Aliens?

flere-imsaho · 04-03-2009, 09:35 AM

Since it's Friday, something I randomly posted, made me think of doing this poll.

So sue me.

QuikSand · 04-03-2009, 09:38 AM

Game over, man.

Sun Tzu · 04-03-2009, 09:41 AM

Game over man, game over.

Sun Tzu · 04-03-2009, 09:41 AM

flere-imsaho · 04-03-2009, 09:41 AM

Nuke it from Orbit! It's the only way to be sure!

Big Fo · 04-03-2009, 09:43 AM

I haven't seen any of these movies.

gstelmack · 04-03-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

I haven't seen any of these movies.

BAN HIM!

gstelmack · 04-03-2009, 09:46 AM

Also, the only two possible correct answers to this are the first two.

Honolulu_Blue · 04-03-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by gstelmack

Also, the only two possible correct answers to this are the first two.

This is correct.

Aliens is still one of my favorite movies of all time and easily one of the Top 5 action movies ever, along with Terminator, Die Hard, the first (and only the first) Matrix movie and... I am still uncertain about the 5th. Maybe the first "Lethal Weapon"?

Hrmm...

Tasan · 04-03-2009, 10:03 AM

Crap, forgot to check the first one too. I was too worried about the reaction to me checking Requiem as well that I forgot. I liked Requiem for all the alien action, although I know it was fairly dumb. The first overall movie is possibly better than the second, but for totally different reasons. Its amazing that they basically did two different genres of movies for the initial and then sequel films, and were successful.

flere-imsaho · 04-03-2009, 10:08 AM

No love for the Trout? What the hell, people!?

Kodos · 04-03-2009, 10:09 AM

Come on. We all know that T2 is the best action move of all time. Aliens is right up there though. And I know I am one of the few who thinks this, but Alien Resurrection was very enjoyable too. Alien 3 wasn't that great. Haven't seen Requiem after the crap that was AVP.

Honolulu_Blue · 04-03-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Come on. We all know that T2 is the best action move of all time. Aliens is right up there though. And I know I am one of the few who thinks this, but Alien Resurrection was very enjoyable too. Alien 3 wasn't that great. Haven't seen Requiem after the crap that was AVP.

I do love T2. For the longest time, effects-wise, it was the king of the hill in terms of action sequences. It was dethroned in that regard by the Matrix in 1999. I am still waiting for the next step in the evolution of the action sequence to take "The Matrix" down. 10 years is a long, long time...

Abe Sargent · 04-03-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

I haven't seen any of these movies.

+1

gstelmack · 04-03-2009, 10:53 AM

Ugh, missed that this was multiple choice. Sigh.

Drake · 04-03-2009, 10:56 AM

I don't think I've ever flipped past Aliens on a random cable surf and not stopped to watch it.

Does that make it a classic movie?

DataKing · 04-03-2009, 10:59 AM

Maybe you haven't been keeping up on current events, but (everything after the first 2) just got (their) asses kicked, pal!

Drake · 04-03-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DataKing

Maybe you haven't been keeping up on current events, but (everything after the first 2) just got (their) asses kicked, pal!

Casting Bill Paxton was maybe the only flaw in that movie.

Drake · 04-03-2009, 11:04 AM

dola...

And on that note, why isn't Michael Biehn more of a household name? Is it because nobody can figure out how to pronounce his last name?

His career has always baffled me.

Kodos · 04-03-2009, 11:04 AM

What?!? Bill Paxton was awesome in that movie. You are way off here.

Drake · 04-03-2009, 11:13 AM

Bill Paxton has never been awesome in his entire life.

You should stop taking drugs.

Kodos · 04-03-2009, 11:22 AM

You should stop posting while in nicotine withdrawal.

Bill Paxton in Aliens - Front Office Football Central

Now we'll get to the bottom of this.

Drake · 04-03-2009, 11:30 AM

I voted.

Your choices should have been "Awesome" or "Offal", though (since we're talking about Bill Paxton).

Bad-example · 04-03-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Drake

Casting Paul Reiser was maybe the only flaw in that movie.

Fixed.

Kodos · 04-03-2009, 11:35 AM

When you're ready to concede that you are wrong, I'll be accepting your apology.

Drake · 04-03-2009, 11:36 AM

I'm sorry you're all on drugs.

Drake · 04-03-2009, 11:36 AM

Drake · 04-03-2009, 11:37 AM

You know Bill Paxton tried to divorce Helen Hunt in Twister, right? I think maybe I haven't ever forgiven him for that.

gstelmack · 04-03-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Drake

You know Bill Paxton tried to divorce Helen Hunt in Twister, right? I think maybe I haven't ever forgiven him for that.

Which is why playing the weenie marine was such a brilliant move...

Drake · 04-03-2009, 11:44 AM

I wonder if it would have been uncomfortable on the set if Bill Paxton and Paul Reiser had known that they would one day have Helen Hunt in common?

I'd think that would make me uncomfortable.

Big Fo · 04-03-2009, 11:44 AM

His new chick that was afraid of weather wasn't that bad looking though. She loses points on personality of course.

Honolulu_Blue · 04-03-2009, 11:50 AM

Bill Paxton and Paul Reiser were both perfect in their roles in Aliens. Perfect. Hudson and Burke were outstanding.

Anyone who disagrees is on drugs.

Honolulu_Blue · 04-03-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Drake

Casting Bill Paxton was maybe the only flaw in that movie.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drake

Bill Paxton has never been awesome in his entire life.

You should stop taking drugs.

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Originally Posted by Drake

You know Bill Paxton tried to divorce Helen Hunt in Twister, right? I think maybe I haven't ever forgiven him for that.

Clearly the lack of nicotine and tobacco are addling your brain. Go have a smoke. It will all be better after that...

ColtCrazy · 04-03-2009, 12:02 PM

Aliens>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Alien>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Everything Else

JediKooter · 04-03-2009, 12:15 PM

The sad thing...Alien vs Trout would probably be better than Alien vs Predator.

Drake · 04-03-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

His new chick that was afraid of weather wasn't that bad looking though. She loses points on personality of course.

Wasn't the the same actress who played the love interest in Lost Boys?

Somebody do an IMDB search and let me know.

RendeR · 04-03-2009, 12:17 PM

As I stated in the Bill Paxton in Aliens thread:

"Bill Paxton is the Ryan Leaf of Feature Film."

RendeR · 04-03-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake

Wasn't the the same actress who played the love interest in Lost Boys?

Somebody do an IMDB search and let me know.

Yes I believe you are correct. She was much hotter in Lost Boys. She's just "meh" in Twister.

RendeR · 04-03-2009, 12:18 PM

"Cow"

gstelmack · 04-03-2009, 12:21 PM

"Another cow"

Sun Tzu · 04-03-2009, 12:25 PM

Lance Henriksen was excellent as Bishop as well.

Drake · 04-03-2009, 12:25 PM

Jami Gertz is her name...and she got hot again for the sitcom Still Standing. Bizarre.

Honolulu_Blue · 04-03-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RendeR

As I stated in the Bill Paxton in Aliens thread:

"Bill Paxton is the Ryan Leaf of Feature Film."

Huh?

Chet in "Weird Science". Hudson in "Aliens". These are classic, classic roles.

Unless you mean "Ryan Leaf when he was in college and lead WSU to the Rose Bowl", then I don't know what you're talking about.

RendeR · 04-03-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gstelmack

"Another cow"

"I think thats the same cow..."

RendeR · 04-03-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Huh?

Chet in "Weird Science". Hudson in "Aliens". These are classic, classic roles.

Unless you mean "Ryan Leaf when he was in college and lead WSU to the Rose Bowl", then I don't know what you're talking about.

Well if you're talking about cringe-worthy moments in film anytime the man steps on screen then yes I agree with you. It doesn't make his a good actor, just means that there is a niche of people who find really awful "my god can he over-act this particular moment any worse" type scenes entertaining.

cthomer5000 · 04-03-2009, 01:02 PM

I believe Alien to be a perfect movie.

KWhit · 04-03-2009, 01:05 PM

Alien was the better film (more original), but I do enjoy Aliens quite a bit as well.

flere-imsaho · 04-03-2009, 01:07 PM

I can't watch either of the first two without having nightmares for weeks. None of the others (haven't seen Requiem, though) bother me like that.

sabotai · 04-03-2009, 01:18 PM

I kinda like all of the Aliens movies (have not seen the vs. Predator ones and am not planning on it), but the 3 sequels don't come close to the original. Like ct said, Alien is as "perfect" as a movie can be.

DaddyTorgo · 04-03-2009, 01:29 PM

*hides*

I have not seen any of them.

I have seen bits and pieces of the first one, but only a total of like 10-15 minutes maybe.

View Poll Results: Aliens?
Alien	30	44.78%
Aliens	42	62.69%
Alien 3	6	8.96%
Alien: Resurrection	3	4.48%
Alien vs. Predator	4	5.97%
Alien vs. Predator: Requiem	3	4.48%
Alien vs. Trout	10	14.93%
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04-03-2009, 09:41 AM	#3
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	Game over man, game over. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

04-03-2009, 09:41 AM	#4
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	whoa __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

04-03-2009, 09:46 AM	#8
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Also, the only two possible correct answers to this are the first two. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

04-03-2009, 10:03 AM	#10
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Crap, forgot to check the first one too. I was too worried about the reaction to me checking Requiem as well that I forgot. I liked Requiem for all the alien action, although I know it was fairly dumb. The first overall movie is possibly better than the second, but for totally different reasons. Its amazing that they basically did two different genres of movies for the initial and then sequel films, and were successful. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

04-03-2009, 09:38 AM	#2
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Game over, man.

04-03-2009, 09:41 AM	#5
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Nuke it from Orbit! It's the only way to be sure!

04-03-2009, 09:43 AM	#6
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	I haven't seen any of these movies.

04-03-2009, 10:08 AM	#11
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	No love for the Trout? What the hell, people!?

04-03-2009, 10:09 AM	#12
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Come on. We all know that T2 is the best action move of all time. Aliens is right up there though. And I know I am one of the few who thinks this, but Alien Resurrection was very enjoyable too. Alien 3 wasn't that great. Haven't seen Requiem after the crap that was AVP. __________________ Indiana Hoosiers Football - 2025-26 National Champs The FOFC Ladder History thread

04-03-2009, 10:53 AM	#15
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Ugh, missed that this was multiple choice. Sigh. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

04-03-2009, 10:56 AM	#16
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	I don't think I've ever flipped past Aliens on a random cable surf and not stopped to watch it. Does that make it a classic movie?

04-03-2009, 10:59 AM	#17
DataKing Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago	Maybe you haven't been keeping up on current events, but (everything after the first 2) just got (their) asses kicked, pal! __________________ Current Games Diablo III (BattleTag: DataKing#1685) Allegiances: Chicago Bears - Detroit Red Wings - Kansas Jayhawks Awards: 2011 Golden Scribe - Other Sports Category (The Straight(away) and Narrow - A Forza Motorsport 3 Dynasty) Last edited by DataKing : 04-03-2009 at 10:59 AM.

04-03-2009, 11:04 AM	#19
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	dola... And on that note, why isn't Michael Biehn more of a household name? Is it because nobody can figure out how to pronounce his last name? His career has always baffled me.

04-03-2009, 11:13 AM	#21
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	Bill Paxton has never been awesome in his entire life. You should stop taking drugs.

04-03-2009, 11:22 AM	#22
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	You should stop posting while in nicotine withdrawal. Bill Paxton in Aliens - Front Office Football Central Now we'll get to the bottom of this. __________________ Indiana Hoosiers Football - 2025-26 National Champs The FOFC Ladder History thread

04-03-2009, 11:30 AM	#23
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	I voted. Your choices should have been "Awesome" or "Offal", though (since we're talking about Bill Paxton).

04-03-2009, 11:35 AM	#25
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	When you're ready to concede that you are wrong, I'll be accepting your apology. __________________ Indiana Hoosiers Football - 2025-26 National Champs The FOFC Ladder History thread

04-03-2009, 11:36 AM	#26
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	I'm sorry you're all on drugs.

04-03-2009, 11:37 AM	#28
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	You know Bill Paxton tried to divorce Helen Hunt in Twister, right? I think maybe I haven't ever forgiven him for that.

04-03-2009, 11:44 AM	#30
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	I wonder if it would have been uncomfortable on the set if Bill Paxton and Paul Reiser had known that they would one day have Helen Hunt in common? I'd think that would make me uncomfortable.

04-03-2009, 11:50 AM	#32
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Bill Paxton and Paul Reiser were both perfect in their roles in Aliens. Perfect. Hudson and Burke were outstanding. Anyone who disagrees is on drugs. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

04-03-2009, 12:02 PM	#34
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	Aliens>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Alien>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Everything Else

04-03-2009, 12:15 PM	#35
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	The sad thing...Alien vs Trout would probably be better than Alien vs Predator. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

04-03-2009, 12:17 PM	#37
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04-03-2009, 12:18 PM	#39
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	"Cow" __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

04-03-2009, 12:21 PM	#40
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	"Another cow" __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

04-03-2009, 12:25 PM	#41
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	Lance Henriksen was excellent as Bishop as well. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

04-03-2009, 01:05 PM	#47
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	Alien was the better film (more original), but I do enjoy Aliens quite a bit as well.

04-03-2009, 01:07 PM	#48
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	I can't watch either of the first two without having nightmares for weeks. None of the others (haven't seen Requiem, though) bother me like that.

04-03-2009, 01:18 PM	#49
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I kinda like all of the Aliens movies (have not seen the vs. Predator ones and am not planning on it), but the 3 sequels don't come close to the original. Like ct said, Alien is as "perfect" as a movie can be. Last edited by sabotai : 04-03-2009 at 01:19 PM.

04-03-2009, 01:29 PM	#50
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	hides I have not seen any of them. I have seen bits and pieces of the first one, but only a total of like 10-15 minutes maybe. __________________ Get bent whoever hacked my pw and changed my signature.

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