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Memory - The Origins of Alien offers an entertaining inside look at the making of a classic -- and compellingly analyzes its creation in the context of its era.
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Release date: Oct 4, 2019
All Critics (24) | Top Critics (6)
Memory is most valuable for its fresh recontextualization of Alien in the same feminist air space as Kramer vs. Kramer and Manhattan, films that vibrate with late-'70s family panic. Feb 8, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Memory is most valuable for its fresh recontextualization of Alien in the same feminist air space as Kramer vs. Kramer and Manhattan, films that vibrate with late-'70s family panic.
Joshua Rothkopf
It doesn't just remind you that Alien is a masterpiece but details how it got that way and why it continues to haunt us. Feb 5, 2019 | Full Review…
It doesn't just remind you that Alien is a masterpiece but details how it got that way and why it continues to haunt us.
Brian Tallerico
With its passionate contributors and lofty ideas, "Memory: The Origins of Alien" demonstrates that, if nothing else, the study of a film can be as exciting as the film itself. Jan 25, 2019 | Full Review…
With its passionate contributors and lofty ideas, "Memory: The Origins of Alien" demonstrates that, if nothing else, the study of a film can be as exciting as the film itself.
William Bibbiani
It's big on facts, but light on feelings; it knows what "Alien" means, but has little to say about why people love it. Jan 25, 2019 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
It's big on facts, but light on feelings; it knows what "Alien" means, but has little to say about why people love it.
David Ehrlich
Philippe goes right to that place where the four-dimensional profundity of cinema touches the ardor of movie-buff obsession. Jan 25, 2019 | Full Review…
Philippe goes right to that place where the four-dimensional profundity of cinema touches the ardor of movie-buff obsession.
Owen Gleiberman
Buffs will be transported. Jan 25, 2019 | Full Review…
Buffs will be transported.
Todd McCarthy
Memory: Origins of Alien's deep dive into the influences, parallels and production of the sci-fi classic make it an entertaining, informative companion for the film enthusiast. Jul 6, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Memory: Origins of Alien's deep dive into the influences, parallels and production of the sci-fi classic make it an entertaining, informative companion for the film enthusiast.
Carmen Paddock
Although Memory: The Origins of Alien does contain some interesting talking points, overall the film feels like little more than a DVD extra, and lacks the substance attain the relevance to which it aspires. Jul 5, 2019 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review…
Although Memory: The Origins of Alien does contain some interesting talking points, overall the film feels like little more than a DVD extra, and lacks the substance attain the relevance to which it aspires.
Andrew Marshall
What the film comes up with is manna from heaven for aficionados; the trenchant analysis had even this Alien nerd looking at the film in a new light. Jun 27, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
What the film comes up with is manna from heaven for aficionados; the trenchant analysis had even this Alien nerd looking at the film in a new light.
Alistair Harkness
Scott's absence almost enhances the idea that this thing came together of its own accord - as though we all somehow shared the same nightmare for two hours in 1979, and it just won't let us go. Apr 29, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Scott's absence almost enhances the idea that this thing came together of its own accord - as though we all somehow shared the same nightmare for two hours in 1979, and it just won't let us go.
Norman Wilner
What makes MEMORY an absolutely crucial entry in the about-ALIEN canon is the way it lovingly demonstrates the alchemical creative process among O'Bannon, Scott and artist H.R. Giger. Apr 15, 2019 | Full Review…
What makes MEMORY an absolutely crucial entry in the about-ALIEN canon is the way it lovingly demonstrates the alchemical creative process among O'Bannon, Scott and artist H.R. Giger.
Meredith Borders
With the 40th anniversary of "Alien" around the corner, "Memory" delivers as a love-letter and film essay to O'Bannon, Scott, and Giger's collective imagination. Mar 8, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
With the 40th anniversary of "Alien" around the corner, "Memory" delivers as a love-letter and film essay to O'Bannon, Scott, and Giger's collective imagination.
Alan French
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