| | Stick with Blu-ray/DVD if... | |----------------------------------------|----------------------------------| | You have a 4K HDR TV and Atmos sound | You prefer natural film grain | | You hate swapping discs mid-film | You want the original 2001 color timing | | You want offline access on a laptop/tablet | You own the high-bitrate 1080p Blu-rays | | You need the Appendices extras | You dislike DNR/waxiness |
The 4K remaster, overseen by Peter Jackson, provides a "cleaner" and more consistent look across the trilogy. | | Stick with Blu-ray/DVD if
Let’s be realistic. $70 for a trilogy of films that debuted in 2001 is a hefty price tag. However, consider the cost per hour. At 11.5 hours, you are paying roughly $6 per hour for the highest quality version of the film ever created for the home. $70 for a trilogy of films that debuted