Groundbreaking Sci-fi Horror, Amazing VFX

Rating: Null/10 (19 February 2009)

'Alien' is a groundbreaking Sci-fi horror film expertly directed by Ridley Scott. I prefer it slightly to it's sequel, the action packed 'Aliens'. The film is slow to start as it depicts the vastness of space. The creature design is amazing and the Special Effects remain terrifyingly effective. Sigourney Weaver plays the reluctant heroine although everyone does a good job. The last forty five minutes are pure horror and genuinely scary. Tension is expertly ratcheted up as (MINOR SPOILERS) the crew starts getting killed one by one. Highly recommended and hugely influential.
Overall 9/10