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I think making sequels and prequels to films first screened 30-40 years ago is always risky. The audience and cinema generally have changed hugely in that time, and just like when a music artist covers a favourite classic, most prefer the original but some new listeners will prefer the cover.
That said, I can't recall ever watching a prequel that I enjoyed more than the original. Could be wrong.
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If this ever gets made let's hope Sir Ridley doesn't make a mess of this one too ???
Yuck.
And what's the author hemming and hawing about with the jockey? Isn't it the lone engineer that sits in that seat, to then fly the ship, before he crashes at the end of Prometheus?
What is with the android lore with him anyways.
He discredited the queen too, because he has an android making the aliens…..
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Agree on Ridley discrediting the queen. But, I recall there being a deleted scene from Alien where Dallas is taken by the xeno and is cocooned. This scene implied that hosts can be turned into eggs. Either way, having a queen laying eggs is a better idea imo
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If this ever gets made let's hope Sir Ridley doesn't make a mess of this one too ???
Yuck.
And what's the author hemming and hawing about with the jockey? Isn't it the lone engineer that sits in that seat, to then fly the ship, before he crashes at the end of Prometheus?
What is with the android lore with him anyways.
He discredited the queen too, because he has an android making the aliens…..
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Agree on Ridley discrediting the queen. But, I recall there being a deleted scene from Alien where Dallas is taken by the xeno and is cocooned. This scene implied that hosts can be turned into eggs. Either way, having a queen laying eggs is a better idea imo
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True, good point and nice addition with the director cut of the original Alien, in regards to Dallas.
Notice how we still remember the characters names for the good movies in the series??
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I think making sequels and prequels to films first screened 30-40 years ago is always risky. The audience and cinema generally have changed hugely in that time, and just like when a music artist covers a favourite classic, most prefer the original but some new listeners will prefer the cover.
That said, I can't recall ever watching a prequel that I enjoyed more than the original. Could be wrong.
My issues with the prequels is the lack of character development and a coherent script. You didn’t care if the characters died and the existential bs was a little interesting but ultimately ruined the mystery of the xenos and engineers. It’s lazy storytelling imo. Ridley should’ve let someone else carry on the franchise just like the path Disney has taken with the Star Wars films
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If this ever gets made let's hope Sir Ridley doesn't make a mess of this one too ???
Yuck.
And what's the author hemming and hawing about with the jockey? Isn't it the lone engineer that sits in that seat, to then fly the ship, before he crashes at the end of Prometheus?
What is with the android lore with him anyways.
He discredited the queen too, because he has an android making the aliens…..
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Agree on Ridley discrediting the queen. But, I recall there being a deleted scene from Alien where Dallas is taken by the xeno and is cocooned. This scene implied that hosts can be turned into eggs. Either way, having a queen laying eggs is a better idea imo
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True, good point and nice addition with the director cut of the original Alien, in regards to Dallas.
Notice how we still remember the characters names for the good movies in the series??
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Yep, good character development [emoji106] same with Aliens
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Outlaw King gets a thumbs up from me and the Mrs. If you like historical action drama movies then this is defo worth a viewing.
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I've watched all the Harry Potter movies lately and I can say they're nice entertainment despite being partly cringy.
I hadn't seen one of 'm but decided to give 'm a go after reading a review for the new FANTASTIC BEASTS flick… I like 'm... Now watching THE GOBLET OF FIRE... But definitely looking forward to the DEATHLY HALLOWS two-parter...
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I've watched all the Harry Potter movies lately and I can say they're nice entertainment despite being partly cringy.
I hadn't seen one of 'm but decided to give 'm a go after reading a review for the new FANTASTIC BEASTS flick… I like 'm... Now watching THE GOBLET OF FIRE... But definitely looking forward to the DEATHLY HALLOWS two-parter...
Atta boy @Seul The movies get better and better as they go. And the last few are very good. I read the books and it helped me appreciate The movies more.
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Currently watching this classic. Can you guess what movie?
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@jonesy4885:
The Thing, sequel is ok too.
I really wanted to like the prequel but it felt like an imitation of the first. Plus, they mucked it up with silly cgi rather than sticking with practical fx.
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I cant recommend 'Tully' enough.
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Not a big horror guy, but I love cosmic horror, and Carpenter's "The Thing" is awesome. I too recognized that image.
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Not a big horror guy, but I love cosmic horror, and Carpenter's "The Thing" is awesome. I too recognized that image.
Hard to believe The Thing was a box office flop back in '82. Nowadays it's considered one of the benchmarks by which all horror films are measured imo. Practical fx aside, I really love the minimalism and paranoia amongst the characters.
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Not a big horror guy, but I love cosmic horror, and Carpenter's "The Thing" is awesome. I too recognized that image.
Hard to believe The Thing was a box office flop back in '82. Nowadays it's considered one of the benchmarks by which all horror films are measured imo. Practical fx aside, I really love the minimalism and paranoia amongst the characters.
Right–it's an excellent psychological thriller. Reminds me of the ambiguity around Deckard's status as either a human or a replicant in "Blade Runner," difficult to know who is human and who is an alien replicant.
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Have you seen the movie Life with Ryan Reynolds? It's written by the same guys who wrote Deadpool and Zombie Land. It's pretty decent imo and bloody disgusting.
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Have you seen the movie Life with Ryan Reynolds? It's written by the same guys who wrote Deadpool and Zombie Land. It's pretty decent imo and bloody disgusting.
That looks very interesting–thanks for the tip, I've added to my watchlist.
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Any recommendations for someone who habitually watches No Country for Old Men?
If you like Cormac McCarthy then i'd also recommend The Road which was directed by John Hillcoat. Hillcoat also directed The Proposition which is a decent Western if you like that sort of thing.
As far as films similar to NCFOM, maybe Hell or High Water? I personally didn't care for it too much but some people seem to like it.
