My favourite film of all time

Rating: 10/10 (12 February 2009)

Dark, Claustrophobic, chilling, wonderful. A science fiction film so very far ahead of it's time and yet still talked about today, a true classic. There are so many reasons to laud this move, I could easily write a page or three, but I'll be brief. This film contains at least two, possibly three of "those" moments - The "chestburster" flinging out of John Hurt's (Kane) stomach - absolutely one of the most sickening, gruesome scenes in any film, and at the time completely stunning, a true cinematic moment. The "facehugger" jumping out of it's egg (again at poor John Hurt), I challenge you to watch this without an involuntary flinch. Also worth considering is the revelation that Ian Holm (Ash) is an android, sinister (and definitely not "three laws compliant"). You can watch this again and again and still see more in this superb film, it contains the suspense of Hitchcock, the stark "look" of 2001 (perhaps surpassing it) and REAL characters (how's that for a sci-fi flick?). This film stands on it's own merits as a genuine milestone in cinematic history, I kid you not. I would thoroughly advise watching the DVD with the director's comments on audio, Ridley Scott comes across as a humble, yet passionate and warm person dedicated in making a product as enjoyable for himself as well as his audience.
If you have not seen this film, WATCH IT! You won't be disappointed. If you haven't seen this film in a while, go out and rent/buy it, I urge you. I could wax lyrical all day, it's a cracker, pure enjoyment, and that, at the end of the day, is what a movie should be about. They just don't make them like this anymore.
I adore it.