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Summary: Everything you'd ever want to know about Alien
Review: So much is included in this set that I could not possibly talk about it all. Just getting all the bonus features for the first Alien movie is worth the money right there. You could almost watch this set 24 hours a day for 3 days straight. The picture and sound is awesome, the bonus features are incredibly cool. I found the info on the original idea and alien design especially interesting. The only bad thing is the stupid case. Whoever decided to go with the fold out box is an idiot. If you fold it out it's about 4 feet long which is awkward to say the least. Overall an excellent set worth every penny even if you're not really crazy about the last two movies like me.
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Summary: Are the rumours true? (Excuse the SOUTH AFRICAN spelling)
Review: Are the rumours true? I have the choice of either buying the region 1 collection or the region 2 collection. I want to buy the region 1 collection because I heard it has more special features than region 2 and I also prefer the cover of the region 1 collection. Is everyone having a problem with the trays falling out and is everyone experiencing problems with the director's cut of ALIEN. Please be honest so that I make a fair desicion. If you dont have any lock-up problems, please email me! Thanx
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Summary: Packaging of UK version is superior
Review: For anyone who has a multi region DVD player purchase the UK region 2 version of the "Alien Quadrilogy 9 disc box set" as the packaging is far superior to the US region 1 version box set. (See amazon.co.uk listing for photo of packaging)
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Summary: Also having trouble with the director's cut of Alien
Review: Also have a defective Alien Director's Cut, behaves the same way as described by an earlier reviewer. Otherwise, this DVD set is for the true fan!! Fantastic!!
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Summary: A disappointment
Review: I received the first copy of this on December 8th, and observed the packaging was poor, very flimsy and the plastic trays which were not fastened to the underlying cardboard well were already working their way loose or had popped off completely. I loaded disk one and sat down prepared to be impressed by this latest incarnation of this collection of films and selected the DTS version of the 2003 version of Alien. On the first chapter in the scene at the table during the heated argument about the change in course of the ship to intercept the Alien ship beacon, the DVD locked-up. I did a fast forward and it locked up again later in the next chapter. I had Amazon.com send me another copy, this time 4 plastic trays had already worked their way loose, and fell on the floor immediately after I removed the shrink wrap. I loaded the first disk again and selected the DTS version of the 2003 version of Alien, same issue, same chapter same scene, this disk keeps locking up. Mind you I have the industry acclaimed Denon 2900 player ($1,000.00 list) which has performed flawlessly on the hundreds of movies; not one issue ever. Couple that with the fact that I have now gone through 2 copies with identical flaws has lead me to conclude that this set is not worth it. There is clearly a technical issue at least with the first disk, coupled with the fact that the packaging is cheap junk. Avoid this boxed set until each movie is released separately from what I have read that will be in 01/2004.
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Summary: If this isn't enough what is?
Review: A DTS track on Aliens and Alien 3 for starters. The DTS tracks were one of the most important things I was hoping enjoy with this set. Without them is a major disappointment and knocks this title off my reference list.
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Summary: If all this isn't enough for ya, WHAT IS?
Review: There's a LOT of stuff in this box set. Almost too much, really. You could spend a couple of weeks watching and reading all the extras, commentaries, script drafts, etc. But by then you would have deconstructed the films so much that you have robbed them of whatever "innocent viewing pleasure" you enjoyed before you delved into the minutiae of the extra features. So it is a double-edged sword: Learn more than you ever thought you would about the 4 "Alien" films, but suffer having to watch them from then on and forever more through the filter of "knowing too much behind-the-scenes info" & "curtain-pulled-back-on-the-Wizard" insider perspective.
That said, it is a real treat to have this collection, even though the fourth film was abominably disappointing. The packaging, which opens to a nearly five foot long foldout, is kind of neat but soon grows cumbersome and irritating. When you unfold it the first time, it is like "Hey, look what THIS thing does!". But after a while, when you just want to retrieve a single disc for some occasion, it has evolved to "Okay, okay, I get it - it's long. Just gimme the stupid disc already!" For "Alien" fanatics, this is a must-have. I don't own the "Alien Legacy" set, so I can't compare them. I especially like the DTS sound on two of the films. DTS always brings a new dimension to the listening experience that the still-great Dolby 5.1 doesn't. Don't complain about the price, either. You get your money's worth in spades, and you save on tax and get free shipping if you order it online (from the right vendor). Besides, even if the price is a bit too steep for you, that amount of your money would have been lost to the sands of time soon enough anyway. Might as well spend the money and have something cool to show for it.
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Summary: Why have an apple? ..when you can have an entire fruit salad
Review: STOP! Please stop complaining about this new Alien box set. People ..this is what "Alien Legecy" should have been in the first place. I have both "Quadrilogy" & "Legacy" and believe me, I'm not rich. It's just worth it to get the "Quad" even if you already have "Lega", that is if your a true Alien fan. I must mention that if you don't have plenty of counter or floor space, MAKE ROOM.. this box set opens up 9 discs long and about 5 ft.. I tried looking at it in the car. Big mistake! DISC ONE contains: 2 versions of the original ALIEN, W/ commentary(s), 5.1 DTS audio. DISC TWO contains: 9 featurettes (for ALIEN)), Deleted scenes, a Sigourney Weaver screen test & more. DISC THREE contains: 2 versions of ALIENS, W/ commentary(s). DISC FOUR contains: 11 featurettes (for ALIENS), & more. DISC FIVE contains: 2 versions of ALIEN 3, W/ commentary(s). DISC SIX contains: 11 featurettes (for (ALIEN 3), storyboards, photos & more. DISC SEVEN contains: 2 versions of ALIEN RESURRECTION, W/ commentary(s), 5.1 DTS audio. DISC EIGHT contains: 12 featurettes (for ALIEN RESURRECTION), rehearsals & more. ..and last but not least DISC NINE contains: Alien Evolution Documentary, A Ridley Scott Q&A and a couple other new features. Final words.. Don't miss out on these much superior versions. Have your cake and eat it too.
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Summary: The Legend
Review: Awesome. Alien films are one of the most influential and awesome, not only science fiction flims, but in flims in general. I only wish the Predator had a duel film legacy of its two films as Aliens had with its 4 movies. But we only have the first predator to satisfy our thirsts. The DVD set is just full of goodies any sci fi fan will love.
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Summary: I'd rate it higher if I could
Review: First of all. Anyone complaining that there is no such word as "Quadriology" should just shut-up. Anyone ever hear of the phrase "creative license"? Movies and books are always coming up with new words or mis-spelling them on purpose (Pet Semetary, anyone?). This is by far the best boxed set I've seen. And well worth the money ($74.95 at Target). Anyone who is not a "collector" and just a casual fan might baulk at the size, scope and price of this fantastic set, but if you're truly a fan, display this one proudly.
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