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.

DrinkMore · 12-19-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starkiller

Aliens

"Affirmative!"

I want all 4 though.

bhampton · 12-19-2007, 08:08 PM

Aliens

(It's a Home Theater must. The first movie may be a better movie but aliens is very fun.)

-Brian

davidPS3 · 12-19-2007, 09:50 PM

Tough choice between #1 and # 2. Both are great, but the first one sends chills up the spin! The second one is just plain kick arse.

AaronSCH · 12-19-2007, 09:53 PM

My hope is that they are all released next year as separate releases. However, the original "Alien," Ridley Scott's masterpiece, will celebrate its 30th Anniversary in 2009. So my bet is late in the year or early 2009.

There is absolutely no comparison between the original and James Cameron's over-the-top "Aliens." Though "Aliens" is an enjoyable action flick, it contains laughable stereotypes, sophmoric dialog and some pretty bad performances. It can't hold a candle to the original's brilliance.

To each his own.

garak · 12-19-2007, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronSCH

Though "Aliens" is an enjoyable action flick, it contains laughable stereotypes, sophmoric dialog and some pretty bad performances.

That's why we love it. It's not Shakespeare after all.

AaronSCH · 12-20-2007, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garak

That's why we love it. It's not Shakespeare after all.

True. I just prefer my films well-written and filled with believable characters. That's why I prefer "Alien" hands down over any of its sequels. It stands among the great films of science fiction like "2001: A Space Odyssey." I'm not saying "Aliens" isn't fun but its just not in the same class as the original.

jbebout · 12-19-2007, 10:01 PM

yes, Aliens!

gandley · 12-19-2007, 11:14 PM

Aliens

Kirsty_Mc · 12-19-2007, 11:25 PM

The original Ridley Scott Alien... The first and the best. Much more suspense, better dialogue. The atmosphere was claustrophobic and the way that the hunters turned into the hunted was brilliantly done.

Aliens was OK but no suspense, it was just a pretty good shoot-em-up.

Caligula · 12-19-2007, 11:53 PM

all aliens movies without avp

Metalthrasher442 · 12-20-2007, 12:11 AM

I was never a big fan of these movies..maybe if I watched them again.

Porfie · 12-20-2007, 12:13 AM

I bet they would look good in 1080p

erowe83 · 12-20-2007, 12:14 AM

Aliens is the best one by far..

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"Alien" (1979)	227	40.18%
"Aliens" (1986)	311	55.04%
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12-19-2007, 05:22 PM	#3
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 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?" Last edited by darkpoet25; 12-19-2007 at 05:27 PM.

12-19-2007, 09:53 PM	#11
AaronSCH Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:1	My hope is that they are all released next year as separate releases. However, the original "Alien," Ridley Scott's masterpiece, will celebrate its 30th Anniversary in 2009. So my bet is late in the year or early 2009. There is absolutely no comparison between the original and James Cameron's over-the-top "Aliens." Though "Aliens" is an enjoyable action flick, it contains laughable stereotypes, sophmoric dialog and some pretty bad performances. It can't hold a candle to the original's brilliance. To each his own. Last edited by AaronSCH; 12-19-2007 at 09:59 PM.

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

12-19-2007, 05:26 PM	#4
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	I'd like the first two but I prefer Aliens.

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.

12-19-2007, 05:30 PM	#6
Skillz5 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Uptown Whittier, CA 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:568 DVD collection:1 iTunes collection:51	I would buy all four. Release another gift box set and DO NOT include AVP!!!

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, 08:08 PM	#9
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:986 Blu-ray collection:2542 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Aliens (It's a Home Theater must. The first movie may be a better movie but aliens is very fun.) -Brian

12-19-2007, 09:50 PM	#10
davidPS3 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Seattle	Tough choice between #1 and # 2. Both are great, but the first one sends chills up the spin! The second one is just plain kick arse.

12-19-2007, 10:01 PM	#14
jbebout Member Member since:Sep 2007	yes, Aliens!

12-19-2007, 11:14 PM	#15
gandley Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:The Drowning Pool	Aliens

12-19-2007, 11:25 PM	#16
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	The original Ridley Scott Alien... The first and the best. Much more suspense, better dialogue. The atmosphere was claustrophobic and the way that the hunters turned into the hunted was brilliantly done. Aliens was OK but no suspense, it was just a pretty good shoot-em-up.

12-19-2007, 11:53 PM	#17
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	all aliens movies without avp

12-20-2007, 12:11 AM	#18
Metalthrasher442 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:5	I was never a big fan of these movies..maybe if I watched them again.

12-20-2007, 12:13 AM	#19
Porfie Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Colorado Springs, CO	I bet they would look good in 1080p

12-20-2007, 12:14 AM	#20
erowe83 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:1	Aliens is the best one by far..

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