ALIENS 4K Review and comparison to previous blu ray

Here is my review of the recently released 4k version of ALIENS.
MANY THANKS to Dave & Gill for sending this to me!!

[@TheCropsyManiac]

This isn't a remaster it's a revision. The director has gone back and used Ai to artificially enhance the picture quality to make it look like it was filmed yesterday. Would of preferred a real 4k scan of the camera negative with a new colour grading. Hard pass from me.

[@markpugh6808]

That's Cameron for ya dude hates film grain and wanted his films to look they were filmed yesterday

[@garytilford6503]

I think that there are quite a lot of 4K blu ray releases that have been revised, fortunately many of them have been done so for the better IMO. The Matrix for example got rid of that green tint which was very evident on the blu ray releases.

[@TheCropsyManiac]

@@garytilford6503 The Matrix is a great example of how you restore a classic film. The new 4k scan from the original camera negative and Colour correction and HDR grading look fantastic.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

I can understand anyone wanting the negative scanned for the ultimate quality, as I said, the previous blu ray looks very similar in look to the 4k... obviously the 4k has been tinkered with, but it's not a million miles away from the blu ray 🤔🤔👍👍

[@ApolloT-vp5dn]

All 4K releases have been revised. It's not unique to this release.They use AI and automation to remove dust, pops, grain etc. on every release you've EVER watched. You have NEVER watched a movie that hasn't been post processed, sharpened, edited, colour graded and enhanced from the original RAW footage captured in the camera.

[@CoinOpTV]

My copy of Aliens finally arrived - looking forward to revisiting the movie!

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Excellent, let's me know your thoughts mate 🤩🤩👍👍

[@user-mp9sp9bs7v]

I watched my disc last night (Special edition version) and was impressed and pleasantly surprised. I got swept up in the story (again) and nothing stood out as being 'strange' or hokey. Yes, it is clearer and 'cleaner', but the image still works and the brooding tension of the film is not compromised. Having read all the complaints from the earlier American release last month, I was worried that I was going to be disappointed. I wasn't.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Yeah Keith I was expecting to see something truly weird that would spoil the vibe of the film! But I didn't find that at all, just a really nice looking 4k 🤔😊😊 cheers for your views Keith 🤩🤩👍👍

[@MadMartysMovieReviews-gv6hk]

Evening John, excellent vid,mine landed today so looking forward to checking it out,will do a review myself....people aren't happy unless they're complaining about something 😀

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers Marty 🤩🤩👍👍 hope you enjoy it mate 😁 be interested to hear your thoughts Marty 🤩🤩👍👍 yeah just have a Coke and a smile and enjoy the film! I mean if it looked weird or wrong I would have mentioned it! But for me it ticked all the boxes 😁😁👍👍

[@badger.phipps]

Great video. Happy for your enthusiasm and i hope i feel the same way when i get it. Dave and Gill are legends for that gift!

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers Badger 🤩🤩👍👍 let me know what you make of it when you get it mate 🤔👍 they totally are Badger!! Such a generous couple mate 🤩🤩👏👏

[@garydarnell3117]

Still waiting for my copy, it's currently 4 stops away. I hope we get Alien 3 and Resurrection some time soon on 4k.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Its great when you can see the parcel coming towards your house on the app 😁😁👍👍 I'm going to have to go back to Resurrection Gary, as I didn't much care for it on my last watch with my son, over 10 years ago 🤔😁😁👍👍

[@kevinburke3573]

Another great video John. 😊 I'm glad you have posted a level headed review and not a reactionary one like a lot of channels have done.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers Kevin 😁😁👍👍 I honestly thought I was in for a strange watch with glaring problems but that was because of all these thumbnails with various buzz words on them, i literally put it in a thought wow! That was it and made a video (no drama) so I'm really glad that came across on the video Kevin 🤩🤩👌👌 thanks mate 😁😁👍👍

[@BillsOldandNewGaming]

This was a no brainer as it's my favourite movie. I was at HMV when it opened on Monday to get my copy (Cheeky MCdonalds breakfast beforehand) I'd read the reviews and knew what had been done to it. I picked up Alien a week before after trading in some older blu's and had enough trade in for American Werewolf on 4k as well. I've also got the same blu ray boxset that you have. I'm saving the watch of it to take to a friends house who has a top TV and surround sound system and he's also a big fan of the film.

[@markpugh6808]

I got the US release as it came out a lot quicker than this one

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Great story Bill 😁😁👍👍 nothing better than watching a film in the highest standard with a pal who loves it as well 😁😁 let me know what your experience is like Bill 🤩🤩👍👍 some good pick ups as well mate 😁😁👍👍 I love a cheeky McDonald's breakfast as well Bill 😊😊 sets me right up!! Cheers again Bill 😁😁👍👍

[@thomaspearson6215]

took the stickers of my trilogy no problems , just did it very slowly , loved all three movie transfers in comparison to what we had.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Good to hear that Tom 😁😁👍👍 nothing worse than if a cover gets sticker damage 😱😱 great to hear you enjoy the transfers Tom 😁😁👍👍

[@By_His_Strypes]

Great job! I enjoyed the heck out of the 4K presentation! 👍🏻

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers mate 🤩🤩👍👍 yeah I thought it was incredible 😁😁 can't wait to watch it fully 🤩🤩👌👌

[@garethisaac3479]

Agree with you 100%. Bought this heart in mouth after all the online hate! But after watching it today, I think they did a great job with this transfer. A lot of grain is gone but it's not distracting and the sharpness & detail is amazing! Like you John, I just wanted to enjoy one of my favourite movies in the best quality possible. Not forensically pull the picture apart!!

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Yes exactly Gareth 🤩🤩👏👏 I was expecting it to look really odd and unnatural!! But I thought it looked incredible! Yeah when I watch it I'll just be enjoying the spectacle and not fault finding!! Cheers for watching Gareth 🤩🤩👍👍

[@garytilford6503]

Well said John. It looks brilliant doesn't it? I have said it myself before, you can't sit looking for problems on every 4k blu ray you buy, just watch and enjoy. Obviously there are discs out there with real problems but Aliens isn't one of them. I also have the Alien Anthology blu ray set which I will be keeping, but I will be watching Aliens in 4k from now on. All the best. Gaz.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers Gaz 😁😁👍👍 yeah I know its had work done and been tweaked by Cameron, but as I said I thought it looked incredible (imo) and that's good enough for me Gaz 🤔😁😁👌👌 cheers for watching mate 🤩🤩👍👍

[@mig1017]

Honestly spot on John, I was so impressed with the clarity in the picture. Also the smooth motion. Just prestine. I get that some like the grain, I do to as in the Alien 4k but I loved the detail shown here. Very please with this purchase.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers Mig 😁😁👍👍 I think if you ignore the drama and just try out the film for yourself then see if it suits you then that's the best way 👍👍 I agree with the things you liked Mig and I'm really happy to have it in the collection with the help from my good mate Dave 🤩🤩👌👌

[@eastwood4lifefan334]

Hi John, First things first, great speaking to you the other day 👍, i"m due to get "Aliens" obviously & the shots that you"ve put up looks quite sharp on the transfer & you"re spot in what to expect with a 4K upgrade, not total perfection & constantly looking for faults but to sit back enjoy the movie & get some sort of a upgrade & improvement from the previous blu ray release. Nicely put John 😎👍

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Yeah Carlos 😁😁👍👍 really enjoyed the chat for sure bud 🤩🤩 it's a great transfer Carlos! Really looking forward to watch it fully 😁😁👌👌 it's all about enjoying the movie and getting lost in it, not to go looking for faults, it has been tinkered with but it looks really good also 🤔🤩🤩🤩 so it definitely is one I think you will enjoy Carlos 😁😁👍👍

[@markstewart515]

I received Aliens 4k on Saturday. I thought it looked stunning as well. I have heard Cameron used Artificial Intelligence in the 4k master.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Yeah Mark, I've heard that myself mate, as I said I'm really eager to watch it and I think ill stick it on and just enjoy the filum 😁😁 cheers Mark 🤩🤩👍👍

[@XFile2708]

Nice to hear this one is a decent upgrade matey.. I'm like you I don't want to scrutanise a 4k.. just pop it on and enjoy it for what it is 😁👍

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

It's a lovely looking disc Marcus! 👌👌 got no gripes from me!! 🤩🤩 yeah I think it's been unfairly scrutinised! If it hadn't been announced that Cameron would use AI then I don't think anyone would have complained about it Marcus 🤔😵‍💫😁👍

[@gadman70]

Another cracking video John. I'm pleased you gave it a thumbs up, I've been holding off after the mixed reviews for True Lies 👍😀

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers Gadman 🤩🤩👍👍 I can say this looks amazing for sure mate, I'll definitely be picking up True Lies and The Abyss down the line Gadman 👌👌 thanks again for watching mate 🤩🤩👍👍

[@davidbergin2086]

Great video john. I can't wait to receive my copy. Cant beileve its finally on 4k. Movies should be enjoyed, life is too short to be over analysing every little detail. 👍

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers David 🤩🤩👍👍 I'm so glad it's finally made the jump to 4k 🤩🤩👌👌 totally agree David!!! Just have fun with a good film and enjoy it 😁😁👍👍👍 cheers for watching mate 🤩🤩👍👍

[@TSLMoviePodcast]

I agree with you, just enjoy the film without getting too analytical on the presentation unless it’s blindingly distracting. James Cameron approved these and if he’s happy, what do we have to moan about unless there’s a manufacturing error. I’ve promised myself a 4k Marathon of Aliens, The Abyss and True Lies on Saturday.

[@Purge00]

T2 4k was also approved by him and it is loathed.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Yeah TSL 👍👍 I found it enjoyable to watch and basically that's job done for me 🤩👍 I did find Gemini Man too distracting to watch because of the 60FPS so I switched to the blu ray 👍 but liked what I saw on Aliens 😁👍 enjoy your weekend watch of these films mate 🤩🤩👍👍

[@roygalloway688]

Imported The Abyss and think it looks fantastic. Haven't got around to Aliens and True Lies yet. Cameron wants all his films to look like he made them yesterday and admits he doesn't like grain . The Terminator is currently being worked on according to multiple sources, so will have to see how that turns out. Don't think Piranha II will get out on 4k as he removed himself from it.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

I'm hearing good reports on The Abyss Roy, will definitely get that down the line 🤩🤩👍👍 yeah he definitely prefers a look to his movies 🤔😁 it might harm The Terminator as it might not look correct with alterations 😵‍💫 but hopefully it'll look "honest" 🤞🤞 haha would be great if he did Piranha 2 and finally embraced it 😵‍💫👍🤣🤣 cheers Roy 🤩🤩👍👍

[@roygalloway688]

@MondoChelloveckMovies watched True Lies yesterday. The one thing to note is that you can see Arnies stunt double more clearly with his rubber mask. I watch the film not looking at it from 1 foot away and pausing to zoom in. Thought it looked better than some American KZbin ex spurts have stated.. Lots of fine detail, and Jamie Lee Curtis never looked better.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

@roygalloway688 great to know Roy 🤔😁👍 it's a good point that if you LOOK at something you can start to see "too much" ie, that could be better thus could be better, I'm a firm believer in not going down the "shock horror oh my god" view of a movie! I will say if it's no good but I don't by into conspiracy stuff 🤯 I do think Cameron has really dragged his feet getting these out but they are here now and still people are complaining 😳 just have a Coke and a smile 🤔🤩🤩 I'm really interested in seeing True Lies now after hearing your thoughts Roy 🤔🤩🤩👏👏

[@DavidDunneUK]

I’m with you on this, John- my 4K arrived on Tuesday and we watched it that night. After the first fifteen mins or so, I completely got drawn into the movie all over again and stopped looking for the differences. I did notice a couple of shots that just looked a bit odd but overall, I thought it was a great upgrade and the Atmos sound is terrific.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers David 🤩🤩👍👍 yeah when I watch it fully I'm expecting to see some shots that might hold my eye, but that's not a problem at all as the movie just looks that good!! 😁😁👏👏 yeah the Atmos was amazing as well David 🤩🤩👍👍

[@PaulChiesa-db5zn]

It blew me away last night watching it, John.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

I can see what you mean Paul 🤩🤩👍👍 on my run through of it, it was amazing and can't wait to watch mine fully Paul 😁😁👍👍

[@allankostyk5035]

I am a big fan of all the Alien except the last. I still love my blu ray set that the discs are in a booklet. I bought both Aien and Aliens on 4K and think they are the best way to watch them on my Pan 820. I also put the blu ray in after watching the 4K which made me happy I got the Aliens 4K. Thanks for your review.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

I pretty much like them all (to a certain extent) 🤔😁👍 The blu ray set is a brilliant one to have, I think ill be leaving 3 and 4 on blu ray as they are ok but I don't revist them much Allan 🤔 yeah I think Aliens 4k looks incredible (imo) and I can't wait to watch Alien & Aliens back to back mate!! 😁😁 cheers for watching Allan 🤩🤩👍👍

[@GJarr2]

Hello John, have you seen that 88 have released 2 special Web site editions of Absurd and Anthropopolous, the trouble is they are around 45 quid each, a bit steep for what you get + they won't fit in with the other Italian 4ks. Think I'll just stick with the standard releases though they are nice looking. What do you think? Cheers, Glenn.

[@hallgos7319]

I agree, Glenn. Those website exclusives look lovely but that price is pure greed so the standalone BR releases will suffice for me.😉

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Yeah Glenn, I think £30 for the regular 4ks are more than enough to pay and I do want them to fit in with the other ones as well 😁😁 yeah I'm with you on this one Glenn 🤩🤩👌👌

[@paulhead49]

Thanks for putting my mind at rest heard so many different reviews I got this movie on Monday and true lies haven't seen them yet properly over this weekend I'm going to cut short watching to many reviews and stick with yours mondo I like to enjoy movies like you I do enjoy 4k format I'm disappointed that the abyss has been cancelled in uk was really looking forward to this on 4k as iv only seen it on VHS be leave or bot hopefully the board of film control can get this sorted ASAP thanks for great review on aliens

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

No problems Paul 🤩🤩👍👍 yeah I saw loads of videos about the Cameron 4ks....I only watched 2 really level headed reviews and ignored the rest 🤩🤩👍👍 yeah I do think this is a great release (that has been altered to make it look better) but thus doesn't detract from the experience at all mate!! Yeah I'm not too judgemental on 4ks, they have to have a visible problem for me to get bothered by a transfer 🤔😁 I'm hoping that sense will prevail and The Abyss will get put out in the UK too 😁😁 thanks for the great message Paul 🤩🤩👍👍

[@edrooney1967]

IMO the 4K of Aliens represents the movie as Cameron prefers it today. Maybe he would have preferred it like this in 1986 but wasn’t able to achieve technically. So, we got Aliens like we got it: quite grainy and full of filmic appeal. What we got now is a seemingly digitally shot movie with eye-popping colors, extremely sharp contrasts and more detail. Missing is all hint of visual atmosphere, everything looks new and clean and unrealistic … just like a movie set. It reminded me of a soap opera. And I’ve seen the old Blu-ray (Quadrology set) and the new 4K back-to-back. No doubt, the new 4k features a, technically speaking, solid picture but it’s a digital one that’s missing all the qualities of a chemical film stock. Which brings me to the conclusion: The new 4K of Aliens is NOT a technical restoration that brings the movie we know to the new home video format while keeping it true to the original. Since that’s in my opinion as a film enthusiast and collector the most important aspect of bringing an old movie to 4K I can’t subscribe to the opinion that this is a good release. It represents “Cameron’s new visual interpretation of his old film” and that is, frankly speaking, nothing else but technically revisionism and the opposite of film preservation. Just my thoughts.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Fair point Ed 😊😊👍👍 its definitely a matter for personal taste on the 4k of Aliens 👍 you now have both sides of the coin on which to choose what type of experience you would like from Aliens 🤔👍 I'm wondering now how Terminator will be handled as that probably is the lowest budget of his 4ks and might differ vastly from the original version 🤔🤔 we shall see Ed 😁 thanks for your thoughts mate 😊😊👍👍

[@dwgould2001]

I've watched this film from Cinema, VHS, DVD, Bluray and yesterday 4K , without a doubt this is the very best it's looked, pin sharp and outstanding colours. I mean unless your a film archivist, it doesn't really matter, does it? You just pick the version you prefer. I think Cameron and Park Road have done a oustanding job with the 4K release

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

@dwgould2001 thanks DW 🤩🤩👍👍 I too remember this from the days of VHS rentals and on every incarnation its gotten better looking and I think for me this looks incredible and I think they have done a great job too 🤩🤩 it might not be to everyone's taste but there is the previous outstanding blu ray to fall back on so everyone wins 👌👌 cheers for commenting mate 😊😊👍👍

[@iansmith6166]

I always think the films the thing- i watched these films in pan and scan VHS for crying out loud so I have to chuckle a bit when folks have gripes about 4K versions. These guys should have lived in the early 1980s. I'm not a massive fan of Aluens so im happy with my Blu-ray copy, but have imported the Abyss 4K and that looks great.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Yeah Ian ms too 😊😊👍👍 I want to be happy with the transfer and then I'm good 🤩🤩 I'm interested in the other 2 Cameron 4ks after seeing this one Ian 🤔 but yeah as much as I loved the VHS days....we have literally never had it this good so let's all be grateful 👌👌😊😊 cheers for the heads up on The Abyss mate 🤩🤩👍👍

[@Kotdt1]

Great video and great review of the 4k

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers for watching Danny mate 🤩🤩👍👍

[@80sGeek]

thanks for reviewing this film. Been wanting to get Aliens on 4k. Alien and Aliens very rare they make them as good these days. Any idea when The terminator is coming on 4k.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

No problems mate, they are such solid entries into any franchise 🤔🤩👍 don't know when Terminator is coming to 4k but it has to be this year for it's anniversary 🤔 I know he's definitely working on it, let's hope he doesn't alter it too much 🤞🤞😵‍💫😁👍👍

[@Ryglado]

Thanks for your review. I was always satisfied with the Anthology BR but will buy this 4k as it seems to be a definite upgrade and partly to support the format.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers Ryglado 🤩🤩👍👍 the BR Anthology does look great, but this one is a definite step up for me 🤔😁👌 I don't think you will be disappointed mate 🤩🤩👍👍

[@MyFireVideos]

Great review! I agree.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers for watching mate, I hear more people enjoying this release than not 🤔😁😁👍👍

[@MattVs_Movies]

Great review, John 👍 . im waiting to see if a Steelbook is released

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers Matt 🤩🤩👍👍 it would make a great steelbook, in fact I'm really surprised there isn't a Steelbook of the first Alien on 4k 🤔 but for me it's a really good 4k Matt 😁😁👌👌

[@yakisobapancake1234]

I think the 4k transfer looks amazing, I had to watch it twice to make sure I was not deceived. For the haters, you have the blu-ray version and even the 99 dvd special edition with all the grain and even dust particles. I was re-watching the dvd edition yesterday and it holds up even on a 4k tv.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Very good points made here mate 🤔😁👍 as you say across the formats there is a version for everyone!! If you want pristine go 4k if you want gritty go for DVD 👌👌 I think it's a way to get more views than usual to jump on the hater/conspiracy route and not just say what you see personally and get less views but remain level about it 😁😁 thanks again! Glad you enjoyed it 🤩🤩👍👍

[@shaunwerndley6799]

I must say John I have been very impressed with the James Cameron 4K releases. It’s obvious that he took his time releasing them so he could make them look the best they ever have 😎

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Yeah Shaun I'm really interested in getting the others now after seeing Aliens! 🤔😁 I know they might all look this good but I'm a fan of what has been done with Aliens so can't wait Shaun 🤩🤩👍👍 he must have put some work into it as you say bud 😁😁👍👍

[@miserableoldgit1411]

hi john great vid mate you watch a movie in the rirght way lets be honest if you are just looking for faults you can find them in anything hope you all are keeping well tc steve

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Good point Steve 🤔🤩👍 yeah I don't look for faults but just enjoy the experience! Personally life's too short to worry about things like that bud!! Yeah I'm good mate! Hope your well Steve 🤩🤩👍👍

[@MegaPontoon]

Have heard mixed reviews about it tbh

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

I saw lots of videos come out and watched a couple, pretty much both ends of the spectrum on opinions 🤔🤔 but for me a I really liked what I saw Paul 😁😁👍👍

[@cheekster777]

Thank you John.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers for checking the video out Cheekster 😊😊👍👍

[@wayneblake2222]

I'm watching my copy of Aliens in 4k on Saturday glad you liked the transfer and I can't wait to see it now that you loved the film.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Excellent Wayne, hope you enjoy it mate 😁😁👌👌 let me know what you make of it bud 😁😁👍👍 yeah I thought it was incredible!! Really glad to receive it from Dave 🤩🤩👍👍 thanks again Wayne 😁😁👌👌

[@wayneblake2222]

I watched it last night a great transfer looks good slight grain in the image but fantastic movie you'll enjoy it. I watched the special edition.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

@wayneblake2222 that's the one I'll be watching Wayne 😁👌 can't wait to watch mine and yeah it has got the really fine grain without loosing any detail 🤩🤩 superior release mate 😁😁👍👍

[@standinsilence]

Great review but now to the big question: Does it still come with the slipcover? (don't really like this slipcover but still feel I need it as Aliens is possibly my alltime favourite film).

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Yeah I think the slipcover will be around for at least a month or so mate 😁😁👍👍 I've seen better artwork for Aliens but the 4k more than makes up for it 😁😁👍👍

[@AdventuresOfTheLeighRambler935]

I’ve listened to two positive reviews on you tube for this masterpiece of a movie. Think I’ll go get a copy from local HMV in the morning I was on the fence about paying 25 note’s, especially when I already own the Blu Ray in a steel book. Think you’ve convinced me though. Thanks for posting your video review

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Obviously I recommend this 4k mate 😁😁👌👌 I don't get the negatives about this release! 🤔😵‍💫 it looks amazing how it's turned out!! I think as soon as AI was mentioned it wound people up but on just watching the bits I checked out I can say if it's used AI, then that's helped this movie for me!! I can only say what I saw 🤔😁 if the use of AI had been kept a secret then I think the reviews would have been all positive 🤩🤩 thanks mate, let me know what you thought of it and thanks for watching 😁😁👍👍

[@AdventuresOfTheLeighRambler935]

@@MondoChelloveckMovies yea I know what you mean. No matter how impressive something is there’ll always be somebody who tries to say negative, just to be different from everyone else. Gonna go get it this morning then will watch this afternoon. Many thanks once again fella 😊 👍

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

@AdventuresOfTheLeighRambler935 some of the best 4ks I've ever seen will always get at least one video bashing it!! 😵‍💫😵‍💫 I agree purely for views, especially of there's nothing wrong with it and obviously it'll make you click to think why are they saying that?? And then you are ....hmmmm.... I've been had 🤔🤯🤯🤣🤣 enjoy your watch of this classic mare!! Appreciate this comment 🤩🤩👌👌

[@chrisburns7979]

its a good transfer but its defo too much DNR. and a slight colour shift also did you play the blu ray on your 4k tv ?

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

It's a great transfer Chris 😁👍 I personally didn't see any off-putting DNR in the sequences I watched, but I'm going to watch the full movie soon, I played the older blu Ray on my 4k TV.....well its the only TV I have Chris 🤔😁😁👍👍

[@chrisburns7979]

@MondoChelloveckMovies I get you mate. I do like the transfer but it's lost abit of it's grittyness

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

@chrisburns7979 I was expecting the previous blu ray to look gritty in comparison but I was really surprised how clean that one looked Chris 🤔 as I said if this 4k looks too good for anyone, that previous blu ray would be more than sufficient to please everyone I think 🤔😁😁👍👍

[@jasonosborne3637]

Im really interested in knowing what transfer the bundled blu ray disc is 🤔

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

I think it's a brand new blu ray in there Jason 🤔 I'm at work till tomorrow but I'll have a look and see if it looks like the new transfer and get back to you tomorrow mate 🤩🤩👍👍

[@jasonosborne3637]

@@MondoChelloveckMovies my copy came today so just checked it. The included blu ray does indeed appear to be a new transfer to match the 4k. I asked because due to me not having the best TV, some HDR content doesnt look to great, my TV seems to do better with DV and the 4k disc looks good as well.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

@jasonosborne3637 that's good to hear Jason, I thought it would be the new version 👍 if you ever get to upgrade your TV in the future try to get one with HDR on it mate, it makes a HUGE difference to the picture Jason 😁😁👌👌 it's great that you can still check it out though Jason 😁😁👌👌

[@richardansley]

Great review John - fair and honest as always! There’s far too many people knocking this release. Nit picking and jumping on the band wagon of negativity. I also recently got True Lies and the Abyss and enjoyed them both. They look fine to me. The only Cameron movie that has a really poor 4k is T2 (that’s very well known) although I hear it’s getting a welcome redo this year 👍👍👍😃😃😃

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers Richard appreciate that 🤩🤩👍👍 there's no reason to drum up drama is there mate, just seeing what I see, they might have done something to the movie but it works for me, so it's all good 😁😁👌👌 I will be picking up True Lies & The Abyss, can't wait to rewatch them again 🤩🤩 never saw the 4k of T2 as too many bad reviews put me off....Great to hear they are sorting it out Richard, thanks for the info bud 😁😁👍👍

[@JTATTHEMOVIES]

Excellent video John, I’ve got the other 2 Cameron 4ks and love them. I’m getting this one for my birthday next month from the sister! Hope you are well mate, I’m hoping to get up to Newcastle this summer to meet with Sam and hopefully we can meet up finally 😊

[@samglendenning9884]

That be absolutely fantastic James; be well up for that buddy 😀🙏🍿🎸🎶 I still need to see ‘Aliens’; can’t believe I still never seen it lol 😂🤦‍♂️

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Thanks James 😊😊👍👍 I think you will really like this one mate 🤔🤩🤩👍👍 yeah I'm totally up for that James!!! Its been a long time coming and getting Sam on board will be class too 🤩🤩👍👍 fingers crossed bud 🤞🤞😊😊

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

You need to get Aliens watched Sam! It's cracking 🤩🤩👍👍 be great for us all to meet up 😊😊👍👍

[@samglendenning9884]

@@MondoChelloveckMovies we’ll definitely make that happen guys; be a great Blu-Tube meet up that would 😀🍿🙌🎸🎶 John you were the first KZbinr I met in person and my first ever livestream I was on last year was with James on the same stream aswell 😀🙏🍿🎸🎶

[@samglendenning9884]

@@MondoChelloveckMovies oh I know mate; Jordan was shaking his head when he found out I not seen ‘Aliens’ as it’s one of his fav ever films; it’s shocking I not seen it still lol 😂🤦‍♂️ That be absolutely awesome John; I got a lot of time for yourself & James; both cracking lads in the film community 😀🍿🙌🎸🎶

[@stuartgeorge2324]

Got mine yesterday i wanted to watch for the first time on 4 k Blu-ray of the original alien wow looks fantastic what a film 😍, i didn't have time to watch aliens today for a double bill so maybe tomorrow both fantastic films 👍🏻 great video mate 👍🏻

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Can't wait to watch Alien myself, had it on 4k for ages Stuart and now is definitely the time to check it out! I'm hoping to watch them back to back mate 🤞🤞 cheers Stuart 😁😁👍👍

[@stuartgeorge2324]

@@MondoChelloveckMovies I'm watching aliens today definitely, man alien 4 k Blu-ray is so good watched it mid 90 s so many times on VHS 📼 , not just the Ripley in her underwear either 😚

[@user-gn9mx3mb7k]

Nice to see you enjoying the films you love. I personally don't like Aliens. I'll tell you why. It's because they created some kind of a formula. In the first Alien film, the 'facehugger' attaches itself to John Hurt's face and implants an egg. Then that concept was taken in Aliens to make it look as if that that's the way facehugger's do it all the time.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

You got to enjoy a good release mate 🤩🤩 life's too short to find faults 🤔😁👍 the facehugger was never bettered than in the first movie!! Good move to have to kinds of Aliens, that was unexpected bud 🤔🤩👍

[@jimled50jl49]

Excellent review thankyou. I did see a few from others I don't really watch, nor will sub to, and was a one off, as they complained about the 4K and I wanted to know why ? You are the most level headed and tell it like it is ....Oh I just saw below in a comment the words "level headed" ...Hmm ..Do I change my comment ? ...Naw ...Great minds think alike. Lol ... Great video thankyou and I actually found your Blue Ray review the better choice for me. I don't have a 4K tv but I do have a 4k dvd player and the Blue Ray version would be better for me, so it's great to know how good that one is also. I have the movie on normal HD. I got the 2 disc special edition a long time ago. I was considering the Blue Ray a while back. Gonna have a look next time in HMV and maybe do both Alien + Aliens on Blue Ray. I bet the price will be good too by now. I have noticed John that Blue Rays are coming down in price as the 4K is promoted more. Good news for people like me eh ? Lol Cheers John !!! Regards Jim

[@milrman12345]

I've watched true lies this afternoon,top picture quality ,really enjoyed it ,getting aliens later in week with the lavender Hill mob,special edition

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Glad you enjoyed True Lies Paul 😁😁 ill be picking that up soon mate! Let me know what you think of Aliens mate 🤩🤩👍👍

[@wayneblake2222]

I saw True Lies on 4k too thought there was too much colour in the faces in the first half of the film but the second half was good but still love the movie anyway.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

@wayneblake2222 haven't seen True Lies myself on 4k, I'm hearing its definitely not the best of the 3 but it has stunning moments at times Wayne 🤔😁😁👍👍

[@hallgos7319]

My personal philosophy is if I like what I see, then it's good enough for me.😉

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Exactly John 😁😁 no need to analyse too much mate 🤔🥴🤩👌

[@quinndexter]

They trained the AI on the detail from a scan, then scrubbed the grain and then used the AI to put the detail back.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Interesting that mate 🤔 didn't even know that could be done!! Do you think it worked personally Quinn? 👍👍

[@quinndexter]

@@MondoChelloveckMovies I just got my copy from Amazon this afternoon. I think it looks brilliant. There are times when there is definite dnr usage but overall this is the best I've ever seen it. The miniatures look brill. Totally agree with your review

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

@quinndexter yeah Quinn, I noticed the miniatures looked great! The spaceship at the start looks more realistic as well 😁👌 I'm dying to watch mine!! Thanks again mate!! Appreciate you getting back to me about your views 😁😁👍👍

[@andylikesstuffchannel]

Not gonna lie from my youth when ever I've heard the ALIENS score I automatically think of STAR TREK Wrath of Khan 😂

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

🤩🤩 actually I know what you mean about that score Andy 🤔😁😁👍👍

[@iansmith6166]

That's James Horner plagiarising himself, he often did- once he found a musical motif, something that worked he went back to it time and time again for similar scenes in later films. Did you notice near the end of Die Hard they drop in some of the Aliens soundtrack? Can't blame Horner for that, but it works great!

[@andylikesstuffchannel]

@@iansmith6166 spot on

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

@andylikesstuffchannel 🤩🤩👍👍

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Now you mention it Ian I can see what you mean 🤔😁👍 i never noticed that!! Next time I watch Die Hard ill keep my eyes out for that Ian 🤩🤩👌👌

[@aspireahead8388]

What version does Max offer???

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Max offer? Not sure what you mean mate? 🤔👍

[@aspireahead8388]

@@MondoChelloveckMovies It is now available on Max (previously known as HBO Max) ... It says UHD, but nothing about 4K... So, which version would that be?

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

@aspireahead8388 ahh I see now 🤔😁👍 hmm hard to tell? Maybe Max don't call it 4k, Sky Movies UHD doesn't mention 4k either but they look great....hard to say 🤔 be interested to know though 🤩🤩👍👍

[@aspireahead8388]

@@MondoChelloveckMovies I will watch it and tell you. Although I will have nothing to compare it too... I haven't watched the movie in about 10 to 15 years.. And I couldn't tell you what version it was... It is one of my favorite all time movies... Too bad that horrible Alien 3 ruined it...

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

@aspireahead8388 cheers 🤩🤩👍👍 I'm also due a long overdue watch! Probably about the same time as yourself 😊👍 yeah it's a shame that the Alien franchise couldn't have been more structured 😵‍💫🤩🤩👍👍

[@pieterbalk-ht7kq]

Did the same comparison as you @Mondo Chelloveck Movies . Have a high end, perfectly calibrated Sony 77” and I think the Blu Ray looks more natural, with realistic color tones and natural organic film grain. The 4K is a little crisper and more detailed but, like you said, not much but it has a blue-ish tone like you can see in my comparison here. Curious what you think. The original blu ray is in Sony Cinema Mode and the 4k is in Dolby Vision played on a Magnetar UDP 900. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joK8hamElLh7hLssi=M5xiQvynBulWelYZ

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Thanks for the link to the video Pieter 😁😁👍👍 I'll definitely check that out and cheers for including all the technical info mate 🤩🤩👌👌

[@MrSteffanrees]

What’s about the first alien film

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

The first Alien movie on 4k looks spectacular!! 👌👌🤩🤩 has a great restoration from the original negative and looks fantastic Steffan 😁😁👌👌

[@MrSteffanrees]

They should just do a boxset release like the bluray one haha and can I ask something how do you get the bruce lee golden harvest 4k now really really angry 😡 in my self I should have pre Odered it but had a lot on pre Oder and I wouldn’t have been able to afford it

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

@MrSteffanrees I think there might be a time down the line that the Anthology will come out on a 4k boxset Steffan 🤔 if they did it with the blu rays I can't see why not mate 🤔😁 I pre ordered the Bruce Lee boxset because I knew it would never be in a sale as it would sell out quickly 🤯 you can buy the contents in it (movie wise) in the Arrow sale and it will cost a fraction of the price, other than that it's obviously places like Ebay and try and get one for the lowest price mate, its always the same when these sets sell out unfortunately Steffan 😔👍👍👍

[@stephenthwaite3115]

Both the Abyss and Aliens have superb picture quality,no question!

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Haven't checked The Abyss out yet Stephen but if its like Aliens it'll be sweet mate!! Thanks for the info Stephen 🤩🤩👍👍

[@Purge00]

I would like to see it as some images look decent - but without pausing or looking at bit rates (I always look at a bit rate at least once on a new disc to see if it is high enough as some are rip offs with quality hovering at the blu ray mark) I would be able to tell. Some of the images look redone because they are - it is computer generated paint by numbers that fills in details. It's fine but it is revisionism and a step down a path we dont want. Film has a shelf life and we need to preserve them before they decay - this is not how to do that. With everyone being tricked into thinking this is a clean up Disney will make a mint and then push out garbage ai transfers from old scans to save money - because THE MOUSE IS GREEDY!. All they have to do is pull out a shitty old scan, upscale it and have the ai trickery pretend it looks like new when in reality it is like a filter some woman on facebook uses to brush up her ugly mug. Real scans with all teh blemishes are where it is at. Its not good.

[@mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid]

Hey John- Miss watching your videos. I stopped watching since EVERY title mentions 4K. I am not a fan of 4K and it just seemed like that was all you talked about anymore. You were my favorite but if that is what you want to focus on, not for me.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Hey MG 😁😁👍👍 never really thought about that before 🤔 I think I just go with what I'm getting or what's on my mind when doing a video, I really don't know what I'll be doing from video to video, must be a 4k heavy time for releases at the moment probably 🤔 who knows I might become a vinyl channel in the future MG 😊😊👍👍

[@mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid]

@@MondoChelloveckMovies I would probably watch those. Lol

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

@mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid 😁😁🎵🎵👍👍

[@mattymac1399]

The KZbinr Nerrel did a video on this and the True Lies 4K. His findings are quite disturbing. I definitely won't be buying either.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

I've not really watched too much on the restorations of the Cameron 4ks Matty, just go with if I like them or not 🤔😁👍👍

[@ApolloT-vp5dn]

Totally with you. It looks fantastic. There's grain. There's a ton of detail. It's the best this film has ever looked.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Yeah ApolloT it does look incredible and I have no complaints mate! Can't wait to watch it fully 😁 cheers for watching 🤩🤩👍👍

[@tdvols]

Not a fan of the 4k . I prefer the blu ray

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

That's fair enough Tim 👍👍 actually the previous blu ray is really good mate 🤩🤩👌👌

[@Slashingthrough]

This one missed the mark big time.

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

I think it comes down to personal taste, as it's liked and hated at the same time 🤔👍👍

[@deadite83]

Excellent video! I bought this on apple but ill pick it up on disc. Cheers!

[@MondoChelloveckMovies]

Cheers Fester 😁😁👍👍 thanks for watching bud, I think you will very impressed and the picture looks even better on the TV in person 😁😁👍👍