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Review of by Alex H — 25 Jan 2016

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Terrifying. That is the only word to describe one of the most iconic films of the 1970s.The film is set in the distant future where the commercial vessel Nostromo receives a distress call from an unexplored planet.

After searching for survivors, the crew heads home only to realize that a deadly bioform has joined them. For me, this is director Ridley Scott at his very best. He has created a sci-fi masterpiece full of intensity and thrills.

The chestburster scene has been watched more than the actual film itself. The acting of Sigourney Weaver must be applauded, one of the first ever Sci-Fi heroins, she gave a fantastic performance as Ellen Ripley.

The passion she put into her performance was stunning and she made the film even more scary! An iconic film, with an iconic extra-terrestrial species that has struck fear into the average viewer since 1979.

This review of Alien (1979) was written by on 25 Jan 2016.

Alien has generally received very positive reviews.

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