Watched it last night.....it hasn't aged well - Aliens (1986) Discussion

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

Wrong.

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[–] wearsalan (5554) 6 years ago

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[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

And I have a different opinion.

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[–] wearsalan (5554) 6 years ago

And you are entitled to your opinion. Instead of simply replying 'wrong', explain why you feel it has aged well. I mean, isn't that what discussions boards are about?

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[–] kuku (3510) 6 years ago

Last time I checked, the one making the statement is the one who must prove it. As the far-right thinker Chris Hickens said: 'That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence'.

You gave no reason or evidence to support your statement, so saying 'wrong' is enough to dismiss it.

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[–] Eddym123 (156) 6 years ago

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[–] wearsalan (5554) 6 years ago

So good you posted it twice.....priceless.

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[–] Eddym123 (156) 6 years ago

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[–] wearsalan (5554) 6 years ago

Eh?

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[–] kuku (3510) 6 years ago

Wrong.

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[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

I agree.

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[–] Arghhhh (804) 6 years ago

I agree with your agreement.

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[–] Batty67 (358) 6 years ago

I concur.

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[–] ShogunofYonkers (72655) 6 years ago

I consent with all of this^^^

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[–] crc32 (2584) 6 years ago

I'm lying right now.

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[–] RazoulGoozleSmog (169) 6 years ago

I mean yeah it had cheesy over-the-top characters, but what action movie doesn't? I don't feel like using the word aged to describe a movie's downfall is a reasonable way to criticize.

I think movie succeeds compared to other action films because of its atmosphere and its willingness to take its time. For example the fifteen minute countdown at the end of the movie is an actual 15 minutes in the movie.

This is coming from a guy who doesn't like this movie as much as the first movie.

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[–] wearsalan (5554) 6 years ago

I don't disagree. I just (personally ) feel it hasn't aged well. As for movies having cheesy over the top characters, I think aliens probably started the trend. It just (to me) feels dated, whereas Alien and Alien3 don't.
Aliens is a definite 80's movie (it even has yuppies). Because of this I feel this way. That's not to say I don't like it. I just don't like it as much as I used to.

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[–] Batty67 (358) 6 years ago

Okay, it DOES have a bit of an 80s-vibe going on, particularly regarding Burke. So, in that sense, I'll buy that it is somewhat more dated than say Alien or Aliens. That stated, it is still an unbelievably good film.

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[–] wearsalan (5554) 6 years ago

Don't disagree about it being a good film.

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[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

is this all down to Burkes 80s shoulder pad suit jacket and hair style? I mean - his actions in the movie could just as easily happen today in "Taken [insert no]" , or "Bond xxxvii - die a bit more "

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[–] crc32 (2584) 6 years ago

Thank you. I see burke as just another corp climber lawyer type that is a little more of a sociopath in that he exposed the colony to grave risk with out batting an eyelash.

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[–] Skullomania (483) 6 years ago

Thank christ we got Prometheus and Covenant to raise the bar though 🙀

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[–] NotoriousRio (12927) 6 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdOPBP9vuZA

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[–] Arghhhh (804) 6 years ago

I will *never* and I mean *never* grow tired at laughing at Prometheus.

I hated it when it came out but as a grand testament to the folly of man it is unparalleled.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e21hYe4F6yI

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[–] Frogarama (12942) 6 years ago

Yes, too bad it's not just another mindless action movie, maybe then you'd understand it ;)

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[–] Arghhhh (804) 6 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GXzknyVQ8I

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[–] MadmanZ (56) 6 years ago

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[–] wearsalan (5554) 6 years ago

HAHAHAHAHA!

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[–] crc32 (2584) 6 years ago

Poe's law at work here. Is that smiley indicating sarcasm?

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[–] Skullomania (483) 6 years ago

Exasperation :D

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[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

This is so nuts. I mean, listen - listen to what you're saying. It's paranoid delusion. How - It's really sad.

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[–] wearsalan (5554) 6 years ago

That's funny!

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[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

There's a lot of great quotable lines in Aliens. Just one reason its a superior action movie.

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[–] kuku (3510) 6 years ago

Not to say every secondary character has more charisma that any main character in 90% of action movies today.

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[–] wearsalan (5554) 6 years ago

And I don't disagree with that.

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[–] Kingswood (1240) 6 years ago

thread winner!

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[–] r5d4d2 (680) 6 years ago

WRONG!

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[–] kuku (3510) 6 years ago

I agree.

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[–] myystk (368) 6 years ago

This is still a great movie and i don't think its cheesy at all. Now if you want to see cheesy - watch the old Godzilla's and the Neverending Story.. Looks like a play...

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[–] Arghhhh (804) 6 years ago

You take that back about Neverending story right now and we'll just pretend you never said that.

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[–] wearsalan (5554) 6 years ago

Seen them.
As for it being a great movie, I agree. I just (personally) feel it hasn't aged well. It's very 80's. now I know it was made in the 80's, but you can't say the same about Alien (70's) or Alien3 (90's). Those movies aren't stereotypical of those decades in my opinion.

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[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

But which bit exactly? You mentioned Burkes a yuppie , got anything else?

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[–] wearsalan (5554) 6 years ago

All of it.

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[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

no , really , what is 80s about any of it except Burke's hair?
Its set in the future ... with spaceships ..... thats not 80s
no ones got leg warmers on
no ones on roller skates
no one has a sony walkman

so what is it?

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[–] wearsalan (5554) 5 years ago

It is the whole feel of the movie. It seems a bit cheesy now. Funnily enough, I watched it again last night (going through an alien marathon again. Do it every now and then), and I got that same feeling. It's a bit like watching the Running Man or Raw deal. I don't feel the same watching Alien/Alien 3. I feel A:R tries to be like Aliens, but fails miserably.

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[–] Kingswood (1240) 6 years ago

the one part of the movie that needs to be dubbed over is the reported cost of the Nostromo: $42M

that wouldn't pay for a urinal on such a ship at today's prices

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[–] wearsalan (5554) 6 years ago

Well they do say 'adjusted' dollars. I remember some years ago that Turkey adjusted its' currency. What used to be a 1000000 lira became 1 lira (or something like that. But yeah, see where you are coming from.

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[–] Volley (3379) 6 years ago

Maybe the dollar is 'squished' in the future. $1 equals $10, etc, lol.

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