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- First reviewJuly 27, 2008
- Last reviewJune 18, 2012
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Maybe the best Alien yet?
PostedJune 18, 2012
steveo1950
from Los Angeles
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
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Special Effects
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5
Art Direction
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Acting
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5
Story
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Camerawork
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5
I have seen this in 2D and RealD 3D. I have seen all the other Alien movies multiple times - I really like this type of movie when it is quality. I see the specific aspects and styles of each quite clearly. This movie was extremely well done. A prequel allows a certain amount of gratuitious story alignment and design, but I think this was very well integrated, and yet brings a new line to the story. It can itself go into sequels that will not belie the other story lines. It also brings some depth to the search for the meaning of life, which I am not so interested in, but movies the logic and stream of the story line.
As for the more mundane, In 2D in a Sony 4k projection the imagery was as good as I could imagine. Crisp clean, bright when needed, dark when needed. I thought the lighting of the helmets was particularly effective, and special effects were rational. In fact one thing I will say is there was a reality in the stunts. When a human gets thrown across a space and into something hard, or hit really hard. They get injured or die. A lot of movies can't get that fundamental reality check. Anyway, I think this is a great movie, And it will stand as such for a long time. I hope for the sequel and would love to see it go further.
As for the more mundane, In 2D in a Sony 4k projection the imagery was as good as I could imagine. Crisp clean, bright when needed, dark when needed. I thought the lighting of the helmets was particularly effective, and special effects were rational. In fact one thing I will say is there was a reality in the stunts. When a human gets thrown across a space and into something hard, or hit really hard. They get injured or die. A lot of movies can't get that fundamental reality check. Anyway, I think this is a great movie, And it will stand as such for a long time. I hope for the sequel and would love to see it go further.
Pros well paced, great story
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The viewing technology
PostedJanuary 6, 2010
steveo1950
from Los Angeles
I am not going to review the movie - it is great - dialog is perfect for what it is. I have seen it in Dolby 3D, IMAX 3D and Real 3D. Real 3D is a disappointment. Colors are muted and off, fast moving images were much more jerky. Images seemed to be cutoff (esp,. compared to IMAX). Movement is so bad to the point of almost being sickening. Not sure what the frame rates etc. differences are, but don't waste a first viewing with Real 3D.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Lots of fun
PostedOctober 4, 2009
steveo1950
from Los Angeles
This was Woody Harrelson just flowing his best comfortably to the audience. Funny, not over played, solid physical humor.
The rest of the cast was good and a real pleasure to watch. The small touches like the captioning really brought the movie together.
Don't go see if for the blood and guts - that was very campy. But it allowed it to be a zombie comedy and not a confused gross out that took it self seriously white trying to be funny.
I hope to see it again.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Unique story line
PostedJuly 27, 2008
steveo1950
from Los Angeles
This is a superb story. Lots of twists, purely unique, interesting and fully of gravitas. Solid psychology, love, loss and emotion. You have to suspend belief in the stunts in any superhero movie, but they don't have to toss the humanity out also. And it sticks well here. AND, Will is at his best - I felt he truly nailed the charactre. Charlize, well, I am lost to her - so I'm totally biased - I love all her work. Jason was great also and his roll was very engaging. See this movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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