It's sci-fi film noir

Rating: 9/10 (4 January 2002)

I'll keep this brief. The Nostromo (the ship) is a major character in this film. It provides a dark and sinister backdrop. Film this movie on the Enterprise and it loses its punch.
A very good ensemble cast. Ian Holm is as menacing as the creature - i wasn't sure which frightened me more.
A sci-fi classic. Is it the best ever? I'm hard pressed to think of anything better - maybe 2001, A Space Odyssey.