rebirth of the sci-fi/horror genre

Rating: 9/10 (2 February 2007)

hmmm.here we have another example of classic,iconic movie,which is improved on by its sequel yes,the sequel is better,but that doesn't take away from the brilliance of this film.Alen is obviously a part of pop culture and well it should be.it revitalized the science fiction/horror genre,actually re-wrote the book.1977's Star Wars of course redefined science fiction,but Alien was responsible for the re genesis of the horror/sci-fi combo.although released in 1979,it still stands the test of time,and contains perhaps the most horrific scene in the genre to this day.the suspense factor is still very high to this day.the movie may seem a bit slow at times,but that is to build the suspense.this is not a "b" movie by any stretch of the imagination,though that might have been the intent at one point.the production values look very high even though the budget was tight.the film has a gritty,dirty feel to it.it looks very authentic.the reveal of the creature was well done.instead of giving too much away,you are shown bits at a time.when the creature is revealed it is something that hadn't been seen before,thanks to the genius of H.R. Geiger,who designed the look of the creature.Ridley Scott,of course,directed the film.if you haven't see Alien yet,you should.just be prepared to be patient,and remember it will be worth it in the end.my only complaint about this film is during the end scene when Ripley is about get into the cryo-stasis chamber.in this scene we see Ripley(Sgourney Weaver)wearing a pair of panties so undersized it is absurd.i'm not sure if this is supposed to be sexy,but it isn't at all.it is laughably ridiculous and sad.i suppose some teenage boys might be turned on by this,but i doubt it.someone really dropped the ball here.anyway,that is the only complaint.other than that,great movie.though like i said,the sequel improves upon it.