Ridley Scott's masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (7 March 2019)

This may be one of the greatest films of all time. Alien has remained one of the greatest sci-fi's of all time ever since being released in 1979.
As the film opens, Jerry Goldsmiths score immediately enthralls you with a sense of uneasiness, something just doesn't feel right. Through the first few minutes, empty shots of the corridors and consoles build up the feeling of dread before a word of dialogue is even spoken.
The Nostromo may be one of the best practical environments ever put too film. It feels dirty and lived in and it's just not a pleasant place. As the film goes on, the environment increasingly adds to the tension to really immerse you in the experience.
The cast is phenomenal, the 7 man crew of the Nostromo has remained classic even 40 years after the original release. With this film, Ellen Ripley became one of the big sci-fi heroes whose name will never be forgotten.
The Alien itself may be the best monster ever put on screen. It has very little screen time, but you feel it's presence ever since it is born through one of the most iconic scenes ever. The design is beautiful, yet extremely disturbing at the same time through it's birthing process to how it's always effectively cloaked in shadow.
Lastly, Ridley Scotts direction is masterful. The suspense is continuous and you always feel like the Alien could be just around the corner. He builds tension so effectively with barely any jumps unlike what you see in modern horror.
Overall, this film is one of the greatest films ever made in every aspect. Anyone who considers themselves a fan of cinema owes it to themselves to watch this masterpiece!