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Alien: Resurrection Resurrected
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Original Movie/Show Title:
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Original Release Date:
1997
Original Running Time:
116 minutes
Fanedit Release Date:
Fanedit Running Time:
112 minutes
Subtitles Available:
Available in HD:
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Synopsis:
Alien: Resurrection Resurrected is a definitive cut of the 1997 cult classic, combining the best from both official cuts of the film.
Intention:
Alien Resurrection is my favourite of the Alien tetralogy, but with the exception of a few small moments, the 2003 Special Edition is a largely inferior cut. This edit amalgamates the SE’s brief worthwhile additions into the original theatrical release, with less clunky exposition/repeated beats, fewer explicit references to the previous Alien films, as well as restoring the theatrical opening titles and original, more ambiguous ending. This cut will delight fans of the original, and hopefully allow this often-maligned sequel to be seen in a new light.
Other Sources:
Alien Resurrection: Complete Motion Picture Score
Release Information:
Digital
Editing Details:
All edits listed were made to the 2003 Special Edition cut, with some scenes and audio lifted from the theatrical cut.
Cuts and Additions:
Restored original title sequence, removing additional sound effects in favour of the original score up until the shot of the Auriga
Cut Ripley waking after surgery and breaking scientist's arm
Cut Gediman making explicit mention of “Fury 16”
Cut Wren making reference to the Company’s acquisition by Walmart
Restored the order of scenes introducing the crew of the Betty from the TE, as well as TE’s stripped back version of Vreiss/Johner/Call’s exchange in the cargo bay
Cut Perez and Elgyn’s extended exchange about Call
Cut Wren’s lines added in the SE during the argument with/about Purvis and what to do with him, but retained Call and Johner's argument
Cleaned up audio in the extended SE chapel scene with Ripley and Call where Distephano’s footsteps can be heard where TE usually cuts
Restored TE’s more ambiguous and bittersweet ending, rolling shots of earth mirroring the alien-flesh from the opening titles.
Cut Ripley waking after surgery and breaking scientist's arm
Cut Gediman making explicit mention of “Fury 16”
Cut Wren making reference to the Company’s acquisition by Walmart
Restored the order of scenes introducing the crew of the Betty from the TE, as well as TE’s stripped back version of Vreiss/Johner/Call’s exchange in the cargo bay
Cut Perez and Elgyn’s extended exchange about Call
Cut Wren’s lines added in the SE during the argument with/about Purvis and what to do with him, but retained Call and Johner's argument
Cleaned up audio in the extended SE chapel scene with Ripley and Call where Distephano’s footsteps can be heard where TE usually cuts
Restored TE’s more ambiguous and bittersweet ending, rolling shots of earth mirroring the alien-flesh from the opening titles.
Faneditor Name:
Original Movie/Show Title:
Genre:
Franchise:
Fanedit Type:
Original Release Date:
1997
Original Running Time:
116 minutes
Fanedit Release Date:
Fanedit Running Time:
112 minutes
Subtitles Available:
Available in HD:
Additional Links:
Synopsis:
Alien: Resurrection Resurrected is a definitive cut of the 1997 cult classic, combining the best from both official cuts of the film.
Intention:
Alien Resurrection is my favourite of the Alien tetralogy, but with the exception of a few small moments, the 2003 Special Edition is a largely inferior cut. This edit amalgamates the SE’s brief worthwhile additions into the original theatrical release, with less clunky exposition/repeated beats, fewer explicit references to the previous Alien films, as well as restoring the theatrical opening titles and original, more ambiguous ending. This cut will delight fans of the original, and hopefully allow this often-maligned sequel to be seen in a new light.
Other Sources:
Alien Resurrection: Complete Motion Picture Score
Release Information:
Digital
Editing Details:
All edits listed were made to the 2003 Special Edition cut, with some scenes and audio lifted from the theatrical cut.
Cuts and Additions:
Restored original title sequence, removing additional sound effects in favour of the original score up until the shot of the Auriga
Cut Ripley waking after surgery and breaking scientist's arm
Cut Gediman making explicit mention of “Fury 16”
Cut Wren making reference to the Company’s acquisition by Walmart
Restored the order of scenes introducing the crew of the Betty from the TE, as well as TE’s stripped back version of Vreiss/Johner/Call’s exchange in the cargo bay
Cut Perez and Elgyn’s extended exchange about Call
Cut Wren’s lines added in the SE during the argument with/about Purvis and what to do with him, but retained Call and Johner's argument
Cleaned up audio in the extended SE chapel scene with Ripley and Call where Distephano’s footsteps can be heard where TE usually cuts
Restored TE’s more ambiguous and bittersweet ending, rolling shots of earth mirroring the alien-flesh from the opening titles.
Cut Ripley waking after surgery and breaking scientist's arm
Cut Gediman making explicit mention of “Fury 16”
Cut Wren making reference to the Company’s acquisition by Walmart
Restored the order of scenes introducing the crew of the Betty from the TE, as well as TE’s stripped back version of Vreiss/Johner/Call’s exchange in the cargo bay
Cut Perez and Elgyn’s extended exchange about Call
Cut Wren’s lines added in the SE during the argument with/about Purvis and what to do with him, but retained Call and Johner's argument
Cleaned up audio in the extended SE chapel scene with Ripley and Call where Distephano’s footsteps can be heard where TE usually cuts
Restored TE’s more ambiguous and bittersweet ending, rolling shots of earth mirroring the alien-flesh from the opening titles.
User reviews
4 reviews
Overall rating
9.1
Audio/Video Quality
9.5(4)
Audio Editing
10.0(4)
Visual Editing
10.0(4)
Narrative
7.0(4)
Enjoyment
7.5(4)
(Updated: May 04, 2024)
Overall rating
9.7
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
9.0
Enjoyment
9.0
I was hesitant to rewatch Alien Resurrection because I saw it back in 1997 when it was first released and I agreed with the opinions of the time that it wasn't a highlight of the series. I enjoyed it, but it was somewhat all over the place.
This edit is excellent. I'm so glad I watched it. I could not sense any jumps or blips in the editing and it felt like a far more enjoyable version that the one I remembered. It still had some clunkers in the dialogue but unless bbghost made it into a silent movie, there were always going to be some clunkers in there.
The characters came off as best they could and I appreciated the ending. All things being equal, this is as good as Alien 4 is going to get. If you plan to revisit Alien Resurrection, I highly recommend Alien: Resurrection Resurrected.
Please note I score the Audio/Video Quality, Audio Editing, Visual Editing, Narrative, Enjoyment based on my opinion of this edit, not the original source material.
This edit is excellent. I'm so glad I watched it. I could not sense any jumps or blips in the editing and it felt like a far more enjoyable version that the one I remembered. It still had some clunkers in the dialogue but unless bbghost made it into a silent movie, there were always going to be some clunkers in there.
The characters came off as best they could and I appreciated the ending. All things being equal, this is as good as Alien 4 is going to get. If you plan to revisit Alien Resurrection, I highly recommend Alien: Resurrection Resurrected.
Please note I score the Audio/Video Quality, Audio Editing, Visual Editing, Narrative, Enjoyment based on my opinion of this edit, not the original source material.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched
Digital
Overall rating
8.7
Audio/Video Quality
9.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
6.0
Enjoyment
7.0
As has already been commented, this is the best way to watch this film. It removes some of the annoyances, reincorporates some better scenes and does so seamlessly. The edit is so smooth that you could think it was the original. Well done.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched
Digital
Overall rating
8.9
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
6.0
Enjoyment
7.0
Never been a big fan of this particular Alien movie but this is a well done edit and the best way to watch this film.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched
Digital
Overall rating
8.9
Audio/Video Quality
9.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
7.0
Enjoyment
7.0
Overall an entertaining movie, if you can enjoy it for what it is. Yes, there's hammy acting, bad dialogue, and over-the-top gore, but with all those warts you also have great visuals, a great score, some interesting ideas, and colorful characters that make Alien Resurrection watchable, and this edit more so. Not the best Alien movie, but not the worst. Overall a solid 7/10 for me.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched
Digital
