@@Wae2ReelIn the special addition, you learn that Ripley had a daughter who died 2 years before Ripley returned. She was 11 when Ripley left and 66 when she died. It makes the connection between Ripley and Newt more meaningful. Other than that, there are only a few extra scenes but nothing chnges the story.
Obligatory Fun Facts Post: The original shuttle sets from the first movie were destroyed after filming wrapped, so for the opening scene they had to recreate the shuttle set in exact detail. The Atmosphere processor sets were built at a disused power station outside London in the UK and were left in place after shooting. Two years later when Tim Burton was making the 1988 Batman movie at Pinewood Studios, the Atmosphere processor sets were still in good condition, so they were reused for the Axis Chemical Factory scenes. Michael Biehn who plays Hicks, was not originally cast to play the role which originally went to James Remar, but was fired after being charged with drug offences. You notice in the movie that Hicks' armour doesn't seem to fit right in some scenes, because it was fitted for Remar who was much bigger than Biehn. There is actually one shot of Remar in the movie, where you see him from behind when they are going into the Alien nest. Counting the special edition, no fewer than Four members of the cast of Aliens were all voice actors on Starfleet, a British produced English language version of a Japanese sci-fi marionet series that ran on British TV over 1980-81. Mark Rolston who played Drake, played the pudgy comic relief character and Newt's dad was the hero. The series is best known for the rock album it inspired, by Brian May of Queen in collaboration with Eddie VanHalen, released the following year in 1982, since May's son was a huge fan of the series. The album got a remaster last year and is on streaming and the Series was posted in full here on RUclips. And because someone WILL post this, for the sake of movie comments bingo, Janette Goldstein who played Vasquez was also in Terminator 2 as John Conner's foster mother and was also the Irish Mother in Titanic.
They weren't studying them. The medical team were trying to surgically remove them, and also James Cameron said he wasn't trying to re-create the first alien more action, and Ridley scott to this day still holds a grudge and is pissed he didn't get asked to direct the sequel
First off, great reaction. You guys are awesome! But there's something going on with your audio. Either your room is bad for echo or there's some crazy reverb thing going at certain points in this reaction video and it's piercing. Especially the right mic, I have to dial the volume way down. Please don't take this negatively, I love the screaming and reactions, it's great fun to watch! just not at eardrum bursting levels :D
You guys now need to play 'Alien Isolation' and watch 'Alien Romulus'. Both take place before this flick. I love that these films are a critique on capitalism. I love AJ's screams!
To give you an idea of how much of a villain he was Paul Reiser/Burke was so hated that during the premier his own mother cheered when the Alien got him.
53:09 RE: if a Xeno can survive in outer space, according to 'Dark Horse' graphic novels (the very first sequel to Aliens EVER!!), a xeno can survive in a hard vacuum while sitting on top of a leaking nuclear engine core.
"Aliens": Third Officer Ripley has been found and taken to Gateway station with a Xenomorph-size case of PTSD. What will The Weyland-Yutani Suits make of her blowing up the "Nostromo"?
I just watched both alien 1 and 2 last week. I did know all about both of them as ive already seen alien vs predator, avp requim, and other things This movie is bit similar to terminator 2
First movie, a little squirt of it melts through two decks and part way through a third. Second movie both Hicks and Hudson survive getting a similar amount on them, Drake got taken out by being doused in it. Basically, the Alien blood is as potent as the script needs it to be
I am a new subscriber and I hope to see a first time reaction to The Thing (1982) directed by John Carpenter because The Thing (1982) to me is the only other sci-fi horror movie that rivals both Alien (1979) directed by Ridley Scott and Aliens (1986) directed by James Cameron as well:).
Unfortunately this film also has the Raiders of the lost art plot hole. Ripley is inconsequential to the film overall. If she never went back, the explosion would have happened anyway and killed all of the Aliens, and Newt, but then alien problem would have been dealt with anyway
I wouldn't say she was inconsequential. Until Alien 3 - which undermines this entire film - Newt, Hicks, and Bishop are now colllaborating witnesses to the existance of the xenomorphs and what Burke and the company was doing. They may not have been able to do anything with that information, but we'll never know. Having said that, knowing what we do know from the subsequent films, yes Ripley would have been better off not going. Also, in regards to Raider's, if Indy hadn't gone on his quest, yes, all the baddies would have died, but the Ark would still be out there instead of being safely studied by top men. Top men.😂
Couldn’t agree more. I watch the other two movies occasionally, but I don’t consider them part of the Alien saga. (“Alien - Romulus” on the other hand is a great movie.)
@@MrLorenzovanmatterho Well, I mean there IS an Alien 3, the unmade script written by Cyberpunk God William Gibson, but there was TOTALLY never an actual Alien 3... Totally...
please turn down the recording volume on the female reactor's microphone.......please........her screeching and screaming is damaging to our ears. Thank you.
You shouldve seen the Special Edition. Its the only way to watch this masterpiece now
We watched it on Hulu which didn’t have the special edition
@@Wae2ReelIn the special addition, you learn that Ripley had a daughter who died 2 years before Ripley returned. She was 11 when Ripley left and 66 when she died. It makes the connection between Ripley and Newt more meaningful. Other than that, there are only a few extra scenes but nothing chnges the story.
I agree, the special edition is THE film.
Those added 20 minutes add _so_ much to the characters and tension.
@@DoktorStrangelove Totally
Obligatory Fun Facts Post:
The original shuttle sets from the first movie were destroyed after filming wrapped, so for the opening scene they had to recreate the shuttle set in exact detail.
The Atmosphere processor sets were built at a disused power station outside London in the UK and were left in place after shooting. Two years later when Tim Burton was making the 1988 Batman movie at Pinewood Studios, the Atmosphere processor sets were still in good condition, so they were reused for the Axis Chemical Factory scenes.
Michael Biehn who plays Hicks, was not originally cast to play the role which originally went to James Remar, but was fired after being charged with drug offences. You notice in the movie that Hicks' armour doesn't seem to fit right in some scenes, because it was fitted for Remar who was much bigger than Biehn. There is actually one shot of Remar in the movie, where you see him from behind when they are going into the Alien nest.
Counting the special edition, no fewer than Four members of the cast of Aliens were all voice actors on Starfleet, a British produced English language version of a Japanese sci-fi marionet series that ran on British TV over 1980-81. Mark Rolston who played Drake, played the pudgy comic relief character and Newt's dad was the hero. The series is best known for the rock album it inspired, by Brian May of Queen in collaboration with Eddie VanHalen, released the following year in 1982, since May's son was a huge fan of the series. The album got a remaster last year and is on streaming and the Series was posted in full here on RUclips.
And because someone WILL post this, for the sake of movie comments bingo, Janette Goldstein who played Vasquez was also in Terminator 2 as John Conner's foster mother and was also the Irish Mother in Titanic.
Love these fun facts
They weren't studying them. The medical team were trying to surgically remove them, and also James Cameron said he wasn't trying to re-create the first alien more action, and Ridley scott to this day still holds a grudge and is pissed he didn't get asked to direct the sequel
First off, great reaction. You guys are awesome! But there's something going on with your audio. Either your room is bad for echo or there's some crazy reverb thing going at certain points in this reaction video and it's piercing. Especially the right mic, I have to dial the volume way down. Please don't take this negatively, I love the screaming and reactions, it's great fun to watch! just not at eardrum bursting levels :D
Yes sorry! Didn’t realize the mic gain was too high. Thanks for letting us know and watching with us!
Technology progressed slowly since the stone ages. The exponential growth as in the boom of technology feels like it happened in late 2010s
You guys now need to play 'Alien Isolation' and watch 'Alien Romulus'. Both take place before this flick. I love that these films are a critique on capitalism. I love AJ's screams!
Thank you! Not sure if we can handle that game 😂. Did you like Alien Romulus?
@@Wae2Reel I really liked the film.
To give you an idea of how much of a villain he was Paul Reiser/Burke was so hated that during the premier his own mother cheered when the Alien got him.
That’s hilarious! He did a great job
"Game over, man! Game over" LOL
😂 classic line
In space, nobody can hear you scream? Everybody heard those screams! :D
😂
53:09 RE: if a Xeno can survive in outer space, according to 'Dark Horse' graphic novels (the very first sequel to Aliens EVER!!), a xeno can survive in a hard vacuum while sitting on top of a leaking nuclear engine core.
Oh that’s interesting!
Yes, I do think aliens are out there, but I don't think they are visiting us.
"Aliens": Third Officer Ripley has been found and taken to Gateway station with a Xenomorph-size case of PTSD. What will The Weyland-Yutani Suits make of her blowing up the "Nostromo"?
love this! Thank You Both! Hope fully you will do Predator2, The Mothman Prophecies, Green Mile, and of course, Back To The Future
Thank you for watching with us! And thanks for the recommendations! Back to the future is one of my favorites for sure
I just watched both alien 1 and 2 last week. I did know all about both of them as ive already seen alien vs predator, avp requim, and other things
This movie is bit similar to terminator 2
I can see that! The 1st alien and terminator was more sci fi horror and their sequels were more action packed
@@Wae2Reel yeah. I was also talking about from the mother and women lead perspective
I agree, the acid is a bit inconsistent.
Yes thank you!
First movie, a little squirt of it melts through two decks and part way through a third. Second movie both Hicks and Hudson survive getting a similar amount on them, Drake got taken out by being doused in it. Basically, the Alien blood is as potent as the script needs it to be
@@weldonwin oh yeah!! That’s so true!!
I don't know what her name is in the red stripes there, but she's hilarious! 25 seconds in I'm alrrady laughing SUBSCRIBED
@@Ogremunchy happy to have you here🥹🙌🧡🧡!!
I am a new subscriber and I hope to see a first time reaction to The Thing (1982) directed by John Carpenter because The Thing (1982) to me is the only other sci-fi horror movie that rivals both Alien (1979) directed by Ridley Scott and Aliens (1986) directed by James Cameron as well:).
Thank you for the support and for watching with us! Yeah we’ll definitely check it out and thanks for the suggestion
What about Re-Animator?
Alien was great but Aliens is just better! 100%
Yeah both are great but the 2nd was definitely more of a thrill ride
@ttmaiden: I’m not going to change your mind; I can’t force you to be right. 😉
Unfortunately this film also has the Raiders of the lost art plot hole. Ripley is inconsequential to the film overall. If she never went back, the explosion would have happened anyway and killed all of the Aliens, and Newt, but then alien problem would have been dealt with anyway
I wouldn't say she was inconsequential. Until Alien 3 - which undermines this entire film - Newt, Hicks, and Bishop are now colllaborating witnesses to the existance of the xenomorphs and what Burke and the company was doing. They may not have been able to do anything with that information, but we'll never know. Having said that, knowing what we do know from the subsequent films, yes Ripley would have been better off not going.
Also, in regards to Raider's, if Indy hadn't gone on his quest, yes, all the baddies would have died, but the Ark would still be out there instead of being safely studied by top men. Top men.😂
Great, isn't it? Now stop there, no need to watch any more, the Alien saga ends here.
😂 have you seen Alien Romulus? Heard it was worth a watch
Couldn’t agree more. I watch the other two movies occasionally, but I don’t consider them part of the Alien saga.
(“Alien - Romulus” on the other hand is a great movie.)
There is no Alien 3 in Ba Sing Se...
@@weldonwin Yeah, every-time I mention it I get these weird emails from this place called Lacuna Inc?
@@MrLorenzovanmatterho Well, I mean there IS an Alien 3, the unmade script written by Cyberpunk God William Gibson, but there was TOTALLY never an actual Alien 3... Totally...
Watching the cinemacut was not a good idea! You have to watch this movie in the Special Edition!
😬 sorry we watched it on Hulu
You don’t need to go any further than this. Anything past Aliens is not worth time and effort.
We heard Alien Romulus was pretty good tho?
@@Wae2Reel Watch what you want to watch.
please turn down the recording volume on the female reactor's microphone.......please........her screeching and screaming is damaging to our ears. Thank you.