text: Discussion in 'Other Media (TV/Film, Comics & Games)' started by Grokl, May 1, 2012.
  I marathoned all three films when the Blu-ray came out, and I felt just as wrapped up as I did back when they were released. But I will say that these aren't really films that lend themselves to casual watching, throwing them on in the background while you do something else. You lose so much of the emotion that way.
  What was it that bothered you this time? There are parts that are hyper-melodrama that can certainly turn people off, but I never have trouble watching them myself. Whereas I can't watch The Rock anymore, even though I enjoy the film (Con Air, too), but I will watch the Wedding Singer or Army of Darkness every time they come on. I have no idea why.
  What was it that bothered you this time?Click to expand...
  personally, i haven't watched the DVD's since the first time i get them...
  give it 10 years and see if things change - or if there is a new media format you need to re-purchase the films on... The Master™,
  I am worried about how badly they may have aged as well! After catching the last bit of the Matrix on TV and seeing how that looks now... I would be really sad to see LoTR looking dated.
  Tristann_Good,
  I don't get how LOTR can look dated but Star Wars doesn't.
  I think it's all about the techniques used in special effects. The areas of LoTR where green screens and cgi characters were used might date it because we've been spoiled and cgi has come on leaps and bounds recently. Films where real props, sets and miniatures are used throughout hold up over time (just my opinion!). I watched The Labyrinth the other day and it still looks amazing becuase all of the creatures are puppets!