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I'm holding out for the 4 disc director's cut edition in Nov NT

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In Reply to: It's fair to say, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! (nt) posted by Audiophilander on August 06, 2002 at 13:32:04:

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I decided to buy both! - Audiophilander 23:27:11 08/06/02 (4)
My reasoning: The current version is, according to Peter Jackson, his "Director's Cut" and as such this is worth having in one's DVD collection as released. Secondly, it's fully contained on one disc and can be enjoyed without delays or changing discs. That gives the theatrical release a high couch potato rating in my estimation. :o)
When the expanded version comes out the added information will flesh out more of Tolkein's epic story with greater character development. I'm anxious to see this and I'm sure it will be highly enjoyable, but the pacing will probably be substanially different. Furthermore, the extra footage necesitates utilization of two discs for the feature portion of the package. Now I like the idea of an intermission if it's properly placed, BUT that placement is crucial; we'll see how well it works in the expanded LoTR.
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- Longer is not necessarily better - cfraser 22:15:53 08/07/02 (0)
  as some newer DVD releases have shown. Often there's a very good reason why some stuff was cut. OTOH, some movies are practically incomprehensible because of the cut scenes. And then there are the movies you don't want to end.
  Depends who decided on the cutting. In this case, I'll probably get the longer version too, "just to see". It will be interesting to see if LOTR joins the group of worthy over 3 hour movies, there aren't a lot IMO (maybe another topic?).
- I agree with you........ - Chris Garrett 18:14:05 08/07/02 (0)
  I bought the widescreen a few minutes ago and I'll probably break down and get the November deluxe release. This is a movie that justifies one having both. Heck, I have the DTS and DD versions of Saving Private Ryan and the Jackal, so getting LOTR Supreme isn't too tough a pill to swallow!
  I don't think I'll watch it tonight, but I might do the bonus stuff however.
  Take care, Chris
- I might have to give in as well - padreken 11:14:22 08/07/02 (0)
  Just read the dvdfile.com review, they call it a new reference standard for DVD audio and video quality (even without DTS, which the expanded version will have). Actually, I almost gave in yesterday-I was in Best Buy to pick up the new Wrath of Khan special edition and they had it for $16.99. My wife is huge Tolkien fan-this is one purchase she wouldn't roll her eyes at!
- I want it all! - Harmonia 10:42:43 08/07/02 (0)
  Except the pan and scan, of course.
  PJ has clearly stated that he doesn't disavow the theatrical version at all - the theatrical version is his cut. True, he wanted the gift-giving scene retained and a couple other things, but he agreed with NL FOTR needed to clock in at or under 3 hours.
  I loved FOTR and want the version I first saw in the theater. Plus, there's the TTT preview, the extended version preview, all the little featurettes from the website and making-of specials on DVD. Gotta have it, no question.
  It goes without saying that I'll get the SE collectors set in November...35 minutes of added scenes, more extras, gotta have it. Besides, my name is in the end credits. Along with thousands of others. Howard Shore had to compose 19 minutes of extra music to cover the crawl of fan club members names.

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