Alien
Metascore
83 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
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  1. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ron Stringer
    30
    Unfortunately, fulfilling an apparent need to assert absolute control over his early successes no matter the cost, the director has gone ahead and loused up his 1979 masterpiece of gothic sci-fi horror.
  2. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Rosenbaum
    30
    This is no restoration but a revision...If there's a difference in overall quality, I'm unaware of it. Dave Kehr calls this 1979 feature "an empty-headed horror movie with nothing to recommend it beyond the disco-inspired art direction and some handsome if gimmicky cinematography.

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User Score
8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 217 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 59
  3. Negative: 1 out of 59
  1. grandpajoe6191
    8
    Ridley Scott's "Alien" is scary and amazing. It has the scary tense moments, presenting them with such screenplay that's even rare these day. A definite must watch.… Full Review »
  2. howieh.
    10
    Excellent, stylish, suspenseful flick.
  3. cbalogh
    10
    This film is meticulously constructed, and all of its components fit together almopst perfectly. Creepily paced, wonderfully acted, and menaced throughout, Alien is one of the best films ever made.… Full Review »
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