Alien

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97%

R, 1 hr. 57 min.
Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By:
Ridley Scott

In Theaters:
Jan 1, 1979 Wide

On DVD:
Jan 6, 2004
20th Century Fox

Alien
2 minutes 48 seconds

Added: May 9, 2008

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Critic Review - Seattle Times

The most startling thing watching Alien again is its pacing. For the first 45 minutes, little happens. It's all slow, exquisite build-up, which makes the second half seem all the more horrific.

October 28, 2011 Full Review Source: Seattle Times

Erik Lundegaard

Seattle Times

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