Which DVD version of Lord of the Ring?

[--Pete]

Hi,

Then there is the extended version of each one. This appearantly comes in a version with typically 4 DVD, were the movie is on 2 discs while the other 2 are for extra material. It says the format is 2.35:1. I am not aware if there is a "box" of these versions.

That is the version (of each of the three episodes) which we have. Played on a 16:9 set, the black bands on top and bottom are hardly noticeable. Some of the added scenes do help the story flow. The sound plays beautifully through our 5.1 system. Overall, while I have no personal experience of the other two versions, I can say that this version is excellent.

I am not much of a fan of peripheral material, so I cannot address the contents of the non-movie disks.

--Pete