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Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised. (midwest.social)

submitted 2 weeks ago by ivanafterall@lemmy.world to c/lotrmemes@midwest.social

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[-] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 weeks ago

Let’s say you had to pay the TV $1/minute to watch LOTR. Is the extended cut worth $30-$50 more per movie than the theatrical cut?

I wouldn’t pay the extra but I’m not the biggest fan. It’s been years so I don’t recall all the things the extended cut adds. Just curious what fans would say in this economy.

[-] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 15 points 2 weeks ago

If I'm already spending ~$555 to watch the trilogy, I'd like the most bang for my buck, if I can afford it. But apparently I can't even afford to watch the theatrical cut anymore. It figures. I knew it was coming eventually.

[-] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Fair point. If you’re already spending $555 to watch a movie, what’s another $150 for all of it?

I guess my thought was that if my time is worth money, would it be worth my extra time/money to watch the extra bits over say, attending to other aspects of my life? Does the extra footage really enhance the overall viewing pleasure? If I recall one of the scenes was a tree getting high with Gandalf? I don’t remember, it’s why I’m asking.

[-] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I never wanted those movies to end, so I was always happy with more. I always think of the scene with the creepy gatekeeper guy with the winning smile. All but removed from the theatrical cut.

Edit: The Mouth of Sauron is what I was thinking of: https://youtu.be/To_RJ_mPNqM