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Cellar Door 07-09-13 04:58 AM

Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 
Amazon Goldbox Deal of the Day: Alien Anthology Blu-Ray box set for $19.99.

Great deal on a nice set.

RustyOrgan 07-09-13 06:11 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 
Only the first two films are worth watching

DirkBelig 07-09-13 06:13 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 
^^ Thanks for sharing.

wishbone 07-09-13 06:47 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 
Got one to give as a gift, thanks!

laidbacklarkin 07-09-13 07:14 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 

Originally Posted by RustyOrgan (Post 11759467)
Only the first two films are worth watching

absolutely. the 3rd 1 is utter garbage and the 4th just passable.

The Man with the Golden Doujinshi 07-09-13 07:28 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 
4th was ruined by the massive French influence. It's something I never noticed when it came out at the theater but between then and last year when I revisited it again, I'd watched a bunch of French films.

izatright 07-09-13 07:34 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 
I've heard a lot of good things about the extremely extended edition of Alien 3 included in this set. I remember that version circulated as an expensive boot on Ebay before they turned it into an official release for this set. Anyone seen it yet? I own this, but haven't gotten past Alien yet.

SkullOrchard 07-09-13 07:47 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 
I know people who absolutely hated the original theatrical version of Alien 3 but loved the extended "work print" version that is available in this set.

Ordered a copy last night so I can see for myself.

I still haven't watched either of the AVP films or Prometheus.

laidbacklarkin 07-09-13 08:09 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 

Originally Posted by SkullOrchard (Post 11759561)
I still haven't watched either of the AVP films or Prometheus.

consider yourself VERY lucky. The first 2 Alien movies were where things should have stopped.

Why So Blu? 07-09-13 08:15 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 
The Alien 3 "assembly" cut is worth it along with the documentary. Great stuff.

alexanderwolf 07-09-13 08:26 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 
Great tip! Gonna deff order this. I must be the only person on the planet to have enjoyed Prometheus (especially in its native 3d) but never checked out these originals.

story 07-09-13 08:37 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 
The work print of Alien3 is good. Excellent price for the set. I got it for $29.99 from Amazon last year just in time to refresh on the films before Prometheus opened so timing wise the price was right for me but it's an excellent bargain today.

JTKenobi 07-09-13 08:53 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 

Originally Posted by alexanderwolf (Post 11759608)
Great tip! Gonna deff order this. I must be the only person on the planet to have enjoyed Prometheus (especially in its native 3d) but never checked out these originals.

No Sir, you are not alone. I LOVED Prometheus (although I acknowledge that it had its flaws). The 3D BD release is also one of my favorites. So happy Prometheus 2 is moving forward.

However, you will really love this set and you'll be hard pressed to find anyone that doesn't enjoy the 1st two films. They're both classics! You're in for a treat.

Randy Miller III 07-10-13 07:43 AM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 
Fantastic deal on a set that pretty much EVERY Blu-ray adopter should own. I have a soft spot for the 3rd film and don't really enjoy the 4th, but the bonus features more than make up for it.

speedy1961 07-11-13 12:38 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 
Did anyone see the customer review on the right side of the review page that said:

"If you don't have a 2013 / 2014 Blu-Ray player then this set will never play properly."

Anyone know what that is about or to what potential issue that person is referring?

(BTW I ordered the set as well).

Cellar Door 07-11-13 12:44 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 
^I bought this set last year and so far I've watched the first three movies on my 2008 Sony Blu-ray player, with no problems. I haven't tried out all the features, though.

Quatermass 07-11-13 01:00 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 
The set came out in 2010, so the person who wrote that is demented.

DVD Polizei 07-11-13 08:03 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 

Originally Posted by alexanderwolf (Post 11759608)
Great tip! Gonna deff order this. I must be the only person on the planet to have enjoyed Prometheus (especially in its native 3d) but never checked out these originals.

I thought Prometheus was great. The Director's Cut of Alien 3 was much better and more involved.

Randy Miller III 07-12-13 12:29 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 

Originally Posted by DVD Polizei (Post 11761834)
I thought Prometheus was great. The Director's Cut of Alien 3 was much better and more involved.

I assume you mean the Workprint Cut and yeah, it's definitely better than the theatrical version. Since Fincher pretty much disowned the movie, I doubt we'll ever get anything resembling a true "Director's Cut".

Alan Smithee 07-12-13 03:53 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 
Alien 3 would've been better if I had directed it. ;)

SterlingBen 07-19-13 11:17 PM

Re: Amazon DOTD 7/9/13: Alien Anthology Blu-ray $19.99
 

Originally Posted by The Man with the Golden Doujinshi (Post 11759535)
4th was ruined by the massive French influence. It's something I never noticed when it came out at the theater but between then and last year when I revisited it again, I'd watched a bunch of French films.

Yeah it's almost as if the director was French...


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