Yeah I agree with these points. I prefer the extended since I've seen the normal cuts over and over again as a kid on TV. Would be fun to see the the theatre versions after all these years. An own edition would be cool too, like if we could choose which added scenes to have.
@@JoakimOtamaa Yep I was always the same way, I typically still choose to watch the extended editions but I enjoyed going back through the theatrical cuts now that I’m older and can better comprehend and compare what I’m watching.
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Whenever I watch someone reacting to the Lord of the Rings for the first time, and they watch the extended editions on recommendation, I always notice that extended edition scenes make it into their reactions. While I can agree that some scenes such as Merry and Pippin in the forest, as well as the skull avalanche would be best cut, there are so many character focused scenes and world building scenes which have value. Generally I advise the Extended because on a whole more of the added scenes add to the film rather than detract from it. The writing of the trilogy and the extended scenes is such that I do miss those scenes, such as the discovery of the kings son by the river, or the addition scenes with Boromir or Aragorn. On the other hand, the writing of the hobbit trilogy is such that I sought and found a 4hr fan edit of the three films down to one, can't tell you what they cut, only it isn't missed. When something is well written more can be added since most scenes are adding context, character, world-building, or theme. When something is poorly written, you can't trust that all or most scenes won't do anything for the plot or characters. Though, the modern attention span is cooked.
@@Soulwrite7 I will say when I have watched the extended editions with other people in the past (it being their first viewing experience) they typically come away after the first movie feeling bored and I’ve had some people just straight up not wanting to even finish Fellowship, obviously I know everybody’s experiences will differ but this is just what I have seen. I do agree that there are plenty of scenes that I didn’t even get to mention that do add some kind of value to the movie but in the end aren’t typically necessary. Then the question becomes is it worth giving up the better paced and more consistent theatrical versions just for some extra scenes of world building? Like that scene where Frodo and Sam watch the elves at night in Fellowship. Extra world building yes, but it really only serves to show us something that we already know is happening and is explained to us and it just kinda slows things down. I do understand where you’re coming from though because even if some scenes aren’t exactly necessary they’re still typically pretty good on their own and I can understand that it’s hard to watch the movies without some of those scenes being in there.
@@TheRealNorth21 Fellowship has gone from my least favorite film to my most favorite due to how well everything is setup and characters established. I can see how some of the Shire setup isn't appreciated, until Sam and Frodo are at the tail end of their journey, trying to stoke its memories, reminisce, and then return changed. I understand your argument, and would say that if someone is watching them for the first time alone, then perhaps theatrical would be better. As their motivation to continue is through their own interest. Though to take the argument ad-absurdum, I feel as though there is a 30min film in the movies, where Frodo gets the ring and he and Sam destroy it, while being pursued and attacked by Gollum. Cut out Gandalf after he leaves them, cut the fellowship, Mary and Pippin. Perhaps as attention spans shorten, such an edit will be made. I think you have a point which someone introducing a friend should perhaps be discerning in which edition to show to them. Though I do prefer to watch people reacting to those extra scenes personally.
She also prefers the extended edition ;)
Yeah I agree with these points. I prefer the extended since I've seen the normal cuts over and over again as a kid on TV. Would be fun to see the the theatre versions after all these years. An own edition would be cool too, like if we could choose which added scenes to have.
@@JoakimOtamaa Yep I was always the same way, I typically still choose to watch the extended editions but I enjoyed going back through the theatrical cuts now that I’m older and can better comprehend and compare what I’m watching.
I really appreciate your efforts! Could you help me with something unrelated: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How should I go about transferring them to Binance?
Whenever I watch someone reacting to the Lord of the Rings for the first time, and they watch the extended editions on recommendation, I always notice that extended edition scenes make it into their reactions. While I can agree that some scenes such as Merry and Pippin in the forest, as well as the skull avalanche would be best cut, there are so many character focused scenes and world building scenes which have value.
Generally I advise the Extended because on a whole more of the added scenes add to the film rather than detract from it.
The writing of the trilogy and the extended scenes is such that I do miss those scenes, such as the discovery of the kings son by the river, or the addition scenes with Boromir or Aragorn.
On the other hand, the writing of the hobbit trilogy is such that I sought and found a 4hr fan edit of the three films down to one, can't tell you what they cut, only it isn't missed.
When something is well written more can be added since most scenes are adding context, character, world-building, or theme. When something is poorly written, you can't trust that all or most scenes won't do anything for the plot or characters.
Though, the modern attention span is cooked.
@@Soulwrite7 I will say when I have watched the extended editions with other people in the past (it being their first viewing experience) they typically come away after the first movie feeling bored and I’ve had some people just straight up not wanting to even finish Fellowship, obviously I know everybody’s experiences will differ but this is just what I have seen.
I do agree that there are plenty of scenes that I didn’t even get to mention that do add some kind of value to the movie but in the end aren’t typically necessary. Then the question becomes is it worth giving up the better paced and more consistent theatrical versions just for some extra scenes of world building? Like that scene where Frodo and Sam watch the elves at night in Fellowship. Extra world building yes, but it really only serves to show us something that we already know is happening and is explained to us and it just kinda slows things down. I do understand where you’re coming from though because even if some scenes aren’t exactly necessary they’re still typically pretty good on their own and I can understand that it’s hard to watch the movies without some of those scenes being in there.
@@TheRealNorth21 Fellowship has gone from my least favorite film to my most favorite due to how well everything is setup and characters established.
I can see how some of the Shire setup isn't appreciated, until Sam and Frodo are at the tail end of their journey, trying to stoke its memories, reminisce, and then return changed.
I understand your argument, and would say that if someone is watching them for the first time alone, then perhaps theatrical would be better. As their motivation to continue is through their own interest.
Though to take the argument ad-absurdum, I feel as though there is a 30min film in the movies, where Frodo gets the ring and he and Sam destroy it, while being pursued and attacked by Gollum. Cut out Gandalf after he leaves them, cut the fellowship, Mary and Pippin. Perhaps as attention spans shorten, such an edit will be made.
I think you have a point which someone introducing a friend should perhaps be discerning in which edition to show to them. Though I do prefer to watch people reacting to those extra scenes personally.