Alien Reviews
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The scariest movie in history is actually a bit shy. The subtle, romantic score by Jerry Goldsmith is what keeps the tension at a simmer.
Read the full reviewFeels like a streamlined improvement on the original.
Read the full reviewPay attention to the enhanced detail audible in a new six-track sound mix, which may be the most important cleaning job of all; silence and Jerry Goldsmith's score have never twined so hauntingly.
Read the full reviewTwenty-four years later -- digitally spruced up, with some scenes shaved and others padded with previously cut material -- Scott's film still shreds nerves.
Read the full reviewDespite years of imitators, sequels (some great, some not so), and edited-for-television broadcasts, Alien has lost none of its power, and the big screen only intensifies its impact.
Read the full reviewWhat's most unusual about the original 24 years later, though, is its elegant minimalism.
Read the full reviewThe most important features of this "new" version are the digital cleaning of the print and the re-mastering of the sound. There are a few added scenes, but they are mostly insignificant and have been previously seen (at least by fans of the movie) on the laserdisc or DVD releases.
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The Metascore® designation for this movie is 83
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one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever.
"this was probably one of the greatest sci-fi movies (and one of the best movies i've seen) ever!"
Suspenseful, Gory and Fun
"Yup, Kevin Costner as a no-motive, no-reason other than "I'm an addict" serial killer. How cool! It's especially cool to watch a potential blackmailer (who took pictures while the first murder took place) slowly fades from menacing to passive. Demi Moore is also impressive as a rich, don't-need-the-job--because-I-am-rich detective who both admires Costner's work while also being resolved to stop The Thumbprint Killer as he has been called.Yes, it's a bit long but, just when you think it is over...it isn't... TWICE, so don't be getting ready to leave too early. The subplot about his slacker Paris Hilton daughter is intriguing and probably could have been explained a little better but let's just say the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. William Hurt is a knockout as Mr. Brooks' delightfully murderous conscience who urges him at most points to "go for it" but also shows some needed restraint when the cops are getting "too close". Definitely a summer hit!"
Still a Classic
"Ripley's escape from the Nostromo is as nerve-rattling as it comes. I miss good sci-fi, and it is a shame hollywood puts these out too far and few in between. This movie set the standards for the flicks that would follow it. In my opinion, one of the five top science fiction movies ever made."
Explain How It's SCARY
"I heard that this was supposed to be one of the scariest movies ever so I was amped to see it cause no movie ever scares me, really, not one. When I was done watching this movie I just thought, scary?! This movie had great CGI, great acting and a great alien but it was so boring, I swear, nothing about this movie is scary nor suspensful, it's a pretty good movie just it's too boring, don't believe me?, I'll watch it and might even fall asleep."
good,but not so good
"Alien is good at suspence and the monster looked real...but it was not a thrill ride...but worth a look"
love it
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Scary, neat, cool,... to good to be true!
"This is probably one of the best sci-fi-horror movies I have ever senn. There is a good plot, and you learn a bit more about the "little trip into hyperspace" that they take. Not very cool graphics, but overall, a must see."
AVP a joke
"should embarrass everyone involved with the alien or predator franchises"
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