Alien Anthology Blu-ray UK Thread - Page 79 - Blu-ray Forum

crazyman · 05-26-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LordCrumb

Alien 3 is totally under rated in the series.

I'm not sure how you can under rate a film that took a beloved series threw in it the trash, set it on fire, pissed on it and then strangled it to death.

Even the makers acknowledge it was a disaster.

chip75 · 05-26-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyman

I'm not sure how you can under rate a film that took a beloved series threw in it the trash, set it on fire, pissed on it and then strangled it to death.

Even the makers acknowledge it was a disaster.

The problem with Alien³ started with the pre-production they hired a director (after several other directors walked away) who came up with an interesting abstract idea that was almost pure-science-fiction, something you can get away with when you make a short or independent film but for a blockbuster would never work. What remained was a hodgepodge of ideas and drafts which changed daily. There was almost zero chance of the finished product would be on par with the two previous films no matter who worked on it and saw it to completion.

If Ward had toned down the main idea I think the idea of a medieval world set in the future could have been a fascinating one.

sheldo · 05-26-2013, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyman

I'm not sure how you can under rate a film that took a beloved series threw in it the trash, set it on fire, pissed on it and then strangled it to death.

Even the makers acknowledge it was a disaster.

You drama queen. Alien3 is a fine movie you're getting confused with AvP.

FaceInTheLeaves · 05-27-2013, 05:51 AM

The extended cut of Alien 3 is brilliant (IMHO). It might not be in keeping with the character of the first 2 but Alien is an accidental franchise from a time before studios started planning ten sequels from the outset! Hence, the ending of the previous film always has to be undone before its sequel can get on with telling its own story. That's the fault of the producers rather than individual directors.

Vincent Ward's treatment was amazing but it would have suffered the same fate as Fincher's film. People would still have complained that it was too dark with no explosions, a la Aliens. Prometheus confirmed that on one hand people who love the Alien films have very strong ideas about what they do and do not want. On the other hand the producers insist on persevering with a franchise but continue to make films in isolation. It's a recipe for disaster.

sukraj · 05-27-2013, 06:22 AM

I love alien 3 its not as good as the first 2 alien films but its still worth watching.

LordCrumb · 05-27-2013, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyman

I'm not sure how you can under rate a film that took a beloved series threw in it the trash, set it on fire, pissed on it and then strangled it to death.

Even the makers acknowledge it was a disaster.

Dr. Humbert · 05-27-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LordCrumb

For Whiners - YouTube

Wow very respectful...

LordCrumb · 05-27-2013, 06:54 PM

lol take a chill pill Humbert.

BenBubb · 06-07-2013, 03:14 PM

My bargain boxset arrived today! Very pleased only cost me £5.98 from amazon! Such a good price for it! Had to wait a while for it as it said usually dispatched within 7-10 days which probably meant it wasnt in stock at the time and the reason why it was so cheap.

UncleBuckWild · 06-16-2013, 08:37 PM

Up for pre-order at Sainsbury's.

Release Date: October 7, 2013.
http://www.sainsburysentertainment.c...duct=E11249499

FilmFanSam · 06-16-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleBuckWild

Up for pre-order at Sainsbury's.

Release Date: October 7, 2013.
http://www.sainsburysentertainment.c...duct=E11249499

Nice!!

too expensive for me though!!

UncleBuckWild · 06-16-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam McCormack

Nice!!

too expensive for me though!!

I agree, but it looks so cool

/ never got the chance to order this... too bad Sainsbury's don't ship overseas.

Dalsk · 06-16-2013, 10:35 PM

They only releasing the Egg now in the UK?

Indiana Jones · 06-17-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalsk

They only releasing the Egg now in the UK?

It was released back in 2010 but was limited.

Brightstar · 06-17-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Indiana Jones

It was released back in 2010 but was limited.

is this limited as well ?? or is it another cash grab type of thing ?

HotRats · 06-17-2013, 04:36 PM

My advice is don't bother. It may be made by Sideshow but its poor quality and badly finished and the tiny alien wrapped around a disproportionately large egg looks strange, at least to me. It does light up with a couple of AA batteries in the base. I sold mine last Christmas

UncleBuckWild · 07-26-2013, 01:37 PM

Available for pre-order @ Amazon UK.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien-Anthol...dp/B003YL3R20/

ROCKaholic · 08-21-2013, 02:51 AM

Can anybody help me here?

I wanted to buy the anthology that had the coolest cover:

, and it said that it was region free on the site however it says it's only Region B on the amazon.co.uk site.

Is it actually region free?

Indiana Jonezzz... · 08-21-2013, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKaholic

Can anybody help me here?

I wanted to buy the anthology that had the coolest cover:

, and it said that it was region free on the site however it says it's only Region B on the amazon.co.uk site.

Is it actually region free?

I don't know if the discs are region free or not, but that box set loses the 2 discs of extra features. The other boxset has 6 discs. But you might already know this and aren't bothered about extras

FilmFanSam · 08-21-2013, 07:45 AM

I can confirm all the discs in that set are region free.

06-16-2013, 08:37 PM	#1570
UncleBuckWild Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:416	Interesting... Up for pre-order at Sainsbury's. Release Date: October 7, 2013. http://www.sainsburysentertainment.c...duct=E11249499

07-26-2013, 01:37 PM	#1577
UncleBuckWild Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:416	Alien Anthology: Limited Collector's Edition Available for pre-order @ Amazon UK. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien-Anthol...dp/B003YL3R20/

05-27-2013, 05:51 AM	#1564
FaceInTheLeaves Senior Member Member since:May 2011 Location:United Kingdom	The extended cut of Alien 3 is brilliant (IMHO). It might not be in keeping with the character of the first 2 but Alien is an accidental franchise from a time before studios started planning ten sequels from the outset! Hence, the ending of the previous film always has to be undone before its sequel can get on with telling its own story. That's the fault of the producers rather than individual directors. Vincent Ward's treatment was amazing but it would have suffered the same fate as Fincher's film. People would still have complained that it was too dark with no explosions, a la Aliens. Prometheus confirmed that on one hand people who love the Alien films have very strong ideas about what they do and do not want. On the other hand the producers insist on persevering with a franchise but continue to make films in isolation. It's a recipe for disaster.

05-27-2013, 06:22 AM	#1565
sukraj Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:154 DVD collection:18	I love alien 3 its not as good as the first 2 alien films but its still worth watching.

05-27-2013, 06:54 PM	#1568
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	lol take a chill pill Humbert.

06-07-2013, 03:14 PM	#1569
BenBubb Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:281 Trading Score:1	My bargain boxset arrived today! Very pleased only cost me £5.98 from amazon! Such a good price for it! Had to wait a while for it as it said usually dispatched within 7-10 days which probably meant it wasnt in stock at the time and the reason why it was so cheap.

06-16-2013, 10:35 PM	#1573
Dalsk Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Paris, France Home Theater Gallery:19 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:1168	They only releasing the Egg now in the UK?

06-17-2013, 04:36 PM	#1576
HotRats Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009	My advice is don't bother. It may be made by Sideshow but its poor quality and badly finished and the tiny alien wrapped around a disproportionately large egg looks strange, at least to me. It does light up with a couple of AA batteries in the base. I sold mine last Christmas

08-21-2013, 02:51 AM	#1578
ROCKaholic Member Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Greater Seattle area Blu-ray collection:72 DVD collection:386	Can anybody help me here? I wanted to buy the anthology that had the coolest cover: , and it said that it was region free on the site however it says it's only Region B on the amazon.co.uk site. Is it actually region free?

08-21-2013, 07:45 AM	#1580
FilmFanSam Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Co. Cork, Ireland Blu-ray collection:807 DVD collection:108 Digital collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:335	I can confirm all the discs in that set are region free.

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