Will there ever be a movie experience that surpasses LOTR?

For Christmas, I received the blu-ray extended edition of LOTR. Having always loved the movies, I was extremely excited and immediately set out to watch them all again. They are even better than I remember, and when I think about a complete movie experience their is just nothing that compares to LOTR for me. I have watched the trilogy twice since, and they get better everytime I watch them. I have realized that it is impossible for me grow tired of these movies.

When I think about the future of cinema, I feel like I've already been to the top of the mountain and nothing will ever surpass or even equal it. I want to believe that one day something will come along that gives me the same feeling, but I just don't see it happening. Discuss.

For Christmas, I received the blu-ray extended edition of LOTR. Having always loved the movies, I was extremely excited and immediately set out to watch them all again. They are even better than I remember, and when I think about a complete movie experience their is just nothing that compares to LOTR for me. I have watched the trilogy twice since, and they get better everytime I watch them. I have realized that it is impossible for me grow tired of these movies.

When I think about the future of cinema, I feel like I've already been to the top of the mountain and nothing will ever surpass or even equal it. I want to believe that one day something will come along that gives me the same feeling, but I just don't see it happening. Discuss.

JakeTD21

Damn three times, I still haven't seen the Blu-rays extended edition and I've the set for 3 months.

I doubt it. Unfortunately, the days of the MEGA blockbuster movie is dying. Hell, most movies today don't even have big names actors in them anymore. Today we are in the era of the quick-buck Hollywood.

I still think that Star Wars Episodes IV, V, and VI wipe the floor with LOTR, but that's just me.cell_dweller

Yeah it is just you.

There's a difference of preference when it comes to lore, but on the things that we actually can compare (acting, plot consistency, etc) Star Wars films are just not good on multiple faucets by comparison. I mean I absolutely loved Empire Strikes Back but I'm not going to let my love of something blind me from recognizing it's flaws.

I do give SW the egde though, LOTR had great source material to work from.

I still think that Star Wars Episodes IV, V, and VI wipe the floor with LOTR, but that's just me.cell_dweller

I doubt it. Unfortunately, the days of the MEGA blockbuster movie is dying.

Pirate700

Batman? Transformers?

(I'm not comparing Transformers to LOTR, btw. Those movies aren't even in LOTR's league)

[QUOTE="cell_dweller"]I still think that Star Wars Episodes IV, V, and VI wipe the floor with LOTR, but that's just me.JakeTD21

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I doubt it. Unfortunately, the days of the MEGA blockbuster movie is dying.

JML897

Batman? Transformers?

(I'm not comparing Transformers to LOTR, btw. Those movies aren't even in LOTR's league)

When those two series were in theaters, it was just a whole different ball game. It was an event. Waiting in a line for those was like waiting for a new ride at Disneyland.

Pirate700

I'd argue that The Dark Knight had a similar level of hype.

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The Hobbit comes out this year, broseph.

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The Hobbit comes out this year, broseph.

coolbeans90

There already has been. They're good movies but not /that/ good.JML897

LOL..not that good..LOL

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UMMMMMMMMM

The Hobbit comes out this year, broseph.

JakeTD21

[QUOTE="JML897"]There already has been. They're good movies but not /that/ good.Flubbbs

LOL..not that good..LOL

Not "best of all time good", no.

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[QUOTE="JML897"]There already has been. They're good movies but not /that/ good.JML897

LOL..not that good..LOL

Not "best of all time good", no.

they are def up there

[QUOTE="JakeTD21"][QUOTE="coolbeans90"]

UMMMMMMMMM

The Hobbit comes out this year, broseph.

Pirate700

[QUOTE="coolbeans90"]

UMMMMMMMMM

The Hobbit comes out this year, broseph.

JakeTD21

Doesn't The Hobbit part 2 come out the year after?

Also, BATMAN, this year. And Game of Thrones, Season 2, but that's TV.

I loved LotR, The Hobbit has me so hyped

I still think that Star Wars Episodes IV, V, and VI wipe the floor with LOTR, but that's just me.cell_dweller

Good man.

probably not. American cinema in general is dying. Although the Hobbit gives me hope since Jackson brought together everyone from the concept artists to the composers. I also trust Jackson, hes never failed before.

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

When those two series were in theaters, it was just a whole different ball game. It was an event. Waiting in a line for those was like waiting for a new ride at Disneyland.

JML897

I'd argue that The Dark Knight had a similar level of hype.

[QUOTE="cell_dweller"]I still think that Star Wars Episodes IV, V, and VI wipe the floor with LOTR, but that's just me.Paco8byu

Good man.

Well its ripped straight from the blu-ray with no additional compression using MakeMKV, and I can't tell the difference from the disk. The file is over 150GB.JakeTD21

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[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

When those two series were in theaters, it was just a whole different ball game. It was an event. Waiting in a line for those was like waiting for a new ride at Disneyland.

super_mario_128

I'd argue that The Dark Knight had a similar level of hype.

alot of people didn't like it but I enjoyed Tron: Legacy and was hoping that it would've blown up bigger than it did.

Pirates of the Caribbean is my favorite movie series and would love to see 2 more made.

Nolan's Batman trilogy is going to have an epic ending, so there's that.

Chronicles of Riddick third movie is currently in production and I dig the mythology - so hope that turns out good.

Terminator 5 is going to be Rated R, another good look for the sci-fi fans.

Never was a Superman fan, but I know alot of people are going to see Man of Steel.

There's the Avengers, Iron Man 3, Amazing Spider-Man, and Nick Fury coming from Marvel down the line.

Couple movies to look forward to but nothing on the scale of Lord of the Rings, and you can't count The Hobbit since it's part of the series.

[QUOTE="JakeTD21"]Well its ripped straight from the blu-ray with no additional compression using MakeMKV, and I can't tell the difference from the disk. The file is over 150GB.cell_dweller

Yes... All of them.

Books = Great. Movies didn't come close.

alot of people didn't like it but I enjoyed Tron: Legacy and was hoping that it would've blown up bigger than it did.

Pirates of the Caribbean is my favorite movie series and would love to see 2 more made.

Nolan's Batman trilogy is going to have an epic ending, so there's that.

Chronicles of Riddick third movie is currently in production and I dig the mythology - so hope that turns out good.

Terminator 5 is going to be Rated R, another good look for the sci-fi fans.

Never was a Superman fan, but I know alot of people are going to see Man of Steel.

There's the Avengers, Iron Man 3, Amazing Spider-Man, and Nick Fury coming from Marvel down the line.

Couple movies to look forward to but nothing on the scale of Lord of the Rings, and you can't count The Hobbit since it's part of the series.

AtlanticRock

Hmm I guess that's true. My hopes are dashed :(

When i left the theater when i first saw The Return Of The King i was really sad cause i knew i wouldn't ever exprience something like that ever again. There are better movies and there will probably be many others, but i doubt ill ever feel that way again. One of the reasons is that i'm no longer a kid and so it's really hard to get that kind of immersion on movies, games and most stuff like i used to. We shouldn't ever lose that passion, innocence, as we grow up. Life becomes harder to enjoy.Drakes_Fortune

[QUOTE="JakeTD21"][QUOTE="BossPerson"]wait hold on...one file over 150gb? how is that possible? theres no way each movie is 50gb........BossPerson

i cant watch those movies anymore. they're way too long and boring.mems_1224

I could argue Avatar for viewing experience alone. I'm not going near story/characters :P, but if you had to make a category just for movies that make you feel like a kid again, that's where I'd put Avatar. I was immersed the whole time I was watching.