Aliens: The "Pop" Version
Americans are proud of fiction and fables! Very often they do that! But more often than not, these guys like to copy/remake/remake/remake a remake of a popular movie from one part of the world – and wherever it is – it doesn’t matter! Europe, Asia, Australia... Whatever! If the project (the film) was successful on their continent, then Americans will definitely think about how to achieve this on their own! On the continent discovered by Columbus, they love and know how to count money, and they certainly know how to try to earn them... and also earn money!
The remake of the French "Aliens" from the 93rd after 8 years, but in America is interesting in many things. Well, for example, because this is the rare case when in two independent versions of the same picture the main roles are played by the same actors! Usually, in such cases, if one of the main ones appears in a new interpretation of the film, it is only in the episode or, at best, in the background. But this is not the case today! Surprisingly, the fact is that Renault and Clavier have returned to reshoot themselves! Well... interesting...!
And an important fact of the film will also be that the director of the original tape is also in the team! Well, again, a rare case, but the case is pleasant!
.. The French painting has been halved! In general terms, the plot, of course, the same, but in order different from the original. Version 93 was very much focused on the home of the descendants of Malfet, most of the episodes there and takes place, not far from home. Our version is more versatile! More vivid and interesting! It is impossible to stay in the house for a long time, because on the way the city center, metro, nightclubs, restaurants, museums! Timekeeping in the American has been reduced - the film has become lighter and has thrown off the shackles in the face of long long scenes. But the most important fact is that the movie has become more pop! American ...
... It didn't just affect where Malfet and his servant were raging! Pay attention: they are outwardly cleaner, more attractive, or more neat! Wigs do not frighten them, but on the contrary - add them gloss and charm, white teeth and shine like Clavier and Renault in life, clothes are not so old and rotten, and actions and habits are not so animal, primitive and wild as before! Moreover, it is very interesting to watch Renault, and for, especially, Clavier - the play of which has become softer, not so eccentric, more balanced and human, I would say more precisely - a game typical of American pop comedy, in which there are characters madmen. Easy madmen! Legendary French masters of the screen Clavier and Renault very well adapted to the American version of their work! Their talent for glory is unlimited!
.. As far as I remember, they changed the ending – the interesting fact is that towards democracy and freedom of choice! The comedy is still lively and clip, less protracted in episodes, less deep, more Americanized (humor in the face of the reaction of guards and cops to aliens, a typical American symbol of comedy – “poop in the frame”, etc.) By and large, this film can be considered as a kind of semi-continuation / half-remake of the original picture. In any case, even fans of the first three parts of "Aliens" - watch the American, and you are unlikely to be dissatisfied! Favorite heroes are back in business, however, under a different sauce, but just as cheerful, reckless and unforgettable! Especially in the house and in the restaurant. . !
8 out of 10
Postscript.
The French were not afraid of dirt. They were not afraid of unpleasant dirty smelly main characters, were not afraid of the terrible bride of the knight Renault, were not afraid of the creepy manners of Clavier, were not afraid of being REAL.
. The Americans changed the “Aliens” to their own manner, to their own standards, to their clichés of sweet films, where beauty is not only beautiful. Save the world! Beautiful heroes, stunning women, a beautiful city, beautiful houses, beautiful people, a beautiful ending... Where in all this, the REAL Clavier and Renault seemed the Miracle of nature, the guides of the soul, actors - from the world of real, living cinema from the soul and without embellishment!