Alien Quadrilogy ?

polkatese
polkatese Posts: 6,767
edited July 2004 in Music & Movies
Is it worth a buy ($70) to experience DTS 5.1 on the first one of the series (which I think the best one)?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000VCZK2/qid%3D1070215118/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/102-6069690-1352911
I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited November 2003
    I bought the Alien Legacy awhile back - I think the packaging is better than the newer revamp and the PQ/SQ are abought as good as it gets. The revamp is simply to keep reviving the series for the new Alien movies and Alien and Predator movie.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2003
    I asked for the quadrilogy for Christmas, it will be good enough for me.

    Polkatese - There is a big thread in HTF on the quadrilogy, it may have some specifics for you. I personally only know it exists, no specifics :)
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited November 2003
    thanks, guys! I'll check HTF..

    http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&postid=1894683&t=5826#post1894683

    whoa, this guy must be a true fan of Alien..

    thanks, Doro!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited November 2003
    Don't see enough to go out and buy over the Legacy set......
    Just a revamp ploy for upcoming movies as I said. But I know the Legacy set was getting rare and pricy.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited November 2003
    I only like the first 2. I thought the 2nd two sucked!

    I'll stick with the ones I have. Not sure how much was actually added to the first one or how marked an improvement it is over the first DVD release.


    John
    No excuses!
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited November 2003
    Originally posted by john d. strong
    I only like the first 2. I thought the 2nd two sucked!
    I'll stick with the ones I have. Not sure how much was actually added to the first one or how marked an improvement it is over the first DVD release.
    John
    It was like a couple minutes - it was the deleted scene that was on the extras of the THX Legacy issue. Nothing like the second one.
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  • wrxmy02
    wrxmy02 Posts: 92
    edited November 2003
    For those who just cant get enough of those acid for blood critters
    here is the link for the new movie [ 2004]

    Alien VS Predator
    Front: LSI7
    Center: LSIC
    Surrounds: LSI7
    SVS PB2-ISD SUB [MONOLITH!]
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  • Billm57
    Billm57 Posts: 689
    edited December 2003
    just an FYI-the first 2 Alien movies from this new set will be available seperately in January. So no need to buy the whole set if you dont like the rest of the series (unlike the Indiana Jones set that forces you to buy the lame sequels)
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited December 2003
    thanks for the update, Bill! that's exactly what I was thinking of...
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Billm57
    Billm57 Posts: 689
    edited December 2003
    Originally posted by john d. strong
    I only like the first 2. I thought the 2nd two sucked!

    I'll stick with the ones I have. Not sure how much was actually added to the first one or how marked an improvement it is over the first DVD release.


    John
    the deleted scenes on the first release in Alien are now part of the movie via seamless branching so you can choose to watch the movie with the extra scenes or not.I do believe the new transfer and sound are a marked improvement over the original releases (at least on Alien)
    If you go to www.thedigitalbits.com they have an extensive review on the whole set as well as the new transfers, etc..
    Like I said you can buy Alien and Aliens separately sometime in January
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  • hamzahsh
    hamzahsh Posts: 439
    edited December 2003
    I'll buy this when I get enough money! but I'll the the JAMES BOND VOL. 3 first.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited June 2004
    Just an fyi, deepdiscountdvd.com is running a sale on Alien Quadrilogy (and others) for about $58, free shipping. Coupon code: deepdiscount
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited July 2004
    I really enjoyed the second film with the Marine Corps and that is the only one that I have purchased.
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