If you’ve been waiting for the Lord of the Rings Extended Edition films to go on sale in Instant Video format, now’s your chance to make your move because Amazon’s got a pretty great deal going. Right now all three Extended Edition films are discount-priced, and the first film, the Fellowship of the Ring, is priced at just $5.99 to own in either Standard Definition (SD) or High Definition (HD)! That’s right, it’s the same $6 price for either one!
We can’t say how long these discount prices will last however, so be sure to get them right away, before prices go back up.
The “Extended Edition” version of a film is also more commonly known as the “Director’s Cut”. These versions of the films include footage that was not included in the original theatrical or video releases.
Descriptions below are from IMDB.
The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition (PG-13, 4.5/5 stars, closed captions available, currently priced at $5.99 in either SD or HD)
An ancient Ring thought lost for centuries has been found, and through a strange twist in fate has been given to a small Hobbit named Frodo.
When Gandalf discovers the Ring is in fact the One Ring of the Dark Lord Sauron, Frodo must make an epic quest to the Cracks of Doom in order to destroy it! However he does not go alone. He is joined by Gandalf, Legolas the elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Aragorn, Boromir and his three Hobbit friends Merry, Pippin and Samwise.
Through mountains, snow, darkness, forests, rivers and plains, facing evil and danger at every corner the Fellowship of the Ring must go. Their quest to destroy the One Ring is the only hope for the end of the Dark Lords reign!
– Written by Paul Twomey
The Two Towers Extended Edition (PG-13, 4.5/5 stars, closed captions available, currently priced at $6.99 in SD and $10.99 in HD)
The Fellowship divides to conquer as Frodo and Sam, with the help and hindrance of Gollum, continue their way to Mount Doom.
Gandalf and Pippin ride to Minas Tirith to help defend Gondor while Merry remains with Eowyn and the other Rohan fighters.
Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli seek aid from those that live in the Cursed Mountains.
All these battles have one goal in mind: distract the Eye of Sauron and buy Frodo a little more time to destroy the ring.
– Written by PompeyV
The Return of the King Extended Edition (PG-13, 4.5/5 stars, closed captions available, currently priced at $6.99 in SD and $10.99 in HD)
The War of the Ring reaches its climax as the dark lord Sauron sets his sights on Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor.
Aragorn…must overcome his own self-doubt before he can take on the role he was destined to fulfill.
Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam continue to carry the One Ring towards Mordor, guided by Gollum. What they don’t know is that Gollum is leading them into a trap so that he can reclaim the Ring for himself. Though Sam suspects his deceit, Frodo is starting to be corrupted by the Ring’s power and the mistrust of Sam this causes is fully exploited by Gollum.
The only way good can prevail in this contest is if the Ring is destroyed, an event that is becoming harder every minute for Frodo to achieve. The fate of every living creature in Middle Earth will be decided once and for all as the Quest of the Ringbearer reaches its climax.
– Written by rmlohner
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