Review of Alien (1979) by Roger Ebert for Chicago Sun-Times — 15 Jan 2004
One of the great strengths of Alien is its pacing. It takes its time. It waits. It allows silences (the majestic opening shots are underscored by Jerry Goldsmith with scarcely audible, far-off metallic chatterings).
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This review of Alien (1979) was written by Roger Ebert and published by Chicago Sun-Times on 15 Jan 2004.
Alien has generally received very positive reviews.
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