The Best of Both Worlds. But...

Rating: 7/10 (29 August 2014)

There's a lot to love about Ridley Scott's Alien. Its a great sci-fi film. Its a great horror movie. And its effects are legendary. The ships, both human and alien, look amazing. The Nostromo looks like a real space vessel, and the mysterious wreckage is bizarre and haunting. H.R. Giger's vision of "biomechanical" adds a style rarely replicated in film. Only he could create such a terrifying creature. Seriously, the xenomorphs are among the scariest monsters ever filmed. They're not your typical greens or grays.
...I just wish the characters were stronger. I didn't connect with any member of the cast. Not even Ripley. I couldn't get beyond their occupation, or role in the story. This is a big problem when the movie's pace is slow. Since I already knew a lot of the plot points, the suspense sometimes felt boring. It doesn't need a lot of development, but some more personality would have gone a long way. Also, ultimately, the plot is a typical slasher/creature feature. Its one of the best, sure. Its still predictable.
While I don't think its the best movie of any genre, I enjoyed it, and defiantly respect its ambition. If you haven't watched it yet, its pretty good. And if you don't know the details, you're in for some shocking surprises~