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Summary: The extras could of been much better....
Review: I must start off with saying that the Alien film saga is brilliant but I am reviewing a DVD box set for additional extras not for the actual films themselves.
I'll start off with Alien,this I must say is the best of the DVD's.Loads of extras and very good documentary with loads of interesting facts.In fact I can't fault this disc it has everything you want and more,galleries,posters,whole lobby card sets,outtakes.I could go on,you get the idea.
OK,so now for the not so good and I can more or less say that I can review the next 3 discs extras as one.
All 3 discs have promotional documentaries,these fall short because interviews were done on set and not afterwards.This is shame because with Alien3,you never get to know about David Fincher in depth.He was brilliant,he had a vision for this film that would have taken it back to the original style but for some reason he was told to tow the line.Alien3 is the most disappointing of the Alien films but it could of been the best if it had not been for outside interference but this disc was never going to reveal that fact.
All the later 3 discs have only one trailer,this a major disappointment especially with Aliens,they actually left out the UK teaser (advance) trailer which is subliminal,If ever a would be film maker wanted to know how to make a trailer to get people to the cinema without giving the plot away then this should be seen but sadly it has been omitted.
In short the later 3 discs are a disappointment,if you have seen the films and want to know something else then you are not going to get allot for your money but that first disc is fantastic.
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Summary: Great series, but wait for re-release
Review: It's great that this set was finally released, even though it lacks special features on the last two in the series. Here's a quick synopsis of the movies:ALIEN: Scary, exciting, and suspensful sci-fi/horror film which makes a great start to the series. After recieving a signal from a remote planet, Captain Dallas (TOM SKERITT) and his crew (which includes SIGOURNEY WEAVER, IAN HOLM, YAPHET KOTTO, and HARRY DEAN STANTON) land on the planet only to find a derelict spacecraft filled with hundreds of mysterious eggs which have aliens insdie them... soon enough one of the aliens gets inside the ship and all hell brakes loose. Some shots of the alien look very obvious. Comes with many speical features on the DVD. Directed by Ridley Scott. 1979; filmed in 2:35:1 widescreen. RUN TIME: 116 minutes. GRADE: A-. ALIENS: A visceral, more action oriented/shoot-em-up approach to alien series. 57 years after "Alien", Ripley (SIGOURNEY WEAVER) goes back to the planet from the original movie with a squad of marines (which includes MICHAEL BEIHN, BILL PAXTON, and LANCE HENRIKSEN) to wipe out the alien infestation. Soon enough, the marines and Ripley become trapped in the compound and they must find a way out without being killed by the aliens. There are many magnificent action scenes in this movie, but you'd expect that from director James Cameron. Some people may not like that all of the suspense and horror was taken out to make room for shooting. The DVD includes a photo gallery, an interview with the director, and a longer version of the film. 1986; filmed in 1:85:1 widescreen. RUN TIME: 154 minutes. GRADE: B+. ALIEN 3: Underrated sequel in which Ripley crashes on a planet where there is a huge prison inhabited by ex-cons. Soon enough, Ripley realizes that an alien has somehow gotten in to the prison. Now, Ripley must lead the ex-cons (which includes CHARLES DANCE and CHARLES S. DUTTON) to destroy the beast, but it's more complicated because in the prison there are no weapons of any kind. Director David Fincer (Fight club, Se7en) utilizes the same concepts as director Ridley Scott did in the original movie. There is much bloodshed/gore in this movie and the alien sometimes looks fake, but Alien 3 has by far the best finale of the entire series. 1992; filmed in 2:35:1 widescreen. RUN TIME: 115 minutes. GRADE: B-. ALIEN RESURRECTION: Interesting but unbelievable sequel has Ripley being cloned with alien DNA on a medical research ship 200 years in the future where experiments on aliens are being performed. Soon enough, the aliens escape and all hell brakes loose (again) on the ship. Ripley, along with a band of smugglers (which includes MICHAEL WINCOTT and RON PERLMAN), a scientist, and a security guard (RAYMOND CRUZ) must make it to an escape ship before they are killed and the ship blows up. Director Jean-Pierre Jeaunet fills the movie with absurd close-ups and gore aplenty, (more than Alien 3) but still manages to create a humorous, action packed movie with some good special effects and chilling music. Some people may not like the ending. 1997; filmed in 2:35:1 widescreen. RUN TIME: 108 minutes. GRADE: C+. Good series, but I advise you not to buy this set because it lacks special features. There will most likely be a re-release loaded with commentaries, documentaires, etc so just wait for that. 493 minutes; all films are Rated R for scenes of strong violence/gore, frequent strong language, disturbing images, and some sensuality.
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Summary: Aliens Not So Cute Nor Cuddly
Review: Despite what you may think of the individual installments of the ALIEN saga of scifi films, even the casual viewer of cinema would acknowledge that this series redefined the boundaries of horror in the science fiction arena. The 'alien' is truly a terrifying creation ... it kills without compunction, it mains without remorse, and it destroys without deduction. Nothing can stand in its way ... not even a lackluster plot. From the horrifying inception in ALIEN, to the action/suspense follow-up in ALIENS, to the startling mutation in ALIEN3, to the ALIEN hybrid in ALIEN:RESURRECTION, these creatures are the stuff of nightmares. Mark my words: it will be a very long time before any film production company comes up with a suitable successor to these creatures. Turn off the lights, and have your pants scared off!
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Summary: Half is great, half is garbage
Review: Unless you're some kind of masochist, there's no reason to throw about four hours of your life away by sitting through Alien 3 or Alien Resurrection. Alien 3 had to be one of the absolute worst movies I have ever seen, and Alien Resurrection was only made because of the sour taste Alien 3 left in everyone's minds & still it failed to redeem the series. Alien and Aliens - great couplet; I'd pay for these two DVD's & own them separately. There is no way in hell I will shell out money for the other two, "reasonably priced" as a 4-disc set or not. Alien was made and marketed as a traditional horror flick, just set in space "where no one can hear you scream". Aliens was a full-on sci-fi blowout, great gadgets/ships/sets put to work in support of the Space Marines vs. Aliens battle finale. Alien 3 was an attempt to return to the "unseen horror" mode of the first movie that failed horribly; the fact that most of the movie's conflict is that faced internally by the misogynist prisoners needing Ripley's help might have amused Sigourney, but it bored the pants off the rest of us. That's why, despite swearing in the press that this was the last Alien movie & bending over backwards to kill off the Ripley character with finality, they had to make Alien Resurrection, and stuffed it full of other characters & wrested script control from Sigourney!
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Summary: THE ALIEN LEGACY
Review: ALIEN: THE FIRST CHAPTER IN THE ALIEN LEGACY WAS DIRECTED BY RIDLEY SCOTT (GLADIATOR, HANNIBAL, BLACK HAWK DOWN) 22 YEARS AGO. TODAY IT CAN STILL RAISE THE HAIRS UPON YOUR ARM. UPGRADED SOUND AND PICTURE (THX) THE DVD INCLUDES DELETED SCENES, DIRECTOR COMMENTARY, TRAILORS AND MORE. ALIENS: CHAPTER 2 OF THE ALIEN SERIES WAS DIRECTED BY JAMES CAMERON ( T2, TITANIC) THIS SEQUEL WAS MORE SHOCKING THAN THE ORIGINAL. AND EARNED SIGOURNEY WEAVER AN OSCAR NOMINATION. THE DISC INCLUDES BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE, INTERVIEW WITH THE DIRECTOR AND 17 MIN. OF ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE. ALIEN 3: THE 3RD CHAPTER WAS A DISAPPOINTMENT TO MANY, I THOUGHT IT WAS AN INTERESTING CHAPTER. DIRECTED BY DAVID FINCHER (HIS DEBUT) WHO ALSO DID FIGHT CLUB AND SE7EN. MANY DIDN'T LIKE THAT THERE WERE NO WEAPONS, THAT THE ENTIRE CAST WAS BALD HEADED AND THAT RIPLEY TOOK THE EASY WAY OUT IN THE END. IT WASN'T WHAT PEOPLE WANTED BUT ATLEAST IT WASN'T PREDICTABLE. THIS DISC IS THIN ON EXTRAS, ONLY THE MAKING OF ALIEN 3. ALIEN RESURRECTION: THE FINAL CHAPTER SO FAR, RESURRECTION WAS DIRECTED BY JEAN PIERRE JEUNET (AMELIE, CITY OF LOST CHLDREN). I HAVE ALWAYS WONDER WHY MANY PEOPLE DIDN'T LIKE THIS ONE. WEAVER SAID THAT AFTER ALIEN 3 SHE WOULD NOT DO ANOTHER ALIEN FILM. AFTER READING THE INTELLIGENT SCRIPT.. SHE COULDN'T PASS IT UP. I BELIEVE THAT SAYS IT ALL. THE 4TH CHAPTER IS CLOSER TO THE SPIRIT OF THE FIRST TWO FILMS. THIS ONE INCLUDES A FEATURETTE W/ INTERVIEWS WITH WEAVER AND WINONA RYDER. BOTTOMLINE: THE ALIEN LEGACY IS AN EXCELLENT SERIES!! I LOVED ALL FOUR FILMS. THERE ARE PLENTY OF EXTRA'S, BUT NOT A WHOLE LOT. EVERYONE WHO LIKES SCI-FI / HORROR SHOULD ADD THIS TO THEIR DVD COLLECTION.
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Summary: I thought you were dead? I get that alot!
Review: Okay, is there any other series of films that have been made so wonderfully or have housed such great oscar-nominated performances than Alien Legacy? Probably, but did they include any face-huggers, queen mothers and acid for blood? I think not! Alien Legacy is one of the best buys on the market, you get all 4 films including special effects enhancements and the behind-the-scenes, making of Aliens for a very reasonable price. This had to be the largest purchase I have ever made on Amazon, but it was more than worth it. The quality of sound and picture for this set is just like seeing them in the theatre for the first time. They are truely great! Don't forget that Sigorney is in all four films and was nominated for Aliens (2) the best of the entire series.
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Summary: Alien (the first DVD) will not play on my Panasonic player
Review: I was very disappointed when I tried to play Alien, because my home entertainment system (which I bought Christmas 2001 - Panasonic - SCHT-290) could not recognize or play this disk. The other three work fine. I went to the internet and did a google search on "Alien DVD" in the "Group" section of google, and found hundreds of similiar complaints. Sadly, the Fox Alien DVD website does not seem to be aware, nor offer any recourse to those effected customers. Fox should offer to allow returns, or replacements with a unversally compatable DVD matching the Legacy Edition format and features.
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Summary: This Anamorphic WideScreen DVD Box Set is Outstanding!!
Review: This review is mainly about the DVD video & audio presentation in a Home Theatre environment. Qualifying Statement: I am a Home Theatre, HDTV - 55' x 16:9 WideScreen, with a Progressive Scan DVD Player & Dolby ProLogic Sound System owner. I have over 400 DVD movies, mostly remastered, WideScreen (preserved in the original Theatrical Aspect Ratio), ANAMORPHIC or ENHANCED for 16:9 Television. This Alien Legacy DVD Box Set really delivers the goods for viewing & listening pleasure!!! All of the 4 movies are presented in a digitally remastered Anamorphic WideScreen format. Note: Anamorphic WideScreen DVD's automatically adjust the picture to the Television's manufacturers features. (from 4:3 standard & large screens tv's to 16:9 HDTV WideScreens). Summary: These 4 Outstanding DVD's are the story of Ripley (Weaver) who encounters an invinceable ALIEN on a rescue mission to a distant uncharted planet. Ripley & crew battle the demon & is the sole survivor in this first installment of a classic space horror saga. ALIENS (THE BEST & the only one ENHANCED FOR 16:9 Televisions!!!) , movie finds Ripley waking from a long (50 year) hyper sleep to find the ALIEN planet is inhabited by human miners. She is forced to assist in a rescue mission with galactic Marines. ALIEN 3 finds Ripley crash landed on a penial colony of all male murderers. An ALIEN egg is inside of her. The last movie ALIEN: Resurrection has Ripley cloned and a mutant battling both her human & Alien sides. Over-all this saga is excellent when watched in sequence. Action packed, visually outstanding and the sound effects and music is haunting. A great addition to the Home Theatre DVD library. Be cautioned this is a very graphic and violent saga but it is a classic series. Enjoy.
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Summary: In Space, they can't hear you scream
Review: The space driller Nostromo and its crew of 6 are finishing their mission and returning to the earth. But their return is cut short when an incomprehensible message is received from a nearby planet. Upon landing there, a dormant alien craft is discovered. Inside they discover a nest of eggs and pick up an unwanted stowaway that terrifies the next 250 years and 4 films. They get all this unwanted strife for going against their mission... or did they? ALIEN and ALIENS are phenomenal films with creepy storylines, great performances and unearthly production designs. In every film, the strongest chance for survival sits with Ripley (Sigourney Weaver in her signature role) as she has the brains, brawn and willpower to win the day even as everyone around her is dying. In ALIEN, Director Ridley Scott (Gladiator) does an amazing job of capturing the 'life' of the ship adding an organic quality to everything. For ALIENS, The "living ship" element is replaced by industrial environments Director James Cameron (Titanic) used in both Terminators and "The Abyss". But, how can you top a lone individual trapped with an impervious super beast in ALIEN? How about by having hundreds of them! For ALIEN 3, Ripley is again awoken from cryo-sleep to a ship crash and an unwanted pregnancy. Under the helm of David Finchner (Fight Club), this film is rather boring and only carries moments that can be considered ALIEN worthy. The closeout film, ALIEN RESURRECTION directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Amelie, The City of Lost Children) adds some much needed oomph to the series, avoiding a complete malfunction. The creature design, and many of the films other set pieces were designed by H.R.Geiger, whose high-contrast bio-machine look adapts well to the screen. It is masterfully recreated on screen especially early on. The last two films go heavy into CGI territory. So this box set is perfect for completists, but would be excessive for those who wouldn't watch the last 2 films more than once. Either way, the DVD transfers are excellent.
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Summary: Excellent Movies, shame for a Boxed Set!
Review: Alien, the first movie in the saga, very good piece of art! Nice acting, the "mistery" creature, which keeps not fully revealed until near the end of the movie, even after the movie end, there is some mystery around the aspect of the creature; and excellent Extra Features of the DVD, trailers, artwork, interviews, etc. Aliens, also, one of the best Alien movies, a little advanced for its time, I believe its one of the best sci-fi sequels of all time! The Alien is back, and now with the rest of the batch, including the huge Alien Queen nesting in a human Colony. This DVD also has very good extra features, including a great interview with James Cameron. So, If they are so good, why not five stars? Keep reading... Alien 3, a regular movie, when I saw it the first time in the movies, I thought it was a real dissapointment, you have to be a real alien-fan to find its value, which I still believe its very poor; hey! If someone would have made this movie with another name and another creature, it could be a stand-alone film. I think this one does not contribute to the whole story as any of the other 3 movies do! Its contribution is very poor, and there are some details that does not match: you never find out when the alien queen puts that egg in the capsule, and you never find out where the acid which breaks the capsule (and killing Newt) comes from!, the extra features [are bad]! it only have the trailers of all movies. Finally, Alien Resurrection, is more an action movie than a suspense/horror movie, the acting is very good, the SFX and the story rocks, again we have some aliens, a queen and a new-born creature on the loose! But, to the shame of the rest of the story, the original Alien bloodline is altered by the human hand during the cloning of Ellen Ripley, and they even leave a door open for a fifth Alien movie! The biggest lack of this DVD is again the extra features, it just have the trailers (again) and a featurette which returns a little respect to extra features. Well, if you are a real alien-fan, now you know what you are up against!
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