Ok we all know and love the “Alien” films right? I myself rank as a very big fan but there is one film that seems out of place and I’m not sure if anyone else feels the same.
Alien Resurrection is, I believe, the only film that doesn’t fit with the rest. Why? Because its an attempt at simply making more money - not telling a story. Don’t get me wrong its a nice little yarn, Ripley brought back by evil military people and scientists (oh the head scientist guy is the voice of CHUCKY from the Childs Play films if you didn’t know) by the magic of genetics. How disappointing. Ripley is dead and it should have stayed that way. The series ended perfectly with number three where she heroicly commited suicide - not only finding peace from the aliens but finally denying The Company their greatly sought after prize…which they had been after a specimen for around 60 years.
Why did they have to bring back Ripley in such a weak, simple and uninteresting way? Given the recent debate of genetic cloning in recent times I’m disappointed they chose to latch onto this idea and use it to generate money. I think they ruined a rather excellent series.
And now I hear that they’re planning another film after the release of the expected plotless, digtal-effects-for-the-sake-of-having-them Alien vs. Predator. Ok fine, people was special effects extravagansas but personally I could live without it to save an already spoilt series. Not only this but the new film (Alien 5 NOT Alien vs. Predator spin off) is rumoured to be looking out for Arnold Schwartzeneggor or however you spell it! C’mon the guy can’t act any less wooden than the tree in my garden.
I am thoroughly disappointed at this lack of creative imagination and at the film industry as a whole. I hope I am not the last of a dying breed who would rather have character and plot and creativity drive a great film than the mass marketted, get-rich-quick dullard catering for the unfortunate brain-drain masses.
Here endeth the lesson…
Man I can complain can’t I? I should have a career singin the blues!!
Adam C :thumb:
