This is a Classic Films of the 1970's, which is unforgettable.

Rating: 9/10 (29 August 2005)

This classic Sci-Fi/Horror/Thriller is a relentless suspense film is about a group of Space Explorers (Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Crtwright, Yaphet Kotto, Ian Holm, Harry Dean Stanton and John Hurt) are in a routine mission that accidentally bring aboard an extremely dangerous and adaptable life form.
Directed by Ridley Scott (Black Hawn Down, Blade Runner, Legend) made an excellent Sci-Fi/Horror/Thriller. This was one of the most original and best films of 1979. The cast are extremely good (Especially Weaver in her first lead role). The film has an unforgettable scene with John Hurt in the dinner table is a knockout. It was great seeing the fold print of Alien, which i had the chance to see it in a special theater with fans from the first film, it was great. Although i didn't have a chance to see the Director's Cut, when it was re-release in 2003.
The original 1999 DVD has an strong anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an digitally remastered-Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and the original-Dolby Stereo 2.0 Surround Sound. The DVD has an not-bad running commentary track by the director. The DVD also has Deleted Scenes, Outtakes and more. The film won an Oscar fro Best Visual Effects. The film was also nominated for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration. This DVD is digitally remastered in THX Picture Quality and Sound.
The new two disc set of Alien has the Original Theatrical Cut and the Director's Cut. DVD has an brand new commentary track by the filmmakers and cast members. DVD has an sharp anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an digitally remastered-Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and an new DTS Audio. For both versions of the film on the same disc. The second disc has deleted scenes, new featurettes with the cast & crew and more. Those who still have their 1999 DVD Edition, you are better off keeping it for the solo commentary track by the director and two alternative isolated music tracks. This is a one of a kind film, don't miss it. Panavision. (**** Â½/*****).