Alien In Review - Every Alien & Predator Movie Ranked & Recapped

[@wyrmslayer1991]

Tim has the patience of a fucking saint

[@MaximLight269]

😂😂😂

[@lathanbarnett7365]

Greg is right, when Ripley gets to the pod the xeno is asleep/ hibernating. It doesn’t know she’s there

[@terranncegilmore]

Directors cut of Aliens is a must, because the auto-gun scene shows how they get into the part of the compound they sealed off. The blood opens a hole in the ceiling.

[@sammaelmoloch4268]

Respectfully insane take from Nick 😂 Special cuts are reqiuired for these movies. 1 is pretty similar, but aliens and 3 definitely improve.

[@MisterShine7]

Missing the initial 'daughter' scene in the Aliens theatrical, and the awesome auto gun scene, is criminal man

[@preyingocelotgames4397]

Broooo, everytime I watch Aliens i think this. Especially the sentry turret scene, watching the ammo count dwindle makes it a really exciting scene

[@AbramPT]

I think the Assembly Cut of Alien 3 is pretty much unanimously considered the best version of that movie FWIW! You should consider watching that one.

[@preyingocelotgames4397]

Trying not to put up spoilers but I don't know how else to ask. Is that the version with the cow? Instead of the dog

[@Bananafangs_]

@@preyingocelotgames4397 Yes!

[@TheMiloDavis]

Directors cuts of Aliens and Alien 3 are suuuuuper important please don’t listen to Nick 😭

[@thezoof2841]

Assembly cut is 100% required for Alien3. Aliens is nice to have director's cut but both movies excellent. Alien3 is terrible theatrical cut.

[@MrGeoff-iv6re]

Seriously! Don’t listen to Nick!

[@SmashBrosAssemble]

You guys need to do the Assembly Cut of Alien 3 DO NOT DO THE THEATRICAL CUT!

[@joshuabarnett88]

There will be an absolute RIOT if alien 3 isn't the Assembly cut, Tim. Genuinely you will do a disservice to this entire franchise

[@Craiggardd]

Love Nick's knowledge and research into the movie, especially shoutouts to Giger, and Jodorowsky. Alien is my favorite movie of all time! Y'all should do Jodorowsky In Review LMAO. The Holy Mountain will blow your minds.

[@Craiggardd]

The ending scene where the alien is revealed to be in the escape pod sleeping in the wall is one of my favorites! Not only is it an awesome opportunity for a jump scare when you see it moving behind her, but it also provides more context to the alien's behavior. That scene to me demonstrates that the alien is an animal, whose actions are dictated by instinct. All the animal knows is to live through its life cycle. It's not an evil villain but just a monstrous organism engineered to breed, kill, and survive. It's like a bug that's just sitting on a wall not moving.

[@terryjeffs6401]

Guys I'm so excited for this! When I met Nick in London back in 2018? This was the first thing i asked about! We are finally here! But please for the love of god, DO NOT WATCH the theatrical cut of Alien 3! Watch the assembly cut. It is far far superior. Please Nick, give me this one thing. I have waited like 7 years after all. Thanks!

[@fairytaleforhire6739]

Super excited for this. Alien is one of my favorite franchises. This watchalong is going to be epic.

[@EveryTimeIDavid]

I agree with Nick. I thought Veronica Cartwright played that part perfectly. She's the one with the appropriately grounded, freaked the fuck out response.

[@Orson_Welp]

I feel like this crew might prefer Aliens, but for me, this should stay at #1 for the whole series

[@joshuabarnett88]

It's a top 10 movie of all time

[@michaeltylermedia]

So fully agree. The slow burn is the best burn

[@hydroxycuh]

Agreed

[@MelodicQuest]

Considering the iconic legacy of the series, I feel like these In Reviews will draw in a bunch of new viewers

[@KongDonkey1412]

😂😂😂😂 Nobody wants to watch these soy fueled Kamala Harris voters or their dead channel

[@spartanblue2516]

Normally I’m with Nick on his opinions, but personally I think the director’s cut outclasses the theatrical release for Aliens.

[@Mrs.Garrison69]

James Cameron disagrees, and he made the movie so…

[@spartanblue2516]

@ oh cool, I didn’t realize I wasn’t entitled to my own opinion anymore

[@byers31303]

​​@@Mrs.Garrison69no, James Cameron does not agree with that at all. It's literally called the "directors cut". He introduces it himself on the Blu-ray and says something like "this is how it was meant to be seen, but we had to cut a bunch of it for time (for the theatrical cut)" or something like that. So what the hell are you talking about?

[@byers31303]

​​@@Mrs.Garrison69no, James Cameron does not disagree. He literally introduces the directors cut on the blu ray and says something like "this is how it was meant to be seen, but we had to cut a bunch of it for time on the theatrical release".

[@byers31303]

James Cameron does not "disagree". The director's cut is his preferred version and he's said so numerous times.

[@HAL1138]

Special Editions and Director’s Cuts are a must!!! Any true fan will recommend them over Theatrical. This goes through all the films in the series into Prometheus and Covenant.

[@CalebJenei]

I think the director’s cut for Aliens is totally worth it!

[@CoraValentine1999]

I do like the alien sleeping.

[@fraseralex1993]

My favourite sci fi horror film of all time, and in my personal top five all time, masterpiece is a word that gets thrown around a lot, but this is one of them

[@andymantoise]

Alien 3 absolutely should be the "Special/Extended" edition. Fincher fixed some shit. Any of my Alien fan friends ALL told me... you can watch the theatrical, but if you're only planning on watching it once, do the updated version.

[@james.b.mcgill]

It was my understanding that Fincher had nothing to do with the alternate cuts of Alien 3, they were just based off his notes, or something to that effect.

[@andymantoise]

@@james.b.mcgill That's probably fair... I assume he was pretty pissed at all the initial interference from the studio during production... from what I've been told. I do not claim to be an Alien scholar by any means lol. But yeah, the Assembly Cut, apparently the "definitive" version.

[@Mrs.Garrison69]

@@james.b.mcgillhe doesn’t, it’s a fan project

[@arturohigginbotham9231]

Special Edition for Aliens is a yes for me.

[@preyingocelotgames4397]

I can't believe the theatrical release didn't have the sentry gun scenes. So good

[@totalmovierecall]

Been waiting literally YEARS for these guys to do these films. Let's go!

[@Amouroso]

The green thumbnail theme looks so hype. Been waiting a long time for this!

[@MichaelROLeary]

Wait until Tim finds out there's not just one but two Predator movies this year - Trachtenberg is directing both, the untitled one will be on streaming and then Badlands will be theatrical.

[@lancerloco]

I remember always seeing the cover art of this movie at blockbusters and that being alone to freak me out, glad I overcame my fears to watch this masterpiece years later

[@slashmonlee220]

beautiful. Greg is so important for in review.

[@thezoof2841]

Please watch Alien3 Assembly cut is required. Aliens directors cut not required but some awesomness in it.

[@DragonQuest401]

Long have I waited, I am so beyond excited for this!!! Been listening since star wars in review and this is my most anticipated episode

[@rextitan]

58:17 the look of abject shock on Tim’s face

[@chrisrojas740]

Hard yes on this entire series getting the In Review treatment!

[@HAMR-nq2hp]

Alien, T1, and Predator 1 are movie experiences that can never be replicated in their respective franchises. They work because you are watching a universe unfold that you have no idea about, there is no frame of reference to jump from. Plus most of them follow a different style compared to their sequels, a bit slower, more thriller-like. They hit different after watching all the others.

[@GustavoZ86]

Liked for the plot song

[@Shadowslains]

Echoing a lot here, but PLEASE do Directors Cuts of Aliens and Alien 3.

[@crosvale]

Commenting to show my appreciation for you guys finally getting to this!

[@daxter3601]

I am looking forward to this series! But yeah, Director's cut for Aliens and Alien 3

[@davesharma25]

So cool that it looks like a movie stand underneath the desks

[@dropkick79]

Love this! Looking forward to all these reviews. Bonus: At 14:45, you can see how Among Us was born. Sprinkle in a little 1982 The Thing as well.

[@jean-lucpicard2914]

“You see the alien’s in its birthday suit the entire film, so I thought it was a cop out having me wear the underwear, and not stripping entirely,” - Sigourney Weaver

[@Liam-wv7tf]

I've been waiting for this for so long, lets go!!!

[@LoveFactorySweatShop]

You're doing it!

[@Leet1995]

Finally! Very excited for this series!

[@the_chubax]

I’ve been waiting for this forever!!!

[@ChrisBonatsakis]

I'm not sure how I feel about Greg's tongue moving in the opening lmao

[@michaeltylermedia]

Came here to see if someone would comment on this 😂

[@DeathlessNinja]

The ALIENS Director Cut is a MUST

[@BruceWayneBrady]

YES!! SO glad this is finally happening!!!

[@grizzlyborne6941]

Been waiting years for this!

[@codyjones3456]

…..FINALLY…… Although I wish other movies weren’t interfearing with the AVP schedule lol

[@lobolink2772]

We did it! Alien is a top 5 movie of all time for me!

[@loganarowland]

Alien is the best of the franchise. It's unbelievable. Aliens is the most rewatchable in a more casual setting.

[@lancerloco]

Also shoutout the the spaceballs cameo “hello my baby hello my darling hello my ragtime gaalll”

[@TheSolo123]

You have to watch the directors cut of "Aliens" it shows scenes of the outside of the colony as well as fills in plot holes in the story. James Cameron said this is the real version of the movie and a lot of fans agree.

[@nobodyexceptme7794]

Im with Greg, I was always a proponent of the sleep/hibernation theory. It was either trying to get off the ship to a new destination knowing that there were no more lifeforms left.

[@AyeTySkaar]

When Greg started coughing at 1:07:something I was 99% sure he was going to do a fully prepared chest burster bit. Fake blood and all.

[@jackmilne7091]

James Cameron has gone on record saying that the directors cut of Aliens is the correct way/and his original concept of how the film should be viewed. Sigourney Weaver was nominated for an Oscar for best actress for the way she portrayed Ripley in Aliens, I believe she would have won if the directors cut had been available

[@mikecarter-y4b]

If you're not doing the extended cut of aliens and the work print of Alien 3. You're absolutely doing it wrong

[@AR_112]

Nah

[@mattyt1me]

I think the Aliens extended cut makes it worse! Seeing a preview of what happens to the facility takes a lot of the mystery/suspense/surprise opposed to getting there for the first time not knowing anything.

[@mikecarter-y4b]

@@mattyt1me It's okay to be wrong

[@maddoggnick96]

Is the work print of Alien 3 the same as the Assembly Cut, and the Special Edition?

[@Mrs.Garrison69]

@@mikecarter-y4bhard disagree, even James Cameron prefers the theatrical release, and the work print of Aliens 3 is worse than the theatrical

[@paulsportel]

Please do the directors cut

[@goodwolf152]

1:08:20 I appreciate Nick’s constant attempts to get the guys over their need for “shoe leather” in movies. The “science” behind the motion sensor is deeply unimportant…it’s only there so they can justify having it as suspense-generating device. The actual practicality of it or how it works is very not the point, lol. You’re doing yeoman’s work out there, Nick…I appreciate it!

[@BSykes9989]

You have to do the assembly cut of alien 3. It changes the entire movie. Also, research all the insane studio meddling on alien 3. It’ll make you appreciate what fincher had to work with so much more.

[@mattythemuse]

YES so glad y'all are doing this🔥 W-w-wu-want some candy??

[@maddoggnick96]

Very excited for this series. I love the Alien franchise. I’ve seen all the Alien films except Romulus. However, I’ve only seen Predator and Prey on the Predator side, and I haven’t seen either of the AVP films.

[@Craiggardd]

I think the only alt cut you need to worry about is make sure to watch the Alien 3 Assembly Cut. David Fincher was really unhappy with how Alien 3 turned out, and the Assembly Cut is the closest to his original vision for the film, and makes some of the themes of the movie more prominent.

[@KazeTalks]

In regards to the Alien movies, Alien 3 should be the Assembly Cut. Everything else should be the Theatrical Cut (you can make a case for the Special Edition version of Aliens, because it shows two cool scenes, but it's really not needed, and you can watch those scenes afterwards on KZbin)

[@jasethomas5198]

I've been waiting for this for so long, guys! I can't wait!!

[@sonicsean34]

Only 27 mins in and I find it odd that Tim keeps saying none of the characters are scared and yet hates Veronica Cartwright cos her character is basically losing it in panic the whole time after the chest-burster scene

[@kehtray26]

We finally here 🙌

[@james.b.mcgill]

Nick is so wrong about the Aliens Special Edition. It is definitely the superior version of the film. I hope they change their mind on that one. They really should watch the SE. All the other films, the theatrical version is a fine choice.

[@MrEyeballkid72]

Finally. This is my favorite movie.

[@jasonhynek4362]

Alien 3 special edition is an absolute must boys!

[@MechaFrankzilla]

ALIENS DIRECTOR CUT PLEASE!!!!!! Even James Cameron says that is the version to watch. For the rest theatrical is fine (Alien 3's assembly cut should be considerably). Anyhow glad to see yall watching these tho!

[@realrobrose]

The xenomorph is sleeping at the end because it behaves like a big cat. Thats the point of Jonesy and the moment they have. To the Alien it's just cohabitating with these things that it can hunt and eat when it needs to and then go sit in a tree and ignore and swing it's tail and just watch. It doesn't know it's in a war with Ripley.

[@bricewgilbert]

I'll join the chorus of voting for Director/special editions for Aliens and Alien 3. Alien Resurrection I wouldn't have a problem with either, but there are important things in the other two that I really do think should be discussed at least (Alien Isolation is based off a deleted scene from Aliens even)

[@Abefroman3]

1:00:57 NGL i thought for sure they were setting up to have a prop face hugger fall from the light rig on Tim and scare the shit out of him.

[@taylorwmartin]

I’m going to be so pissed when they rank aliens higher than alien lol

[@joshuabarnett88]

Everyone please do what you can to confirm them not to skip the Assembly Cut. Ain't no way we waited this many years for them to skip one of the most underrated films in the franchise, the theatrical cut can't be the one watched

[@MaylorTaylor]

This is one episode I'm gonna watch 10 times

[@smoresandoreos]

Thanks for this, so pumped!

[@Abefroman3]

Check out New Rockstars Alien breakdown videos. Eric Voss and crew killed it on the research. The production designer created an iconography for sci-fi films that has carried over into other movies not connected to Alien 36:41

[@realrobrose]

I've always heard that you've got to watch the Assembly/Director's Cut of Alien 3.

[@chrispoutrain3607]

Hell yea been waiting for so long

[@joshuabarnett88]

It's a myth that the cast did not know about the blood splatter. Just another Hollywood urban legend

[@geoffreysmart6801]

I agree with the comments about the Assembly Cut for Alien 3. It's significantly better. But I'm with Nick for Aliens.

[@MelodicQuest]

My idea for the intro graphic would have been Nick as the Xenomorph, then he opens his mouth and it's a tiny Nick head

[@Ryan-tm7ug]

It only took y’all a million years !!!

[@Mankysausage]

Pretty sure the chest bursting scene scarred me for life

[@SuperAgannon]

We're so back

[@tristanshelton6697]

You must watch the directors cut of alien3!

[@Postchaps]

Im with you Nick, I prefer the theatrical cut of Aliens.

[@dudemistah94]

Greg for every dumb movie review please, i need it please

[@Ryancharles35]

I need a KF Face Fug 'em shirt

[@jeremywilliams5301]

We really need Star Trek 1-10 added to Star Trek in review! Come on Nick!

[@ALake98]

Glad we live in the timeline where we are getting this and not like a rewatch of the Captain America trilogy or something like that

[@MaximLight269]

Aliens - Director's Cut Alien 3 - Assembly Cut 👍

[@kingvinn92]

Can we call the big marvel re-rank Kinda Funny MCU In-Review: The Incursion

[@skarbone1]

You HAVE to do the Assembly Cut for Alien 3 or it is an almost unwatchable film. Don't listen to Nick. Seriously guys. I know the comments are full of this already, but Assembly Cut of 3 is ESSENTIAL to making it at least enjoyable.

[@berroclesecorner]

alien 3 needs to be the Assembly cut

[@geoafe66]

Omg Greg's Lionel Richie comment hahaha

[@YTPremiumWatch]

That intro fucking got me

[@_hedwyn]

Please watch the Assembly Cut of Alien 3. It's DRAMATICALLY better.

[@hydroxycuh]

Greatest slasher film of all time