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Some folks like it. More power to them. It certainly had what appeared to be AI generated clarity. It’s Cameron’s film. I didn’t make it so he has the right to do what he wants. On the other hand, I have the right to watch the prior Blu-ray (though there was a fair amount of clean up there as...

Nah, I won’t give the film a banana.

Yep. I have mixed feelings about Aliens-for a casual viewer it will look great because it has more of a digital video quality that most folks seem to favor today but for film buffs, I suspect, these changes will put many off. Granted, we are a small but devoted group but this is really aimed at...

I enjoyed it as well but do admit that the “mood” of the film was enhanced by the gritty look. Certainly Cameron was unhappy with the level of grain for this film. He’s voiced his disappointment over the years. The last Blu-ray did eliminate some of the grainy texture as well. Of the three films...

I am a bit surprised that they (and I’m sure this has been brought up) didn't do a fresh 4K scan unless something happened with the OCN or IP. Curious considering they did do me for “True Lie“ and “The Abyss”. I’m assuming it was cost driven.

To be fair, I find the 4K “Aliens” an interesting watch. It’s certainly a slightly different experience but I did like the grainier look for the film as it added character to it. will do. Thanks!

Makes a compelling argument that this is indeed an upscale.

ah well, the disadvantage on being behind in my reading.

i believe he may mean William Friedkin for The French Connection.

I believe he is referring to a special screening of the film on the Fox lot. When I worked at Fox we would have movies screened on the lot (it’s where ai first saw Reuben, Rueben as an example) for those that worked at the studio.

To your point, whether or not it was an intended effect, the grain can actually add to the visual experience, I.e., “Aliens”, it gave it a gritty feel that matched the intent of Cameron‘s film.

It absolutely does. Whether or not the grainy look of Aliens was what Cameron wanted, it’s what we got and it, IMHO, added to the dark mood of the film.