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  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited October 2017 Posts: 25,095
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    @Fire_and_Ice_Returns
    I think we're led to believe that David somehow "built" them from ooze or whatever. Like making pots out of clay and lightening them to life or something. It's just bad.

    I dread to think how many experiments Shaw incubated
    bondjames wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Covenant was not great in fact only watched it once since I bought it, Prometheus I at least found interesting and had rewatchability. I am suprised another film by Scott is getting green lit, I thought Covenant bombed at the box office?
    Couldn't agree more. I much prefer Prometheus. It's visually outstanding (with an exceptional score) despite other flaws, and I can't say the same for Covenant.

    Incidentally I ordered the Prometheus score last week its very good, I tried to rewatch Covenant last night and fell asleep
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    On the one hand, you are upset that some of the mysteries from the first film get an explanation. On the other, you are upset you don t get explanations for everything in the latest.
  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
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    The cool thing about Alien was the mystery of the empty ship, the Space Jockey and those damn weird eggs in a seemingly never ending chamber. It's part of the appeal the not knowing. the mystery.

    I have avoided Covenant for this reason and from the reviews and feedback I think I did the right thing.

    When I sit and enjoy ALIEN I can do so without knowing the creatures entire history and its all the more effective.

    Hate to say it but I think Scott's had his day. Lets hope he doesn't ruin his impressive legacy.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    Alien/Aliens
    Alien Vs Predator (unrated)
    Prometheus
    then
    Resurrection
    Alien 3
    AVP: Requiem

    Haven't seen Covenant yet but I might rent it.
  • thelivingroyalethelivingroyale
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    Alien
    Aliens
    Alien Isolation (video game but so good)

    That's all that matters imo. Enjoyed Prometheus at the time but Covenant has sort of tainted it for me now.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited November 2017 Posts: 25,095
    I have yet to watch the Alien vs Predator boxset Bluray I bought a few months back, I must get on that. After I have rewatched them I'll do a ranking, in fact I may do a Alienathon though which film should I start with :-?
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
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    Covenant
    Aliens
    Prometheus
    Alien

    This is going to be.... very unpopular
  • thelivingroyalethelivingroyale
    Posts: 12,837
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Covenant
    Aliens
    Prometheus
    Alien

    This is going to be.... very unpopular

    I'm thinking we nuke him from orbit guys. Only way to be sure.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
    Posts: 17,795
    thelivingroyale wrote: »
    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Covenant
    Aliens
    Prometheus
    Alien

    This is going to be.... very unpopular

    I'm thinking we nuke him from orbit guys. Only way to be sure.

    F*kin A!
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    http://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3472869/ridley-scott-still-swears-hes-making-another-alien-movie/
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
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    "Ridley Scott Still Swears He’s Making Another ‘Alien’ Movie"

    And Kim Jong-un still swears he's going to nuke America.

    Two things that nobody wants to happen and that, in all probability, won't. But they'll keep threatening.
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
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    Oh I hope there is a sequel to covenant so they can wrap up he prequel trilogy and David’s charatcater
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
    Posts: 6,844
    I stand corrected. How do you feel about Kim Jong-un?
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    I also want another Scott movie, and Kim is just another state mafia leader.
  • boldfingerboldfinger
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    JamesBondKenya wrote: »
    Oh I hope there is a sequel to covenant so they can wrap up he prequel trilogy and David’s charatcater
    http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/907143-third-alien-prequel-will-have-less-alien-more-robot-says-ridley-scott#/slide/1

  • thelivingroyalethelivingroyale
    Posts: 12,837
    What a mess. And this is coming from someone who enjoyed Prometheus for what it was and was excited to see where they'd go with it. Just give up and leave it alone.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Sounds great (sarcasm) so Scott is pulling away from themes that were glossed over and barely explored, so Prometheus 3 is likely to be called David.
  • BMW_with_missilesBMW_with_missiles All the usual refinements.
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    My rule has always been and will always be that there are two Alien films; Alien and Aliens. The rest don't exist.
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
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    I'm lucky to get 4: Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien: Resurrection
  • BMW_with_missilesBMW_with_missiles All the usual refinements.
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    I suppose I get three if I count Alien: Isolation, which I consider superior to either film. The story coupled with the excellent level and sound design top anything in the movies.
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
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    I like 4. Alien
    Aliens
    Prometheus
    And covenant
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    I like them all except Aliens, and the Scott films are the best.
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
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    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    I like them all except Aliens, and the Scott films are the best.

    I'll raise a cup to that.

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    I do still like Aliens, but it is my least favorite of the tetralogy. Too much 80s shoot-em-up hoorah! and not enough "dark art" like the other three.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Is that your coffee dispenser?
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
    Posts: 6,844
    Yes, I prefer the more acidic blends.
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
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    Some_Kind_Of_Hero wrote: »
    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    I like them all except Aliens, and the Scott films are the best.

    I'll raise a cup to that.

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    I do still like Aliens, but it is my least favorite of the tetralogy. Too much 80s shoot-em-up hoorah! and not enough "dark art" like the other three.

    Now their is a coffee machine I would buy!!! Lol!
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    http://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3476191/neil-blomkamp-shares-fresh-alien-5-concept-art/
  • boldfingerboldfinger
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    I still don´t have a lot of faith that Blomkamp would have made something terrific, but that concept art sure is terrific!
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I'm just far more intrigued by his pitch than whatever it is Scott has been trying to cook up these past few films - something I don't think even he knows concretely.

    Goes to show it was more about Scott doing what he wanted and less about "confusing the audiences" with two separate installments.
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