J.R.R. Tolkien: Master of the Rings [Special Edition]

This disc offers a detailed examination of The Lord of the Rings books and their author, J.R.R. Tolkien. The DVD contains a standard full-frame transfer. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1. In addition to explanations of the characters, settings, and Tolkien's religious influences, this set contains a bonus CD of music inspired by the trilogy. Also, new animations accompany the discussions on the DVD. This is a superb disc for Rings enthusiasts, and may actually offer an interesting guide for newcomers to Middle Earth.