Insane Metal
Member
Oh geez. I hated both District 9 and Elysium... there's no hope for this movie.
Neill Blomkamp officially working on new Alien film
- Thread starter GrizzNKev
- Start date
- Status
Neiil's a great experimental director; his rugged documentary style was refreshing for sci-fi. However, for me, Elysium was one of the worst written, most ill-conceived, and poorly executed film of that year.
Another example where the studio announces the director before any talent in the writing department.
Another example where the studio announces the director before any talent in the writing department.
What? Odd review before that but this completely through me off.
Extra Sauce
Member
I'm ready.
Looks like the movie could be Alien: Resurrection levels of dumb.
captainnapalm
Member
If you treat Elysium like what it is, a dumb 80s style action flick like The Running Man or something, with Sharlto Copley and Jodie Foster hamming it up, it's quite fun. If you treat it like some kind of political screed aiming to be thoughtful, you'll probably dislike it a lot more.
Blomkamp was just reflecting his view on the world as someone from Africa who moved to Canada. Using it as a backdrop for a sci-fi flick. He understands that first/third world divide a bit better than most.
But because healthcare and immigration were hotbed political issues in the US at the time, people thought they were getting a left-wing preachy movie about America. I don't even think Blomkamp is political in that sense. The portrayal of Nigerians in District 9 was not the work of a liberal.
Blomkamp was just reflecting his view on the world as someone from Africa who moved to Canada. Using it as a backdrop for a sci-fi flick. He understands that first/third world divide a bit better than most.
But because healthcare and immigration were hotbed political issues in the US at the time, people thought they were getting a left-wing preachy movie about America. I don't even think Blomkamp is political in that sense. The portrayal of Nigerians in District 9 was not the work of a liberal.
PjotrStroganov
Member
The aliens were too anthropomorphized imo. It felt a bit cliché for them to be so much like humans.
FreshCakes
Banned
I have faith. Fox is 2 for 2 in reviving franchises so far.
Spuck-uk
Banned
Nailed it. The film had nothing to do with American politics.
Kinda made me think of Battle Ange Alita tbh
Yeah and how that movie will likely not be made in my lifetime. Cameron should just give it to Blomkamp.
Fancy Clown
Member
I don't have a lot of hope for this. Elysium was balls, the concept art looked stupid (please no Ripley alien armor...) and do we really need a fifth alien movie? Like what else is there to do? The chances of this being as horrifying and beautiful as Alien are about nil, and I also doubt it will as fun of an action movie as Aliens.
Seeing as how Sigourney is buddy buddy with Cameron and will be working together soon, maybe she can arrange a meet!
I like the Weyland Investors one the most. It cut down a lot of stupid little scenes that did not need to be in there and re-instated the deleted scenes. As far as the dumb ass scientists the fan editor cut out as much as he could get away with but it's still there. Like the whole Alien Cobra scene, the bit with the Geologist dude smoking pot and the other guy unreasonably wanting to pet the Alien Cobra is cut down a bit.
There's another interesting fan edit that incorporates the TED Talks viral video in the opening credits. The problem with that fan edit was that it was over long.
TheJollyCorner
Member
A little off topic, but I briefly considered making a thread on this question:
Has any series (main series) had the same level of directing talent attached to it as the ALIEN series has?
I mean, this series has had:
-Ridley Scott (Oscar nominated 3 times for Best Director)
-James Cameron (Oscar nominated 2 times for Best Director; won once)
-David Fincher (Oscar nominated 2 times for Best Director)
-Jean Pierre Jeunet (Oscar nominated 1 time for Best Writing/Screenplay, Nominated and Won for Best Picture at the European Film Awards)
It's impressive to think about the talent the main ALIEN series has had.
Not sure if this will be more 'Alien 5' or more 'AvP' as far as relevance to the series, but even though Elysium was a dud, I still think Blomkamp could end up having a pretty successful career. Will he reach the respected heights of the four filmmakers I listed above though? Time will tell.
Has any series (main series) had the same level of directing talent attached to it as the ALIEN series has?
I mean, this series has had:
-Ridley Scott (Oscar nominated 3 times for Best Director)
-James Cameron (Oscar nominated 2 times for Best Director; won once)
-David Fincher (Oscar nominated 2 times for Best Director)
-Jean Pierre Jeunet (Oscar nominated 1 time for Best Writing/Screenplay, Nominated and Won for Best Picture at the European Film Awards)
It's impressive to think about the talent the main ALIEN series has had.
Not sure if this will be more 'Alien 5' or more 'AvP' as far as relevance to the series, but even though Elysium was a dud, I still think Blomkamp could end up having a pretty successful career. Will he reach the respected heights of the four filmmakers I listed above though? Time will tell.
Scooter155
Member
So are they pulling a Superman Returns here and doing a sequel to 2 that ignores 3 and 4? If Hicks is actually in it the answer is obviously "yes" but that could have just been wishful thinking on Blomkamp's part.
Also, the article I saw said this will come out after Prometheus 2... which sounds... weird.
Also, the article I saw said this will come out after Prometheus 2... which sounds... weird.
TheJollyCorner
Member
yeah...
unless Scott is already deep in pre-production & planning on pushing Pro2 for like 2016 or something.
The guy seems to work pretty quickly.
enigmatic_alex44
Whenever a game uses "middleware," I expect mediocrity. Just see how poor TLOU looks.
I'm only interested in this if Signourey is involved. Is it confirmed she'll be coming back or is it just hopeful speculation?
Let's pray, Alien 3 is trash (hate that they
). The less said about Ressurection the better, though Prometheous was ok
Let's pray, Alien 3 is trash (hate that they
killed of Newt in the beginning after spending most of the 2nd movie trying to save her
CloudyTuba
Member
I figured when he was posting that stuff, that it was for the sole purpose of stirring up some internet noise and possibly getting the project moving. Sort of like Deadpool.
Looks like that has happened. Fantastic!
Ignore 3 and 4. Sequel to 2.
Alienses: Hick's Revenge.
Looks like that has happened. Fantastic!
Ignore 3 and 4. Sequel to 2.
Alienses: Hick's Revenge.
Don't call it that.
I said this in another forum I frequent but would love to see an adaption of aliens: female war. Loved this book as a teenager and fits in alot with blomkamps film styles (plenty of gritty urban scenes iirc with cities overrun by alien hives) as well as giving him chances to go beyond this by going to the alien home world.
I respect your opinion and its one thats shared by many on GAF. I keep hearing it but I just dont get it.
Its 'better' but it still doesnt fix many base problems with its conceit. Its not a terribad movie but it's not an enjoyable one. Even grim films should have an element of...I dont know. Not Alien3
crazyrabbits
Banned
That was interesting up until the very far-reaching AIDS metaphors the pretentious author of the article throws at the reader. Gay and AIDS metaphors are so easy to make in almost any fictive work.
You'd have to try really hard.
Elysium wasn't great, but I'd rather have him take a crack at it to see what he can do.
Jack Scofield
Member
They need to retcon Aliens. Turning the alien from an ostensibly solitary, predatory hunter (like a tiger) into a space bug cheapened the entire thing.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
This isn't even a new reading of that film's subtext. It was around back in 91/92.
Nahhhh.
They should retcon Alien, really. There's no way a single person like Eleanor Ripley would've survived that encounter. Totally unrealistic!
Even with his work ethic, I don't think he can have Prometheus 2 ready for next March when he already has The Martian coming in November. The only way they make that date is if someone else directs.
Badlucktroll
Member
Can we at least all count on one thing? This movie will have Sharlto Copley in a major role. I think it will be a weird ass movie and be like Alien Resurrection, along with a weird way to bring back Hicks.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
Nobody gives a shit about that game, or whether it's "canon" or not. The entire concept of canonicity basically gets fucked if the movie as it currently seems to be goes forward.
I want to hope Fox will quietly forget about that.
So was Alien 3. Canon can change.
Freeza Under The Shower
Member
*shudders*
Having watched Resurrection recently to check 'just how bad' I found new ways to find it really, really fucking bad. The hybrid is okay though, technically. I can see why HR Giger liked it, but that doesn't excuse the movie.
Fallout-NL
Member
Resurrection is one of the worst films of all time which is made even doubly embarassing because of how big a dump it took on the franchise.
Seriously. Joss Whedon? That's who Fox got to write a script? Worst choice ever for sure. And the director while "Artistic" was also a poor choice.
But yeah, the script and the acting were at embarrassing levels of terrible.
Daffy Duck
Member
Who is Neil blomkamp and why should I be excited he's doing the next alien film?
- Status