene and armour detail looks great in 4K. Nice set for both theatrical and extended editions
Brilliant film. Had to buy a new copy, friend used disc two as a saucer, unintentionally, too busy talking. Can’t wait to put it on again. Great, great film.