Top 3 best space-based science fiction films

Rating: 9/10 (3 November 2000)

Alien, along with 2001 and Star Wars, are the three best science fiction films based in space. All other films of this type contain elements from at least one of these films, usually more than one. Alien's biggest contribution is it's atmosphere. The sets and camera choices give a specific and intense feeling watching it. This is a combination of Ridley Scott's and H.R. Giger's influence. The best shot in the film is the close up of Ripley all sweaty and dirty emerging from the ladder. Beads of sweat lace her fingers and then the focus goes to her face, scared as can be. Great.