Karry Best movie of this year hands down!

StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

Livestonth I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

Teddie Blake The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

linconjames Alien, along with John Carpentar's The Thing has influenced all subsequent films of the horror-sci-fi subgenre. Alien, directed by Ridley Scott is a masterpiece of setting, production design, atmosphere, acting- all the mise en scene elements. The screenplay is lean and compelling and even though this is a big budgeted more professional approach, it is basically a monster chasing down victims in space. But all the characters seem real and relatable- which is down to the fantastic actors portraying them, and more importantly they are all on equal levels so that we really don't know who is bound to die and who will be the last man standing. Alien's atmosphere is so good it gave rise to several similarly themed films although none could better or even challenge Alien for its overall artistry.

milosucro Over the decades, this movie has definitely set itself apart from other sci-fi and horror/thriller flicks. The design of the xenomorph is entirely unique for the genre; it combines the fear of a parasite that can consume one from the inside, and later a sophisticated predator that hunts its prey relentlessly. The sense of fear, confinement and paranoia adds to the suspense that is built up gradually. The viewer is given time to get comfortable with the setting and learn the personalities of the crew members before things are thrown into chaos, which allows you to be invested in their survival. Sigourney Weaver's performance is excellent and has you rooting for her on the edge of your seat for the entire adrenaline-infused viewing.

ralphkelly My favorite film of all time Ridley Scott's Alien is a masterpiece of two genres- horror and science fiction. Shot in a studio in England Alien reeks of atmosphere and is a textbook example of talented people collaborating to create something truly special. H.R Giger who designed the alien planet and more importantly the Alien(called the xenomorph) has created works that have become etched in our collective conscious. Ron Cobb's design of the Nostromo is unique and special in that it looks greasy and dirty- totally unlike the sleek futuristic space vehicles science fiction expects to feed us with. Dan O Bannon's script is crisp and lean. The actors are all fantastic- Roger Ebert mentions in his review of the film how they were all older in age than the usual age range of horror movie characters and this adds depth and credence to the proceedings. They were all special and all went onto have great careers. Of course above all is Ridley Scott's direction. This is one of the greatest scifi films ever made(always ranks in the top 10) and you should watch it at any given opportunity.

pauliewalnuts-49356 One of the greatest films ever made...from the opening sequence,to each and every charachter...from lambert saying "hey...let's get the hell out of here"...to everything that else that happens... Kane,Dallas,Lambert,Parker,Ripley...you cannot make charachters in a sci fi/horror movie like this again...one of the greatest movies I've ever seen...