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Alien 3

Not seen this in a decade and I don't have the DVD so I taped it the other night.

I know it got panned when it came out since everyone was hoping for more marines vs aliens shoot-outs and so forth but in this iteration the humans have no weapons, not even a jury-rigged flame-thrower. But the first film was a thriller, the second an action movie and this one is a gothic horror. And it does work since there are a lot of clever little touches in the way this film is directed and in the performances. The lack of any weapons or technology makes it one of the least 'sci-fi' science fiction films ever. And Brian Glover and Pete Poselthwaite are in it.

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Originally Posted by Macca

Alien 3

Not seen this in a decade and I don't have the DVD so I taped it the other night.

I know it got panned when it came out since everyone was hoping for more marines vs aliens shoot-outs and so forth but in this iteration the humans have no weapons, not even a jury-rigged flame-thrower. But the first film was a thriller, the second an action movie and this one is a gothic horror. And it does work since there are a lot of clever little touches in the way this film is directed and in the performances. The lack of any weapons or technology makes it one of the least 'sci-fi' science fiction films ever. And Brian Glover and Pete Poselthwaite are in it.

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I agree, good film. The unedited version is very good too.


Regards Neil

Moon (BBC2)

Sad, disturbing, horrible story about a man, working on the moon that discovers a terrible truth, that changes everything about his life and its meaning.

Quality acting, quality story, fantastic film and all for relatively modest money.


Regards Neil

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Originally Posted by Dalek Supreme D L

Moon (BBC2)

Sad, disturbing, horrible story about a man, working on the moon that discovers a terrible truth, that changes everything about his life and its meaning.

Quality acting, quality story, fantastic film and all for relatively modest money.


Regards Neil

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Extremely good film, directed by Duncan Jones, who has a very famous father. :)
Loved the retro look to the set design, reminded me of Silent Running in a lot of ways.
Look out for his next picture after Moon "Source Code" which is also great.

His latest is in post production, a World of Warcraft movie.

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Originally Posted by Gazjam

Extremely good film, directed by Duncan Jones, who has a very famous father. :)
Loved the retro look to the set design, reminded me of Silent Running in a lot of ways.
Look out for his next picture after Moon "Source Code" which is also great.

His latest is in post production, a World of Warcraft movie.

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He sure does Gary..probably why he likes odd space programs etc:rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Gazjam

Extremely good film, directed by Duncan Jones, who has a very famous father. :)
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Indiana Jones?

Really no idea who you mean?

i gave you a big hint;)

He used to go under the name "Zowie" when he was a kid... :)

Got you now. Spandex and Nazi salutes....

currently watching first wives club....sad i know but i always liked this bit of fun....and the delicious Goldie is in it too