Firefly, or Aliens. Which is better?

POSTED BY: OPPYH
UPDATED: Monday, February 28, 2005 23:52
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EMBERS

Monday, February 28, 2005 12:43 AM

I enjoyed Aliens...
but it didn't mean much to me as a person,
I don't want to rewatch any of it,
I wouldn't join an online community to discuss it,
I wouldn't want to read novels or comics based on it...
so I have to say: Firefly
no question

SIMONWHO

Monday, February 28, 2005 12:48 AM

I'd say Aliens is better but Firefly means more to me personally. Whereas Aliens is like Elton John's Your Song (or something mainstream that you like), Firefly is like a ballard that a friend gave you a copy of that you really love but it never breaks through into the public consciousness.

Aliens is also packed with quotable lines "Game Over man, Game Over!", "They mostly come at night, mostly", "Get away from her you bitch", "Have you ever been mistaken for a man? No, have you?" etc, etc.

However, I suppose the next question is "Serenity or Aliens, which is better?" And I know the answer.

SIMONWHO

Monday, February 28, 2005 12:48 AM

I double posted. Pity me.

CHRISTHECYNIC

Monday, February 28, 2005 1:08 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SimonWho:
"They mostly come at night, mostly"

I love that line, Newt was the best character in that film.

TMURRIE

Monday, February 28, 2005 2:36 AM

Well you just have to look at the two, I mean, which one made you feel better? Which one did you try first? Which one made you get up and say "I want this everyday!"? Which one? But personally, I'd choose apples since it makes good juice as well, whereas oranges sometimes have the pulp in the juice, which I don't like.

What did you think I was talking about?

NEEDLESEYE

Monday, February 28, 2005 5:32 AM

No question here.
Firefly.

Keeper of Jayne's goggles. 8)

PIZMOBEACH

Monday, February 28, 2005 5:56 AM

Alien(s) 1 and 2 were groundbreaking, amazing films. I remember where I saw them and with whom, which is a sure sign that they were ... um.. eventful. At least in my life. Not a lot of films like that. But since Aliens (numero #2) the franchise has been running on fumes and studio's capitolists' dreams, and has just fallen off a cliff. And it's just dark, not a lot of hope - great lines for sure, stuff that makes its way into your brain forever, "you know the drill, assholes and elbows," "how many combat drops for you sir?" "Bishop!" "What are we suppose to use, harsh language?!" "They can bill me!" and on and on. Firefly is a lot more positive, a lot more - oddly - real.

I'd like to be king of all Londinum and wear a shiny hat.

HANDMAIDENANDE

Monday, February 28, 2005 7:13 AM

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Originally posted by StarPilotGrainger:
Firefly of course, but Aliens is a fun movie and contains one of my favorite all-purpose lines:

"I say we take off, nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."

I use that line so often it's not funny. Well, okay, it is a little funny. It just applies to sooo many situations. :)

This so made me laugh! I've heard of many lines from the film being used in various real life situations. Hudson's "Game over". Frost's "harsh language" line. "No offense/None taken." Never have I heard Hicks's "nuke the site from orbit" used out of the blue. You rock!

Now, onto the discussion. I can't use the apples/oranges reasoning? Drat. Well, let's set up an argument for both, shall we?

Aliens: One of my all time favorite films. The first rated R movie I ever saw in the theater. I remember getting up at the end and my legs were shaking. A great roller coaster ride, perfect action film. Ripley is the recluctant heroine and protector of Newt. Hicks was one of my first movie crushes. I've loved this film for nineteen years now.

Firefly: Well, I fell in love with this only last summer, but I've been devoted to it from viewing one. It's more positive, different type of humor. While Aliens does have interesting characters, I don't watch the film and think "Oh, Hicks really reminds me of my friend James." I feel more of a connection to our Firefly crew. I a total Kaylee-like person, and many of the characters resemble my friend's personalities a great deal. (Well, except River of course.

) Plus, I've had the opportunity to interact and meet with some of the actors and my fellow Browncoats, so that adds to my love for the show.

Wow, I didn't think I'd be able to choose, but it looks like I did. Firefly, you have captured my heart. Now please nobody do a Star Wars/Firefly poll.

Stay shiny,
Andé

SMITH

Monday, February 28, 2005 7:21 AM

My answer has sort of a "chicken or the egg" dilemma. Being one of the very few people who loved "Alien:Resurrection" (not solely because of Joss's involvement, my addiction to it is unexplainable really, I just like it and suppose I am therefore certifiably insane) I am strongly devoted to the entire Alien Franchise. However, I think it was my love of the crew of the 'Betty' that made me identify so instinctively with Firefly. As ZOL previously noted, the two crews bear a striking resemblance, especially Jayne and Johner (Ron Pearlman). But since you went to all the trouble of asking, I suppose my choice would be Firefly, because, well, how can you not? (This answer is especially true if the question only meant Aliens as in Alien 2, which, while it is many if not most people's fave of the series, in my opinion isn't quite as enjoyable as Firefly.)

SOUPCATCHER

Monday, February 28, 2005 7:58 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SimonWho:
Aliens is also packed with quotable lines "Game Over man, Game Over!", "They mostly come at night, mostly", "Get away from her you bitch", "Have you ever been mistaken for a man? No, have you?" etc, etc.

Oh man! Me and my friends used "Game Over man, Game Over!" ad nauseum. For about a year. Irritated many of our classmates

.

Easy choice, however: Firefly.

Embers pretty much speaks for me with her great post.

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