The Fellowship of the Ring: Is the Extended Edition Actually Better?

I would love if this is just a 3 second video where he just says yes

Yes. The extended edition is better.

If Random is planning on analysing RoP season 2 then we should all send him as much love and energy as possible to keep him sane while he endures watching it for us.

I grew up only watch the extended editions of the films, so when I finally saw the theatrical release at a friend's house... It was like a piece of bread without enough butter.

Bilbo is actually right about the Sackvilles. They were going to get Baggend when everyone thought he died during the events of the Hobbit and they hated him ever since for returning.

Just make three "Lord of the Rings is Very good" videos.

I believe one thing about Bilbo's trolls scene is that Sam is trying to use the Trolls as a way to try to get Frodo's attention and keep him present and from slipping away. Though it probably does not change much

Holy crap, I've never been more excited for a RFT video

I would say yes, the vast majority of people who watch it without knowing it before going in and are even remotely intimidated by its run time, are typically saying 'I want more!' by the time it's all done. Yes, Extended is better.

Just watched the extended cuts a few days ago. Honestly, its pretty clear some scenes were cut for a reason. But others should never have been cut, specifically the flashback with Boromir and Faramir, and the death of Saruman.

Its genuinely a pleasure when you drop a vid, mate.

The intro sequence in the Shire makes it infinitely better. This gives a more grounded motivation for Frodo and Sam to do all the things they do. I was shocked when I watched the theatrical cut for the first time during an intercontinental flight. The motivation for Frodo and Sam was very much lacking.

I will only watch the extended editions. Not because they're better but because it keeps me in the world that little bit longer.

The random unrelated clips to maintain telling the story and making the point are making me crack up LOL

that chipper little "alright then, keep your secrets" following that dark contemplation of bilbo is something i wont be able to un-notice

Dammit, now I'm going to have to spend a day in bed rewatching the extended trilogy and it's entirely your fault, Random. I hope you're happy 😁

The Fellowship is my favorite of The Trilogy. I would say yes the extended is better. The one extended scene that jumps out to me that could be cut is Isildur's ambush in the prologue, I prefer the theatrical one better. I always felt it was more of a surprise to see Bilbo be the first one to use it to disappear from the party. It puts you right in with the shock of the guests. Merry and Pippen singing in the Prancing Pony is the best.

I genuine think this is one of the best videos available at youtube, I hope you continue with part's 2 and 3

I actually quite like the little extended scene where the Hobbits leave Bree with Aragorn…I think it adds a little to Frodo (and Merry’s) character as you said, but moreso I also think it’s adds nicely to Aragorns characterisation It shows that he can clearly hear the Hobbits talking about him, discussing whether he is trustworthy or not, badmouthing him almost and he does nothing to respond…yet when he overhears the Hobbits worrying about where he’s leading them, he speaks up. He didn’t care enough about their opinion of him to say anything, he didn’t get upset or tell them to find their own way like other people may have, he only speaks up to reassure them when they are worried about the unknown journey ahead I think it adds to Aragorn personally but I can also totally see what you mean about the benefit of leaving his character ambiguous until a bit later in the story

Your Gandalf costume looks so good.