Perfect

Rating: 10/10 (24 June 2002)

Just as the alien in question is the perfect killing machine, "Alien" the movie is the perfect science fiction movie. The story, dialogue and acting are superb. The special effects (pre-digital) hold up well by today's standards. There is no weak link in the ensemble cast and Sigourney Weaver is the consumate protagonist. The set was almost a character of its own and was much copied but never equalled in later, lesser movies.