Installment in "Alien" Quadrilogy You Must Have on Blu-ray - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

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

easyrider · 12-19-2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Runner

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?

My understanding is that Aliens was intentionally made to look gritty & grainy by Cameron. I also recall reading somewhere that he shot the film in the less wide 1.85:1 aspect ratio to create a more claustrophobic atmosphere and that he used inferior film stock for some reason.
I understand that he now regrets some of these "artistic" choices

zombie · 12-19-2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Starkiller

Aliens

+1

I'd like all 4 though.

kowhite · 12-19-2007, 08:53 PM

Alien is a great film.

But Aliens is one of my favorite damn films ever. Though i suspect Alien might be able to get more benefit from HD given the way Aliens was shot.

Alien 3 is ok, I'd still get it. Alien 4 is a piece of garbage...but...I'm a sucker, and I'd STILL get it.

garak · 12-19-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Starkiller

Aliens

+1

Game over, man. It's game over.

JonBidinger · 12-19-2007, 09:23 PM

The question is really will they end up releasing a box set along with the single releases, and will that box set also contain the predator movies, and/or the AVP movies.
Anyways I would just pick up the single releases of the first two Alien movies, plus the two Predator movies. I'll skip the first AVP but the second looks good.

little_boy_blu · 12-19-2007, 09:24 PM

I'll take all of them please.

Rustmonsteru · 12-19-2007, 09:30 PM

I'd have to agree with everyone that said AlienS, as far as the movie itself (It's fun), but I think Alien is the better film and would probably polish up better. So I voted for Alien.

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.

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.

Mr. Joshua · 12-19-2007, 11:30 PM

Alien is the best movie of the 4. I like Aliens but the whole hyper sleep thing is so unrealistic to me... To be asleep for over 50 years that's just crazy and to not age any come on...

Mr. Joshua · 12-19-2007, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

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.

I could not have said it better...

garak · 12-19-2007, 11:33 PM

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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.

Caligula · 12-19-2007, 11:53 PM

all aliens movies without avp

ryoohki · 12-19-2007, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wsciv123

Alien is the best movie of the 4. I like Aliens but the whole hyper sleep thing is so unrealistic to me... To be asleep for over 50 years that's just crazy and to not age any come on...

I'am pretty sure it's Cryo Sleep, in Cryo you don't age.. or you age ultra ultra slowly... But i guess they choose a easier term for the public ..

ryoohki · 12-19-2007, 11:59 PM

Hey Vasques.... did anyone ever tought you were a man???????????
Vasques : ' NO.. and You...

Later

Vasques ' F**k you'
Bill Paxton : Any Time, Anywhere!

LOL! Best quote ever!.

Marcusarilius · 12-20-2007, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryoohki

Hey Vasques.... did anyone ever tought you were a man???????????
Vasques : ' NO.. and You...

Later

Vasques ' F**k you'
Bill Paxton : Any Time, Anywhere!

LOL! Best quote ever!.

Its actually: "Hey Vasques.... have you ever been mistaken for a man?"

Vasques : "No, have you?"

View Poll Results: If you had to choose, which "Alien" film must you own on Blu-ray?
"Alien" (1979)	227	40.18%
"Aliens" (1986)	311	55.04%
"Alien³" (1992)	18	3.19%
"Alien: Resurrection" (1997)	9	1.59%
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12-19-2007, 09:30 PM	#28
Rustmonsteru Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007	I'd have to agree with everyone that said AlienS, as far as the movie itself (It's fun), but I think Alien is the better film and would probably polish up better. So I voted for Alien. Last edited by Rustmonsteru; 12-20-2007 at 12:16 PM. Reason: addition

12-19-2007, 09:53 PM	#30
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, 08:08 PM	#21
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:988 Blu-ray collection:2544 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, 08:53 PM	#24
kowhite Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:727 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:65	Alien is a great film. But Aliens is one of my favorite damn films ever. Though i suspect Alien might be able to get more benefit from HD given the way Aliens was shot. Alien 3 is ok, I'd still get it. Alien 4 is a piece of garbage...but...I'm a sucker, and I'd STILL get it.

12-19-2007, 09:23 PM	#26
JonBidinger Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:375	The question is really will they end up releasing a box set along with the single releases, and will that box set also contain the predator movies, and/or the AVP movies. Anyways I would just pick up the single releases of the first two Alien movies, plus the two Predator movies. I'll skip the first AVP but the second looks good.

12-19-2007, 09:24 PM	#27
little_boy_blu Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Northern VA	I'll take all of them please.

12-19-2007, 09:50 PM	#29
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	#31
jbebout Member Member since:Sep 2007	yes, Aliens!

12-19-2007, 11:14 PM	#32
gandley Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:The Drowning Pool	Aliens

12-19-2007, 11:25 PM	#33
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, 11:30 PM	#34
Mr. Joshua Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:153	Alien is the best movie of the 4. I like Aliens but the whole hyper sleep thing is so unrealistic to me... To be asleep for over 50 years that's just crazy and to not age any come on...

12-19-2007, 11:53 PM	#37
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	all aliens movies without avp

12-19-2007, 11:59 PM	#39
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	Hey Vasques.... did anyone ever tought you were a man??????????? Vasques : ' NO.. and You... Later Vasques ' F**k you' Bill Paxton : Any Time, Anywhere! LOL! Best quote ever!.

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