By AldoLawson 0 COMMENTS 01/13/2025 6:02 pm
Last year, one of the most important science fiction films of recent times was released, Alien: Romulus, which returned the practical effects of the franchise after many films that failed to convince those who were giving the benefit of the doubt. in each delivery. And while it got top scores on sites like Rotten Tomatoes, there were some who complained about the special effects, which is a somewhat minor criticism.
Director Fede Álvarez has confirmed that the domestic version features a significant improvement in the CGI used to recreate the android Rook, played with the face of the late Ian Holm. Holm, who brought the robot Ash to life in Ridley Scott’s original Alien, was brought back using a combination of practical and digital techniques that generated mixed reactions at the premiere.
“We simply ran out of time in post-production to get it right,” Álvarez acknowledged in an interview. “I wasn’t 100 percent satisfied with some shots, and I understand the criticism from those who reacted negatively.” Given this, the director convinced the studio to invest more resources and time in perfecting the effect for the 4K, Blu-ray and digital release.
The new version of the android was recalibrated, relying more on the practical work of animatronic puppeteer Shane Mahan, who created a model based on a mold of Holm taken during the production of The Lord of the Rings. “We went back to the puppet a lot more for this version, and it’s much better,” said Álvarez.
The improvement in CGI reinforces efforts to do justice to the legacy of the character and the franchise. Alien: Romulus, which explores new stories within the Xenomorph universe, is now available in physical and digital formats, offering fans a refined experience that promises to address initial criticism, it is very likely that the enhanced version will only be available in said format.
Via: Empire
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