Terrific

Rating: Null/10 (25 January 2002)

Ridley Scott's ALIEN is an example of great horror film-making. It's not the creature, but the design of the locations, the smoke, claustophobic rooms and atomsphere. The characters are nicely written, this is not your post-modern horror!
ALIEN has a distinct style, the pacing is deliberate, the tension builds and builds. The film is a real master stroke by Ridley Scott and his team.
The acting is excellent, I can't fault anyone. Weaver has the lead was a gamble, and a brave choice by all concerned. I'm happy to say that it pays off! The design of the ALIEN is fascinating, work of a genius.
The special effects are tremendous, again, there's a distinct style, it's so fantastic!
The score by Goldsmith plays more like a special sound effect, but it does fit the mood of the picture.
The wide-screen frame is used to the max, do not watch this in pan and scan!
ALIEN is a film which should be studied and studied, tons of details in the entire picture.