The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended & Theatrical)(4K Ultra HD)

The Best this Trilogy has ever looked or sounded!
I was pretty late getting on the bandwagon for this new 4k release, I had looked at other people’s reviews for them (it is very bipolar) and figured that I would give it a shot. I actually got the extended trilogy on 4k digital on a sale that VUDU had almost a year before I ever got the physical media ($30), although I hadn’t watched them through except for a few scenes here and there just to get a glimpse of how they looked (seemed good to me, but that’s not really a good example). After I finally got the physical media (again on a sale for about $50), I decided to actually give them a watch through to see what all the fuss was about (extended editions of course). I was very happy to see that the green tint that plagued The Fellowship of the Ring on the Blu-ray edition was gone, the detail also got a very nice upgrade. In terms of detail, I’d say that the Fellowship might be the most detailed of the three, but the Two Towers and Return of the King are still the best they have ever been and are amazing. You can really make out the texturing on clothing, the pores in people’s faces, and some of the cool New Zealand landscapes (I do hope to go there someday). With the new 4k resolution, there were times that the CGI seemed a little out of place, but I didn’t think that it really deterred from what else was on the screen that much (nothing like the original trilogy of Star Wars. I really wish George Lucas would release the despecialized editions). I have also noticed some DNR that others have mentioned, but it didn’t seem to be that much to me (some said it was like T2, no one looked like Barbie dolls to me so I don’t know what they were looking at. The new 4k Star Wars editions also come to mind). I also liked that they used so many more costumes and practical effects for the LoTR Trilogy unlike the Hobbit Trilogy, it just made everything seem more realistic (shooting on film rather than digital can also have something to do with that). The new Dolby Atmos track was pretty stellar, it was great to hear what was already a great track to begin expanded to height channels, hearing rain and arrows coming from above was exhilarating. You could also hear voices echoing between each of the speakers better when the characters were in either the Mines of Moria or in the caves above Minas Morgul. The subwoofers had a pretty good work out too, the scene with the Balrog, or the drums from the orcs are always cool. Dialogue was never hard to hear (Tenet, I’m looking at you). Hearing Howard Shore’s orchestral track is always treat. I have not watched the movies in Dolby Vision yet, only standard HDR, but even that was pretty impressive. The one thing that I did wish that was included was the Appendices that were on the original extended DVDs, it would be nice to see how Peter Jackson created this world in an updated format (even if that were standard Blu-ray), especially for those that never had them to begin with. I do find it a little odd that only the 4k versions are included and not also the standard Blu-ray, but that is something that I can deal with. I have loved this world that Tolkien created and these movies since I was a little boy and these additions have made me appreciate them even more. While I do believe that the books are better (please read them!), these movies will always hold a special place in my heart, especially with how well they were handled even if there were some things cut (The Hobbit Trilogy was a pretty abysmal adaption, though the J.R.R. Tolkien Cut of the film was pretty good since it removed all the unnecessary material that was never in the book and made it one 4 1/2 hour film rather than three 3 hour films). If you are 4k capable and have a 4k player, get these, it is the best they’ve ever looked and sounded, and they look better than a lot of other 4k movies out there.

Wow
The picture and sound are IMRESSIVE! If you have 4k tv and player then this is a no brainer. Worth it. I am completely immersed thanks to the surround sound of my old Sonos playbar, subwoofer and two Play 1 bouncing between my ears. Some ppl on youtube are a little too picky about the transfer. This is a great upgrade from DVD and Bluray. Glad I skipped Bluray and waited.

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Happy with the content, but packaging & condition of discs could be better.
Pros: Content is superb & discs play without issues.Cons:• The 9 bonus dvds felt sticky for whatever reason (maybe off gassing or residue from manufacturing) just had to wipe down the discs with a microfiber cloth.• The center part of the disc trays are shallow and tight so you’ve got to be careful when placing disc in tray

Gran colección en 4K para todo fan de LOTR; recomendadísima, más si la puedes obtener cuando está en oferta. Imagen impresionante y sonido muy bueno.Es calidad pura.

The Blue Ray discs with the film are Ok but all the extra DVDs (9 in all) are region 1 and can’t be played on a UK DVD player.