Did you enjoy it? I hear it’s a good movie but it just looks so…dopey. Plus it’s from James Wan’s Atomic Monster production shingle and as far as I’m concerned he - for the most part - makes mediocre movies. By the way, what is the synopsis? I didn’t look because I find what I know of the first movie so unappealing.

‘Locked’ apparently is a remake of ‘4X4.’ ‘It's written by Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat, the same people who wrote and directed ‘4X4.’ And speaking of ‘4X4’ it’s currently on Tubi and is worth seeing. Peter Lanzani (who Bill Skarsgård is playing) is really good in the role. And it’s in the original Spanish! 🎉

Okay? There’s certainly a place for CGI, particularly in movies of that nature (it’s easier to create a bunch of CGI Aliens rather than have a bunch of guys in Alien costumes). Besides, you have to keep in mind that CGI wasn’t as far along then as it currently is (though James Cameron is a bit of a purist though I have no doubt Ridley Scott would have used it if it were available to him).

@screenPhiles In the Ailen's the caption Hellmann's camera and all of them has in them how do you think gopo camera come from

@@waynecopeland4253 What are you talking about? I gotta ask because it sounds like you haven't seen the trailer because that doesn't happen.

@screenPhiles witch one are you talking about because I saw all of the Alien movies and saw the new one and I have the director cut from1979-1997

@@waynecopeland4253 I'm talking about the trailer for Alien: Earth - the trailer the reaction is for - so what you're referring to I have no idea.

And I thank you for giving me a little of your time!

You mean ‘Dallas.’ And as far as egg being created for the purpose of birthing a Queen, I’ve never heard that. It’s possible, but transforming people into eggs has never been introduced, never mind fleshed out, in the feature films (it was from a cut scene).

@@screenPhiles True "eggmorphing" hasn't formally been introduced, but that is the prevailing theory from the cut scene as to what was happening with (I meant to say) Brett, since Dallas was still alive and human and imploring Ripley to kill him. And it's sci-fi, they can basically make up anything they want. Remember the xeno spitting acid at Christie in Alien: Resurrection?

@@rajman7644 True, it hasn't but supposedly that's what we were witnessing. And as far as Aliens spitting acid goes - I remember the guy with dreadlocks, Gary Dourdan, but not the how of what killed him - but that's fairly stupid and it bugs me whenever I see it because it implies a level of intelligence that the xenomorph doesn't consistently display. Besides, in traditional Alien lore its blood was acidic, but it doesn't spit blood, which implies its saliva was acidic? That's different (and also kinda dumb because it's like Dr. Evil's plan to put laser beams on sharks, which is funny because it's overkill).

@@screenPhiles Yeah the spitting acid was dumb since there have been a lot of scenes of humans touching alien saliva and not getting burned. Again they can structure this however they want because it's a made up world.

You’re not understanding what I mean by undermine. Prior to Cameron’s ‘Aliens’ the creatures weren’t compared to insects. He was the one that introduced that aspect, with the Aliens being essentially bees (or ants. Take your pick). He even gave them a ‘Queen,’ for christ sake! Though I am not saying that ‘Aliens’ wasn’t awesome, though what I am saying is that Cameron introduced ideas that in the long run weakened the franchise.

@@screenPhiles I don't know if we can say he weakened the franchise because we don't know what would have happened if he never made it. Relative to most sequels it was a huge success and I would say it it made it stronger. Weather you like the insect aspect or not is a personal take. I personally thought it made alien larger than life. The queen scene along with the entire movie is great cinema.

@@williamturner-v1s We're talking about different things. Both ideas - that 'Aliens' is an awesome movie and the introduction of the idea that the Aliens were essentially big insects by Cameron's reckoning - can be held at the same time. The only opinion is how it's believed to have effected the franchise going forward.

Doesn’t it? Those visuals look kinda trippy.

@@screenPhiles I was thinking the same thing, esp. the depiction of what seems to be a portal in the sky, and some kind of spiralling energy ejecting from the ground. Even the red lighting seems stylized in a kind of Dario Argento / Richard Stanley way. Honestly, give me that mind-trip, I can't wait!

@@foreverdrift I appreciated the color. Too many movies of this type render things in various shades of gray; this thing is over the top with vibrancy. Visually it reminded me of the finale of 'The Void' (2016), except for all the aforementioned color.

Back at 'cha, because apparently it's not.

😆 What was the original storyline? As I said, I know nothing about the video game though I figured that people who do might feel a bit different. It sounds like you really enjoyed the game. Based on the trailer what aren’t they doing that you think they should?

You’re welcome!

Do you mean ‘brutal’ as in ‘bad’ or ‘brutal’ as in on screen violence? My money’s on the former.

I was wondering the same thing, though it at least makes more sense than multiple ‘Popeye’ movies.

100%. There’s a certain cheesiness to it - like with Doctor Who - that if you’re able to roll with it it becomes really interesting.

How do you think it compares to the trailer for ‘Popeye the Slayer Man?’ I think that one has more potential to be a fun romp.

I think John Woo is a very interesting, though uneven, director though what I think hasn't worked particularly well for him is adapting his stylistic tendencies to American films.

Good to know though (and the idea that one has to be careful of trailers kind of blows my mind).

That makes more sense though not what I heard.

Not at all the same things because you’re using the term as a fairly - let's be honest - clichéd generalization while I sited a particular movie where the genre, plot and antagonists were remarkably alike. And did I mention Kevin Peter Hall played said antagonist in both movies? It wouldn’t take Clarence Darrow to win the case (if it were ever filed) if it ever turned up in court.

My friend, if you go into it expecting the original you’re going to be disappointed. Instead try to think of it as its own thing (primarily). That doesn’t remove your expectations (nor should it) but it at least gives it a chance to be something new and familiar at the same time.

They should've made a sequel to the last one ("Rave To The Grave"), instead

@@anchorpoint3631 Maybe but speaking for myself I have heard of their original, but not the sequel. And sure, relying on name recognition can be a bit lazy but that's where we are these days.

I love the 1985 return of the living dead ❤️❤️. Can't wait to see new return of the living dead 2025 :) I am 100% agree that movie going to be good 👍

@@CharlieMcGinnis585 Pray that you're right because multiple people are actually skeptical of this movie, due to the director's other films having very low ratings.

I’ve gotta rewatch it because I didn’t notice it. I gotta admit that I’m looking forward to this movie (despite the involvement of James Wan).

Gotta agree! It looks like it could be a lot of fun. Then there’s Will Poulter (his name didn’t occur to me while watching the trailer) who’s also pretty funny.

100%. I really enjoy ‘Krull’ and have no issue with the FX (it’s pretty good and by my reckoning holds up pretty well for the most part) though by my reckoning the weak link is the writing. It’s a film about aliens (they look human but aren’t) so why didn’t the producers do more to differentiate the people from regular humans) and I don’t mean the Beast and his Slayers. If the movie had worked to do so I think it might have went over better because as it stands it plays a bit like ‘The Princess Bride’ except that movie went all-in on being a fairytale/tantasy while ‘Krull' is closer to a science fiction film.

Had to change the music. If I included it the video would be banned in some countries.

I haven't seen it in IMAX but did you noticed that there weren't any Aliens till about an hour in? The movie looks fine but I don't think anyone brought tickets for Facehuggers for about half the movie.

I do. After all the point is the reaction. If you want to see the trailer exclusively, you know where you go can go to find it.

No problem 👍 And sharks are kinda awesome and if we had so many issues with them all need to do is limit our time in the ocean.

They might be though I don't think much of what i've seen of Leigh Whannel's movie.

I think it looks too good for a fan-made trailer. There's not a lot shown but what is looks pretty good. Plus I don't think that that snow was real, but it looks pretty damn good.

As far as I'm aware there isn't one yet.

How about you record a response to the trailer as well? If you're from the region I think it would make an interesting contrast. Let me know if it's something you're interested in doing or want more details.

😃 I sympathize to an extent. While I enjoy the old Popeye cartoons I don't think they're nearly as iconic as you seem to. In other words, if this movie is FUNNY (in the way that I thought the original 'Terrifier' was funny) then as far as I'm concerned it's a success. It it takes itself too seriously, by my reckoning it falls.

​@screenPhiles So is Hollywood lowering their standards for creating movie characters? Are they that desperate? Why don't they make Jason Voorhees a superhero? All he needs is a cape and he's good to to go.

@@Dlweddl68 Hollywood's standards are often fairly low so I'm not sure what you mean. I also don't think 'Popeye' is a Hollywood movie (certainly a major studio isn't releasing it, that's for sure).

You’re right. Michael Mann’s ‘The Keep’ is not what one would truly call a “good” movie. That being said it is fascinating and in its way, in that moment, it was enough.

Your wish…

It’s interesting that you compare ‘The Keep’ to ‘Blade Runner’ because by my reckoning there’s similarities to how Michael Mann approaches the material (in a visual sense).