Remastered from original camera negatives or digital intermediates to the 4K format, the set features:
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Hours of extras are missing that were found in the Blu-ray sets of “The Lord of the Rings” extended film trilogy from 2011 and “The Hobbit” extended film trilogy released in 2015.Ĭolumbia Classics Collection: Volume 2 (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, not rated to R, 815 minutes, 1.85:1 to 2.39:1 aspect ratio, $164.99) - One of the oldest of Hollywood’s revered movie studios taps into its vast archive to deliver a select group of six films representing some of its finest work over its more than 80 years of production history. has not put forth the one set “to rule them all” on the discs. However, despite the innovative and attractive packaging, once again, and much to my chagrin, Warner Bros.
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Jackson covering “The Lord of the Rings” film series and hosted by Stephen Colbert. Most viewers will feel satisfied with the saturation of extras that first and foremost offer a total of 15 optional commentary tracks and a new bonus disc that includes a 27-minute-long rare Cannes presentation reel (teasing the incomplete films in May of 2001) and an over 90-minute, Zoom-style reunion with most of the cast and Mr. Suffice it to report, this is a set of films to embrace and pass on to generations.īest extras: The film collection comes packaged in a gorgeous multi-brick-sized (7 inches tall by 11 inches wide), magnetically connected puzzle-box slipcase container that can be fully opened to display the film artwork collages almost 2 feet across or folded into a bulky container (7 inches tall by 6 inches wide).īesides the discs, all housed in a cardboard slipcase and plastic clamshell, the package includes a 64-page, soft-cover mini-booklet (7 inches by 6 inches) focusing on costuming through sketches, photos and production notes of the main characters.Īlso, owners get seven stylish trading-card-shaped art cards showcasing some of the key locations throughout Middle-earth including The Shire, Lake-Town, Erebor, Anduin, Rohan, Minas Tirith and Rivendell. Thanks to the 2160p resolution, high dynamic range, color enhancements and Dolby Atmos sound mixes, the results are breathtaking with numerous reasons to stop the films and enjoy their exquisite New Zealand landscapes, costuming and massive battle scenes.Īn all-star cast brings the saga to life, including Ian McKellen as the wizard Gandalf Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee Orlando Bloom as Legolas Martin Freeman and Ian Holm as Bilbo Baggins Cate Blanchett as Lady Galadriel Christopher Lee as the wizard Saruman and Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn (the heir to Gondor), just to name a few. First and most importantly, the films included are both the theatrical and coveted extended versions in Blu-ray and 4K of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012) “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” (2014) “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) and “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003).Ĭovering the adventures of hobbit Bilbo Baggins and his nephew Frodo, the films take viewers deep into Middle-earth as humans, elves, hobbits and more battle the return of the Dark Lord Sauron as he attempts to rebuild his empire before Frodo and buddy Samwise Gamgee can destroy Sauron’s ring in the fires of Mount Doom.
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