Not in this case. I actually like the extended versions better. They tell so much more of the story. I loved seeing the enchantment in Sam's eyes as the elves marched past in the woods. I love Galadriel's gift scene. I love how much more compassionate Boromir comes across in the extended.

I said this in another thread that I don't really consider it "revisionist cinema" when footage that was originally filmed by the director is reinserted into the flow of the movie. All that's happening is that they're making things right. It wasn't the director's choice to edit out the scenes so much as it is the demand of a producer or the distribution house for the sake of time, etc.

I prefer the director's cut of The Abyss and don't even watch the other anymore. Same with the original Highlander. The original versions of both movies make no sense anymore after seeing the extended.

Besides, like I said before, I'm not rich and I've got to pick and choose what I buy. I would rather spend my money on The Simpsons s3 and save for the Extended version of TTT.