Best EE of LotR - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Finwe-89 · 12-30-2004, 09:05 AM

So, you've seen all the EE ( the most people aroud here ), but wich one is the best? For me TTT, you see more edited scenes in battles then in the others.

Boromir88 · 12-30-2004, 09:54 AM

I'd say TTT EE as well. I like it because of the added scene of Boromir and Faramir, and I love the lines between these two (plus Denethor). "That leaves more time for drinking little brother."

I think this Osgiliath scene also makes me ok with Faramir taking the ring to Osgiliath. Since, Denethor is such a jerk here, Faramir wants to please his father, so it explains why he doesn't let Frodo go at Hennuth Annun, and that's a change I can live with.

The added scenes with Merry and Pippin at the end are just hilarious, I haven't see the EE in almost a year, but something about Treebeard being a plant and not wanting to offend him haha.

Then the Huorns at Helm's Deep, I'm just glad they added them in there, to please the book fans.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 12-30-2004, 03:19 PM

I would also say the extended version of The Two Towers, because that film needed more substance. The extended version really added to the overall quality.

Fellowship was also good. King seemed a bit different, with quite a few scenes just lobbed in as extras. I don't think the extra scenes in the final film complemented the rest of the film as well, compared with the other two.

Finwe-89 · 12-31-2004, 04:00 PM

Yes, and Fellowship had more drama scenes and other scenes where they were talking, not that I don't like it, but I want to see more scenes of the past like in TTT EE with Boromir and Faramir

Captain of Despair · 12-31-2004, 04:29 PM

The RotK EE was my favorite for two reasons: Saruman and the Mouth of Sauron (I also like any reason to give the Witchking more screen time)

King of the North · 12-31-2004, 07:09 PM

My favorite EE movie was the Fellowship of the Ring. In this version the viewer sees a lot more concerning Boromir, which in my opinion is essential to understanding this character. Also it shows a little bit more of the elves. Even though not including Gildor it does show some elves singing while they move towards the Grey Havens.

Boromir88 · 12-31-2004, 09:14 PM

A nice post King, there's another scene that shows us a lot about Boromir. This is my favorite added scene from all the EE's, in TTT. It really shows a lot on Boromir. The flashback of Faramir remembering his brother

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Whenever I saw this scene, I am reminded of the small paragraph in the appendices.

Quote:

"Yet between the brothers there was great love, and had been since childhood, when Boromir was the helper and protector of Faramir. No jealousy or rivalry had arisen between them since, for their father's favour or the praise of men."

I think the added scene in the EE shows this. Especially the lines between Boromir and Faramir. Then I love when Boromir pulls Denethor aside and starts bickering with him, awww now I want to go watch it, bye.

Kath · 12-31-2004, 09:21 PM

I think my favourite was TTT EE. I agree with Eomer about the film having needed more substance and the extra scenes really gave it that.
The ROTK EE was good and some of the scenes were great, such as the Mouth of Sauron and the explanation of how the mithril shirt got to the gate. But the "fight" between Gandalf and the Witch King was a bit disappointing.

The Only Real Estel · 01-02-2005, 01:32 PM

TTT was my favorite also. All the extended scenes between Faramir, Boromir, and Denethor were not only well done, but they added to the movie a lot and explained quite a bit.

01-02-2005, 02:04 PM

i think the RotK was the best extended edition because the theatrical release of it totally missed out Saruman, and i also liked the part of the paths of the dead when Legolas is speaking because i sounds creepy, and i liked the witchking and Gandalf scene.

01-02-2005, 02:24 PM

i agree with lucyannalulu - RotK is the best ee because of the scenes with the witchking and with Saruman

Finwe-89 · 01-03-2005, 03:52 PM

I think that those scenes wern't enough to be the best EE for me. TTT EE just shows more things about Gimli and Legolas. And I hoped to see more of that in the TrotK EE...

12-30-2004, 09:05 AM	#1
Finwe-89 Wight Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In Lotholorien, looking in the mirror that shows that there is still hope for life... Posts: 84	Best EE of LotR So, you've seen all the EE ( the most people aroud here ), but wich one is the best? For me TTT, you see more edited scenes in battles then in the others. __________________ Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum- ishi krimpatul... Beware: Don't speak this loud when you're alone in the dark... Unless you really want it... But don't say I didn't warn you...

12-30-2004, 03:19 PM	#3
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	I would also say the extended version of The Two Towers, because that film needed more substance. The extended version really added to the overall quality. Fellowship was also good. King seemed a bit different, with quite a few scenes just lobbed in as extras. I don't think the extra scenes in the final film complemented the rest of the film as well, compared with the other two. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

12-31-2004, 04:00 PM	#4
Finwe-89 Wight Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In Lotholorien, looking in the mirror that shows that there is still hope for life... Posts: 84	Yes, and Fellowship had more drama scenes and other scenes where they were talking, not that I don't like it, but I want to see more scenes of the past like in TTT EE with Boromir and Faramir __________________ Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum- ishi krimpatul... Beware: Don't speak this loud when you're alone in the dark... Unless you really want it... But don't say I didn't warn you...

12-31-2004, 04:29 PM	#5
Captain of Despair Pile O'Bones Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. Posts: 21	The RotK EE was my favorite for two reasons: Saruman and the Mouth of Sauron (I also like any reason to give the Witchking more screen time) __________________ Thousands of years of loyal service and I'm still only a Captain

12-31-2004, 07:09 PM	#6
King of the North Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 60	FotR My favorite EE movie was the Fellowship of the Ring. In this version the viewer sees a lot more concerning Boromir, which in my opinion is essential to understanding this character. Also it shows a little bit more of the elves. Even though not including Gildor it does show some elves singing while they move towards the Grey Havens. __________________ Ask for everything, recieve nothing

12-30-2004, 09:54 AM	#2
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	I'd say TTT EE as well. I like it because of the added scene of Boromir and Faramir, and I love the lines between these two (plus Denethor). "That leaves more time for drinking little brother." I think this Osgiliath scene also makes me ok with Faramir taking the ring to Osgiliath. Since, Denethor is such a jerk here, Faramir wants to please his father, so it explains why he doesn't let Frodo go at Hennuth Annun, and that's a change I can live with. The added scenes with Merry and Pippin at the end are just hilarious, I haven't see the EE in almost a year, but something about Treebeard being a plant and not wanting to offend him haha. Then the Huorns at Helm's Deep, I'm just glad they added them in there, to please the book fans.

12-31-2004, 09:21 PM	#8
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	I think my favourite was TTT EE. I agree with Eomer about the film having needed more substance and the extra scenes really gave it that. The ROTK EE was good and some of the scenes were great, such as the Mouth of Sauron and the explanation of how the mithril shirt got to the gate. But the "fight" between Gandalf and the Witch King was a bit disappointing. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

01-02-2005, 01:32 PM	#9
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	a short vote TTT was my favorite also. All the extended scenes between Faramir, Boromir, and Denethor were not only well done, but they added to the movie a lot and explained quite a bit.

01-02-2005, 02:04 PM	#10
lucyannalulu Guest Posts: n/a	i think the RotK was the best extended edition because the theatrical release of it totally missed out Saruman, and i also liked the part of the paths of the dead when Legolas is speaking because i sounds creepy, and i liked the witchking and Gandalf scene.

01-02-2005, 02:24 PM	#11
Lomiodien Guest Posts: n/a	i agree with lucyannalulu - RotK is the best ee because of the scenes with the witchking and with Saruman

01-03-2005, 03:52 PM	#12
Finwe-89 Wight Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In Lotholorien, looking in the mirror that shows that there is still hope for life... Posts: 84	I think that those scenes wern't enough to be the best EE for me. TTT EE just shows more things about Gimli and Legolas. And I hoped to see more of that in the TrotK EE... __________________ Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum- ishi krimpatul... Beware: Don't speak this loud when you're alone in the dark... Unless you really want it... But don't say I didn't warn you...