The idea of using Ripley would only make sense if it adds to the story. Do I think it made sense to use her in Out of the Shadows? Absolutely not. Would that have been a fun sort of alt. reality story to see Ripley in action again with Ash in tow? Certainly. But to make it canon, just for the sake of bringing back Ripley? That's bollocks as you say (are you British?).
It is a fact that the story arcs of Hicks and Newt were abruptly and gracelessly ended, and Ripley's character while she met an appropriate end, she ended up coming back in Resurrection just to negate her sacrifice in Alien 3. Continuing the story from where Resurrection left off with Lazarus Ripley in tow is just silly. Nobody cares (most people don't anyway).
If we assume that the story of Aliens could have been continued in a better direction, then it completely makes sense that this would include Ripley and Hicks and Newt. They could be effectively on the run from the colonial marines and WY. There are so many different ways to take that story without even remotely forcing it.
Using the Alien creature is very different from recycling characters.Yes, reusing characters lends continuation to their story arcs much in the same way as any human story. It is something we can relate to. Reusing the Alien creature is like making separate films about alligators. Yes they're awesome, but there is no human emotional connection there.
I understand the fears of using Ripley again. Things can easily get cheesy. There has to be a right balance struck. But while Alien 3 is great, surely an even better story could have been told.
Quote from: hfeldhaus on Oct 14, 2015, 06:30:19 PM
Th characters are dead. My hope is that Blomkamp sees what Ridley is doing and finds another way for humans to come into contact with the Alien. I'm all for another Aliens-esque film but just not with Ripley et al. No matter what the explanation, or ignoring Alien 3 completely, the film will feel 'cheap' to me and completely pointless. It will be the complete bastardisation of Ripley.
But if we maintain the continuity of Alien 3 and Resurrection, then the main character is "still alive". But in the most stupid way. Cloning with full memories intact? Really?