Re:Alien was released 44 years ago today
by dylan604 on Thursday May 25, 2023 @03:20PM
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i didn't think that opening scene was a negative as a scene in general, but the GP did specify as the opening. so maybe it does have a negative affect being the opening scene, but possibly could work as a flashback if you're not opposed to the flashback device in general
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Re:Alien was released 44 years ago today
by magicalhippo on Thursday May 25, 2023 @03:37PM
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Yeah I think it could have worked if they used it way later in the movie, after the aliens have been discovered, but as the opening shot it completely ruins the mystery and tension the movie tries to build.
That said I don't think it would have added much over all, so unlike the other scenes I'd say just drop it.