Gandalf’s Fall Into Darkness. The color range improvement is clearly evident when Gandalf battles the Balrog and the two fall into darkness. Not only is the imagery deep with color, it’s also sharp, making almost every frame a work of art. The visual effects of Balrog hold up wonderfully even after 20 years. A Digital Copy of each film of the three films in both the theatrical and extended versions are included, via a physical paper insert with a redemption code, which is compatible with Movies Anywhere. That’s going to work across a lot of services like AppleTV (iTunes), Google Play, Vudu, and Fandango Now. You’ll get the film in 4K on all of those services, to my knowledge. I personally opted for the AppleTV (iTunes) versions.

Overall though, there are rarely any films that have been given as good an upgrade as The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Presented in 2160p resolution with High Dynamic Range compatible with both Dolby Vision and HDR10, this new 4k Blu-ray edition far surpasses all previous Blu-ray and DVD editions. And, with Dolby Atmos there has never been a better audio experience at home. This is reference quality through-and-through. Perhaps someday the upgraded films will make a run in the theaters again. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 4k Digital Still The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring The Lord of the Rings” trilogy of films, in all of their forms (both theatrical and extended edition), make their debut to the 4K UHD Blu-ray format in Dolby Atmos, with a Dolby True HD 7.1 core for those unable to decode that sound format. Now, with all of that disc use information out of the way, let me start to really examine the video quality here on these films. So good was the film, and so much footage was there left, that it was granted an Extended edit (not a director’s cut) that is even more rich, even more involved, even more to enjoy. Awesome.Dolby Vision. Please note that both the theatrical and extended versions of each film make use of the same restored source material. HD Report is a trusted online news publication with experts in entertainment technology, physical & online media, video gaming, and consumer products. stand-alone releases, which goes for both the theatrical and stand-alone cuts of each film. Warner Bros.' new 4K collection serves up both cuts of all Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge.

If there’s anything humans demand in this life, it’s that. Greater clarity. Just speak clearly, you scream—at politicians, at therapists, at spouses. Also at me, for writing such a muddy first paragraph. God, it really is a mess. Sinful, even, so wordy and wasteful. If clarity, like its cousin cleanliness, is indeed next to godliness—and it is; the word, in the original Middle English, meant “glory, divine splendor”—then to be unclear is to be unethical. Or un-optical, as it were, since optics are the new ethics, at least in corporate America, where all they do is seek clarity on this, visibility into that. I mean, could I be any more clear? In terms of video quality, this 4K UHD Blu-ray debut of the films is impressive and is certainly the best that these films have ever looked at, especially in terms of color in comparison to the previous Blu-ray releases. There’s a nice amount of detail here now in 4K resolution with HDR (high dynamic range), especially in facial close-ups, that you were never able to see in the 1080p HD presentation. However, this visual presentation is not entirely perfect, as it does have a few minor problems. Namely, the use of DNR (digital noise reduction) seems to have smoothed things over a tad bit. In fact, to be from a Super 35 film source and from a new 4K remaster you’d think you would be able to see skin pores in facial close-ups but they’re almost softened. However, you oddly enough can make out tiny little hairs or even tears when a character weeps. These are things that honestly most consumers will not even notice or complain about, but then again, that’s my job to point these things out. Finally, regarding video quality, there also seems to be a tiny bit of EE (edge enhancement) that was used on this new 4K master. That all being said, it is still an impressive enough upgrade here in terms of the 4K visual presentation to be somewhat pleased even if you’re not a fan of DNR or EE filters being applied. This nine-disc set arrives in a double-width keepcase with four hinges, a Digital Copy code, and a matching slipbox featuring the Eye of Sauron and Is this one to rule them all? That depends on if you’re asking if it is 100% perfect or if it’s one very impressive experience. No, it’s not 100% perfect in terms of video quality, but it is one very unforgettable experience in 4K and most especially in Dolby Atmos. The sound mixes are truly perfect and the most impressive part of this 4K UHD Blu-ray release. That’s not to say that the video quality doesn’t come with some excellent color correction in comparison to the Blu-ray and all, but at the same time it does come with the use of DNR (digital noise reduction). Still, these films have never looked better unless you have them on 35mm and a professional projector nearby. Likewise, the audio mix of each film has been expanded to Dolby Atmos, which automatically unfolds to Dolby TrueHD 7.1 if your receiver does notThe surviving members of the Fellowship, with the help of the Elves, have defended the kingdom of Rohan at Helm’s Deep, as Gollum leads Frodo and Sam ever closer to Mordor. But Sauron is marching an even larger orc army, led by the vile Witch King, to the defenseless city of Minas Tirith. If it falls, so too will Gondor, and all hope for the world of men will be lost. Gandalf races to the city with Pippin to sound the alarm, while Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Merry attempt to convince King Theoden of Rohan to ride to its defense. With the fate of Middle-earth about to be decided in a last, massive battle on the fields of Pelennor, Aragorn must finally accept his destiny. And Frodo and Sam will face the ultimate test of friendship, and their very lives, in their quest to destroy the One Ring. One thing that I can assure you of here is that you will feel like you’re being completely encompassed by the sound mixes for the three films themselves on a level that has never been possible. It’s something out of this world. I love the pans from the right to left or left to right you’ll hear across the front and/or rear channels during some action scenes. I also love the pans from front to rear you’ll hear such as during the first film when a fireworks display involving a dragon feels to be coming right at you and those in said scene. It’s effective stuff like that and then the height channels add this really unique sound of it towering above that one cannot help but truly admire about this trilogy of films in the Dolby Atmos sound format. The amount of bass here, especially low-end bass, that you’ll feel via the subwoofer is downright tremendous. To say these mixes can get intense would become an understatement as I’m learning when writing this. All and all, “The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy” on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format is a highly recommended upgrade for anyone who has previously owned the films on Blu-ray or DVD. If you’ve never owned these films, you’re in for a treat as this is the best they’ve ever looked and sounded. So, DNR has been applied to the new 4K DI (digital intermediate) new masters for each film, and it would seem was intended by the director himself. However, I personally don’t see that to be a dealbreaker of an issue. This still manages to hold a light amount of film grain, as I’ve seen with some other Super 35 source material when it comes to 4K.

Exact Runtime(s): 2:58:25, 2:59:25, 3:21:01 (theatrical) 1:45:43, 2:02:34, 1:46:39, 2:08:52, 2:07:40, 2:15:37 (extended) Available in 4K for the very first time, the arrival of the two Middle-earth trilogies in the UHD format will fill the gaps in the movie libraries of legions of film fans who still hanker after the physical medium for their collections. This audio section will be covering all three of the films and both versions of each. I’ll mention some things specific to those but for the most part, this will be generalized to the whole trilogy itself. Once again, don’t forget that in addition to the films, you also get a Movies Anywhere Digital Copy code, which should be good for all three films in both versions in 4K. But don’t get rid of your previous Blu-ray and/or DVD editions if you wish to retain all of the extras, The Appendices, and other bonus features (because you won’t find any of that content here).It is a well-earned, heartfelt conclusion to one of the greatest film franchises of all time, one that stood the test of time and continues to entertain a younger generation of moviegoers. "