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Problems with Project ALF
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Problems with Project ALF
In 1996 I was SO looking forward to seeing ALF again. After all, it had been six long years (the series ended in 1990). However, back then, I couldn't bring myself to watch it when I learned that he was stuck with the Alien Task Force and had not made his way safely back to the Tanners. I can't believe if Paul Fusco had his way when the series ended that ALF wouldn't have come back to the Tanners or successfully met his Melmacian friends.
I took ALF SO seriously in those days (and apparently still do). I hated the thought of him being trapped. I would prefer to think that things would have happened the way they did in the ALF Marvel Comic book series--he went public and everyone loved him!
I took ALF SO seriously in those days (and apparently still do). I hated the thought of him being trapped. I would prefer to think that things would have happened the way they did in the ALF Marvel Comic book series--he went public and everyone loved him!
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ALFsince86,
In you post you mention your eager anticipation for the arrival of "Project: ALF", but you do not specifically mention if you have seen the TV movie.
In the closing scene of "Project: ALF" the title of "Ambassador to the Universe" is bestowed upon ALF, and the audience is left to assume that ALF will indeed be a public alien, should there ever be a future TV series or TV movie. Fact is that ALF has become a public alien with his brief run as a talk show host in "ALF's Hit Talk Show".
Now, we just need the next venue for ALF to publicly display his talents.
Mike
In you post you mention your eager anticipation for the arrival of "Project: ALF", but you do not specifically mention if you have seen the TV movie.
In the closing scene of "Project: ALF" the title of "Ambassador to the Universe" is bestowed upon ALF, and the audience is left to assume that ALF will indeed be a public alien, should there ever be a future TV series or TV movie. Fact is that ALF has become a public alien with his brief run as a talk show host in "ALF's Hit Talk Show".
Now, we just need the next venue for ALF to publicly display his talents.
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You have to see it, trapped or not it is still ALF we're talking aboutALFsince86 wrote:I confess, I did not watch the entire episode because I was so disturbed that ALF had been captured. Thank you for dispelling my anxiety. I guess I would attempt to watch "Project ALF" now. I did enjoy his hit talk show.
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In my honest opinion, Project A.L.F. is a perfect transition from the show. ALF's character has not changed, and everything is true to form. Yes, I would have enjoyed an appearance from the Tanners, but their lack of on screen time was explained. They were in Iceland. I for one love this film, and watch it more than any normal person would ever (sadly lol).
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mongoose,
Welcome to the Forum. In total agreement with you that "Project: ALF" was a legitimate and logical transition from the ALF TV series. Although I would have liked stronger casting for two psychologist characters, overall ALF's TV movie was a very good effort that, for reasons unknown, is underappreciated, even by many ALF fans.
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Welcome to the Forum. In total agreement with you that "Project: ALF" was a legitimate and logical transition from the ALF TV series. Although I would have liked stronger casting for two psychologist characters, overall ALF's TV movie was a very good effort that, for reasons unknown, is underappreciated, even by many ALF fans.
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Here's a link from youtube. It's part 1 of 10 of project alf. I haven't had a chance to watch it, but I want to. If you're not familiar with youtube, to get to parts 2, 3, etc, it's usually on the right hand side under related.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=o2qdHolAv7A
http://youtube.com/watch?v=o2qdHolAv7A
Thank you for the warm welcome. Are you referring to Hill and Mulligan's characters?ALFanatic wrote:mongoose,
Welcome to the Forum. In total agreement with you that "Project: ALF" was a legitimate and logical transition from the ALF TV series. Although I would have liked stronger casting for two psychologist characters, overall ALF's TV movie was a very good effort that, for reasons unknown, is underappreciated, even by many ALF fans.
Mike
Do you have anyone inparticular in mind?ALFanatic wrote:mongoose,
Answer to your question - yes (William O'leary as Dr. Rick Mullican and Jensen Daggett as Dr. Melissa Hill). In my opinion, if more experienced actors had been cast to play these important supporting roles, the movie could have been better.
Mike
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mongoose,
Remembering that we are takling circa 1996 when "Project: ALF" aired, following two actors come to mind:
Male role: Ed Begley, Jr. (actually had cameo appearance in "Project: ALf" as one of the Doctors performing tests on ALF).
Female role: Terri Garr
Both actors, at that time, would have been more age appropriate for responsibility of parts being played, with more acting experience and comedic talent.
Mike
Remembering that we are takling circa 1996 when "Project: ALF" aired, following two actors come to mind:
Male role: Ed Begley, Jr. (actually had cameo appearance in "Project: ALf" as one of the Doctors performing tests on ALF).
Female role: Terri Garr
Both actors, at that time, would have been more age appropriate for responsibility of parts being played, with more acting experience and comedic talent.
Mike
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As I stated in a different topic on Project ALF, I think the main thing the movie was missing was the Tanners. The characters in Project ALF seemed so bumbling. I think thats a word, LOL.
My point here is that if you watch the old show, ALF is not the smart character. Not to say that he is dumb though. He is just ignorant of life on earth. Most of his antics were born out of this in some way. The Tanners would then have to deal with or dig him out of whatever situation he got himself into.
Project ALF had our hero as the smartest character among characters that were just not very smart. I think that is why although he is still the wise cracking alien, the feel of the story just seemed different. I think that is why so many fans don't care for it as much. Maybe I'm wrong, I don't know.
My point here is that if you watch the old show, ALF is not the smart character. Not to say that he is dumb though. He is just ignorant of life on earth. Most of his antics were born out of this in some way. The Tanners would then have to deal with or dig him out of whatever situation he got himself into.
Project ALF had our hero as the smartest character among characters that were just not very smart. I think that is why although he is still the wise cracking alien, the feel of the story just seemed different. I think that is why so many fans don't care for it as much. Maybe I'm wrong, I don't know.
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I really think they should have ended the movie better, with perhaps ALF going to see The Tanners again. He could be knocking on the door, then from a distance you see it opens and you could hear Willie say "ALF!" or something like it.
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I'm one to defend Project ALF to the bitter end, but I have to agree that would have been a fun closing shot.AxelFoley wrote:I really think they should have ended the movie better, with perhaps ALF going to see The Tanners again. He could be knocking on the door, then from a distance you see it opens and you could hear Willie say "ALF!" or something like it.
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Would probably have gotten some tears flowing too...I'm one to defend Project ALF to the bitter end, but I have to agree that would have been a fun closing shot.
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