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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 classic films, 7 Jan 2004
I had each of these films on video and wanted to get them for DVD instead. When I saw this "three in one" package, I figured this was fantastic - if it was the special editions of the films.The Fifth Element, as far as I'm aware, has no Director's Cut. This is the version that I remember from the cinema, which is in itself a fantastic film. To me, this is one of the best edited films ever: there are a significant number of places where threads continue seamlessly through short cuts to various different people in various different locations. This is film coreography at its finest, and I can only congratulate the production team on this piece of genius. In itself, the film is very watchable, and laden with humour and effects. The sets are good, and the actors well chosen. And Mila Jovovich is gorgeous, which never hurts... This is the Director's Cut of Aliens, which has about 15 minutes of extra footage. This adds some nice touches to the film, but no significant extra plot. For those that don't know it, Aliens has to stand as one of the best sequels ever, as both Alien and Aliens stand alone or together as fantastic, though different films (but please don't think that's a recommendation for parts 3 or 4 of the series as well). Alien relies on one monster (or maybe 2 if you've read the book) against some poorly prepared ship's crew , whereas Aliens ups the ante by placing seemingly hundreds of them against a group of well armed, highly trained space marines - which doesn't stop this starting to show psychological impact when they lose half of their number in the first encounter. The alien effects are even more impressive, and the film incredibly atmospheric with its setting in a barren, hostile environment. The Director's Cut of the Abyss turns it from a somewhat confusing film about apparently ignorant aliens into a brilliantly plotted affair where they react strongly to being threatened. As a diver, I could point out weak points in the technical aspects of the plot, but this doesn't detract from this being an utterly enjoyable and absorbing film. Given the films involved here, this set is an absolute bargain, and worth every penny. If you're thinking about getting it, think no longer and order it. The three films here total almost 7 hours of excellent viewing for any sci-fi fan.
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