As perfect as any film can be

Rating: Null/10 (25 February 2019)

Ridley Scott's Alien was not just a seminal science fiction horror film which redefined the genre, it was also a landmark film for female leads in horror/sci-fi and one of the finest examples of combining two genres (in this case science fiction and horror) to create a masterpiece. Written by Dan O Bannon, expertly directed by Scott (in what was then his 2nd film only) and utilizing the works of great artisan craftsman like H.R Giger and Ron Cobb Alien is a masterpiece of most facets of filmmaking. The actors are all incredibly good in their respective roles of space grunts, but 29-year-old Sigourney Weaver shines the most. Alien is 40 years old (!!!) and yet it is as timeless as if it were made last year. The sets and creature design look fantastic as does the pacing which only reinforces the belief that a good film doesn't have to be swiftly paced.