A brilliantly directed and revolutionary thriller of its time

Rating: 9/10 (15 February 2012)

"Alien" revolves around the story of a crew exploring space, that happen to bring an unwelcome guest on board resulting in a cat-and-mouse chase in which the crew members try valiantly to save their lives.
"Alien" was a ground-breaking film that set the standards for both suspenseful thrillers and sci-fi movies. The film in itself may be quite predictable at times and some people would argue that perhaps now it isn't as terrifying in comparison to other films, but it still doesn't detract from how innovative a film this is. Even now, many moments in the film will have you on the edge of your seats with the director bringing suspense to a new level, as well as some iconic movie moments still considered as some of the best ever. The whole film is brought together wonderfully by the acting, especially of Sigourney Weaver, that really put you in their position, and the special effects is also quite amazing for its time.
Overall, this is a stunning film that should keep you entertained throughout, despite its relatively simple plot. And though it may be slightly predictable the impact of the film remains as hard-hitting as ever, with this being the most advanced sci-fi horror of its time.