Rotten Tomatoes Critics on Alien

May 27, 2012

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yes... these people wrote this: "It is depressing to watch an expensive, crafty movie that never soars beyond its cold desire to score the big bucks." October 22, 2010 Full Review Source: TIME Magazine Frank Rich TIME Magazine Top Critic "An empty-headed horror movie with nothing to recommend it beyond the disco-inspired art direction and some handsome, if gimmicky, cinematography." June 4, 2007 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader Dave Kehr Chicago Reader Top Critic "These things no longer surprise or tantalize us as they once did. In a very short time, science-fiction films have developed their own jargon that's now become a part of the grammar." May 9, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Times Vincent Canby New York Times Top Critic AHAHAHAH.... I laugh for the sake of keping my sanity intact.

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ebta1989May 28, 2012

does any one else think its kind of sick that (even though that critic sucks) people were actually wishing DEATH upon him??? I mean, for one he's already dead... and even if he wasn't, might that be overkill? (sorry for the pun)

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NoXWordMay 27, 2012

I told you so, read the angry replies for some laughs! Especially the late Canby!

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Not_my_intentionMay 27, 2012

idiots lol

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David 1May 27, 2012

NoXword: I did. LMAO. that old fart...

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XenophobiaMay 27, 2012

F@#k the critters!! I mean the critics!!

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XenophobiaMay 27, 2012

Critic: 1. Someone who frequently finds fault and makes harsh and unfair judgements. Of all the lowest forms of microbial life on planet Earth none is lowest than the common critic of the garden variety.

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shardyMay 27, 2012

i'd guess the same "critics" that trashed ALIEN all circle-jerked one another over "Aliens" typical / predictable

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David 1May 27, 2012

xenophobia: lol.

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Alexa431May 27, 2012

I feel bad for those f&$*s, can't understand a masterpiece even if it slapped them in the face.

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SkyMay 27, 2012

People who spend time listening to justin beiber, lady gaga and have subscription of fashion magazine should think thrice before criticizing sci-fi, horror and thriller genre.

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JunktownLibraryMay 27, 2012

I'm glad I'm not the only one who hates Rottentomatoes. Those same bastards gave Aliens a perfect score. ???

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David 1May 27, 2012

Sky: Again with Lady Gaga? I have to make a Thread just on that. lol

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XenophobiaMay 27, 2012

@ Alexa431 That's funny, if it slapped them in the face LOL in this case I should hope it hugs them in the face, get it HUG+FACE lol!!

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David 1May 27, 2012

JunktownLibrary: True. Read their take on 2001. Is hillarious

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craigamoreMay 27, 2012

Don't forget fellas and femme fatales....the idio...I mean...critics panned [i]Psycho[/i] back in the day as well....there's no accounting for taste......

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degatonMay 27, 2012

Everyone,professional critics and otherwise,are entitled to their opinions on any movie.Of course we are entitled to our opinions on their opinions. BTW,is there anyplace where I can find original 1979 ALIEN reviews to read?

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RSANDMay 27, 2012

When 2001 first premiered, critics hated it. It's now considered the greatest Sci Fi film of all time. I don't really care what the critics say about Prometheus. I'll form my own opinion. I don't think any of you folks do either. Let's all join in and say: F*** the critics!

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SpartacusMay 27, 2012

f*** THE CRITICS !

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GuestMay 27, 2012

What is a "Top Critic" anyway?

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RSANDMay 28, 2012

Of course wishing death upon someone is sick ebta1989. That kind of insanity has no place here.

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Mong GrelMay 28, 2012

I still remember being about 16 or so at the time Alien came out and thinking how freaking fantastic it was ATM. Some people just don't get it I guess, I avoid going to a lot of movies these days. Prometheus is one of the ones I've been looking forward too for awhile now : )

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NCC 1701May 28, 2012

F%ck them , and i say that, to any one !!!!, ( unless female ) ,giving Alien a bad rap .. But i do feel sorry for all those film critics that have ugly wifes ,, and need to take it out else were ..

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DrakeequationMay 28, 2012

Alien has a 96% on rotten tomatoes, picking three negative reviews out of countless positive ones and using it as evidence for the inability of critics in general to recognize a good film is pretty dishonest in my opinion.

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wseatonMay 30, 2012

Roger Ebert has done nothing but compliment the film, and listed it in his greatest 100 of all time. This was back when Ebert was an actual critic and not '3 starring' everything like he does now. I recall Siskel and Ebert having at least one special on their television show regarding nothing but the craft of the film, and both were arrogant enough to not care what anybody else thought. As a film, Alien holds up well and doesn't seem dated at all, other than some special effects.

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Xeno-JockeyMay 29, 2012

this just shows how the criticism on Prometheus from the french may indeed be top class BS my fine sirs!

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Biehn_BanditMay 29, 2012

Alien is a masterpiece and every one knows it. That last review is pretty dumb. Of course theses things don't surprise us anymore, because Alien already did them 30 years ago! So I guess other horror movies don't have to soar beyond what they are, but Alien has to be something more than a horror movie to garner appreciation.

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