In space no one can hear your scream, but your neighbor can...

Rating: 7/10 (15 January 2016)

The movie that kicked off a very interesting franchise at the skillful hands of director Ridley Scott. And despite actually being from 1979, then "Alien" is the type of movie that transcends time and keeps being interesting and can be seen again and again.
I am not going to delve too deep into details about the storyline, as I assume that everyone is already familiar with "Alien", as it is such a massive giant in the Sci-Fi genre. But briefly summarized, the crew aboard a massive commercial space vessel responds to what might be a distress call from an unknown planet. And when going to investigate, a strange organism attach itself on the face of one of the crew. And after a short time in isolation and as the creature comes off, things seem to be back to normal, an alien creature bursts through the chest of the man, unleashing a dangerous creature to roam the cramped confines of the Nostromo.
What makes "Alien" a great movie is the way it is directed and the way that director Ridley Scott manages to build up some great suspense which all are brought to satisfying conclusions and climaxes. And there is a nice sense of fear and claustrophobia aboard the ship as the crew realize the peril they are in.
And much credit also go to the cast in the movie, as they really did good jobs with their respective characters and roles. The cast list includes great talents such as Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt and Ian Holm.
"Alien" introduced a very iconic creature which really took hold in the Sci-Fi horror genre. And the design by H.R. Geiger is nothing short of spectacular and really works so nice on the screen. The design is scary, disturbing and fascinating at the same time.
While the creature is very interesting, then director Ridley Scott did a good job at not over-exposing it on the screen. And that really helped to build up the suspense and the dread that permeates the movie.
If you are not already familiar with this 1979 Sci-Fi horror classic, then it is about due time that you take the time to sit down and watch it, because it is the grand introduction to a great franchise.