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Especially in The Abyss, it´s far, far more than just extra Scenes. Almost every Scene is a bit longer in the DC, which in this Special case has the effect of multiplying the Impact of the Overall atmosphere, bringing the whole Thing to live much more than the theatrical Version. Unlike in many other films, in The Abyss characters don´t do superfluous Things. Every bit of life on the Drilling platform adds to the experience.
The Prometheus trilogy thus far is a bit of a fustercluck to me. Admirably ambitious but extremely misguided in execution. Though yes, I would agree that Scott should finish it out.
A lot of these shorts have been pretty shrug inducing (for a variety of reasons) but that one above gave me exactly what I like about Alien.
The Alien.
https://theplaylist.net/alien-3-audiobook-william-gibson-20190531/
Has anyone read the comic adaptation yet? I believe I've collected all the released issues, but I haven't read it yet. Looks interesting though.
I have pre-ordered the collected edition of this comic.
Having read the ALIEN³ book by Gibson, I can honestly say I was rather let down. The story offers very little to prove that it would have been a more appropriate sequel to Aliens than Fincher's movie.
One of the greatest pieces of music of all time, shame it was not in the movie though the Die Hard scene was amazing
1. Alien (10/10)
2. Aliens (9/10)
3. Prometheus (8/10)
4. Alien: Covenant (5/10)
5. Alien 3 (5/10)
6. Alien Resurrection (4/10)
So glad someone other than me ranks Resurrection as the worst film in the series. All the goofy stuff in it isn't even trying, unlike Covenant, to bring the classic thrills of an alien film. It's neither scary (it really isn't) nor inventive nor even remotely horrific. The cast is good and the music is one of its major strengths IMO (though I know that's a very controversial thing to say), but other than that, I just can't see it and the stuff with the newborn is utterly stupid. Anyone who had seen some of Jeunet's previous work had to be either drunk or pulling a prank when he suggested this man for this film.
I think I can easily agree with your list, except I might perhaps add some points to Alien³.
I also liked this one of his on the engineer planet concepts that were dropped, presumably because Ridley Scott was holding off from using Giger's planet design for the final movie. Here's a look at Giger's engineer planet designs...
To be frank, I'd much rather have that Blomkamp Alien 5 movie instead. A comic series can "finish" off the mess Scott has left.
As for Blomkamp, the jury is still out. Let's see what he does with Robocop before genuflecting at his feet.
Agreed on the first bolded text, more than agreed on the second, and I love how you used the word "genuflecting" there, @bondsum. :D
The third film was supposed to take place between the first and second. Scott had his reasons for that, in terms of story. I still hope we get to see it.
Recent reports appear to counter that claim. Maybe it has to do with Disney recently acquiring the xenomorph rights, but it looks like the next movie will be a continuation of the last one involving more engineers in pursuit of David.
This will be good
Alien is a perfect mix of talented actors giving great performances and a perfectly written script where these characters are all 3-dimensional. Over 40 years on this film remains a landmark achievement in the horror genre.
Exactly right. I think it's one of the most influential films ever made.
One of my favourite films and one i never get tired of watching.
I was still at school when it was released and far to young to see it, but a schoolmate had seen it and when he described the chestburster scene i knew it was a film i had to see!
I´ve said it before: On some DVD there is a crew member who tells the rather funny story that one day while filming Legend Scott was so obsessed with getting the stage design, lighting and framing right that he forgot about the actors when he ordered the cameras to roll. I´m not sure if this really happened, or if Scott himself made a joke. But in any case it´s obvious that the actors in Alien are directed really well.
But that should in no way diminish the legacy of the great Ian Holm.
He was truly one of the greats, who could adapt to anything, be it very high budget blockbusters, or very low budget independent films.
Don't know if this collection is available in Great Britain, or elsewhere, though.
Did you know that there was a version of Alien on stage ? Well, there is. There's even a documentary about it :
And here's the new jersey version, with a surprise guest :
@Gerard, I do. That was quite a financial undertaking. Wow. I dare not even calculate what it cost me in total. Hence, as tempting as it is, this Alien building packet will not be for me.