Review of Species (1995) by Jason J — 08 Aug 2011
What do you get if you make a B picture sci-fi romp with an A list cast? Species. This movie is nonsense played out great. A secret governmental group, led by Ben Kingsley, is mixing human DNA with a code they received from outer space (why is not clear), creating 'Sil', a young woman (Natasha Henstridge) who has a serious appetite for eating and mating. When she escapes the lab she was in, a group of experts set out to hunt and eventually kill her.
Great over the top performances by Kingsley, Michael Madsen and in particular Forrest Whitaker, who's whispering incoherently to the camera while wearing some sort of silly hat. Meanwhile, Natasha Henstridge is a nice surprise as a first-timer, and not that bad for the eye either.
When the team finally faces battle with 'Sil' (in an underground oil cave?) all logic is thrown overboard, but what remains is a fun movie.
This review of Species (1995) was written by Jason J on 08 Aug 2011.
Species has generally received mixed reviews.
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