Alien: Romulus
Discussion
CT05 Nose Cone said:
This is how ridiculous cgi is these days
Ironically you've actually used a very good example of CGI because before that picture was released no one realised that shot was almost entirely digital. But yes, MARVEL uses a lot of CGI and has created a trend for digitally creating environments and assets far beyond just using it for additional VFX or scenery. This film isn't doing that, they have built everything practically.
C5_Steve said:
CT05 Nose Cone said:
This is how ridiculous cgi is these days
Ironically you've actually used a very good example of CGI because before that picture was released no one realised that shot was almost entirely digital. But yes, MARVEL uses a lot of CGI and has created a trend for digitally creating environments and assets far beyond just using it for additional VFX or scenery. This film isn't doing that, they have built everything practically.
Dave Hedgehog said:
Mannginger said:
Noo! Alien is my favourite franchise, never too many!
except the dog s
t Prometheus and Covenant BunkMoreland said:
LimaDelta said:
The trailer looks like a re-hash of the first two movies. A completely unnecessary cash in for the next generation of punters (see pretty much every other Hollywood franchise flogging of recent times).
If you loved the originals (two) then they can't really be bettered, so just trying to re-do them with 'better' effects isn't going to work. The only meaningful addition to the series is to move on the story, and they've done that**, and some worked better than others, but none were as good as the first two.
Which makes me wonder, why bother with this one? It seems like a purely money-making exercise, relying on nostalgia and a proven formula.
The only thing which interests me, and why I will probably see it is the title, and the relevance of the name Romulus. Given the obvious reference to a founder of Rome and the well known story, I'm curious about the film's interpretation.
Agree on most of that. (though I wont be watching this newest one)If you loved the originals (two) then they can't really be bettered, so just trying to re-do them with 'better' effects isn't going to work. The only meaningful addition to the series is to move on the story, and they've done that**, and some worked better than others, but none were as good as the first two.
Which makes me wonder, why bother with this one? It seems like a purely money-making exercise, relying on nostalgia and a proven formula.
The only thing which interests me, and why I will probably see it is the title, and the relevance of the name Romulus. Given the obvious reference to a founder of Rome and the well known story, I'm curious about the film's interpretation.
**I would add that, all the films after the 2 originals have never actually tried to move the story along. Its always been the same old, same old. "stupid characters who you don't care for making dumb choices. And 1 or a number of aliens tracking them down and despatching them like the headless chickens they are"
Only Ripley, Hicks and perhaps Bishop are in any way competent rounded characters who do anything other than tread water till their inevitable demise. And besides the David characters in the 2 prequels the writers of every film have never bothered to give us good characters!
Ironically if this was a terrible MCU film. There would be spin off series from the Alien universe (not you AvP) that explore other races and other creatures. BUt it seems every Aliens is destined to follow the same old formula, slowly gaining the gravitas of Fast And Furious!
Alien Resurrection doesn’t count as part of it to me.
UTH said:
Dave Hedgehog said:
Mannginger said:
Noo! Alien is my favourite franchise, never too many!
except the dog st Prometheus and Covenant 
But on first viewing I don't think I've ever rolled my eyes further or more frequently into the back of my head with all the ridiculous choices and idalogue, the characters were just so stupid. However, watching it again knowing they're all idiots made it much more enjoyable and coupled with Covenant (which I liked the first time around) it wasn't actually bad at all. Alien3 I've always been a fan off, probably looks the most dated of all due to the effects but it had a really gritty feel to it which I enjoyed. Plus an absolutely stacked cast of British acting talent.
p1stonhead said:
BunkMoreland said:
LimaDelta said:
The trailer looks like a re-hash of the first two movies. A completely unnecessary cash in for the next generation of punters (see pretty much every other Hollywood franchise flogging of recent times).
If you loved the originals (two) then they can't really be bettered, so just trying to re-do them with 'better' effects isn't going to work. The only meaningful addition to the series is to move on the story, and they've done that**, and some worked better than others, but none were as good as the first two.
Which makes me wonder, why bother with this one? It seems like a purely money-making exercise, relying on nostalgia and a proven formula.
The only thing which interests me, and why I will probably see it is the title, and the relevance of the name Romulus. Given the obvious reference to a founder of Rome and the well known story, I'm curious about the film's interpretation.
Agree on most of that. (though I wont be watching this newest one)If you loved the originals (two) then they can't really be bettered, so just trying to re-do them with 'better' effects isn't going to work. The only meaningful addition to the series is to move on the story, and they've done that**, and some worked better than others, but none were as good as the first two.
Which makes me wonder, why bother with this one? It seems like a purely money-making exercise, relying on nostalgia and a proven formula.
The only thing which interests me, and why I will probably see it is the title, and the relevance of the name Romulus. Given the obvious reference to a founder of Rome and the well known story, I'm curious about the film's interpretation.
**I would add that, all the films after the 2 originals have never actually tried to move the story along. Its always been the same old, same old. "stupid characters who you don't care for making dumb choices. And 1 or a number of aliens tracking them down and despatching them like the headless chickens they are"
Only Ripley, Hicks and perhaps Bishop are in any way competent rounded characters who do anything other than tread water till their inevitable demise. And besides the David characters in the 2 prequels the writers of every film have never bothered to give us good characters!
Ironically if this was a terrible MCU film. There would be spin off series from the Alien universe (not you AvP) that explore other races and other creatures. BUt it seems every Aliens is destined to follow the same old formula, slowly gaining the gravitas of Fast And Furious!
Alien Resurrection doesn’t count as part of it to me.
C5_Steve said:
Alien3 I've always been a fan off, probably looks the most dated of all due to the effects but it had a really gritty feel to it which I enjoyed. Plus an absolutely stacked cast of British acting talent.
I am always going to enjoy anything with Brian Glover in, Charles Dance is just icing on the cake.I agree. 3, IMVHO, is certainly worthy of being considered one of the good Alien films. Charles Dance was superb, I thought, I do think the "assembly cut" is a must though, it adds a nice bit to the story.
With all this talk about it, I will have to watch it next time I get Pantsdrunk.
ETA - just bought prey off the back of this thread - so that might get prioritised for pantsdrunk. Mrs is away next weekend!
With all this talk about it, I will have to watch it next time I get Pantsdrunk.
ETA - just bought prey off the back of this thread - so that might get prioritised for pantsdrunk. Mrs is away next weekend!
Edited by Arnold Cunningham on Thursday 13th June 17:47
I'll put this here as it's Alien related, but not Romulus related. Alien 3 was almost a Riddick/Pitch Black movie. From a Facebook post:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Hp11a5E71z4o4xa/
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Hp11a5E71z4o4xa/
Xenomorph Fanspage said:
A little fun fact about Vin Diesels character, RIDDICK. He was originally supposed to be Ripley's substitute for ALIEN³, if Sigourney Weaver had not returned. Their were several scripts for a possible Alien³, and Riddick creator, David Twohy wrote one of them, including the Riddick character. Much like Alien³, David Twohy's script took place in a prison. Only difference, the prison was a space station owned by Wayland/Yutani and the superiors were doing experiments on death row inmates and splicing xenomorph dna with other creatures other than humans. Riddick was one of the prisoners there, for murder and escaping several other triple max prisons.
Long story short, Twohy's script ended up getting canned, and David Fincher's script ended up being the one we saw in theaters.
But almost a decade later David Twohy decided to do his own thing and make a franchise out of the Riddick character, starting with the low budget cult classic film, Pitch Black.
Thought I'd do a fake Ai poster, had Riddick been the main protagonist in A³. LOL
I posted the actual script to David Twohy's Alien³ 👇🏾 fyi... the original script was written back in 1989, and the Riddick character name was originally called Styles.
https://www.avpgalaxy.net/files/scripts/alien-3-tw...
Long story short, Twohy's script ended up getting canned, and David Fincher's script ended up being the one we saw in theaters.
But almost a decade later David Twohy decided to do his own thing and make a franchise out of the Riddick character, starting with the low budget cult classic film, Pitch Black.
Thought I'd do a fake Ai poster, had Riddick been the main protagonist in A³. LOL
I posted the actual script to David Twohy's Alien³ 👇🏾 fyi... the original script was written back in 1989, and the Riddick character name was originally called Styles.
https://www.avpgalaxy.net/files/scripts/alien-3-tw...
ajprice said:
I'll put this here as it's Alien related, but not Romulus related. Alien 3 was almost a Riddick/Pitch Black movie. From a Facebook post:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Hp11a5E71z4o4xa/
I'd never heard that before, thanks for sharing. I do like the Riddick films and can certainly see how this would have worked. They're making another Riddick film now I believe (or in pre production at least). https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Hp11a5E71z4o4xa/
Xenomorph Fanspage said:
A little fun fact about Vin Diesels character, RIDDICK. He was originally supposed to be Ripley's substitute for ALIEN³, if Sigourney Weaver had not returned. Their were several scripts for a possible Alien³, and Riddick creator, David Twohy wrote one of them, including the Riddick character. Much like Alien³, David Twohy's script took place in a prison. Only difference, the prison was a space station owned by Wayland/Yutani and the superiors were doing experiments on death row inmates and splicing xenomorph dna with other creatures other than humans. Riddick was one of the prisoners there, for murder and escaping several other triple max prisons.
Long story short, Twohy's script ended up getting canned, and David Fincher's script ended up being the one we saw in theaters.
But almost a decade later David Twohy decided to do his own thing and make a franchise out of the Riddick character, starting with the low budget cult classic film, Pitch Black.
Thought I'd do a fake Ai poster, had Riddick been the main protagonist in A³. LOL
I posted the actual script to David Twohy's Alien³ ???? fyi... the original script was written back in 1989, and the Riddick character name was originally called Styles.
https://www.avpgalaxy.net/files/scripts/alien-3-tw...
Long story short, Twohy's script ended up getting canned, and David Fincher's script ended up being the one we saw in theaters.
But almost a decade later David Twohy decided to do his own thing and make a franchise out of the Riddick character, starting with the low budget cult classic film, Pitch Black.
Thought I'd do a fake Ai poster, had Riddick been the main protagonist in A³. LOL
I posted the actual script to David Twohy's Alien³ ???? fyi... the original script was written back in 1989, and the Riddick character name was originally called Styles.
https://www.avpgalaxy.net/files/scripts/alien-3-tw...
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