Installment in "Alien" Quadrilogy You Must Have on Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

J_UNTITLED · 12-19-2007, 05:20 PM

If having to choose between one of the four installments of the "Alien" franchise to have on Blu-ray, which one would you ultimately opt for?

Starkiller · 12-19-2007, 05:21 PM

Aliens

darkpoet25 · 12-19-2007, 05:22 PM

Aliens. Someone should turn this into a poll.
"Get away from her you.....did you know Direct TV has the most HD channels right now?"

Shin-Ra · 12-19-2007, 05:26 PM

I'd like the first two but I prefer Aliens.

tiger roach · 12-19-2007, 05:27 PM

The original. With the expectation that Aliens would be released eventually.

No interest in the latter two.

Skillz5 · 12-19-2007, 05:30 PM

I would buy all four. Release another gift box set and DO NOT include AVP!!!

supergp17 · 12-19-2007, 05:33 PM

I vote for Aliens. It's one of those rare sequels that I felt was the best. Of course it depends on your preference. I loved the all out action of it. The first one was more suspensful. Take your pick; they're both outstanding.

mdtulp · 12-19-2007, 05:37 PM

Hard choice here, but Aliens i think would have a better eye popping look to it than alien, more action, more aliens, I would for sure buy both but i just think aliens would have the better transfer

supersix4 · 12-19-2007, 05:39 PM

2 was so good ... didnt care for 1 ,3, 4... two for me made the series

JYD59 · 12-19-2007, 05:41 PM

I want the original Alien first, then Aliens. The last two were just recycled versions of the same theme.

The first Alien scared me Sh1tless when I saw it in the theatre!

Brandon B · 12-19-2007, 07:18 PM

The only good thing about the 4th one IMO is if you are Firflu fan, it is ineteresting to go back and see some of the ideas Joss had about that conecpt back then, as the crew of the small ship is loosely the same bunch of characters.

Alien gets my vote.

BB

fronn · 12-19-2007, 07:19 PM

I'd definitely take the first two... maybe 3 and 4 if they were in a BOGO.

Starkiller · 12-19-2007, 07:24 PM

I would buy 1 & 2 only. I’ve owned all the other versions on DVD but only watched them one time. Only the first two have gotten repeat viewings from me.

Dotpattern · 12-19-2007, 07:26 PM

As much as I love the second one, I question how good it would look in hi-def. It's a very grainy movie overall...and you know how much we love to discuss grain.

Blu-Runner · 12-19-2007, 07:35 PM

I had to give mine to Aliens. But like it was mentioned above me, part 2 has a lot more grain compared to the other 3. Does anyone know if it was that bad on other DVD versions, such as the old Alien Legacy box set? Besides that, though, Aliens is just one non-stop fun ride that has influenced a lot of other sci-fi flicks and video games (like the Halo dropships, remote sentry turrents, etc.). James Cameron is just a genius. Of course, Ridley Scott is too, so I'll definately get Alien afterwards.

Seretur · 12-19-2007, 07:39 PM

To be honest, I want all four, although I voted for Alien for obvious reasons -- even though it's almost 30 years old, it looks virtually contemporary. It influenced the style of the blockbuster era more than even Star Wars -- especially in cinematography, which ought to look stunning in HD.

Hopefully Fox won't skimp out on the extras this time around, and we'll at least get everything that was on the Quadrilogy boxset.

AlaskaDon · 12-19-2007, 07:41 PM

If it had to be just one, I would prefer the first film. In reality the first 2 deserve the Blu treatment. I have to admit I would probably also buy Resurrection. It wasn't that great, but I still enjoyed it. Number 3 was a complete stinker.

movieeddie · 12-19-2007, 07:50 PM

Ridley Scotts ALIEN is the masterpiece of the group.Alien is the one I'll want to see first in Blu-ray.Bringing this film to high def would make my year.Aliens Rocked allso!!!i want them all.ED

phranctoast · 12-19-2007, 07:52 PM

I want them all, but if I had to choose, Id go with Aliens.

DrinkMore · 12-19-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starkiller

Aliens

"Affirmative!"

I want all 4 though.

View Poll Results: If you had to choose, which "Alien" film must you own on Blu-ray?
"Alien" (1979)	202	39.00%
"Aliens" (1986)	294	56.76%
"Alien³" (1992)	15	2.90%
"Alien: Resurrection" (1997)	7	1.35%
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12-19-2007, 05:20 PM	#1
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	Installment in "Alien" Quadrilogy You Must Have on Blu-ray If having to choose between one of the four installments of the "Alien" franchise to have on Blu-ray, which one would you ultimately opt for?

12-19-2007, 05:22 PM	#3
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:197 PS3 collection:6 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Aliens. Someone should turn this into a poll. "Get away from her you.....did you know Direct TV has the most HD channels right now?" Cliff Sharp LC-42SB45U PS3 160GB Yamaha RX-A700 Monster Power HTS-1000 Ascend Acoustics CBM-170SE's, CMT-340SEC(coming soon HTM-200's for surround) Athena Technologies AS-B1's Velodyne VX-11 Last edited by darkpoet25; 12-19-2007 at 05:27 PM.

12-19-2007, 05:26 PM	#4
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:31 PS3 collection:46 Trading Score:1	I'd like the first two but I prefer Aliens. PlayStation 4 Announcement Stream Dokuro \| Gravity Rush \| Killzone: Mercenary \| LittleBigPlanet PS Vita \| Soul Sacrifice \| Tearaway Beyond: Two Souls \| God of War: Ascension \| The Last of Us \| Ni no Kuni \| Okami HD Puppeteer \| Rain \| Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time \| Yakuza 5 \| Yakuza 1&2 HD Edition

12-19-2007, 05:27 PM	#5
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	The original. With the expectation that Aliens would be released eventually. No interest in the latter two. I love rumors! Facts can be so misleading.

12-19-2007, 05:21 PM	#2
Starkiller Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Dallas, TX Blu-ray reviews:2	Aliens

12-19-2007, 05:30 PM	#6
Skillz5 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Uptown Whittier, CA Blu-ray collection:231 PS3 collection:13	I would buy all four. Release another gift box set and DO NOT include AVP!!! Playstation 3 (1)60GB-YLOD Retired(2) Slim - 1 500GB, 1 120GB PSN: Skillz5 Sony HDR-SR1 HDD Camcorder Panasonic 50" Plasma

12-19-2007, 05:33 PM	#7
supergp17 Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	I vote for Aliens. It's one of those rare sequels that I felt was the best. Of course it depends on your preference. I loved the all out action of it. The first one was more suspensful. Take your pick; they're both outstanding.

12-19-2007, 05:37 PM	#8
mdtulp Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Montana, great falls Blu-ray collection:144 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Hard choice here, but Aliens i think would have a better eye popping look to it than alien, more action, more aliens, I would for sure buy both but i just think aliens would have the better transfer

12-19-2007, 05:39 PM	#9
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:570 PS3 collection:77 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:2	2 was so good ... didnt care for 1 ,3, 4... two for me made the series Because it's easier to have courage from a safe distance away.

12-19-2007, 05:41 PM	#10
JYD59 Member Member since:Aug 2007	I want the original Alien first, then Aliens. The last two were just recycled versions of the same theme. The first Alien scared me Sh1tless when I saw it in the theatre! "There is no dark side of the moon, really.....matter of fact it's all dark."

12-19-2007, 07:18 PM	#11
Brandon B Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	The only good thing about the 4th one IMO is if you are Firflu fan, it is ineteresting to go back and see some of the ideas Joss had about that conecpt back then, as the crew of the small ship is loosely the same bunch of characters. Alien gets my vote. BB

12-19-2007, 07:19 PM	#12
fronn Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:St. Paul, Minnesota Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	I'd definitely take the first two... maybe 3 and 4 if they were in a BOGO.

12-19-2007, 07:24 PM	#13
Starkiller Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Dallas, TX Blu-ray reviews:2	I would buy 1 & 2 only. I’ve owned all the other versions on DVD but only watched them one time. Only the first two have gotten repeat viewings from me.

12-19-2007, 07:26 PM	#14
Dotpattern Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California Blu-ray collection:796	As much as I love the second one, I question how good it would look in hi-def. It's a very grainy movie overall...and you know how much we love to discuss grain. My short film featuring Jenny McCarthy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcLj_rMH0Zk My featurette on Clive Barker http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnnIu9fHOUg

12-19-2007, 07:35 PM	#15
Blu-Runner Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:120 DVD collection:35 PS3 collection:11 PS3 reviews:5 Trading Score:13	I had to give mine to Aliens. But like it was mentioned above me, part 2 has a lot more grain compared to the other 3. Does anyone know if it was that bad on other DVD versions, such as the old Alien Legacy box set? Besides that, though, Aliens is just one non-stop fun ride that has influenced a lot of other sci-fi flicks and video games (like the Halo dropships, remote sentry turrents, etc.). James Cameron is just a genius. Of course, Ridley Scott is too, so I'll definately get Alien afterwards.

12-19-2007, 07:39 PM	#16
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:387 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	To be honest, I want all four, although I voted for Alien for obvious reasons -- even though it's almost 30 years old, it looks virtually contemporary. It influenced the style of the blockbuster era more than even Star Wars -- especially in cinematography, which ought to look stunning in HD. Hopefully Fox won't skimp out on the extras this time around, and we'll at least get everything that was on the Quadrilogy boxset. Thousands of instances of dirt, debris, scratches, splices, warps, jitter, and flicker were manually removed by copying and pasting this text into each of our booklets.

12-19-2007, 07:41 PM	#17
AlaskaDon Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:174	If it had to be just one, I would prefer the first film. In reality the first 2 deserve the Blu treatment. I have to admit I would probably also buy Resurrection. It wasn't that great, but I still enjoyed it. Number 3 was a complete stinker.

12-19-2007, 07:50 PM	#18
movieeddie Member Member since:Feb 2007	Ridley Scotts Alien demands Blu-ray!! Ridley Scotts ALIEN is the masterpiece of the group.Alien is the one I'll want to see first in Blu-ray.Bringing this film to high def would make my year.Aliens Rocked allso!!!i want them all.ED

12-19-2007, 07:52 PM	#19
phranctoast Power Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Long Island, NY;psn:phranctoast Blu-ray collection:78 PS3 collection:60	I want them all, but if I had to choose, Id go with Aliens.

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