Alien: 20th Anniversary Edition (1979)

THE BEST IN SCI-FI HORROR

Ridley Scott created one of the most influential films in the genre of science fiction with ALIEN, and Sigourney Weaver's Ripley is almost without peer ( Linda Hamilton's Sarah Conner in the TERMINATOR films being one of the few exceptions ) as a heroine- in any genre. The creature in this movie is one of the best, and most-recognized in cinematic history.

The special effects are great for the time, and suffer only a bit in close-ups. The cast is excellent. The tension mounts slowly in this pic, but once it gets going the jolts keep coming, and the nightmares bloom.

A must for any sci-fi, or horror fan. December 23, 2008

best sci fi film ever...................................

had to have this one forever because i think its the best scifi film ever and a must have for any serious collector. November 25, 2008

Incredibly good suspense film

This is an amazing film that has so much suspense and atmosphere it truly pulls the viewer in. There's plenty of shocks which are excellently timed, and when the alien does appear it doesn't disappoint in the least. The cast are all superb and the direction is incredible.

A fantastic film. November 4, 2008

Alien- Amazing Female Lead in SciFi/Horror Classic

When I first saw this in the theatrical release, I was stunned: an amazing female lead (Weaver) and a mind-bending, artistic look. The very essence of this movie is also what you DON'T see- the "alien", instead you see dripping water, shadows, you HEAR the screams, but what's causing them??? Where is it? Great ensemble cast too and forget the cornbread...

Amazing. Watch it with the lights out and no interruptions. I dare you... November 4, 2008

Ridley Scott's finest hour!

This truly is Ridley Scott's finest hour. Here he makes an absolute masterpiece in the movie industry. He does everything superbly to create a fantastic movie offering richly detailed sets, ominous atmosphere, relentless suspense, fantastic storytelling and great special effects for it's time which still are hard to believe how good they are. This is truly a horror classic in the genre and is still largely popular and recognised today. Alien is as close as you would come to an excellent and polished science fiction/horror. This 2 disc set is great also with with excellent picture quality and a really great commentary track by Ridley Scott.

Sigourney Weaver is phenomenal as Ellen Ripley and delivers an outstanding performance as the lone survivor who takes on the alien. If you have been living in hyberspace and somehow haven't seen this classic yet I suggest that you pick it up immeaditaley for it doesn't disappoint.

October 23, 2008

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