- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Is there a beef between "Alien" and "Aliens" fans?
Posted on 5/4/12 at 8:11 pm
Posted on 5/4/12 at 8:11 pm
Its basically the Ridley Scott version vs. the Cameron sequel. Some people hate the action that Cameron implemented in the sequel. I've seen some discussion where people hate the idea..
*spoiler*
of a an alien Queen. There has been debate on just cause the first Alien looked like it did, doesnt mean that the Alien's to follow were supposed to look that way. Cameron's Alien were more brutal and sadistic killing machine. However...with Ridley there was always this uneasy feeling of the Alien being intelligent.
Sorry for rambling. But I was on IMDB and I didnt know of the beef between fans of both movies. And there is so much discussion on how Cameron changed things....that I didnt quite notice or pay attention to I guess......Are there any people here who HIGHLY favor one over the other? (Even if you like both films)
*spoiler*
of a an alien Queen. There has been debate on just cause the first Alien looked like it did, doesnt mean that the Alien's to follow were supposed to look that way. Cameron's Alien were more brutal and sadistic killing machine. However...with Ridley there was always this uneasy feeling of the Alien being intelligent.
Sorry for rambling. But I was on IMDB and I didnt know of the beef between fans of both movies. And there is so much discussion on how Cameron changed things....that I didnt quite notice or pay attention to I guess......Are there any people here who HIGHLY favor one over the other? (Even if you like both films)
9
Posted on 5/4/12 at 8:25 pm to Rittdog
Exclusive Sci-fi genre (supposedly) vs. 80's Vietnam War movie.
Like the Vietcong...they will never ever quit. Newt? Cinderella story.
quote:
Cameron's Alien were more brutal and sadistic killing machine.
Like the Vietcong...they will never ever quit. Newt? Cinderella story.
This post was edited on 5/4/12 at 8:27 pm
Posted on 5/4/12 at 8:27 pm to Zamoro10
Is there a beef between Raiders and Temple of Doom?
Posted on 5/4/12 at 8:29 pm to Rittdog
I'm sure there are people who favor one over the other, but if there are people that can't see they're two completely different types of movies then they're just stupid. It's kind of unfair to compare the two because they're different genres and different directors. Alien is a horror/suspense movie and Aliens is pure action, both films are among the best ever in those categories.
That said, Alien is the better one. Wish I had it so I could watch it now.
That said, Alien is the better one. Wish I had it so I could watch it now.
Posted on 5/4/12 at 8:30 pm to Zamoro10
If it's just between these two,I've never really heard any gripes. I thought both movies were driven by great characters and actors as much as the effects and monsters,which were also top notch.
Get into later sequels-whole different story.
Get into later sequels-whole different story.
This post was edited on 5/4/12 at 8:32 pm
Posted on 5/4/12 at 8:39 pm to Backinthe615
i just watched both recently for the first time.... Aliens was very entertaining to me.. however the first one in my mind was better, more creepy.. which i loved
Posted on 5/4/12 at 8:41 pm to Wooly
They're both angry that Predator is a hell of a lot more badass then their Xenomorphs.
*Done inserting tangential fanboyism*
*Done inserting tangential fanboyism*
This post was edited on 5/4/12 at 8:42 pm
Posted on 5/4/12 at 8:46 pm to Tom288
Love both movies and appreciate them for what they are. I do prefer the suspense and horror of Alien over the action-packed Aliens, though.
Posted on 5/4/12 at 8:54 pm to Marciano1
But which is more iconic?
Every time I think it's Alien with the slow creepy - then pop out of stomach over dinner...
I am reminded of...the 80's comic action-movie one-liners by everyone in Aliens and of course the immortal Bill Paxton
Game-Over man...they're fricking animals, what do you mean they cut the power? How can they cut the power?
I don't know if anything beats Paxton's character in the series.
Every time I think it's Alien with the slow creepy - then pop out of stomach over dinner...
I am reminded of...the 80's comic action-movie one-liners by everyone in Aliens and of course the immortal Bill Paxton
Game-Over man...they're fricking animals, what do you mean they cut the power? How can they cut the power?
I don't know if anything beats Paxton's character in the series.
This post was edited on 5/4/12 at 8:55 pm
Posted on 5/4/12 at 10:40 pm to Zamoro10
WHY DON'T YOU PUT HER IN CHARGE?
Posted on 5/4/12 at 10:54 pm to Rittdog
Good topic! Liked then both.
Posted on 5/4/12 at 10:54 pm to Rittdog
Good topic! Liked then both.
Posted on 5/4/12 at 10:58 pm to Rittdog
Alien is generally the cinephile's choice, but Aliens is my all time favorite.
This post was edited on 5/4/12 at 11:00 pm
Posted on 5/4/12 at 11:21 pm to DanglingFury
Both top 5 favorite movies for me.
They are two different genres though.
They are two different genres though.
Posted on 5/4/12 at 11:39 pm to Rittdog
Both are kick arse movies, there a just different things that grab you about each of them.
The first one is more creepy. They're in this ship and around any turn that Alien could be waiting, and they slowly get picked off.
The second one is more action packed. Machine guns and blowing shite up.
Both are great flicks.
The first one is more creepy. They're in this ship and around any turn that Alien could be waiting, and they slowly get picked off.
The second one is more action packed. Machine guns and blowing shite up.
Both are great flicks.
Posted on 5/4/12 at 11:41 pm to NIH
quote:
WHY DON'T YOU PUT HER IN CHARGE?
Posted on 5/4/12 at 11:44 pm to la_birdman
She thought they said illegal aliens.
Posted on 5/4/12 at 11:52 pm to Scruffy
Guess she don't like the cornbread either.
Posted on 5/5/12 at 12:51 am to Rittdog
Alien=Alien3
then
Aliens
Come at me bro
then
Aliens
Come at me bro
This post was edited on 5/5/12 at 12:51 am
Posted on 5/5/12 at 3:06 am to Freauxzen
There's so much to say, I don't know where to begin...
Alien. 'nuf said.
Alien. 'nuf said.
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News