A bit disappointing...

Rating: 6/10 (21 February 2019)

I watched Alien for the first time recently, and I was really excited! I've heard countless times that it's a "must-see" and a "classic", and while I agree with that to an extent, I was kind of disappointed.
A lot of Alien is watching the ship flying slowly across the screen while members of the crew press buttons. It's a really slow movie, and while this does help build suspense, it also makes it a bit of a chore to sit through.
There are enjoyable moments though; the chestburster scene is especially great, and so are most scenes with the alien.
When this movie came out in 1979, it included some of the most brutal things you could watch in a film. However, I don't think it holds up particularly well today. I wasn't scared at all, which is supposed to be the aim of the film.
Overall, Alien isn't for me. I admit that it's a classic, and it changed cinema, so for that I respect it, but I can't see myself rewatching it any time soon.