Of course, like the TV show, Whedon's heroine gets all the best lines. Speaking of the film's heroine, I very much liked Sigourney Weaver's portrayal of the new Ellen Ripley. Weaver's creepy performance makes one truly believe that there is a real predator lurking behind the familiar face of Ellen Ripley. However, for the most part, the THX certified transfer is first rate. Color reproduction is good, but it is subject the stylistic choices made for the film's original cinematography.
Saturation is usually quite good and there are no problems with chroma noise.
The image also sports an excellent black level, as well as superior contrast. The Dolby Digital 5.1 channel soundtrack is a total knockout. Every one of the discrete channels is used to its full advantage to provide clean channel separation. While sound effects tend to leap out of all of the channels, the aggressive mix also creates a cohesive sound field that envelops the viewer in the film's version of reality. Bass reproduction is killer, with the track consistently pumping out the lows.