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The definitive Alien collection

Advantages: Original and director's cut edition, flawless transfer, every extra you could want
Disadvantages: None

Of all movie monsters, the Alien has to be my favourite and this box set is an esential for anyone who has seen and loved any or all of the four pure Alien movies (dsicounting the Alien/ Predator crossover genre). Having been old enough to have seen the original Alien at the cinema I was pleased that the box set includes the original as well as the new updated and reditied versions of all four of the movies. There are also extras beyond belief and ...
...movies fear not. The redited Alien for example was lovingly crafted by original director Ridley Scott who correctly recognised that a modern cinema audience would find the original somewhat slow paced in places. He has also skillfully added back scenes removed from the original release which, on viewing, are essential to the plot and reveal new charater nuances and tensions that seemed strange and unexplained previously. This set was expensive when ...

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Review of Alien Quadrilogy (Box Set) (DVD)

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 ...

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Review of Aliens (Special Edition) (DVD)

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
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Review of Aliens (Definitive Edition) (DVD)

they should have called time on this

Advantages: good for kids
Disadvantages: impossible to watch unless your iq equals that of a garden snail

If you happen to be very impressed with so called hollywood babes/hunks that make movies so bad they are unwatchable then you'll love this! A friend of mine is in love with Jesse Bradforrd, i can only imagine it has something to do with the fact that hes male and shes not getting it! it sure as hell ain't his looks, body or acting skills! The first thing i thought of when this movie came on was the power rangers for some reason! Zak (Bradford) ...
...year old, spending most of his time performing tricks on his bike, who finds a watch invented by his dad that enables him to stop time! His dad's a famous physicist by the way! He doesnt realise its a 'magic' watch until he accidentally activates it while visiting some poor chick, Francesca (Paula Garces) his next intended victim for a dose of smooth talking! Now here's where women get a bit of a run down! He's getting nowhere with this girl until ...

haillie-jade 13.10.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Clockstoppers (DVD)

Meet Darren. He's sixteen going on immortal.

Advantages: Some good casting, great special effects, entertaining storyline
Disadvantages: Too silly and unrealistic for my liking

...under his wing at the Cirque du Freak and prepares him for the lifestyle that vampires lead. But when a war breaks out between the vampires and their deadly counterparts, Darren must learn how to fight in order to save himself, his family and the vampire population. ~ Cast ~ Darren - Chris Massoglia Larten Crepsley - John Reilly Steve - Josh Hutcherson Mr Tiny - Michael Cerveris Rebecca - Jessica Carlson Evra the Snake Boy - Patrick Fugit Murlaugh ...
...completely ridiculous and so gave Cirque du Freak a watch. Unfortunately though, this one generally falls into the ridiculous category. The two young actors playing best friends Darren and Steve, who both become vampires, are the most natural actors in the film and manage to combine their normal teenage life at school with turning into an vampire very well. They both play very different characters with Darren being sensible and caring, more cautious ...

frankiefromings13 05.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Cirque Du Freak - The Vampire's Assistant