Review of Species (1995) by John K — 09 Jun 2011
A high budget sci-fi horror with incredible star power and a decent script, Species is staring to show it's age. Like film from it's era, this one utilizes cutting edge computer graphics which have been far surpassed over the past 15 years or so.
Still, hiring H.R. Giger for creature design is always a good idea. This flick plays like an urban-based Alien flick with a touch of influence from Star Trek. A scientist hires a group of specialists to hunt down his escaped experiment after she escapes an execution.
She enters the city in search of a mate, with no working knowledge of human culture. Ben Kingsley and Forrest Whitaker star... yes that's right, so the performances are above par for a sci-fi creature feature.
Though it is formulaic and rather safe, an A-list of actors and an incredibly sexy Natasha Henstridge make for an enjoyable Hollywood style horror.
This review of Species (1995) was written by John K on 09 Jun 2011.
Species has generally received mixed reviews.
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