A hit thriller

Rating: 9/10 (9 September 1998)

Alien is a very intense and interesting flick, which can really capture the imagination of a person, based on the viewers ability to focus and believe that what they're seeing is real. This was one of the sci-fi shockers I watched in the past that is just, unforgettable. Based on H. R. Geiger's idea and realization of the alien creature, director Ridley Scott and author Dan O'Bannon create an adrenaline rockin' thriller, which I believe cannot and has not been surpassed. The introduction of Sigourney Weaver as character W.O. Ripley, was one of the best things that could have happened to Weaver, and helped make her the star that she is today. SFX in the movie won it an Oscar in 1980, and assists in leaving the viewer a little anxious after the end, but with a clear idea of the memorable title, especially if viewed and read about in it's original ENTIRETY, and not the directors cut. *Same things can be said about it's 3 ensuing sequels. Still a sweet movie in my opinion.