Alien Quadrilogy (Alien/ Aliens /Alien 3 /Alien Resurrection)

Alien Quadrilogy (Alien/ Aliens /Alien 3 /Alien Resurrection) | Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt | Outstanding Alien Movie Collection - Highly Recommended

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	Alien Quadrilogy (Alien/ Aliens /Alien 3 /Alien Resurrection) Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt 20th Century Fox, 2003 average customer review:based on 389 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Disc 1: Alien Collector?s Edition Disc 2: Aliens Collector?s Edition Disc 3: Alien 3 Collector?s Edition Disc 4: Alien Resurrection Collector?s Edition Disc 5: Bonus Disc

Comprehensive doesn't begin to cover this baby.

With BluRay taking over in the way of picture/sound quality and, thanks to studio push, bonus materials, it looks like the Alien Quadrilogy is set to go down in history as the greatest DVD collection ever assembled.

I remember when this set first came out, there were actual complaints about it because some buyers felt that it was overkill. 50 hours of bonus features? Fox threw everything but the kitchen sink into this release. Two versions of each film plus a gajillion documentaries and featurettes spread across nine discs. I remember recieving this as a Christmas gift in 2003 and actually laughing at how long the package was when you folded it out. Another complaint was that some DVD players couldn't handle the enhanced viewing mode. But any player manufactured after, say, 2002 wouldn't have these problems.

If you're a fan of this series, you couldn't reasonably ask for anything else, unless of course you're a fan of the dreadful Alien vs. Predator movies.

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Outstanding Alien Movie Collection - Highly Recommended

My son had seen "Alien vs Predator" and didn't know the background of either creature so, realizing that we were remiss in his pop culture education, we bought the Alien Quadrilogy. This is a fantastic 9 DVD set that contains two versions of each movie and more extras than we will ever be able (or inclined) to watch. While not detailed reviews of each movie, here are my general observations:

* Alien - This is a great movie that contains all of the elements of a classic sci-fi\horror. Like several other reviewers, I prefer the original release over the extended version.

* Aliens - Really good sequel which stays true to what made the original movie great. This time I liked the extended version better.

* Alien 3 - Not nearly as good as the first two, but still watchable. I think the theatrical release is the better one (other reviews disagree), but the extended version is still interesting to watch.

* Alien Resurrection - I really disliked this movie all around, it doesn't matter which version, but it still needs to be seen to round out the series.

The box cover art is in an attractive holographic like motif that looks very nice on the shelf. The DVDs are kept in a somewhat unwieldy fold out arrangement, but they do take up surprising little room.

Overall this a great value for all that is packed into this great set!

Highly Recommended!

CFH

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Awesome!

I love all four of these movies. I have viewed both the director's cut/special editons of all of the movies. I must say I prefer the original versions (with the exception of Aliens). I am very happy with this collection.

Best DVD Collector's Set I have owned !!!

Being a fan of Aliens since 1986, I searched the internet for the best collection I could get for the money. Once I researched the Alien Quadrilogy and saw other reviews I was sold. I even purchased the NECA Alien 18" collector's figure to complete my collection. I watched all four movies again including the special editions and was surprised by how much information I was missing. If you are a true Alien/Aliens fan, you gotta own this title. You would not have any regrets.

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A steal at this price ($30)

The Alien Quadrilogy is a massive 9 disc set that would make any Alien fan require a fresh set of underwear. Included in this baby are 2 versions of each film, the original/theatrical editions and the directors cut/special editions. Along with that, 5 of the 9 discs are packed to the brim with special features; a very conservative count would set the extras at probably over 12 hours, and thats not counting commentaries, trailers, or the LazerDisc features. Protecting all 9 discs is an amazing 10 sleeve digipak with wonderful, glossy art covering each sleeve that, when fully extended, reaches well over a yard long. Covering THAT is a nice indented slipcover with a reflective/rainbow-ish finish. Yes, it is amazing.

Alien is the original masterpiece. I cant say much that hasnt already been said, but Alien is a terrific movie that made Ridly Scott's career and established a multi-million dollar franchise. The Directors Cut isnt much of a change from he original. Scott re-introduced some small, unneccesary scenes by shaving milliseconds from every other scene. The result ends up a bit more streamlined than the original film, but not quite better for it. Both versions of the film are suspenseful and extremely well edited, making for a horrifyingly slow movie..in a good way.

Aliens is a decent action flick. The years have overrated James Cameron's Aliens; and after seeing for the first time in years, i cant help but feel a bit disappointed. To make up for the rather blunt and unsophisticated special effects, Cameron has edited most actions scenes into little more than a clip is a Marine firing, followed by a clip of an exploding alien. This would have worked well if used sparingly, but nearly every alien/marine confrontation ends up feeling the same. The exception would be the incredible face-hugger sequence with Ridly trapped in a room and, of course, the equally impressive climax. Aliens trumps its prequel in one department however, and thats soundtrack. Both films make incredible use of SFX and ambient/background noise, but Aliens builds on that with an amazingly well orchestrated score. The Special edition of Aliens tends to drag on at times, and feels a bit bloated at over 2:30, but it features sequences that further develop characters as well as some better pacing.

Alien 3 (or cubed :P) has always been and will always be an odd beast. The movie never became what anyone wanted of it, and conflicting imaginations hurt the film. The unfortunate (and almost total) reliance on computer generated effects and characters gave an unpolished look to the entire film, as it lacked the sparing use of the creature (as in Alien) or the clever sets to limit the creature (as in Aliens). The monster in Alien 3 is almost always an obvious suit or a terrible CGI. A ridiculous plot and awful death timing (a friend dies much to early in the movie) further make Alien 3 something that cant be called great. The Special edition adds over 20 minutes to the movie, and balances character development in the first half. The first hour of Alien 3 (special) could actually be called a well developed piece of film. The second half is garbage. Despite the obviousness of the less than par movie, i cant help but feel like there could have been an incredible movie.

Alien Resurrection is....well, Alien Resurrection. Its the beginning of the nosedive into mediocrity for the Alien franchise. Alien 3 wasnt great, but it wasnt until Resurrection that a movie in the series was actually bad. Its filled with 90's action/horror cliches and an only decent performance by Ryder and Weaver. The separate versions arent for any reason more watchable than each other but id recommend the Director's Cut.

Disc 9 fas a variety of features from all of the movies, as well as general Alien features. The majority of the extras are on the corresponding second disc of each film, with a massive documentary going over everything from initial perception to post production and everything in between. Alien Quadrilogy will bring you hours of enjoyment, specially for those interested in special features. At $30, its a steal.

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