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This time I liked the extended version better.* Alien 3 - Not nearly as good as the first two, but still watchable. This is a fantastic 9 DVD set that contains two versions of each movie and more extras than we will ever be able (or inclined) to watch. My son had seen "Alien vs Predator" and didn't know the background of either creature so, realizing that we were remiss in his pop culture education, we bought the Alien Quadrilogy. I think the theatrical release is the better one (other reviews disagree), but the extended version is still interesting to watch.* Alien Resurrection - I really disliked this movie all around, it doesn't matter which version, but it still needs to be seen to round out the series.The box cover art is in an attractive holographic like motif that looks very nice on the shelf. While not detailed reviews of each movie, here are my general observations:* Alien - This is a great movie that contains all of the elements of a classic sci-fi\horror. Like several other reviewers, I prefer the original release over the extended version.* Aliens - Really good sequel which stays true to what made the original movie great. The DVDs are kept in a somewhat unwieldy fold out arrangement, but they do take up surprising little room.Overall this a great value for all that is packed into this great set. Highly Recommended.CFH
If you're a fan of this series, you couldn't reasonably ask for anything else, unless of course you're a fan of the dreadful Alien vs. Another complaint was that some DVD players couldn't handle the enhanced viewing mode.
50 hours of bonus features. With BluRay taking over in the way of picture/sound quality and, thanks to studio push, bonus materials, it looks like the Alien Quadrilogy is set to go down in history as the greatest DVD collection ever assembled.I remember when this set first came out, there were actual complaints about it because some buyers felt that it was overkill.
I remember recieving this as a Christmas gift in 2003 and actually laughing at how long the package was when you folded it out. Fox threw everything but the kitchen sink into this release.
Two versions of each film plus a gajillion documentaries and featurettes spread across nine discs. But any player manufactured after, say, 2002 wouldn't have these problems.
Predator movies.
Brought mine at a shop, but has anyone brought the set where alien was on the disc where aliens is and Aliens on the disc where Alien is. Be interesting for a reply
It's great. I love all 4 of the movies. The way the storyline follows the experince of one brave woman. The action, aliens, and stuff had me glued to the TV. I would tell everybody if they like syfy and action get these movies.Sheila
Every major Alien fan should own this box set. This is a 9 DVD box set. Has interviews with most of the actors and movie makers. OVer 50 hours of bonus materials. Each Alien movie has its own disc and there is a bonus disc for each film. My only complaint is the disc holders works like an accordian where you have to unfold entire side to get to either the first or last disc. Would have been nice to have a CD soundtrack "best of" all 4 films included.
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