The Lord of the Rings' Extended Trilogy Amazon Edition Review

For fans of J.R.R Tolkien's epic fantasy saga who have already experienced Peter Jackson's critically acclaimed 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy on DVD or Blu-ray, Amazon now offers a comprehensive extended edition that promises to deliver even more hours of Middle-earth magic. But does this special release live up to its promise?

Each film in the three-disc set has been re-mastered in stunning 1080p high definition and is split onto two separate Blu-ray discs, allowing viewers to appreciate every detail and action sequence with crystal clear clarity. However, despite being marketed as an 'extended' edition, it's disappointing to note that very little new material has actually been included compared to the standard releases.

In fact, upon closer inspection, you'll quickly realize that most of what was billed as exclusive bonus content is in reality nothing more than previously released behind-the-scenes features and deleted scenes. The only genuine exclusives here are some brief director's commentary tracks with Jackson himself discussing his vision for certain pivotal moments throughout each film.

Given the inflated price tag attached to this 'deluxe' edition, fans may feel somewhat shortchanged by such a lack of actual new content. Those who already own one or more individual films in standard definition will likely find little reason to double dip and upgrade solely based on these minor bonus features alone.

That said, for completists or die-hard LOTR enthusiasts looking to complete their collection with the most comprehensive possible package available, then yes - this Amazon exclusive Extended Trilogy set does still represent a worthwhile purchase. Otherwise, perhaps considering purchasing each film individually in high definition would prove more cost-effective and satisfying overall.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Recommended for fans of epic fantasy epics who want to own every version of their favorite movies on Blu-ray disc!

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