Quote from: Wweyland on Apr 01, 2024, 07:33:12 AMSo what is the best release so far?
For me, if we are going for best official releases only;
Alien [UK Facehugger Boxset VHS]
Alien: Director's Cut [US Dtheatre /DVHS]
Aliens [First UK Laserdisc]
Aliens: Special Edition [UK or USA Laserdisc]
Alien 3 [Blu-ray]
Alien 3: Assembly Cut [Blu-ray]***However, roll with the Special Edition DVD if you don't want the audio mistake from the seamless branching on the blu-ray***
Alien Resurrection [US DTS Laserdisc]
Alien Resurrection: Directors Cut [Blu-ray]
Prometheus [No clear winner; 4K UHD for best picture quality, 3D Blu-ray for theatrical presentation]
Alien Covenant [4k UHD]
However, if we include unofficial releases also, I'd 100% switch out Alien, Aliens and Alien 3 theatrical cuts for the 35mm transfers, Alien Resurrection theatrical Blu-ray (regraded to laserdisc colour palette), and add the Alien Covenant IMAX aspect ratio 1080p blu-ray as a 2nd viable option (though in my opinion the latter is better as a companion, you really want the 4k UHD for the correct colour grading)