Alien (1979)

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  Barneyonmovies

  6 / 10

  WHAT I LIKED: On the one hand, I can definitely see why 'Alien,' has earned recognition as a modern classic and why it earned Ridley Scott a place on the map, as it certainly is a genius original concept brought to life in an expert way. Yes the idea to blend science-fiction and horror with this kind of terrifying and desperate story is so simple and yet so brilliant, and it's how Scott brings such a wonderful visual sensibility and mastery of tension that makes each of these scenes work so well.
  WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: The issue I've always had with it though is the fact it quite simply lacks any character development at all, and with the exception of Sigourney Weaver, none of the performances are given room to make up for this either. As a result, it's a technical marvel and a great piece of cinema to behold, but it's also one that frankly fails to engage for its entirety when it relies solely on your empathy and sympathy for these characters in their difficult situations.
  VERDICT: 'Alien,' is a great piece of cinema and a genius concept, but a lack of character development to go with this particular story makes for a relatively unengaging experience overall.

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