Prometheus (2012)

[Red Pill 101]

Thanks for the replies! I DID NOT realize the theatrical is the 'directors.' I'll make sure I watch that version then as I have planned on re-watching it around Prometheus.

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

Originally Posted by Porkchop Express

The funny thing is, Alien is probably the only movie Ridley actually got to release his preferred cut theatrically and was basically forced to do a "directors cut". It's usually the other way around for him.

He actually also ended up doing the same for Gladiator in 2005, which he also prefers in it's theatrical form.

He's sort of become the poster boy for "Director's Cuts", and it seems like the studios have been wanting him to do it all the time, even when he's been given final cut. I'm actually impressed that he's stuck by his guns for Prometheus, even if I think some of the scenes could have gone back in.

[TyTimp]

Can someone please refresh me with the theatrical cut of Alien? Isn't there some continuity issue that doesn't work with the Director's cut or something? Which is why the theatrical is preferred... (scratches head)

Dallas gets cocooned in one of the cut scenes but there is no queen alien. It still works as the single alien could have don this UNTIL James Cameron showed us the queen in aliens, then that scene doesn't work anymore.

[srinivas1015]

Originally Posted by taei

I just sent amazon an email asking if they would ship this in a package other than the bubble envelopes.

I received both Avengers and Cinderella with damaged slip covers. I don't understand why they don't ship them in one of those amazon Blu-ray cardboard cases.

My first choice is to go to Best Buy and get it since its 24.99 but since I don't have a car at the moment, I'm going to stick with amazon. However, If I get a reply saying that they can't do that, I will cancel and find a way to get it. I was really distraught when both of my blu rays came with damaged slip covers.

In case anyone was wondering, this is the packaging I was talking about:

I made a thread on this very same issue. Telling them to pack it in a box won't do a thing, trust me. Your best bet is to order another blu-.ray with it. The thread:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=205685


My quote:

Originally Posted by srinivas1015

I added The Dark Knight Rises to my existing order and after doing so, Dark Shadows is clubbed with Prometheus and they'll be shipped together on the 9th .
If it's two blu-rays, I'm guaranteed a cardboard box, right? Or will Amazon put both blu-rays in a yellow envelope?

[WESTHAMUTD1]

So if I'm to watch the alien anthology,what are best versions to watch??

[R0CK0X]

Originally Posted by WESTHAMUTD1

So if I'm to watch the alien anthology,what are best versions to watch??

Originally Posted by WorkShed

Alien: Theatrical Cut, Aliens: Special Edition, Alien3: Workprint Version...Skip any version of Alien: Resurrection.

^ What this guy said.

[WESTHAMUTD1]

Originally Posted by R0CK0X

^ What this guy said.

Work print of 3 in anthology??

[R0CK0X]

Originally Posted by WESTHAMUTD1

Work print of 3 in anthology??

Or the "assembly cut", whatever they're calling the Special Edition.

[oly]

Originally Posted by taei

I just sent amazon an email asking if they would ship this in a package other than the bubble envelopes.

I received both Avengers and Cinderella with damaged slip covers. I don't understand why they don't ship them in one of those amazon Blu-ray cardboard cases.

My first choice is to go to Best Buy and get it since its 24.99 but since I don't have a car at the moment, I'm going to stick with amazon. However, If I get a reply saying that they can't do that, I will cancel and find a way to get it. I was really distraught when both of my blu rays came with damaged slip covers.

In case anyone was wondering, this is the packaging I was talking about:

Have you ever contacted Amazon CS before? You're lucky if they know what a box is.

[Sons Of Sparda]

Originally Posted by srinivas1015

I made a thread on this very same issue. Telling them to pack it in a box won't do a thing, trust me. Your best bet is to order another blu-.ray with it. The thread:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=205685


My quote:

I have complained numerous times to amazon about the stupid bubble mailers.Like most times it does absolutely nothing.Amazon only cares about saving on shipping so they have gotten cheap like every other online retailer.I rarely get boxes anymore on any of my orders.Most items arrive poorly packaged with little too no protection at all.It is so bad now that I rarely buy from amazon anymore.

[taei]

Originally Posted by oly

Have you ever contacted Amazon CS before? You're lucky if they know what a box is.

They replied saying that they will forward the email to their shipping department. So we'll see how things go from there.

[Mr. Cinema]

Originally Posted by taei

They replied saying that they will forward the email to their shipping department. So we'll see how things go from there.

You can leave packaging feedback with each order as well.

[nycomet]

I had no idea what this movie is about so I pulled up the trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHcHYisZFLU

I also found a synopsis (don't look if you can't handle it):

[Show spoiler]

In the distant future, two superpowers control Earth and fight each other for all the solar system's natural resources. When one side dispatches a team to a distant planet to terraform it for human colonization, the team discovers an indigenous race of bio-mechanoid killers.

Ridley Scott, director of 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner,' returns to the genre he helped define. With PROMETHEUS, he creates a groundbreaking mythology, in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Genre: Science Fiction
Director: Ridley Scott
Cast: Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace
Release Date: June 8, 2012

Sounds interesting and I like Ridley Scott so I will blind buy the 3D BD at Best Buy next Tuesday using the Upgrade and Save coupon offer. Granted, Target's exclusive slipcase version is very cool as well, but I'm going for the better price point at BB.

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

Originally Posted by nycomet

I had no idea what this movie is about so I pulled up the trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHcHYisZFLU

I also found a synopsis (don't look if you can't handle it):



Sounds interesting and I like Ridley Scott so I will blind buy the 3D BD at Best Buy next Tuesday using the Upgrade and Save coupon offer. Granted, Target's exclusive slipcase version is very cool as well, but I'm going for the better price point at BB.

I strongly urge anyone who hasn't seen the film yet, and who hasn't already seen the above trailer, to avoid watching said trailer. It spoils so much of the film, and also makes the film look more Alien-ish than it actually is. Watch the shorter teaser if you must (while it also makes the film look too much like Alien, it at least doesn't spoil anything) - but stay away from this trailer at all costs.

[Danchez]

So, just so I am 100% clear: the Target 3D exclusive is the only version that has the circular design cover art and slip box? The BB 3D is the standard stone face silhouette?

(Sorry for the crappy descriptors, haven't seen the movie yet. Intentionally waited for the BD release.)

[nycomet]

Originally Posted by Danchez

So, just so I am 100% clear: the Target 3D exclusive is the only version that has the circular design cover art and slip box? The BB 3D is the standard stone face silhouette?

(Sorry for the crappy descriptors, haven't seen the movie yet. Intentionally waited for the BD release.)

I believe you have it correct, Danchez.

WOW! I am glad I am not the only one who has NOT seen Prometheus. We should hook up and watch it together! My 3D screen is 55-inches (passive). How big is yours? Whoever has the bigger one has to host and the other has to bring the snacks and cocktails!

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

Originally Posted by Danchez

So, just so I am 100% clear: the Target 3D exclusive is the only version that has the circular design cover art and slip box? The BB 3D is the standard stone face silhouette?

(Sorry for the crappy descriptors, haven't seen the movie yet. Intentionally waited for the BD release.)

The Target covers have the exact same design as the regular ones. The ONLY difference will be that they are slipboxes instead of slipcovers.

None of the US editions feature the stone face cover design.

[STD]

Originally Posted by WorkShed

In my opinion, watch Alien: Theatrical Cut, Aliens: Special Edition, Alien3: Workprint Version, and then Prometheus. Skip any version of Alien: Resurrection.

My opinion, Aliens, Alien, Alien Resurrection then Alien 3.

[Outlander]

Originally Posted by STD

My opinion, Aliens, Alien, Alien Resurrection then Alien 3.

Why would you watch them in that order?

[Danchez]

Originally Posted by nycomet

I believe you have it correct, Danchez.

WOW! I am glad I am not the only one who has NOT seen Prometheus. We should hook up and watch it together! My 3D screen is 55-inches (passive). How big is yours? Whoever has the bigger one has to host and the other has to bring the snacks and cocktails!

LOL. It seems we're at a stalemate, since mine is also a 55-inch!

Either way, I'm so excited to finally see this, but I really don't know which version I'm gonna wind up choosing. The BB version would be ridiculously cheap with the U&S discount and my RZ certificates, but I feel like this movie deserves an exclusive, limited set like the Target version.

Edit:

Originally Posted by Aragorn84

The Target covers have the exact same design as the regular ones. The ONLY difference will be that they are slipboxes instead of slipcovers.

None of the US editions feature the stone face cover design.

Ohh, okay! Thanks for the info, Aragorn. That actually makes the decision a bit easier for me!