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If you love Tolkien, and liked the theatrical versions, watch the extended versions too!
Having more and extended scenes in this version actually seems to make the film carry on faster. The variations in pace are refreshing. The character development provides more nuances.
I never thought there would be a live action Lord of the Rings or Hobbit until the Peter Jackson films, and as a repeated reader of the books over the decades, I must say I think they got it 90+% right. The variations from the books mostly work for me, because while Professor Tolkien had many talents, screenwriting wasn't one of them. And more people now read the books!
The appendices included with all the film versions have been entertaining and delightful. For those of us who can't get enough of Tolkien's work, it's wonderful the films were made by people who feel the same way! The additional material was referenced in the book appendices, or in the history of the books being written. So you can start with the theatrical film versions, then read the books, and come back to the extended versions when you find your really want more of the story!
I was amazed the other day to find that my grands had been assigned The Hobbit to read in school. I knew LOTR was included in some college courses in the 70s, now Tolkien's in grade school! Excellent! More audiences for the films, also!
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The title is what it is; the middle of a 3-movie story about Bilbo Baggins
I'm a Tolkien freak. Putting his books on the screen in the quality I see is a fantastic view for me, and this set was new high-quality DVDs that played wonderfully. The extended version is the better one, at least from this Tolkien freak's point of view.Read full review
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Overall very happy!
This was a gift for a co-worker. The box was a little more taped up than anticipated by the description, making the outside pretty unsightly, but the disks were in pristine condition which is the important part!! Overall very happy with my purchase and my co-worker will be overjoyed.Read full review
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9/10
The director has once again delivered a humorous and enthralling adventure in Middle-earth with rich characters, sharp visuals, and an epic storyline. so 9/10
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Stellar on All Counts!
Fantastic to find this thrilling (and sad) sequel to The Hobbit trilogy. Beautiful packaging and artwork.
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Awesome deal/value!
Awesome deal. Excellent quality. Quick ship. Product new and exactly as described. The extra material in the movie is a plus, not a minus. All the extra content on the other discs is a joy to watch, too.Read full review
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Love this movie!
Great product, just as described!
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Hobbit
Excellent find and price
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Good buying experience.
Product as advertised.
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Great video
Great video. Thanks. God bless!
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