BloodBoal 7,538 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Doesn't "quiet" means "it drags and nothing happens" in this day and age (in these fast internet times where information must be delivered fast and nonstop)?I agree with Cremers. We don't need quiet moments. We need to have noise at every moment in the film, and every shot should last no longer than one second, else, you're gonna end up with a bored audience. Oh, and explosions! You need to follow the rule "One explosion for each line of dialogue" (also know as the "Michael Bay Equation": One word spoken = one mini explosion, or One sentence = one big explosion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck 154 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Doesn't "quiet" means "it drags and nothing happens" in this day and age (in these fast internet times where information must be delivered fast and nonstop)?I agree with Cremers. We don't need quiet moments. We need to have noise at every moment in the film, and every shot should last no longer than one second, else, you're gonna end up with a bored audience. Oh, and explosions! You need to follow the rule "One explosion for each line of dialogue" (also know as the "Michael Bay Equation": One word spoken = one mini explosion, or One sentence = one big explosion).Also applies to the team from Mythbusters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Jamie wants big boom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 All I know is the quiet scenes in Alien are the best. Ripley and Ash in the infirmary is like quintessential science fiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 My favourite part is when they're on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 My least favorite part is when the ship is in self-destruct mode, mainly because there's not much to see anymore. Every other part is my favorite part.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Fanboy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I still much prefer Aliens. Mind you, that may change when I finally get around to watching the blurays, though I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJosh 892 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 All I know is the quiet scenes in Alien are the best. Ripley and Ash in the infirmary is like quintessential science fiction.I agree with you, the quiet scenes are fantastic. My siblings would call them "boring" but if you're really watching the film, you get really sucked into those moments, quite tense moments too. Fantastic film, Alien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Fanboy!You have no idea! Watching Alien on Blu-ray was a religious experience which only true art can realize. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I haven't seen it in Blu-ray but I like it a bit in that way as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 A bit in that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I must admit I'm expecting GREATNESS from it.It's the only reason I bought the blu set if I'm honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I enjoy watching Alien and Aliens as a duo on a lazy afternoon.perhaps I will end up watching Alien-1(prometheus), Alien, and Aliens as a trio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 It's one of my favourite films.I would never call my experience with it "religious", though. I'm too much of a nitpicker.I enjoy watching Alien and Aliens as a duo on a lazy afternoon.perhaps I will end up watching Alien-1(prometheus), Alien, and Aliens as a trio.I want Prometheus to be great so I can have a trilogy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Like Jason L. I'm purposely not watching or reading about the film.4 weeks,28 days672 hours40320 minutes2419200 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I literally know fuck all about it, other than it's a prequel to Alien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Like Jason L. I'm purposely not watching or reading about the film.4 weeks,28 days672 hours40320 minutes2419200 seconds.I hate you. I'll have to see it in SEPTEMBER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Shit! I don't want to wait until September Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 No no Ro, it's released on August. Aun así, lo de esperar hasta agosto es una mierda.I 'll have to wait to September to go see it in English. And if it's no longer shown in English (they take down these copies quickly) then I won't see at the cinema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Aun así, lo de esperar hasta agosto es una mierda.Hey, watch your mouth, boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Aun así, lo de esperar hasta agosto es una mierda.Hey, watch your mouth, boy!Mierda: pronouce mee-ER-da, with trilled r. It's the best word ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 No no Ro, it's released on August. Aun así, lo de esperar hasta agosto es una mierda.I 'll have to wait to September to go see it in English. And if it's no longer shown in English (they take down these copies quickly) then I won't see at the cinema.Thanks, Chaac. I had forgotten it. I'd like to see the film in English but where I live I can't see films in original version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Thanks, Chaac. I had forgotten it. I'd like to see the film in English but where I live I can't see films in original version.Neither can't I, that's why I'll try wait until I'm back in the civilized world. I know I'm lucky though. The whole situation with films here sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Spain is different!, Chaac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 Well, it's 20 days, 4 hours and about 4 minutes for us here in England (a full week before US premiere). i'm definitely thinking of going to midnight showing, because I know there is going to be one and I'm off on the next day anyway. Karol - who has this feeling the film will be shown in English as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I saw the trailer before AvengersIt made me very excited about seeing the filmApart from that I try to stay away from Internet pics and spoilers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 My least favorite part is when the ship is in self-destruct mode, mainly because there's not much to see anymore. Every other part is my favorite part.AlexThat's right. For me, the first hour of the movie is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Well, it's 20 days, 4 hours and about 4 minutes for us here in England (a full week before US premiere). i'm definitely thinking of going to midnight showing, because I know there is going to be one and I'm off on the next day anyway. You know you must watch with 3D specs on your face, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 You didn't have to remind me!Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan 689 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 The soundtrack is available for download from iTunes )Nice to hear Goldsmith's theme get at least one lengthy performance (that I've heard so far) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 First official clip (or so they say, but I'm not watching it):http://scifimafia.com/2012/05/the-first-official-clip-from-ridley-scotts-prometheus-has-landed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 The endless tv spots here have already ruined 10% of the movie for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 First official clip (or so they say, but I'm not watching it):http://scifimafia.co...eus-has-landed/Now that was awesome! I hate trailers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 Do you recognise this? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 The most beautiful theme of Jerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimoidian 14 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 The most beautiful theme of Jerry.You mean Chinatown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Nice. Streitenfeld at least acknowledged Goldsmith's classic, even if for an instant on one track. I somehow think the space jockey creature from Alien might make appearance while that music plays. Just a hunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 It's a nice homage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJosh 892 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I wonder where it would fit in the film. That theme has a certain romance to it, I can't see it working in any of the scenes I've seen in the Prometheus trailer. Maybe there's a space jockey love scene.I love that theme though. Alien is my favorite Goldsmith score. I'm biased of course, because I love the movie. I hope Ridley doesn't replace that theme with some music from Freud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallenger 483 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Hearing the whole Prometheus album, I'll just say that I wasn't too impressed. Having said that, I thought it was atmospheric enough, with some quick intense bits, to work well in the film, I am sure. It didn't sound too much like Alien, actually more like Alien 3 at times. Definitely not a bad score, and even had a couple wondrous bits of it's own that seemed loosely inspired by Alien. I did have a big grin spread across my face when "A friend from the past" played. It made me long to have had Goldsmith been able to do the music for this film. If he were still alive, I wonder if Ridley would have asked him? In a way, I am kind of glad he didn't, though. Part of the cool thing of the Alien franchise is that each film had a different composer, giving the films it's own identity and variety, with occasional references to Alien and Aliens in subsequent scores.But hey, you never know. Maybe Ridley will have a crazy moment while editing the film and decide to track 90% of the it with Goldsmith's Alien score and replace this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJosh 892 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Part of the cool thing of the Alien franchise is that each film had a different composer, giving the films it's own identity and variety, with occasional references to Alien and Aliens in subsequent scores.But hey, you never know. Maybe Ridley will have a crazy moment while editing the film and decide to track 90% of the it with Goldsmith's Alien score and replace this one. Yeah, it's really cool to hear each composer's unique voice within the Alien Franchise. I think all four alien films have fantastic scores. Sad to see that Prometheus' score doesn't live up to the same quality, but I didn't really expect it to.I wonder who the "friend from the past" is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 As was predicted, the Prometheus score is underwhelming. No "Robin Hood is great!" type comments was going to change this.I like some bits like the last track of the CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I've liked some cues, but the rest is awful. In my opinion, it's a bit noisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 As was predicted, the Prometheus score is underwhelming. No "Robin Hood is great!" type comments was going to change this.I like some bits like the last track of the CD.There are some bits and pieces that sound nice, but, so far, it's kind of not really gripping.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Which tracks are by Harry Gregson-Williams? Life, is one, I think. I assume the ones with his theme like We Were Right and Earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 According the tracklist, Life and We Were Right were composed by Harry Gregson-Williams. Earth just contains the theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 But then that is written too by HGW because he stepped in after Streitenfeld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I guess so. But I don't think the score contains two or three cues composed by HGW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 New international poster:http://www.comicbook...s/news/?a=59892Not exactly the minimalistic approach from the original poster of Alien, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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