Modern update on Alien

Rating: 7/10 (23 March 2018)

I rarely review movies here but could not help myself in light of all the negative reviews of Life. 1 and 2 star ratings abound; Really?
I had some issues with this movie too; as with most movies, we viewers see things and think of things that we in our minds would not do. Monday morning quarterbacking. However this movie was mostly smart, beautifully shot, and a lot of fun to watch overall. A good eye on technical details, and EXCELLENT creature, and unlike it's doppelganger Alien, it was very bright and well lit. The actors were fine by me, and the space scenes and ISS interior were totally believable and well thought out.
My only beef with the movie was the somewhat predictable ending; I think most viewers saw that coming. But it was a very good, if not great, sci-fi piece that I recommend to those that enjoy suspenseful and scary space epics. This movie is certainly deserving of grades over 5, no matter what slight issues with technical details of 'that couldn't happen' or 'he would never say that', etc. It's a movie for pure entertainment people!
So there you have it.