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They mostly come out at night..... Mostly. Advantages: Great story, and sooo atmospheric Disadvantages: none, not even to this day. ...original. Personally I think that Aliens is in this category. Now, I agree this is an outlandish claim. Ridley Scott's original Alien, is potentially one of the most atmospheric, and terrifying films of all time. In its time, it was perfect. The effects were great, and the performances exceptional. I believe that if I had of been writing this review ten years ago, then Alien would win hands down, but in today's market the award must go to the original's ... ...that has come out recently, Aliens is as enjoyable to watch now, as it was on its general release in 1986. The film was directed by James Cameron, who as we all know is one for creating a spetacle. His direction to the film is in stark contrast to Scott's original. Where Scott went for raw science fiction, and horror, Cameron has created a rip-roaring action adventure. I think it is plain to see that Cameron was heavily influenced by the recent success ... giksy21 12.05.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Aliens (Special Edition) (DVD)	Did you enjoy it? Story Characters / Performances Special Effects How does it compare to ...
Lock N Load Advantages: Superior release compared to previous editions Disadvantages: None ...one a lavish look. Aliens is the 1986 sequel, to Ridley Scott’s Alien; this time with Terminator director James Cameron at the helm. The last remaining crew member of the Nostromo flies into earth territory the first time in a great many years. Having been awoken by a rescue crew they must get to grips with the fact that they have been travelling for far too long, and that everyone they knew including their family are all dead. Knowing this remaining ... ...Although I enjoy Aliens immensely, for me it does not have the depth that the original movie had; relying more on the action, than the horror or the psychological feel of being alone in space. It’s a much larger effort, with gigantic sets, and breathtaking special effects. At times however the alien effects fail where there are so many aliens you can quite often look at some of them and say “that’s just a guy in an alien suit”. From a very claustrophobic ... sghawken 02.05.2007 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Aliens (Definitive Edition) (DVD)	Did you enjoy it? Story Characters / Performances Special Effects How does it compare to ...
Touching romance and gruesome effects Advantages: The relationship between Seth and Veronica, the gruesome effects. Disadvantages: It does look aged now - you can't avoid that. The Fly is a remake of a 50s B-movie which involves a teleportation experiment gone wrong. Somehow a fly gets trapped in the machine with the poor scientist, Seth (played by Goldblum). The after effects have him marvelling in some new-found powers but, far from Spiderman-like transformation, little does he know he's slowly and grotesquely turning into a monster rather than some superpowered hero. This film largely surprised me. It has definitely ... ...me about this film was the relationship between Seth, the scientist and Veronica, the journalist. It was actually quite touching. In some way I can see such deterioration of a man having some metaphorical significance in the real world outwith B-movie horror. Forgive me if you hate the comparison, but a lot of couples see their other half deteriorate due to diseases of the body and mind and it must be quite heartbreaking. Not that I am suggesting ... Renza 17.01.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of The Fly (DVD)	Did you enjoy it? Story Characters / Performances Special Effects How does it compare to ...
Highlander Advantages: great action and a good story Disadvantages: does slow down in places Director: Russell Mulcahy. Producers: Peter S. Davies William N. Panzer and E.C. Monell Writers: Gregory Widen, Peter Bellwood and Larry Ferguson. Stars: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, and Roxanne Hart. Soundtrack by Queen. Released in 1986 this film was classed as a action/fantasy and filmed in some fantastically beautiful locations. THE PLOT MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS* In the beginning of the film the viewer is taken into ... ...was born. Taking you through his first battle where he meets another of 'his kind' who seriously injures MacLeod, but somehow MacLeod manages to survive to the astonishment of his clansmen, who brand him a witch and banish him from his clan. We follow MacLeod through his life, his marriage in 1540 to Heather (played by Beatie Edney), his meetings with other 'Immortals', like his friend Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobo's Ramirez (played by Sean Connery). ... blissman70 07.05.2008 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Highlander (DVD)	Did you enjoy it? Story Characters / Performances Special Effects How does it compare to ...
A great Star Trek for everyone! Advantages: Transparent illuminum Disadvantages: The dreamy weird bit when they travel through time ...not focus entirely on space and battles with Klingons, it brought Star Trek down to a level that everyone could watch and enjoy. 'I bet you are from outer space'... 'No, I'm from Iowa...I only work in outer space'. Brilliant! Summary: A great family trek fest ... excelsior81 31.07.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Star Trek 4 : The Voyage Home (DVD)	Did you enjoy it? Story Characters / Performances Special Effects How does it compare to ...