The Alien Anthology Thread - October 26, 2010

[retablo]

Originally Posted by nathan_393

I see the set go for $80 used all the time. Course, I'm in Canada and everything is obscenely expensive here, but he'll make a little back.

Yeah, no one will pay $80 used when amazon has it new for $72. Used is going for around $45.

[DVDFreaker]

Originally Posted by octagon

How much are the preorders going to cost? $45ish?

Will you even break even selling the set?

$48 to be exact but I will find out how much I will get back tomorrow, I am guessing $45 for the set which will break even

[nathan_393]

Originally Posted by retablo

Yeah, no one will pay $80 used when amazon has it new for $72. Used is going for around $45.

In Canada it's $100 on AMZ. W.T.F.

[hiimbored]

Do you guys think this will drop to $50 any time soon anywhere? I'm debating about whether or not I should just get it now or not. Also, did the packaging change or something? I thought I heard a mention of that...

[ArrestedDevelopment]

It's $49.99 in Canadian Costcos.

[Talal86]

Originally Posted by hiimbored

Do you guys think this will drop to $50 any time soon anywhere? I'm debating about whether or not I should just get it now or not.

I'm in the same situation, I really hope the individual releases will cause a respectable price drop for the set

Originally Posted by hiimbored

Also, did the packaging change or something? I thought I heard a mention of that...

I think that's the UK

[nathan_393]

Originally Posted by batman713

It's $49.99 in Canadian Costcos.

Oh really? There's no Costco near me. Don't have a membership either. They seem to get a lot of good deals on Blus though - although they get good deals in general.

[ArrestedDevelopment]

Originally Posted by nathan_393

Oh really? There's no Costco near me. Don't have a membership either. They seem to get a lot of good deals on Blus though - although they get good deals in general.

Find a friend with a membership, it's a heck of a deal.

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by DVDFreaker

I made up my mind, I decided to pre-order Alien and Aliens and sell the box set today because I realized I almost never watch bonus features and I heard and read that Alien 3 and Alien 4 is not as good as the first 2 so I will probably will never watch Alien 3 and 4

At least watch Alien 3 and Resurrection before you sell them, should you decide to do that.

[Troy73]

Originally Posted by DVDFreaker

I made up my mind, I decided to pre-order Alien and Aliens and sell the box set today because I realized I almost never watch bonus features and I heard and read that Alien 3 and Alien 4 is not as good as the first 2 so I will probably will never watch Alien 3 and 4

Originally Posted by GunRanger

You own it; might as well watch 'em before you sell 'em

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

At least watch Alien 3 and Resurrection before you sell them, shoulde you decide to do that.

Definitely watch the films. You can do what you like, but, if you let that set go without at least going through "all" it has to offer, then you will really be missing out. Just my opinion. No pressure.

[DVDFreaker]

I just got done watching all 4 movies, the first 2 are great, the 3rd is average, the 4th is crap, I will be selling the set today, at least I will not miss taking the discs out of the set, they are a pain to take out!

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by DVDFreaker

I just got done watching all 4 movies, the first 2 are great, the 3rd is average, the 4th is crap, I will be selling the set today, at least I will not miss taking the discs out of the set, they are a pain to take out!

Watch the documentaries for 3 and 4. In many ways, they're better than the films.

[DVDFreaker]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

Watch the documentaries for 3 and 4. In many ways, they're better than the films.

Okay, I will!

[Lope de Aguirre]

Originally Posted by DVDFreaker

I heard and read that Alien 3 and Alien 4 is not as good as the first 2 so I will probably will never watch Alien 3 and 4

I for myself would watch 3+4 if I already have them on Blu.

I saw all 4 films many many years ago and I think "Alien³" is the best of the bunch. I know I'm in the minority but give at least "Alien³" in it's Assembly Cut version a try cause it is at least good especially if you don't expect the best of the franchise or a classic masterpiece.

"Alien" and "Aliens" are more consistant and "Alien" has a great artsy look (not that 3 hasn't an ambitious and great look/style).
But I love the third for it's apocalyptic content and atmosphere.

[DVDFreaker]

Originally Posted by Lope de Aguirre

I for myself would watch 3+4 if I already have them on Blu.

I saw all 4 films many many years ago and I think "Alien³" is the best of the bunch. I know I'm in the minority but give at least "Alien³" in it's Assembly Cut version a try cause it is at least good especially if you don't expect the best of the franchise or a classic masterpiece.

"Alien" and "Aliens" are more consistant and "Alien" has a great artsy look (not that 3 hasn't an ambitious and great look/style).
But I love the third for it's apocalyptic content and atmosphere.

I just watched 3 and 4 already, I already watched the Assembly Cut and thought it was average

[The Drugstore]

Why does everybody hate Alien 3?, let me rephrase that question. Why does everybody bag on it? I think its a great film... Granted some characters dies without reason, and David Fincher did what he could with 20th Century Fox getting there hands in the mix. I love the director's cut or as its called the assembly cut. I think its a great film

[The Drugstore]

Originally Posted by DVDFreaker

I just watched 3 and 4 already, I already watched the Assembly Cut and thought it was average

To each his own, the assembly cut is a great film. Just go sell your set, it is clear you have no appreciation for the films

[Duffy12]

Originally Posted by The Drugstore

Why does everybody hate Alien 3?, let me rephrase that question. Why does everybody bag on it? I think its a great film... Granted some characters dies without reason, and David Fincher did what he could with 20th Century Fox getting there hands in the mix. I love the director's cut or as its called the assembly cut. I think its a great film

Well I consider it a guilty pleasure of mine. In fact, I like it quite a bit when I view it out of context from the first two movies.

However, I believe most of the hate is due to the main characters(from the previous films) final destiny in it, as it makes the story of the first two totally irrelevant and pointless as Ripley should have just stayed on-board the Nostromo when it blew up and saved a whole lot of other people much grief and tragedy.


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[DVDFreaker]

Originally Posted by The Drugstore

To each his own, the assembly cut is a great film. Just go sell your set, it is clear you have no appreciation for the films

If I do not have apperication of the films, I would not pre-order Alien 1 and 2 in May so your logic is stupid

[Eny-]

Originally Posted by The Drugstore

Why does everybody hate Alien 3?, let me rephrase that question. Why does everybody bag on it? I think its a great film... Granted some characters dies without reason, and David Fincher did what he could with 20th Century Fox getting there hands in the mix. I love the director's cut or as its called the assembly cut. I think its a great film

Taking in consideration what Fincher had to put up with to make it, I also think it's a great film and a fitting one to end the franchise.

Originally Posted by Duffy12

However, I believe most of the hate is due to the main characters(from the previous films) final destiny in it, as it makes the story of the first two totally irrelevant and pointless as Ripley should have just stayed on-board the Nostromo when it blew up and saved a whole lot of other people much grief and tragedy.

I think that everyone know that that is one of the main reasons why everyone tends to hate it without giving any credit to the film merits.

I, on the other hand, love that they killed them off, not only it's more fitting with the character - Ripley is a lonely person bound or cursed to battle her arch-enemy alone. She is a lone fighter and survivor - but it also gives us a chance to see something new.