The Controversial Alien: Romulus Character That Went Too Far
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Date: 2024-08-18
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rorybehan9458
It’s definitely controversial. Using the image of an actor who is now passed away is morally dubious. Ian Holm is dead so we’ve no way of knowing if he would have agreed to be in the movie, or would have given permission for his image to be used in this way. Maybe he would have read the script and thought, no, I want nothing to do with this. Nevertheless, he’s in the movie now, whether he would have wanted to be or not. In a world of deep fakes and continued developments in AI, I think this issue of image rights is going to become more prevalent. Personally, I would have preferred if they just used a new actor rather than constantly having to harken back to old characters. Let the movie stand on its own two feet rather than rely on endless call backs.
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It’s definitely controversial. Using the image of an actor who is now passed away is morally dubious. Ian Holm is dead so we’ve no way of knowing if he would have agreed to be in the movie, or would have given permission for his image to be used in this way. Maybe he would have read the script and thought, no, I want nothing to do with this. Nevertheless, he’s in the movie now, whether he would have wanted to be or not. In a world of deep fakes and continued developments in AI, I think this issue of image rights is going to become more prevalent. Personally, I would have preferred if they just used a new actor rather than constantly having to harken back to old characters. Let the movie stand on its own two feet rather than rely on endless call backs.
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AFK-47x
Ian Holm deepfake definitely was a trip into the uncanny valley, but I don't think it was a mistake to include an android based on Ash in this story, nor is a fan service. It fits logically. The problem I have is the execution. I agree that they should have used practical effects.
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Ian Holm deepfake definitely was a trip into the uncanny valley, but I don't think it was a mistake to include an android based on Ash in this story, nor is a fan service. It fits logically. The problem I have is the execution. I agree that they should have used practical effects.
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micaelaiphys
I have no idea how anyone can say the CG looked remotely passable! It was atrocious. Loved the movie, but this was really bad. Just cast a different actor. There was no reason to do this. Great movie, but the CG face swap gag should go the way of 3D films.
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I have no idea how anyone can say the CG looked remotely passable! It was atrocious. Loved the movie, but this was really bad. Just cast a different actor. There was no reason to do this. Great movie, but the CG face swap gag should go the way of 3D films.
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skinwolf
Yeah that CG character looked horrible. They should’ve gone with a heavily damaged practical animatronic effect like they did with Bishop’s android in alien 3. It’s too bad because other than that, all the other special effects were absolutely gorgeous.
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Yeah that CG character looked horrible. They should’ve gone with a heavily damaged practical animatronic effect like they did with Bishop’s android in alien 3. It’s too bad because other than that, all the other special effects were absolutely gorgeous.
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TheKeggie
Romulus was terrible. It actually started off well on the Jackson's Star Colony and i wanted to see more of that world but as soon as it became a Best of Alien movies, it went downhill very fast. People who like this movie have taste in cinema.
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Romulus was terrible. It actually started off well on the Jackson's Star Colony and i wanted to see more of that world but as soon as it became a Best of Alien movies, it went downhill very fast. People who like this movie have taste in cinema.
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joshuapaul8580
What I don't understand is why didn't they do a puppet/animatronic for Rook.
It would've looked a ton better and it's not like there was anything the character did that was dynamic enough to absolutely necessitate CGI or a deepfake
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What I don't understand is why didn't they do a puppet/animatronic for Rook.
It would've looked a ton better and it's not like there was anything the character did that was dynamic enough to absolutely necessitate CGI or a deepfake
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JARVART94
So disappointing to watch them go to such lengths to use practical effects only to throw it all out of the window with a terrible CGI Rook and the shockingly bad engineer alien hybrid that looks like it came out of the The Thing reboot
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So disappointing to watch them go to such lengths to use practical effects only to throw it all out of the window with a terrible CGI Rook and the shockingly bad engineer alien hybrid that looks like it came out of the The Thing reboot
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Springzilla
You need to get your fact right cause literally the director contacted the family and they gave the ok for them to use his likeness so it's not controversial at all and it not the same character it a different character
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You need to get your fact right cause literally the director contacted the family and they gave the ok for them to use his likeness so it's not controversial at all and it not the same character it a different character
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themultiplayer1
Alien Romulus is an instant classic, for once, face huggers get blasted by a pulse rifle when it is attempting to face hug Rain and the android gets to help humans really well (when they are on your side only)
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Alien Romulus is an instant classic, for once, face huggers get blasted by a pulse rifle when it is attempting to face hug Rain and the android gets to help humans really well (when they are on your side only)
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screenfiendnz
They could have had a practical effect like a mask of that actor but all munted from the alien so we see more internal parts of the head than anything. The voice sounded ok. I loved the movie by the way
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They could have had a practical effect like a mask of that actor but all munted from the alien so we see more internal parts of the head than anything. The voice sounded ok. I loved the movie by the way
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ZeckKoa
I agree. The film was great but the uncanny valley was hooooorrrrible for Rook. Every scene he was in was bad. Anything would have been better than what they dideven a bad actor would have been better.
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I agree. The film was great but the uncanny valley was hooooorrrrible for Rook. Every scene he was in was bad. Anything would have been better than what they dideven a bad actor would have been better.
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TheHighlanderX
Will no one talk about the android alien, probably based on Norbert seen it today. loved the movie. gave me some scares. will def need to go see it again to enjoy all the easter eggs
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Will no one talk about the android alien, probably based on Norbert seen it today. loved the movie. gave me some scares. will def need to go see it again to enjoy all the easter eggs
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carlterblanche8285
I really didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Yes the CGI wasn't great but i understand what they were trying to do. I wouldve loved it to be Fassbender though
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I really didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Yes the CGI wasn't great but i understand what they were trying to do. I wouldve loved it to be Fassbender though
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iamedwardblack
I liked his inclusion tbh. I recently watched the original Alien and was so glad i did. It was a connection to the lore and i appreciate that.
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I liked his inclusion tbh. I recently watched the original Alien and was so glad i did. It was a connection to the lore and i appreciate that.
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addifyre7275
What controversy I mean sure there were a few scenes where you could tell the face was a little cgi but not in a bad or controversial way
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What controversy I mean sure there were a few scenes where you could tell the face was a little cgi but not in a bad or controversial way
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ravenouseyes
Rook's CGI is horrible. It completely ruined the immersion for me. I still enjoyed it, though. A must watch for fans of the franchise.
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Rook's CGI is horrible. It completely ruined the immersion for me. I still enjoyed it, though. A must watch for fans of the franchise.
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