I think Alien (1979) is overrated, there I said it. So good to get that off my chest.
Though it spawned an outstanding sequel I find it underwhelming and therefore I went into this documentary prepared to be unimpressed.
I did however expect a better constructed making off film than this. Somehow, someway The Beast Within manages to be incredibly boring and make a cult movie look really quite poor.
Featuring interviews with most of the cast, a few sfx explanations and lots of background on the film these 3hrs really drag as it's almost as if they just don't have much to say about the movie.
Hurt & Weaver don't get much of a spotlight and Kotto is entirely absent. Most of the interviews are with those behind the camera, especially Giger & Ridley.
Not being a fan of the film it was at a disadvantage from the outset, but regardless I can recognise a poorly contructed documentary when I see one.
The Good:
Few decent interviews
Couple of interesting stories
The Bad:
Remarkably boring
Very little content considering the run time
Things I Learnt From This Documentary:
Giger always made me feel very deeply uncomfortable
Though it spawned an outstanding sequel I find it underwhelming and therefore I went into this documentary prepared to be unimpressed.
I did however expect a better constructed making off film than this. Somehow, someway The Beast Within manages to be incredibly boring and make a cult movie look really quite poor.
Featuring interviews with most of the cast, a few sfx explanations and lots of background on the film these 3hrs really drag as it's almost as if they just don't have much to say about the movie.
Hurt & Weaver don't get much of a spotlight and Kotto is entirely absent. Most of the interviews are with those behind the camera, especially Giger & Ridley.
Not being a fan of the film it was at a disadvantage from the outset, but regardless I can recognise a poorly contructed documentary when I see one.
The Good:
Few decent interviews
Couple of interesting stories
The Bad:
Remarkably boring
Very little content considering the run time
Things I Learnt From This Documentary:
Giger always made me feel very deeply uncomfortable