Review of Alien (1979) by Danburrito — 26 Apr 2016

Ridley Scott's "Alien" is a suspenseful, thrilling, and terrifically acted sci-fi classic. I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through, and there were plot twists that I never saw coming.

Ripley is a great character, and one of the best movie heroines of all time. The special effects are still pretty impressive for 1979, and the plot's slow-building tension keeps your heart pounding the whole time.

In short, "Alien" is a very important film in cinema history and one of the best sci-fi films ever made.