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by **The Dark Uniter** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:23 pm

I never seen any of the Alien films other than Alien vs Predator. I noticed both movies are mention on most top 100 plus movie lists and I want to know what's the difference between both of them and what should I see first. I looked at the directors of the films and they are Ridley Scott and James Carmon. James Carmon directed one of my favorite sequels Teminator 2 and Ridley Scott directed timeless classics like Blade Runner, Black Hawk Down, and American Gangster.

by **jellydonut25** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:27 pm

considering Alien is the first movie, that would be my vote...

but IN GENERAL you could pretty much watch either one (though the first 25-30 minutes of Aliens will have you scratching your head if you skip Alien) so it depends what you're in the mood for.

Alien is a horror film and works itself as such. You catch only fleeting glimpses of the Alien and it's terrorization is on a relatively small scale.
Aliens is a sci-fi action film and again, works itself as such. There are multiple aliens terrorizing a full planet of colonists and there are extended shots of the aliens, no longer shrouded in mystery that comes with 'whats that scary thing stalking me?'

by **The Dark Uniter** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:35 pm

by **jellydonut25** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:36 pm

by **MouthForWar** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:54 pm

by **king_ghidorah** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:22 pm

by **Shokara** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:07 pm

by **Rodanex** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:03 pm

by **Daimajin** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:21 pm

Yup go with Alien first, very atmospheric film, definitely more horror within than the action packed sequel!!! Both great films though! GAME OVER!!

by **Tom R VanSlambrouck** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:47 pm

by **Green Dragon** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:48 pm

by **The Dark Uniter** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:07 pm

Thanks for your suggestions, guys. Next time I go to a video store or on demand, I'll check out Alien first then comment on it on this thread after watching it.

by **Destroysall** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:21 pm

by **The Dark Uniter** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:43 pm

I watched Predator before. Its very awesome!

by **Dr Kain** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:01 am

by **MouthForWar** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:45 am

by **king_ghidorah** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:46 am

by **Dr Kain** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:49 am

by **The Dark Uniter** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:06 am

by **jellydonut25** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:34 am

by **ultrazilla2000** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:46 pm

by **king_ghidorah** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:54 pm

by **Tom R VanSlambrouck** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:48 pm

by **Dr Kain** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:15 pm

Problem with Alien 3 to me is the movie is just so damn boring. They really stretched out an 80 minute plot into a 2 and a half hour movie.

by **Tom R VanSlambrouck** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:35 pm

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Which should I see first: Alien or Aliens?

Which should I see first: Alien or Aliens?

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