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Newsweek
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Alien' Movies, Ranked from Worst to Best
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors We're learning more and more about the upcoming Hulu TV series "Alien: Earth - not to mention news of a follow-up to "Alien: Romulus" in development. We thought it was about time to go back and offer up our opinions of how to rank the "Alien" films. Read More: George Lucas Finally Explains Why Yoda Speaks Backwards Not counting the "Alien Vs. Predator" entries since they're non-canonical to either franchise, here's our choices for the "Alien" movies from worst to best. 7. 'Alien Resurrection' (1997) "Alien Resurrection" "Alien Resurrection" 20th Century Studios It's as if someone at the studio challenged the filmmakers to somehow make an "Alien" movie that felt more goofy than scary, and everyone rose to the challenge. There are some fun parts of "Alien Resurrection", but nothing saves it; particularly not the grotesque alien/human hybrid that Sigourney Weaver's Ripley clone treats like a lost puppy. 6. 'Alien: Covenant' (2017) "Alien: Covenant" "Alien: Covenant" 20th Century Studios Ridley Scott's "Alien" prequel trilogy never got finished, and when you see "Alien: Covenant", the second part of the unfinished trilogy, not only do you realize why, but you don't feel any kind of regret for the absence. As a standalone "Alien" film, "Covenant" is exceptionally okay. But it didn't bring enough new sauce to the recipe to justify another go-around. 5. 'Prometheus' (2012) "Prometheus" "Prometheus" 20th Century Studios What do you do when you want to launch a research expedition to another part of the galaxy that will take an enormous amount of time and resources? Well, apparently, you find the absolute dumbest group of scientists in the history of mankind and pay them a ton of money to make the kinds of mistakes you would expect them to avoid, even if they were drunk enough to pass out any minute. 4. 'Alien 3' (1992) "Alien 3" "Alien 3" 20th Century Studios There's a lot to like about "Alien 3" in spite of its flaws. After the action-heavy "Aliens", it managed to recapture the creeping horror of "Alien". But many fans will never forgive the sin of killing off Hudson and Newt during the opening credits, and they shouldn't. 3. 'Alien: Romulus' (2024) "Alien: Romulus" "Alien: Romulus" 20th Century Studios Fede Alvarez struck gold with this bloody standalone. It made a huge misstep in its digital "resurrection" of Ian Holm, but otherwise manages to deliver the best entry in the series we've seen in the 21st century. 2. 'Aliens' (1986) "Aliens" "Aliens" 20th Century Studios "Aliens" is, in many ways, the perfect example of how to make a sequel. It takes the look, the feel, and the mythology established in the first film and builds solidly upon it without forgetting anything. It isn't quite as scary as its predecessor, but it makes up for the toned-down horror with a fun layer of action. 1. 'Alien' (1979) "Alien" "Alien" 20th Century Studios "Alien" remains the gold standard in the franchise. With practical special effects that still stand up today, "Alien" is still the most terrifying film in the franchise. We wouldn't go so far as to say it's worthless to keep making movies, but it's doubtful anyone will make one as scary as Ridley Scott's modern classic. More Movies: 'Barbie' Star Cast as 'Chronicles of Narnia' Villain Predator and Humans Team Up in 'Predator: Badlands' First Look Trailer
The Independent
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
13 terrible movies that could have been fixed with just one tweak
We've all seen it before: a potentially great movie that has been marred by one problematic element. There's no telling what form this may take. Maybe it's one terribly cast character. A terrible accent. An offensive joke. It might be a terrible twist ending that ruins everything that came before it. Or a plothole that could have been sealed up with one stroke of a pen. Sometimes, of course, the problems with a film run too deep to simply hope that one catch-all solution could immediately transform it into a masterpiece. Other times, however? Maybe the fix really is that simple. Here are 13 misfiring films that could have been vastly improved with just one change, from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker to Spider-Man 3. Click here for The Independent 's ranking of the most glaring plot holes in famous movies. Alien 3 (1992) Most people's biggest gripe with Alien 3 was the decision to kill off Newt at the very start of the film, effectively rendering the entire struggle of Aliens entirely moot. It surely wouldn't have been hard to devise an excuse for Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) to arrive at the prison vessel without slapping fans of James Cameron's previous entry in the face. Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) This classic Audrey Hepburn-starring film may not quite fit the description of a 'terrible movie' – but one aspect has rendered it all but unwatchable for many modern viewers. I refer, of course, to Mickey Rooney's racist interpretation of a Japanese character. Take that out, and the film immediately improves tenfold. Die Hard 4.0 (2007) By the time any franchise is onto its third sequel, chances are there's going to be a bit of a decline in quality (with all due respect to the freakish stamina of the Mission: Impossible films). Die Hard 4.0 was the first of John McClane's outings that felt truly disposable, a by-the-numbers action thriller that fell miles short of the original's magic. There would have been one easy way to give it a bit more of that original Die Hard grit, though: add in some proper violence. The first two Die Hard films were released in the UK with an '18' rating (downgraded years later to a '15'). The violence in number four was softened to appeal to a wider market – and it undoubtedly lost something in the process. Doctor Sleep (2019) For the first two-thirds of its runtime, Doctor Sleep was a generally winning horror film that did a good job of establishing its own distinct mythology – despite being a sequel to The Shining. For its third act, however, the action returned to the Overlook Hotel, as depicted in Kubrick's 1980 horror classic, and the whole affair devolved into a dizzy mania of references and callbacks. Lose the Overlook, and you've got a pretty great horror film on your hands. I Am Legend (2007) I Am Legend was hardly a disaster, but any fan of Richard Matheson's 1954 book will tell you that the adapation's ending left much to be desired. Rather than have Will Smith's Dr Robert Neville learn that he was, in fact, the villain in the eyes of the infected masses – the 'legend' of the film's title – the film simply saw him die an unproblematic hero, losing all the nuance and deeper meaning of the story's conclusion. It's an easy change to make; a variation on the book's ending was actually shot as a deleted scene. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) There are parts of Steven Spielberg's much-maligned adventure sequel that no amount of tinkering will save; some people are always going to insist that aliens have no place in an Indiana Jones film. But there's one moment that always made the film an easy target for critics – the scene in which Indy (Harrison Ford) survives a nuclear bomb blast in a fridge. Really? The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Michael Crichton's hastily churned out adventure sequel had its high points, but ultimately fell far short of the 1993 original. Perhaps the biggest problem was the insistence on a Godzilla -style 'T-Rex on the loose in San Diego' sequence, which Spielberg decided to add just weeks before filming began. The plan was originally to make this segment the focus of its own sequel – which might have made The Lost World far more coherent. As is, however, it feels flashy and superfluous. Plus, the sequence derails the narrative at a crucial point in the story. Les Misérables (2012) There was a lot of talk about Tom Hooper's adaptation of the hit stage musical Les Misérables when it first came out. While critics lavished praise on Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway, one castmember attracted near-unanimous scorn: Russell Crowe, playing the villain Javert. In truth, Crowe's performance is actually quite good, but his singing is wildly upstaged by some of his classically trained co-stars. Replace Crowe with a Broadway-calibre singer, and the whole film clicks up a gear. Passengers (2016) This sci-fi film, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, saw Pratt's character doom Lawrence to a life of co-dependent isolation when he wakes her prematurely from cryo-sleep to keep him company aboard a luxury spaceship. As many people suggested at the time, the film would have worked much better if it started at the point Lawrence was woken up, allowing us to discover Pratt's transgression when she does. Instead, there's no twist here and significantly less intrigue as a result. Spider-Man 3 (2007) How to fix Spider-Man 3 is easy: get rid of Venom. After the runaway success of the first two Spider-Man films, Sam Raimi should have been given carte blanche to do what he wanted with the third. Instead, studio executives forced Raimi to cram Spider-Man's shockingly popular nemesis into a film which already featured two villains – Thomas Hayden Church's Sandman and James Franco's Harry Osbourne. Spidey 3 's main problem was feeling overstuffed and underdeveloped. These are two problems that would've been at least partly solved by the removal of Venom – and with him goes Topher Grace's lacklustre performance. Star Trek into Darkness (2013) JJ Abrams's sequel to the generally well-liked Star Trek reboot found a promising villain in Benedict Cumberbatch's Commander John Harrison. When it is later revealed that he is, in fact, the notorious franchise villain Khan, the whole thing unravels. Just have him be an original foe – the film would have been all the better for it. Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Okay, the 'one change' needed to fix this franchise low-point is a fairly big and consequential one: get rid of the Emperor. The decision to bring back Ian McDiarmid's nefarious Emperor Palpatine, after his apparent demise in Return of the Jedi, was a disastrous one. It was never really explained in the film – the expository line 'somehow, Palpatine returned' – has been widely mocked on social media. Without him, the film would've found a far more compelling main villain in Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). Plus, a narrative that wouldn't be riddled with quite so many plot holes. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) It's easy to see why Peter Jackson's JRR Tolkein adaptation was split into three films – after the success of The Lord of the Rings, it must have been financially irresistible to transform this modest prequel into an epic undertaking. But the results were undeniably drab. A standalone one-film adaptation of The Hobbit would have made a lot more sense, and had the potential to be much, much more compelling.
Associated Press
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Pre-orders for the 1/3 scale ‘Alien 3 (Film) Dog Alien ' statue began Feb. 20, 2025
Prime 1 Studio has announced the release of its latest product under the 'Prime 1 Statue": the 'Museum Masterline XL Alien 3 (Film) Dog Alien' statue. ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, February 22, 2025 / / -- Prime 1 Studio Co., Ltd. (hereinafter 'Prime 1 Studio') has announced the release of its latest product under the high-end statue brand 'PRIME 1 STATUE": the " Museum Masterline XL Alien 3 (Film) Dog Alien " statue. Pre-orders will begin on February 20, 2025, with the product scheduled for release around August 2026. The Dog Alien from the movie 'Alien 3" has been brought to life as a 1/3 scale statue, standing at a height of 114 cm. Prime 1 Studio first created this Xenomorph in 2017. Now, after eight years, this newly released version features a larger 'XL size' and enhanced sculpting and painting precision. The distinctive pose is designed to capture the creature entwining itself within the facility on 'Fiorina 161.' It expresses the Dog Alien's high agility and the tension of an unpredictable attack. The head has been intricately sculpted, with the internal structure of the dome precisely detailed. The fangs are finished with a metallic coating to enhance their texture. The biomechanical body is accentuated with a contrast of black and brown tones, creating depth and a sleek, wet-like sheen. The back of the base features a diorama of the 'Dogburster,' recreating one of the film's most striking scenes. The DX Bonus Version includes an alternate head sculpt with clenched fangs and a title logo plate with green lettering on a black background. Additionally, as an exclusive bonus for this version, the 'Queen Facehugger' is also included. Its distinctive body, sharp claws, and membrane structure have been intricately sculpted. Product name: Museum Masterline XL Alien 3 (Film) Dog Alien DX Bonus Version Retail price USD: $2299 Edition size: 500 Arrival date: Aug 2026 Scale: 1/3 H: 114cm W: 63cm D: 77cm Weight: 45.8 Kg Materials: Polystone and other materials Specifications/Additional items - Alien 3 themed base - Two (2) swappable heads (open mouth, closed mouth) - Two (2) swappable inner mouths (extended, retracted) - One (1) head stand - Two (2) title logo plates (metal, black) - One (1) Queen facehugger *bonus part Copyright: TM & (C) 20th Century Studios For more information, visit our online store. Hiroya Kubota Prime 1 Studio Co., Ltd. +81 3-6662-8927 X Instagram YouTube Legal Disclaimer:
