Going to see this on Friday. Check out the trailer, looks good: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5052448/
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Marco.
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Going to see this on Friday. Check out the trailer, looks good: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5052448/
:cool:
Marco.
Going to see Alien Covenant tomorrow night - should hopefully be good! :)
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Marco.
Yes please let us know what Alien Covenant is like.
Ive just done an inventory of my dvd collection totalling 166. Thats not mainly films but I think I own most of the real classics.
I dont really go to the Cinema. Im more into waiting for the bargain bucket. Im glad I did with films like Prometheus which I found very poor.
I look at IMdb and Rotten tomatoes and am always amazed at the range of review marks for the same film. Just recently I picked up Twelve Monkeys and Hurt Locker (£1 each) which again I thought were generally rubbish. One had won an acadamy award (Why??) and the other was well overrated by some people. I just give them away because only the best films, TV shows and comedy acts stay in my collection
Is it me or are films generally getting worse in a shallow, throwaway age?
I respect masters of the craft like Stanley Kubrik
Anyway I will always keep an eye out for recommendations but usually wait for the dvd
Best wishes
Martin
Please do, but no spoilers! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Minstrel SE
I really enjoyed it, but not quite as much as the first Alien films, the style and 'vibe' of which was more to my liking. Alien Covenant isn't as overtly scary (although in parts is still rather dark and menacing), but takes a slightly different direction, in terms of how the storyline is portrayed, but one which is still compelling and true to the concept of the original.
I don't think the acting is quite on a par with that contained in the first Alien films, and in that respect certainly no-one has replaced Sigourney Weaver, but it's strong enough to hold one's attention, with the part played by the new 'synthetic' android, David, the best of the lot, which indeed is engrossing and central to the whole plot.
All in all, AC, rather like Prometheus, takes a more thoughtful and reflective approach to the whole Alien saga, but solves little of the key questions left hanging from Prometheus [whilst further creating many more of its own], and is somewhat short on 'thrills and spills', in the way of the first two Alien films, but nevertheless makes for compelling viewing, and should be considered as essential to watch for any fan of the Alien series, paving the way for yet more drama to come in future.
Marco.
Nice review and thank you for no spoilers. The first Alien film is a very tough act to follow but I have enjoyed the whole series. Really looking forward to seeing AC.
I listened to an interview with Ridley Scott on the radio yesterday - his intention is to create the same franchise as Star Wars.... Hmmmm....
Yeah nice review Marco, thanks mate. Going on Thursday evening, really looking forward to it.
No worries, chaps, enjoy and let us know what you think! :cool:
Marco.
Saw this movie last week, very well made and unlike anything I'd watched before. Give the movie 8/10Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco