Comments on: Ridley Scott to Produce ALIEN Reboot Movie and They Have a Director

By: OrangeRush2112

OrangeRush2112 — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:59:32 +0000

this may be one of those few exceptions to the rule moments in which a reboot of a movie could work (think recent batman – but to the very least ala star trek) why dont they just start redoing gone with the wind? the quiet man? one flew over the cuckoos nest? or abbott and costello? hell – why dont they redo showgirls! my bet will be on ishtar.

By: Oddernod

Oddernod — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:29:25 +0000

Uhm, does the name David Fincher ring a bell at all, MJ056? Sounds like you really just want to watch the old movies since you basically described the plot of Alien & Aliens. I fail to believe that rehashing one of the already successful stories is what Ridley & Tony Scott have in mind. There's got to be more than 2 worn out plotlines available out there if they're coming back to the franchise.

By: MatthewJames056

MatthewJames056 — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:53:02 +0000

This franchise hasn't been anything special since "Aliens," which is arguably a better movie than the original. Besides the first two movies, though, it's been a mess. The reason behind this isn't rocket science. You had Ridley Scott directing the original and James Cameron handling the sequel. Who directed Alien 3, Resurrection, AVP, etc? No one noteworthy.

This is a great foundation to work with IF you use what worked in the first two movies. The problem is, though, that "Alien" and "Aliens" were two different genres. "Alien" was a horror movie and the sequel was an action movie. Every movie after that couldn't decide which one it was trying to be.

Point being, if you're going to make another Alien movie, there are two essentials:
1. Take one of the original directors (Scott or Cameron) and put them back on board. CHECK!
2. Choose between a horror film with one alien that we barely see until the end, or an action film where we aren't as scared as we are tense and anxious to see how the adventure progresses. The movie can't be scary with a bunch of aliens jumping around getting shot at, and likewise the action element is removed somewhat when you only use one monster and a much more defenseless crew.

Either way, I trust Ridley Scott. The guy made the franchise what it is, and it only makes sense to leave things in his hands (or those of James Cameron).

By: kreshjun

kreshjun — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:15:20 +0000

Didn't we all say the same thing upon hearing about Terminator Salvation? I lean toward the "DO NOT REMAKE" side of this argument. Save the franchise from anymore embarrassment. ie, Alien Resurrection, AVP, and AVP:R

By: groonk

groonk — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:32:06 +0000

I've seen this already. Give me something new, Mr Scott.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:21:16 +0000

I've got a crazy idea… how about a NEW movie using a NEW idea from one of the hundreds of excellent science fiction authors living or otherwise, and not yet another warmed-over corpse of a franchise installment? That this seems more likely now is yet another reason to hate the Star Trek reboot.

Humbug!

By: cclifton45

cclifton45 — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:59:55 +0000

i am very angry about this. you cannot match the original.

By: Oddernod

Oddernod — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:21:49 +0000

If they go with a 20 something Ripley, my vote is for Emily Browning from Lemony Snicket & Sucker Punch. Someone will build a film franchise around her if they're smart.

By: Netw3rk

Netw3rk — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:15:14 +0000

As long as they don’t mess up the pivotal “Ripley in her underwear with a crossbow” scene, I’m good.

By: Netw3rk

Netw3rk — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:12:30 +0000

As long as they don’t mess up the pivotal “Ripley in her panties crossbowing the alien” scene.

By: KraZy4Flix

KraZy4Flix — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:12:27 +0000

Lets hope for an origin story that would relate to the books and show backstory to where the ship in the first movie came from. A story showing how the Alien took over other ummmmm…aliens.

By: Alienfan

Alienfan — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:06:56 +0000

as long as he gets a decent cast and story, I'm onboard!