Alien 3
(spoiler-free movie review)
Alien 3 was a disappoint for many fans when it opened to theaters in 1992. It abandoned the action of James Cameron’s Aliens for a more somber approach. A controversial beginning scene divided audiences and steered the franchise in a new direction. The movie is dark, gritty and deals with themes of religion and isolation.
While the movie does have some flaws(mostly sub-par creature effects, pacing inconsistency issues), I’ve always appreciated this film. To this day it’s one of the sequels that I enjoy watching the most.
Famously this production was plagued with studio interference and Director David Fincher wasn’t able to fully realize his vision as a result. Multiple attempts at a screenplay, poor marketing and “too many cooks in the kitchen” all impacted the creation of Alien 3.
Fortunately we still got a movie with strong performances from the cast(Sigourney Weaver, Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance), a beautiful orchestral score and an interesting location with Fiorina “Fury” 161.
My Rating: 3.5 of 5 Stars
– coe33
- Media Format: Blu-ray (1080p, DTS-HD MA, 2003 Special Edition Cut)
- Setup: Vizio 70″ 4K V-Series(V705-H) Television, JBL 9.1 Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Subwoofer, Sony UPB-X700 UHD Blu-ray Player
- Question: Do you think Alien 3 is Underrated? Cast your vote on the poll below!
Time Bandits
(spoiler-free movie review) A whimsical exploration of time and space with a satirical edge. Director Terry Gillian kicks off his “Imagination Trilogy” with the 1981 genre-bending Time Bandits. The film follows the adventures of Kevin (Craig Warnock), as he travels through time with a group of treasure stealing bandits. Joining Kevin on his journey is…
Ambulance and Edge of Tomorrow on 4k Blu-ray
(physical media spotlight) Two new movies just became available for pre-order on Amazon. Both titles are getting 4k physical releases! Scroll below to view descriptions and specifications for each new release along with Amazon links to purchase/pre-order the movies. Ambulance / Available December 31st, 2022 Movie Description In this action thriller directed by Michael Bay,…
The Deer Hunter
(spoiler-free movie review) An emotionally impactful movie with powerhouse performances and superb directing. Director Michael Cimino lovingly crafted a three-hour masterpiece that is amongst the most engrossing dramas ever captured on film. The Deer Hunter received a limited release in 1978 in an attempt to secure Oscar nominations, an effort that paid off as it…
Loading…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
Follow coe33 on Letterboxd – The Social Network for Film Discovery
Categories
The Media Scroll 