jeromelang Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Ya man!! Ridley's director's cuts of movies like Alien, Gladiator, Bladerunner, Kingdom of Heaven become a whole new diff (always better, in fact) film I much prefer the original theatrical cut on bladerunner. Happier ending, and Deckard's narration as the replicant, Roy dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoury Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I much prefer the original theatrical cut on bladerunner. Happier ending, and Deckard's narration as the replicant, Roy dies. They are different cuts, both valid. I've never been one for the bandwagon that insists the BR FC is better than the TC; the critique is usually levelled at Ford's narration, but it works for me. BR isn't the easiest movie to follow, the narration helps, and since BR was always intended as sci-fi film noir, noir films have usually (always?) had the hero giving a narration. Even the complaint that Ford was contractually forced to do the narration in post-production, hence the incredibly tired, weary tone of the narration, works to the film's advantage IMHO. And never mind the whole "Decker is a replicant" nonsense. That entirely defeats the initial idea in BR, highlighting the difference between humans and replicants, the human spirit. Of all the changes, that's the one I abhor. But having said that, the FC is still watchable. Just think of it as two different adaptations of the same book, then. Curiously, the Alien DC doesn't change very much anyway. (As contrasted to the sort-of DC of Alien 3, which is vastly improved, even if the cut isn't technically a DC since it wasn't approved by Fincher.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelben Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Not just that: director's cut on BD! Sir Ridley did say that his original cut was about half an hour longer, and much of that will be included in the DC on BD. Right, the director's cut. Can't wait to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewold_sg Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I'm surprised there is no comment from lonewolf, one of our resident movie reviewers in this forum...love the way he give movie reviews...dissecting and then putting it back all again. Thanks for the compliments but the reason why there was no comments from me was that I only caught the show today. Frankly there really isn't much to say about the movie that has not already been said. And while I did not approach this show as an Alien prequel (heck I dun even remember the Space Jockey scene everyone keeps talking about), or has any sky-high expectations for the show, it was not very good. The plot was clumsy. The writings were lazy. The characters were forgettable. There's not a memorable action scene to speak about. Most of all, the chill factor is just not there. (I blame JC for turning the aliens into 'just another movie monster'). So despite all the loud sounds and bright light, this is a souless movie. Nothing worth writing about. Except maybe the set designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 BR disc out in November... This is a Wall- E parody: [embed=425,349]<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_Trv6PDoO8Q" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> [/embed] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 How Aliens should have ended.. [embed=425,349]<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YcFnvULy8zA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> [/embed] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landis1 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 tony scott is dead http://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tony-scott-dead-top-gun-director-jumped-from-bridge-authorities-say-1.3914803 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Brain tumor.. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddle Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Brain tumor.. RIP. Hang on, I thought he jumped from a bridge? ??? Was that just an stupid internet rumour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hang on, I thought he jumped from a bridge? ??? Was that just an stupid internet rumour? He did jump, but the rumor back then was that he had a tumor, which it seems isn't true: http://blog.sfgate.com/dailydish/2012/08/21/coroner-tony-scott-did-not-have-brain-cancer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggie Howser Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I finally caught Prometheus tonight. I really thought it would be more monumental than this. I agree the characters just arent as fleshed out as i liked and the motivation for the characters not particularly clear. ps I recall seeing an old trailer where a character in the movie said that the signs on the prehistoric drawings were not an invitation but a warning to stay away. I don't recall it being in the final movie nor would it have fit in the storyline. The other thing that I still can't quite understand is the prologue with the dying Engineer. I guess it just leaves many doors and opportunities open. ps as to the craft found in the first Alien, it is very possible that some ships of the facility did manage to escape the planet. After all, David claimed they were other ships still in the facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbln Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 The other thing that I still can't quite understand is the prologue with the dying Engineer. I guess it just leaves many doors and opportunities open. Believe it was meant to show the 'beginning' of human life on earth. Begs the question of the relationship between humans and the engineers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggie Howser Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Believe it was meant to show the 'beginning' of human life on earth. Begs the question of the relationship between humans and the engineers. If the engineer's DNA created the humans and life on earth and the other ETs left the planet, why would the cavemen paintings depict the aliens living among them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted November 2, 2012 Author Share Posted November 2, 2012 In case anyone is keen, the 3D version is now 19.99 USD at Amazon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westendboy Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I know I said I won't whack the Blu-ray but I saw the 3D cover and love it. When it came down to US$19.99 I went for it. I gotta say a second viewing didn't sway too much from my initial impression. But after I listened to Ridley Scott's commentary (most of it) and the 37min of alternate and deleted scenes, I find myself clearer of what Ridley was trying to achieve. Some of the deleted scenes are really superb. Like the creation scene in the beginning and an extended climatic fight scene between Shaw and the Engineer. I also like the scene where David explained what the Engineer said and also the scene where Weyland talk to the Engineer. In the end I mostly agree with why Ridley took em out or re-edited to make the film more ambiguous. I have a feeling if the 'clearer' scenes are in the movie, i would have hated it more. But then again a good movie should make me question more. Maybe it's just me becoz I have a pal who loves it and questions the questions. The Weyland files special feature was cool too, especially the Ted Conference, featuring a young Guy Pearce. I just wish they did something about that rolling squashing croissant scene. So many experienced brains and none saw how stupid it was? Maybe everyone scared to offend somebody else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimi1624705950 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I quite liked the movie- only caught it last week. I haven't watched the direct it's cut but most if the imagery and scenes were fairly clear in what they were depicting (I hadn't watched any reviews except to know that most people thought it was a bad film- maybe that's the key :) ). I think if it was more spelled out that would be a bit lousy too. I did think it wasn't scary enough- coming from me that's quite something as I scare easily :D Have u read this by the way? V amusing: http://m15m.livejournal.com/23209.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westendboy Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 You are probably right. I went in there, stoked to high heavens. My head wasn't screwed on right and was expecting a terrifying space opera. But still, it was visually stunning. The ridiculous rolling horseshoe really killed me ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Well the score is still scary... about 70% the impact of the score of Jaws, which is the all time best in terms of impact and ease of remembering the show just from three repeating notes. Just enjoy the solid sound effects and the good deal on the disc.. who knows it might be $10 next time.. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Just enjoy the solid sound effects and the good deal on the disc.. who knows it might be $10 next time.. ;) Prometheus is now USD 10.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) Following the Alien and Aliens re release on 4k uhd blu-ray, took point of going back to Prometheus 4K UHD blu-ray as thats prequel to Alien and Aliens. Sharing some screen shots below via my jvc 4k projector and panasonic ub9000 so can see kind of picture quality with this release... this is the prequel to aliens and had to come back to this. what a wow movie. such a cast. stunning audio and video. and gosh this is a scary movie ! more so than aliens even ! this is an amazing collection of movies.. will have to watch Alien Covenant next ! Edited May 6 by betty boop 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Noomi Rapace getting in and out of trouble again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 2 hours ago, Godot said: Noomi Rapace getting in and out of trouble again! amazing role for her this one after have only thought of her in the girl who played with fire, girl with dragon tattoo etc.. am amazed in the who cast for this one really ... likes of Michael Fassbender, charlize theron, Idris Elba and such ... Fassbender was particularly good... from his role of David that goes from Lawrence of arabia style to like the Lawrence quote ... which is pretty apt to his role... "The trick is not minding that it hurts..." good article on more of these parallels... https://www.duckofminerva.com/2012/06/prometheus-and-lawrence-of-arabia.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Slightly off topic, still Sci Fi, Noomi at it again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, Godot said: Slightly off topic, still Sci Fi, Noomi at it again. looking out for it ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCADees Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 17 hours ago, betty boop said: Following the Alien and Aliens re release on 4k uhd blu-ray, took point of going back to Prometheus 4K UHD blu-ray as thats prequel to Alien and Aliens. Sharing some screen shots below via my jvc 4k projector and panasonic ub9000 so can see kind of picture quality with this release... this is the prequel to aliens and had to come back to this. what a wow movie. such a cast. stunning audio and video. and gosh this is a scary movie ! more so than aliens even ! this is an amazing collection of movies.. will have to watch Alien Covenant next ! One of my absolute favourites on the big screen!! Modern classic!!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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