The Yardstick

Rating: Null/10 (24 March 2004)

This movie is the yardstick by which other Alien movies are measured. That's it, plain and simple. I've heard that people find this movie boring or slow, and to that I say "bah!". This movie is not an action movie, nor is it meant to be. It is a suspense movie, and an excellent example of one. The cast is great, the story well written, and the scenery adds a grisly, metallic, "film noir" theme to the picture. If at all possible, see this movie in theaters, there was recently a re-release, and it might still be out on some screens. Seeing this movie on the big screen is an experience all in itself, and it is one of the few so-called "scary" movies I've seen that actually have a few parts which made me jump. I'm not going to say which though, I'm opposed to putting spoilers in reviews, its unnecessary and just plain rude. An excellent film all around.
P.S. If you haven't seen either Alien or Aliens, see this one first, I saw Aliens first, and didn't understand a few things. Seeing Alien first explains alot.