| Alien Resurrection (1997) |
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| The fourth film in the Alien series, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet ( Delicatessen , The City of Lost Children ) at a cost of $70 million, takes place aboard an immense ship, the Auriga, where General Perez ( Dan Hedaya ) heads a staff of seven science officers and 42 enlisted, all employed by United Systems Military (replacing the Company of the earlier films). The time is 200 years after the events of Alien 3 . Scientists researching the aliens need hosts, and they rely on space mercenaries who make spacecraft raids to acquire bodies for the scientists. The research requires an Alien Queen specimen, so Ellen Ripley ( Sigourney Weaver ) has been cloned from preserved blood samples. The scientific team then removes the baby Alien Queen from Ripley's chest. Since the Ripley clone has alien DNA mixed into her genetic structure, she is not totally human. Later, a commercial freighter, the Betty, arrives with a crew of mercenaries — Elgyn ( Michael Wincott ), pilot Hillard ( Kim Flowers ), paralyzed mechanic Vriess ( Dominique Pinon ), space jock Johner ( Ron Perlman ), and junior mechanic Annalee Call ( Winona Ryder ) — who deliver a load of human hosts with alien eggs. Problems begin when the mercenaries take over the Auriga, and aliens escape to massacre humans. As the aliens attack, Ripley and the mercenaries try to reach the Betty in order to escape. Cinematography by Darius Khondji features the same ENR process he used on Seven , adding silver to the printing process to heighten contrasts, making the dark colors richer. An electric blue tint was employed during the underwater firefight between the mercenaries and the aliens. For the more physical aspects of her role, Ryder got in shape with six hours of daily workouts. Although all previous films in the series were shot at London's Pinewood Studios, filming of Alien Resurrection took place West Los Angeles soundstages with special effects in California and Paris. — Bhob Stewart | |
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2.35:1
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround| Extra Features |
| Disc 1 Commentary by Jean Pierre Junet and Crew Intro (Extended Cut only) 1997 theatrical version 2003 special edition version Jean-Pierre Jeunet introduction Disc 2 Alien Vs. Predator Teaser Trailer Pre-Production FROM THE ASHES: Reviving the Story FIRST DRAFT SCREENPLAY: by Joss Whedon FRENCH TWIST: Direction and Design UNDER THE SKIN: Casting and Characterization Test Footage #1 HAIR/MAKEUP ADI EFFECTS MARK CARRO PHOTO GALLERY THE ART OF RESURRECTION: Conceptual Art Gallery STORYBOARDS PRE-VISUALIZATIONS: Multi-Angle Rehearsals Production DEATH FROM BELOW: Underwater Photography IN THE ZONE: The Basketball Scene PRODUCTION GALLERY: Photo Archive UNNATURAL MUTATION: Creature Design ADI Workshop ADI TEST FOOTAGE Post-Production GENETIC COMPOSITION: Music VIRTUAL ALIENS: Computer Generated Imagery A MATTER OF SCALE: Miniature Photography VISUAL EFFECTS GALLERY: Photo Archive CRITICAL JUNCTURE: Reaction to the Film SPEIAL SHOOT: Promotional Photo Archive EASTER EGG: Alien Extra |
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