Haha. This reaction was great, and very entertaining, even though you didn’t really get much out of it yourself. Well done on going out of your comfort zone and trying the horror film genre, and seeing it through. Top effort!
I saw a good summary of this movie on Twitter: "Alien is a movie where nobody listens to the smart woman, and then they all die except for the smart woman and her cat. Four stars."
Well the crew were just basically the crew of a merchantman, in space, on a routine flight, like they'd done many times before. One of the crew was actually helping the alien to survive, while attempting to stop the unsuspecting crew from killing it. They formulated plans, and tried to kill it, it was the harder organism. What decisions did Dallas make that were so bad? He took the responsibility of the commander, bravely. Ripley stood up to the plate once he was dead, which was her duty. How did the rest of the crew take bad decisions, their options were limited, weren't they?
@@onastick2411 Dallas made some poor decisions and never acted like a real leader, he was visibly agitated about the whole thing from start. I have a feeling he knew what the special order was, as Ripley was able to find out easily. I dont think he ever expected for things to go as badly as they did, and I think he volunteered to go into the vents purely out of a sense of guilt. I think he thought that he could just muddle though, get everyone back in the cryotubes and get back home without anyone being the wiser. He never really seemed to care about what was going on with Kain or the alien. He was just relying on Ash to handle things. I dont think he was doing it maliciously, but out of self preservation. He was just trying to keep his job and get paid. But he was either complicit in what happened or he was bordering on incompetent as a leader.
@@jont7137 it does - and comes out on top for being more rewatchable, exciting, and quotable - I do love them both but action fans will usually like Aliens more
@@MovieswithMaryNext to come - Aliens, Alien 3 Alien Resurrection, Prometheus, Alien: Covenant, Alien vs. Predator and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem..... get ready for real FEAR................. :):):):)
I work with CNC machines. That is what the cooling fluid for those machines looks like. It is a mixture of 5-9% oil and 91-95% water and it looks a lot like milk.
The movie was terrifying when it came out in theatres, and the use of silence and the use of actual sound as opposed to musical "stings" to build tension makes this movie a master-class. When it gets moving, however, it goes full tilt...
Idk if someone else mentioned it for you, but here's a fun fact! The actor who played Ash (the android) is Sir Ian Holm, the legendary actor who also played Bilbo in LOTR! Sadly, he passed away back in June of this year but he lived life to the fullest, he was legendary.
The idea of capturing the Alien in the screenplay, was that the crew might all be killed, but the company could then find the vessel traveling through space and capture the Alien that way. The vessel would basically be a big cage for the Alien.
Your reaction is my favorite of all time of someone watching Alien. You were so funny, being scare. It was wonderful. When I saw you almost throw up, I felt your nausea, and then I just started laughing. And that's really the point of watching scary movies. They are best enjoyed with friends being scared and then laughing as they talk and tease each other. Alien is one of the best films ever made. I was a teenager when it came out. And now to see it through the eyes of new fans, makes it even more special. It is a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm now a subscriber.
Given how good this still looks forty years after it was made is such a tribute to the crew involved in making it. BTW, in the scene where the alien bursts out of Kane, they didn't tell the other actors about the blood-spatter, so their reaction to it is completely genuine. But even without such tricks, the cast is fantastic, the sets are amazing and the cinematography is superb.
I felt like giving you a hug as you got through this. I saw this as a child by staying up far too late on a week-end and watched it on TV. Later saw it as an anniversary showing with a friend in a theatre. It still works its sick magic on me...
2 fun facts, fact 1 - the Director of this film is Ridley Scott, he is from a place called South Shields, in Newcastle, thats where I was born, fact 2, the androids in the films, all of them, r alphabetical, 1st, Ash, A. 2nd and 3rd, Bishop, B. 4th, Charlie, C and 5th, David, D, that one is on Prometheous, like a prequel to the Alien
I worked at a house of horrors once. People would point and laugh at the obvious fake plastic poppets, but as soon as they were about to move on to the next exhibit, they would go back to being scared. The thought of the monster is always way scarier than the actual monster. That is a good lesson for life: Do the thing even though it is scary. Once you start doing it, it won’t be as bad as you imagined.
Reminds me the actress who played Vazquess in the sequels hearing about a movie called Aliens looking for casting she dressed up as a migrant to go the casting thinking it was about Illegal Aliens
I love the reaction, because there's another youtube channel which pretty neatly describes what would have happened if Ripley had left Kaen outside. Basically, another team would have been sent and Ripley wouldn't have been there to save Earth from being overrun by Xenomorphs. This is the best case scenario.
I have friends who like horror flicks and others who have a visceral reaction if you even suggest they watch one. It's good to sometimes push oneself out of one's comfort space a little, so I'm glad you took the chance.
I watched this reaction when you first posted it but thought I'd watch it again prior to watching your Aliens reaction. This reaction is superb, from the high pitched squeals, the very rational commentary, and your wonderfully expressive face. Looking forward to Aliens in 20 seconds :-)
Before the age of VHS videos, this was the first R Rated film I saw at the theater with my Dad and Cousin when I was 14. This scared the crap out of me but was made so well. Can't wait for you to continue with the next one!
"Aliens" is a _different_ quality. Two very different styles. The newer movie has better special effects, but like "Jaws", "Alien" kept the creature out of sight for much of the movie, so your suspense is much more effective.
Very enjoyable reaction. I would love to see more! Especially the next one Aliens, which is more of an action movie. If you do I recommend the extended version
Human beings need to address their natural negative feelings like fear, revenge, etc just as they need to address their positive ones. Horror movies give us a safe way to deal with those feelings. I think at the end you said "We survived" and that's the feeling you are supposed to get... we identify with the heroes and are relieved when they survive because we are them by proxy, so WE have survived this trip into our unconsciousness. People who don't address their negative feelings end up acting on them. That's why when you see a story on the news about some husband and father who suddenly kills his family, the neighbors are always saying "He seemed so nice! Their lives were so perfect. I can't believe he did this." You can also tell a lot about what anxieties and fears a society has during a specific period by its horror films. When the atomic bomb was a big concern in the public mind in the 50s, there were suddenly a lot of horror movies about giant irradiated bugs. When juvenile delinquency was a big problem during the same period, there were suddenly a lot of horror movies featuring teenagers like "I Was a Teenage Werewolf". Later, when sexual mores were being challenged in the 70s, sexuality became a feature of horror films... there was more sex and nudity and sexually promiscuous characters were the first to be killed off. George Romero's zombie films, which served as the inspiration for The Walking Dead, all feature subtexts about some aspect of society as each film was released; racial tensions in Night of the Living Dead (1968), commercialism and convenience culture in Dawn of the Dead (1978), etc. Horror movies can reflect our social anxieties as well as psychological ones. And it is kind of like being on a rollercoaster. Why would anyone want to subject their bodies to the sensations of speeding and falling? It's a safe way to experience those sensations and gives you bit of a thrill, and at the end you feel as though you've survived something.
I’m keeping some of this for the multiple times a year I need to defend my love of horror to certain people lol. And I’ve used the roller coaster comparison because people don’t realize that the “fun” of it is tricking your body into thinking it’s about to experience trauma or certain death lol
Mary, I've recently discovered your channel, but this may have been my favorite video of yours so far. Please continue doing what you're doing. Your videos are fantastic!
@@MovieswithMary It's a fantastic film but the suspense, tension and imaginative gore brought on by some of the best practical effects of all time make it a tough one for somebody who had trouble with Alien :)
@@MovieswithMary Maybe work yourself up to it, by watching incrementaly spookier movies. Starting into spooky films with alien was already a pretty big step.
A fiction-writing instructor I had once said that we all sit in a circle around the fire, telling stories about the darkness at our backs. This is why some people like these movies. The stories explore the unknown that we know is just over our shoulder at all times.
Funny thing, the final confrontation actually was gonna have Ripley sucked out into space also. She would’ve pulled herself back in with a safety cable, seal the door, and blast the alien with the engines when it tried to grab on. They didn’t have the budget for it.
I've always loved the spaceship design and the planet surface and catacombs with eggs. And remember no CGI they built all this 42 years ago now. That's amazing still looks great
The scene where the alien pops out of that guy's chest was a genuine surprise to all the other actors, who were not told that was going to happen! That's why they appear to be genuinely shocked - because they were!
Great video! I like the honesty in your reactions, that's what made me sub after watching your reaction to "The Thing". Looking forward to seeing more from you.
Totally sharing this on my Facebook and subscribing...I love horror movies, but your very practical "leave him there" sensibility was spot on...lol. I remember seeing the posters of the adult Alien when it came out...I was like 6 years old then. It terrified me, but I still wanted to look at it...it was fascinating while deadly. Next, tackle the sequel...Aliens. Very different vibe (sci-fi action) so I'd be curious how you felt after seeing Ripley face the alien again in a different scenario.
This movie was very innovative in its direction. The reactions at the dinner were authentic, nobody but the victim knew what was going to happen. They wouldn't let any of the actors see the full grown alien until it was their scene to deal with it. It's still a good movie, but a more audience-focused direction may have made it into a dynamic masterpiece . . . like the sequel turned out to be. (Must watch Aliens!)
This is adorable. I saw Alien art a sleepover when I was 12. There was so much screaming that we set my friend's dogs to barking. But I was thrilled by it, and by your age completely desensitized. Watching this is funny, because you see it with such innocent eyes. Love your reactions!! (And in a second language. Impressed!)
This has been one of my favourite reaction videos I’ve seen this far. Really brave of you to watch something you don’t actually want to see. You actually saw more of the movie than I did the first time I watched it back in 1979. Alien wasn’t allowed for people under the age of 15. I was 13 and managed to pass as 15 so I got in. Turned out to be one of the biggest regrets of my life. I was absolutely terrified. Couldn’t sleep properly for 2 weeks. It has eventually become one of my absolute favourite movies of all time.
Back in high school, when this movie was first released, I wrote a song to the tune of Simon & Garfunkel's "Cecilia": Having fun on an outer space trip with the Alien somewhere on the ship I go to take a nap in bed when I wake up something’s eating my head Alien, you’re eating my leg I fall on the floor and I’m dying Alien, go back to your egg I plead and I beg go away, go away
When you say how can they bring it back when they are all dead... the plan was to go into hyper sleep after the dinner, but the alien came out of Kane sooner than when Ash was expecting, that’s why he had the look on his face of concern, he knew what was going to happen. The flight home would have preserved the alien in Kane’s stomach until they landed, so there was a plan since Ash was protecting it for the company.
You are a trooper for watching Alien seriously despite everything you did it really awesome stuff and reaction c: happy to be here and watch your videos really excited to see more of your stuff :D
Loved the reaction. I feel bad experiencing joy at your expense. I love scary movies. We used to reserve a cabin at the lake, then setup a large TV and surround sound speakers. We'd wait till dark then put in a movie like the howling or jaws. Big Fun! I know this was hard for you but thank you for taking me back to my younger days.
"Alien" was released in June of 1979, so for my 12th birthday in early July, I convinced one of my parents to take me and my best friend to see it. My friend and I shared a huge tub of popcorn. But the movie provided so much tension that we barely ate. So the moment when Dallas is in the air vents, my buddy and I were so wound up that when Dallas turned and was surprised by the alien, we jump in our seats and covered ourselves in popcorn. I had trouble sleeping the next three nights, with nightmares a'plenty. I think you need a Halloween themed movie that's a lot more lighthearted than this. I recommend "Young Frankenstein," which will provide you with a monster, but also A LOT of laughs!
The movie was originally released with a voice over track from Deckard that explains a lot of what happens but it's really on the nose. There was also a happy ending of them driving away and Deckard explaining that Rachel doesn't have a 4 year life span and has no expiration date.
Back in the 70s the jump scare was a tool like every other. But thanks to the fact that it got so overused since then, it became the whoopy cushion of horror movies and games. And it doesn't even work properly, if used too often in a row. I really wish they would go back to the roots for horror based media. Blake Snyders mantra, is so on point with this movie, and he was right.( "Make it primal. Make it the way a caveman would understand." ) Nowadays its just mediocre cgi and gore.
@Movies with Mary our family is having some tough time the last few weeks. I really needed something to help me escape just for a bit. This Was Awesome. Exactly What I Needed. I am indebted to you for your sacrifice.
Don't feel to bad, i was fifteen before i had the guts to see it. A masterpiece, i see every other year as a tradition, and think i discover new things every time. It's the lifecycle of the alien that makes up for 90 % of the unpleasentness.
Ridley Scott was a Commercials director before directing this ... This was only his second movie. Check out the TV commercials he directed before this ! The visuals are insane, still holds up to this day. You can already see in the commercials his mastering of lighting and shadow. A true Director of Photography.
The whole part when she's trying to figure out the word for women's undergarments and then the jump scare was the highlight of my day. That was hilarious.
Fun Fact, Lamberts reaction with blood on her face when Hurts chest explodes is real as Ridley Scott the director didn't tell anyone but John Hurt what was going to happen. The original actor who played the Alien was Bolaji Badejo he was 6ft 10" from Nigeria but sadly passed away in the 90's
Good way to think about watching horror is that it’s no different from riding a rollercoaster or skydiving save for the relative safety. The adrenaline, the kick to your heart, it’s part of the enjoyment for horror fans
"Aliens" is great. And this movie is known as the first action/thriller/horror where the main actor is a woman. Aliens solidified Sigourney Weavers claim to that. Regarding this movie, it was added to the American National Film Registry (NFR), where up to 25 "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant films" are selected, showcasing the range and diversity of American film heritage to increase awareness for its preservation. A film becomes eligible for inclusion ten years after its original release. They also aren't all feature films and can be student made films, music videos, home movies, etc..Regarding You and this movie. I have never been one for scary movies myself so I appreciate you viewing this. I grew up watching this when I was younger so any nightmares happened between 8-15 years old for me. To include the Exorcist, Friday the 13th, etc. All the 80's stuff... I found it funny and endearing you had all the lights on. LOL Happy Halloween from Massachusetts and take care!
As a scary movie lover who grew up on these movies, its made to make you feel scared, trapped, alone all the things they are experiencing in the movie. Classic horror movies are where it's at.
Hey, Marijchu. This is one of the greatest horror films of all time. Absolutely see the SPECIAL EDITION of Aliens as soon as possible!!!!!! Ridley Scott kept the entire cast in the dark about the famous CHESTBURSTING scene except for John Hurt. Their reactions were absolutely genuine and mirrored the audience's response! Squeamish Veronica Cartwright got sprayed by fake blood and fell over backward. They only filmed the scene twice. It remains one of the most ICONIC IN CINEMA HISTORY! The PACING is deliberately slow at the beginning to acquaint the audience with the ship's geography, to demonstrate authentic-looking take-offs, landings and space travel, to familiarize the audience with the crew, to establish the threat posed by the creature and to generate suspense with the mystery of the derelict craft. There's a lot of rich character humor and foreshadowing in those crew interaction scenes as well as a subtext about this future society being a corporate dystopia. The Swiss artist, H.R. Giger, who designed the xenomorph tapped into insectoid and reptilian features that evoke primal fear. The final product is an iconic movie monster that is pure NIGHTMARE FUEL! His artwork is very bizarre, erotic and has a distinctive look called Giger-esque. The creature's life-cycle and biology is explored throughout the series. By the way, the alien's retractable inner jaw is found in nature in a deep-sea fish! THE WEYLAND-YUTANI COMPANY is an international conglomerate involved in robotics, interstellar travel and terra-forming. They have a stake in every colony world and are basically the 22nd-century version of the British East India Company of the 17th-19th-centuries. They are a ruthless corporation looking to exploit or weaponize the xenomorph for profit regardless of the negative consequences. The Company is the TRUE VILLAIN of all the Alien movies. In the AvP films, you actually meet the company founders before their merger, Mr. Weyland and Ms. Yutani. This crew is not a group of explorers, scientists or colonists. They're just SPACE TRUCKERS hauling rocks. This was a First Contact situation they were wholly unqualified for. Hence, all the bumbling and bad judgment calls. Their chief concerns were company policy and pay inequity. Ripley was the only one with the willingness to make difficult command decisions that would have saved all their lives except for Kane's had she not been undermined by Ash. Of course, Ash was privy to a secret corporate mandate. Parker is MY FAVORITE supporting character! Yaphet Kotto played him to the hilt! He's the blue collar EVERYMAN who just cares about payday and who enjoys deliberately antagonizing his superiors but ends up sacrificing himself for a fellow employee. Some viewers strongly believe the alien raped Lambert! This is nonsense. The PREHENSILE TAIL probably drew her closer to itself so it could mouth-punch her with the retractable jaw. Drones incapacitate victims for hosting embryos or for food. Those viewers aren't mistaken for perceiving phallic eroticism, though, as that was Scott's intent. The giant elephant-headed alien pilot of the derelict spacecraft is one of the GREAT MYSTERIES of the franchise. Was he a zoologist, a biowarfare specialist, an exterminator, a trader in exotic organisms, a waste disposal tech or a trucker like Ripley's crew? No one knows. The prequels attempted to unsatisfyingly answer the question claiming his species designed the alien. The elephant head was just a helmet. Sigourney Weaver became a FEMINIST ICON because of this movie. Ripley is one in a long line of strong female characters that have been showcased in sci-fi and fantasy dating back to Edgar Rice Burroughs' Dejah Thoris, the Princess of Mars! There is an insistence from certain quarters that fanboys of sci-fi and fantasy are anti-female who require the franchises that shaped them be corrected to reflect contemporary norms. It is an inane fallacy perpetuated by people who know nothing of the properties they are dismantling. There's not a single man I know who wouldn't follow Ripley into hell. Speaking of Dejah Thoris, I'd love to see you react to the best adaptation of Burroughs' Martian stories by seeing JOHN CARTER (A Princess of Mars) from 2012 on Disney+.
Quality 🔼 trivia .., Marred, by only 1 flaw. Giger, created the 🎨 style.., NoT the Xenomorph., Difference by several years of intellectual property., It's legal issue had held up production for awhile. Otherwise O'Bannon & Syd, would've gotten more credit.
I really like different tastes of movie 🎥 genres. Maybe its because I love to write, imagine, create things and worlds. As a matter of fact I'm currently working on a screenplay for fun ofcourse, maybe until I'm ready to do something more with it.
Thanks for doing that; it was fun. Don't think I didn't notice that you upped your editing game. The Alien chasing the cat accross the top of the screen was a riot! And now you understand that scene from Avengers where spider-man says "You remember that really old movie Alien? (you have seen the Marvel Movies, right?)
About time I see a genuine reaction where the reactor is genuinely scared while holding a pillow for comfort. If I had made this movie that’s exactly the reaction I would want. You’re a trooper for sitting through this movie. Might I suggest The Fly next.
A funny story I heard from a famous film maker/actor was that as a boy his parents took him to see Star Wars because he begged them to take him. He loved the movie and two years later his parents see another space movie is in the cinema and decide "Well he loved Star Wars, let's take him to see Alien!" Now, today you can see it as a weird mistake but in 1979 they were innocent to what it would really mean for their young son to see Alien and be scared out of his wits. In all honestly I liked this movie. I saw it at about eleven years old and it was scary, but I was always able to divide movies and reality, so I was okay with it all. I love 'well made' horror like this. I think a story with strong character make them worth watching but I hate gore-fest horror that just is meant to shock. This movie has some great actors, Harry Dean Stanton who passed away a few years ago. Never a big actor, but a great supporting actor in movies like 'Alien', 'Cool Hand Luke' or 'Escape From New York'. Then we have the late Sir Ian Holm. From 'Lord of the Rings', to 'Chariots of Fire', a stellar actor. The late Sir John Hurt. Iconic in Orwell's '1984', player the same character with the same death in 'Alien' and the comedy 'Spaceballs', fantastic in 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' and got to be Doctor Who for the Doctors most difficult moment. But we can not forget Sigourney Weaver who was a kick ass female lead in a time when movie makers didn't want women heading up a cast and Sigourney was one of the pivotal actresses in making females bankable action starts.
I'm very late to discovering your channel and I have watched a *lot* of reactions to this film but this is, hands down, my favorite. Please forgive us for being entertained by your discomfort. Subscribed and looking forward to watching more!
Don't worry about screaming loud cause : "in space, nobody can hear you scream"
Hey, someone should use that on a movie poster!
Oh, wait...
"In space, no one can hear you scream, unless it's the battle cry of a United States Marine!" -Space: Above and Beyond
The problem of course is that Marijchu is not in space, and neither are the viewers.
Yeah. But in the theater they sure as hell heard us screaming.
I thought it was in space no one can hear you scream.
Haha. This reaction was great, and very entertaining, even though you didn’t really get much out of it yourself. Well done on going out of your comfort zone and trying the horror film genre, and seeing it through. Top effort!
I saw a good summary of this movie on Twitter:
"Alien is a movie where nobody listens to the smart woman, and then they all die except for the smart woman and her cat. Four stars."
Also Twitter: Movies needs more strong women!
@@Сайтамен See Alita Battle Angel (cult classic)
i would add: "never trust the guy who acts and talks like a robot... he's probably evil"
Well the crew were just basically the crew of a merchantman, in space, on a routine flight, like they'd done many times before.
One of the crew was actually helping the alien to survive, while attempting to stop the unsuspecting crew from killing it.
They formulated plans, and tried to kill it, it was the harder organism. What decisions did Dallas make that were so bad? He took the responsibility of the commander, bravely.
Ripley stood up to the plate once he was dead, which was her duty.
How did the rest of the crew take bad decisions, their options were limited, weren't they?
@@onastick2411 Dallas made some poor decisions and never acted like a real leader, he was visibly agitated about the whole thing from start. I have a feeling he knew what the special order was, as Ripley was able to find out easily. I dont think he ever expected for things to go as badly as they did, and I think he volunteered to go into the vents purely out of a sense of guilt. I think he thought that he could just muddle though, get everyone back in the cryotubes and get back home without anyone being the wiser. He never really seemed to care about what was going on with Kain or the alien. He was just relying on Ash to handle things. I dont think he was doing it maliciously, but out of self preservation. He was just trying to keep his job and get paid. But he was either complicit in what happened or he was bordering on incompetent as a leader.
"Who has such a sick mind that thought about this?" Please research the creature designer H. R. Giger.
Giger, confused with Geiger, but pronounced G-ee-ger.
The Xenomorph isn't even one of jis most twisted "visions"... 😆
@@ehcmier Thanks.
Or don't, he was crazy :D
RIP Giger, he's my favorite artist
And, now... SEQUEL TIME!!!
"Aliens" is a must.
My favourite movie ever
Aliens doesn't compare to Alien.
@@jont7137 it does - and comes out on top for being more rewatchable, exciting, and quotable - I do love them both but action fans will usually like Aliens more
Alien is a funhouse.
Aliens is a rollercoaster.
Let's. Rock.
Couldn't agree with you more!
Part of the thing about their procedures is they aren't really a military or science team. They're basically space truckers.
"I am very sensitive" ...... "Is that on his face? Just drop him off, just drop him off and leave him" lol
This made me laugh out loud! :D
@@MovieswithMary ; )
@@MovieswithMary You should watch District 9 !
@@MovieswithMaryNext to come - Aliens, Alien 3 Alien Resurrection, Prometheus, Alien: Covenant, Alien vs. Predator and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem..... get ready for real FEAR................. :):):):)
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“Why are there FLUIDS?” -Best quote of this video. And btw, you are a total trooper for doing this. Alien is a masterpiece. This was a lot of fun.
I work with CNC machines. That is what the cooling fluid for those machines looks like. It is a mixture of 5-9% oil and 91-95% water and it looks a lot like milk.
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@@nalk20 Strong answer re: Production.
There's also a 'Symbolic' character aspect., That's more for *viewer only consideration.
My question with this movie was less about the milk in the android and more why there was always water pouring over the alien.
In answer to your "Who thought of this?" - H R Giger designed the creatures. Easily my fave artist.
Too true. Giger and escher should have had kids.
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Such a master of art truly inspiring
And I remember the producer saying they expected a cheap guy in a suit movie. The alien look took him by surprise in a good way
The Lord of Darkness himself
The movie was terrifying when it came out in theatres, and the use of silence and the use of actual sound as opposed to musical "stings" to build tension makes this movie a master-class. When it gets moving, however, it goes full tilt...
From the Alien’s perspective, this movie is “Die Hard.”
Oh yeah. Next she has to review "Die Hard." Actually, save that review for Christmas time.
Good point.
yippee ki yay........!!!
should do Die Hard for Christmas. :D
I would think from the Alien's perspective this film would be more like Pokemon. Gotta Catch'em All.
Idk if someone else mentioned it for you, but here's a fun fact! The actor who played Ash (the android) is Sir Ian Holm, the legendary actor who also played Bilbo in LOTR! Sadly, he passed away back in June of this year but he lived life to the fullest, he was legendary.
Excellent 🎭✨., to watch comfortablely in chair.
- Yes, I understand he had celebrated his 111th Birthday :)
The idea of capturing the Alien in the screenplay, was that the crew might all be killed, but the company could then find the vessel traveling through space and capture the Alien that way. The vessel would basically be a big cage for the Alien.
Your reaction is my favorite of all time of someone watching Alien. You were so funny, being scare. It was wonderful. When I saw you almost throw up, I felt your nausea, and then I just started laughing. And that's really the point of watching scary movies. They are best enjoyed with friends being scared and then laughing as they talk and tease each other. Alien is one of the best films ever made. I was a teenager when it came out. And now to see it through the eyes of new fans, makes it even more special. It is a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm now a subscriber.
"I'd rather die than have that on my face" - Truer words were never spoken, so close to disaster xD
17:05 "If you ever think you're having a bad day...think about HER day" I died!! Hahahaha
Given how good this still looks forty years after it was made is such a tribute to the crew involved in making it.
BTW, in the scene where the alien bursts out of Kane, they didn't tell the other actors about the blood-spatter, so their reaction to it is completely genuine. But even without such tricks, the cast is fantastic, the sets are amazing and the cinematography is superb.
"Nice... it's blood is acid, that's what we need"
Such a funny comment!
I felt like giving you a hug as you got through this.
I saw this as a child by staying up far too late on a week-end and watched it on TV. Later saw it as an anniversary showing with a friend in a theatre.
It still works its sick magic on me...
First video of yours I've ever seen. This one showed up in my suggestions feed. This was hilarious, well done and congrats on making it through. 😂
You can't sacrifice the cat: Jones himself will let you know he's the most important crew member on board.
In space, everyone can hear him Purr!
2 fun facts, fact 1 - the Director of this film is Ridley Scott, he is from a place called South Shields, in Newcastle, thats where I was born, fact 2, the androids in the films, all of them, r alphabetical, 1st, Ash, A. 2nd and 3rd, Bishop, B. 4th, Charlie, C and 5th, David, D, that one is on Prometheous, like a prequel to the Alien
I worked at a house of horrors once. People would point and laugh at the obvious fake plastic poppets, but as soon as they were about to move on to the next exhibit, they would go back to being scared. The thought of the monster is always way scarier than the actual monster. That is a good lesson for life: Do the thing even though it is scary. Once you start doing it, it won’t be as bad as you imagined.
"There's a horror movie called Alien? That's really offensive, no wonder your planet keeps getting invaded." --The Doctor
Reminds me the actress who played Vazquess in the sequels hearing about a movie called Aliens looking for casting she dressed up as a migrant to go the casting thinking it was about Illegal Aliens
@Brad Roberts yeah they where making a reference to that story
I think you'd like the sequel better. "ALIENS" (plural) is more of an _action_ movie than a scary one.
Oh its scary too!!
Good video. I love this movie. I saw it in a theater in 1979 and it scared the crap out of me. It still brings the scares even 40 years later.
You are so fun! The perfect person to watch a scary movie with. Hahaha! “Just to be sure, get rid of Cain.” I laughed so hard. You rock!
I love the reaction, because there's another youtube channel which pretty neatly describes what would have happened if Ripley had left Kaen outside. Basically, another team would have been sent and Ripley wouldn't have been there to save Earth from being overrun by Xenomorphs. This is the best case scenario.
I have friends who like horror flicks and others who have a visceral reaction if you even suggest they watch one. It's good to sometimes push oneself out of one's comfort space a little, so I'm glad you took the chance.
"Since when do androids need to be this gross?" was my favourite bit.
I watched this reaction when you first posted it but thought I'd watch it again prior to watching your Aliens reaction. This reaction is superb, from the high pitched squeals, the very rational commentary, and your wonderfully expressive face. Looking forward to Aliens in 20 seconds :-)
"Why are there fluids!!!!????" - HAHAHAH
"Is it gonna be jump-scares? Is it gross?"
Um.... 😉
You did fine.....👍
Before the age of VHS videos, this was the first R Rated film I saw at the theater with my Dad and Cousin when I was 14. This scared the crap out of me but was made so well. Can't wait for you to continue with the next one!
Ash being revealed as a robot was the best plot twist of the movie! Onto the superior sequel, AlienS
"Aliens" is a _different_ quality. Two very different styles. The newer movie has better special effects, but like "Jaws", "Alien" kept the creature out of sight for much of the movie, so your suspense is much more effective.
🤠Thanks for hangin' in there! You're a real trooper! 👍🤗
Very enjoyable reaction. I would love to see more! Especially the next one Aliens, which is more of an action movie. If you do I recommend the extended version
I also recommend watching Alien 3 Assembly Cut 🙂
@@Alias_202 I mean, if that downer’s gonna be watched, it might as well be that version. And I like that movie.
@@jonmercano1138 Explain why its a downer please
@@Alias_202 Seriously?
@@jonmercano1138 Yeah. Legitimate explanation
"I'm sorry Kane, I would have sacrificed you a long time ago." What do you mean? Best. Leo.
Human beings need to address their natural negative feelings like fear, revenge, etc just as they need to address their positive ones. Horror movies give us a safe way to deal with those feelings. I think at the end you said "We survived" and that's the feeling you are supposed to get... we identify with the heroes and are relieved when they survive because we are them by proxy, so WE have survived this trip into our unconsciousness. People who don't address their negative feelings end up acting on them. That's why when you see a story on the news about some husband and father who suddenly kills his family, the neighbors are always saying "He seemed so nice! Their lives were so perfect. I can't believe he did this."
You can also tell a lot about what anxieties and fears a society has during a specific period by its horror films. When the atomic bomb was a big concern in the public mind in the 50s, there were suddenly a lot of horror movies about giant irradiated bugs. When juvenile delinquency was a big problem during the same period, there were suddenly a lot of horror movies featuring teenagers like "I Was a Teenage Werewolf". Later, when sexual mores were being challenged in the 70s, sexuality became a feature of horror films... there was more sex and nudity and sexually promiscuous characters were the first to be killed off.
George Romero's zombie films, which served as the inspiration for The Walking Dead, all feature subtexts about some aspect of society as each film was released; racial tensions in Night of the Living Dead (1968), commercialism and convenience culture in Dawn of the Dead (1978), etc. Horror movies can reflect our social anxieties as well as psychological ones.
And it is kind of like being on a rollercoaster. Why would anyone want to subject their bodies to the sensations of speeding and falling? It's a safe way to experience those sensations and gives you bit of a thrill, and at the end you feel as though you've survived something.
Thank you for typing this.
I’m keeping some of this for the multiple times a year I need to defend my love of horror to certain people lol. And I’ve used the roller coaster comparison because people don’t realize that the “fun” of it is tricking your body into thinking it’s about to experience trauma or certain death lol
Highly recommended the sequel... It's not as scary... Well... Mostly
"They mostly come at night, mostly"
BEST SEQUEL EVER MADE
@@thediamondgeezer3756 I dunno, terminator 2 is also pretty good
Both directed by James Cameron
@@TheShockninja Exactly ✌
I sense fear in you
Alien is a recruitment tool for the Sith! Is Ridley Scott a Sith Lord?
@@benlee8436 darth ridley is the dark Lord of the Sith Search Star Wars versus aliens on RUclips some cool videos
@5555Thecrow The first two are great!
@@benlee8436 The Ridley that once made Alien and Blade Runner fell to the dark side and made Covenant - he's more George Lucas now than man....
@@mnomadvfx I still haven't seen that and I'm a little worried to. In lockdown no-one can hear you scream...
This is by far the best most honest reaction to a movie I have ever seen. Subscribed.
Marijchu: "I never watch scary movies, Im so jumpy Im so screamy.
Me: Oboy here we go tihihiii
"None of them are covering their face" Me when I watch crowds on the news in 2020.
Mary, I've recently discovered your channel, but this may have been my favorite video of yours so far. Please continue doing what you're doing. Your videos are fantastic!
Imagine if she watches The Thing I wonder how she'll react to it.
The more I read the comments, the more I'm leaning towards maybe not watch it haha.
@@MovieswithMary It's a fantastic film but the suspense, tension and imaginative gore brought on by some of the best practical effects of all time make it a tough one for somebody who had trouble with Alien :)
@@MovieswithMary The creature blood and gore effects will seriously make you vom!😱🤢🤮
Guys don't scare her off. She might actually not react to it.
@@MovieswithMary Maybe work yourself up to it, by watching incrementaly spookier movies. Starting into spooky films with alien was already a pretty big step.
Don’t worry. They only come out at night. Mostly.
A fiction-writing instructor I had once said that we all sit in a circle around the fire, telling stories about the darkness at our backs. This is why some people like these movies. The stories explore the unknown that we know is just over our shoulder at all times.
You'll like Aliens better because it fleshes out Ripley's character so much more
Funny thing, the final confrontation actually was gonna have Ripley sucked out into space also. She would’ve pulled herself back in with a safety cable, seal the door, and blast the alien with the engines when it tried to grab on.
They didn’t have the budget for it.
I've always loved the spaceship design and the planet surface and catacombs with eggs. And remember no CGI they built all this 42 years ago now. That's amazing still looks great
= 'PRoP-er' genius 🎥🎞️ !
The scene where the alien pops out of that guy's chest was a genuine surprise to all the other actors, who were not told that was going to happen! That's why they appear to be genuinely shocked - because they were!
Confirmed ☑️.., ℹ️
Great video!
I like the honesty in your reactions, that's what made me sub after watching your reaction to "The Thing".
Looking forward to seeing more from you.
Totally sharing this on my Facebook and subscribing...I love horror movies, but your very practical "leave him there" sensibility was spot on...lol. I remember seeing the posters of the adult Alien when it came out...I was like 6 years old then. It terrified me, but I still wanted to look at it...it was fascinating while deadly.
Next, tackle the sequel...Aliens. Very different vibe (sci-fi action) so I'd be curious how you felt after seeing Ripley face the alien again in a different scenario.
1:45 You haven't even started the movie yet and I adore you already.
Honestly, the best part about watching scary movies is watching it with someone like you who gets really freaked out. My wife is the same way.
Aliens truly is a must follow up.
This movie was very innovative in its direction. The reactions at the dinner were authentic, nobody but the victim knew what was going to happen. They wouldn't let any of the actors see the full grown alien until it was their scene to deal with it. It's still a good movie, but a more audience-focused direction may have made it into a dynamic masterpiece . . . like the sequel turned out to be. (Must watch Aliens!)
Aliens is a great movie but when it comes down to it, it's just another generic action movie. Alien IS a masterpiece exactly the way it is.
This is adorable. I saw Alien art a sleepover when I was 12. There was so much screaming that we set my friend's dogs to barking. But I was thrilled by it, and by your age completely desensitized. Watching this is funny, because you see it with such innocent eyes. Love your reactions!! (And in a second language. Impressed!)
The ship got messed up when they were landing because one of the landing legs was on a rock that crumbled under the weight
There we go! Well screamed! Now it's time for "Aliens (Alien II)". 😁
As many previous comments undoubtedly say - Time for the sequel - Aliens!!!
This has been one of my favourite reaction videos I’ve seen this far. Really brave of you to watch something you don’t actually want to see.
You actually saw more of the movie than I did the first time I watched it back in 1979. Alien wasn’t allowed for people under the age of 15. I was 13 and managed to pass as 15 so I got in. Turned out to be one of the biggest regrets of my life. I was absolutely terrified. Couldn’t sleep properly for 2 weeks.
It has eventually become one of my absolute favourite movies of all time.
Back in high school, when this movie was first released, I wrote a song to the tune of Simon & Garfunkel's "Cecilia":
Having fun on an outer space trip
with the Alien somewhere on the ship
I go to take a nap in bed
when I wake up something’s eating my head
Alien, you’re eating my leg
I fall on the floor and I’m dying
Alien, go back to your egg
I plead and I beg
go away, go away
not bad
When you say how can they bring it back when they are all dead... the plan was to go into hyper sleep after the dinner, but the alien came out of Kane sooner than when Ash was expecting, that’s why he had the look on his face of concern, he knew what was going to happen. The flight home would have preserved the alien in Kane’s stomach until they landed, so there was a plan since Ash was protecting it for the company.
Aaaah, so his face was not 'I am dead', his face was 'omg no, not yet!' :D Thank you for clarifying
@@MovieswithMary Sure. 😊👍
You are a trooper for watching Alien seriously despite everything you did it really awesome stuff and reaction c: happy to be here and watch your videos really excited to see more of your stuff :D
Loved the reaction. I feel bad experiencing joy at your expense. I love scary movies. We used to reserve a cabin at the lake, then setup a large TV and surround sound speakers. We'd wait till dark then put in a movie like the howling or jaws. Big Fun! I know this was hard for you but thank you for taking me back to my younger days.
Marijchu: "That is huuuge. Oh, no... I never thought it would be so big."
Me: "That's what she said!" xD
‘He just exploded from the inside?!’
"Oh my God, the build up is so intense, I'm already out of breath!"
I'm loving these.
6:23 "I think I'd rather die than have that thing on my face!"
I don't know why but there's something weirdly and cutely funny about 9:38.
"Ahh, Gyahd!" "Ahh my Gott!"
"Alien" was released in June of 1979, so for my 12th birthday in early July, I convinced one of my parents to take me and my best friend to see it. My friend and I shared a huge tub of popcorn. But the movie provided so much tension that we barely ate. So the moment when Dallas is in the air vents, my buddy and I were so wound up that when Dallas turned and was surprised by the alien, we jump in our seats and covered ourselves in popcorn.
I had trouble sleeping the next three nights, with nightmares a'plenty.
I think you need a Halloween themed movie that's a lot more lighthearted than this. I recommend "Young Frankenstein," which will provide you with a monster, but also A LOT of laughs!
I think “the Others” would be good for her. I think it covers the Halloween theme without being the grotesque and scary type.
Fantastic 🍿🎆 tale!
🙋🏻♂️👍👍
the enjoyment comes after when you've experienced the fear and you realize you're alive and well
The movie was originally released with a voice over track from Deckard that explains a lot of what happens but it's really on the nose. There was also a happy ending of them driving away and Deckard explaining that Rachel doesn't have a 4 year life span and has no expiration date.
“Is it jumpscares? Is it gross?”
😈
One does not rule out the other ...
@@Cenindo correct
Back in the 70s the jump scare was a tool like every other. But thanks to the fact that it got so overused since then, it became the whoopy cushion of horror movies and games. And it doesn't even work properly, if used too often in a row. I really wish they would go back to the roots for horror based media. Blake Snyders mantra, is so on point with this movie, and he was right.( "Make it primal. Make it the way a caveman would understand." ) Nowadays its just mediocre cgi and gore.
John Carpenter's The Thing is next...right?
RIGHT???
That's what I'm hoping for...
i choose 'the thing' over 'event horizon'.
@@samanthanickson6478 - I agree. Event Horizon I felt was a watered down version of Hellraiser. Watch Hellraiser instead...
Your reaction is great . Honest and fair. Love to see more. Dosent have to be a scary movie, just a good one ;-)
The best part of watching a scary movie is watching someone like you watch it. LOL.
"How can you bring it back if you're all dead?" Realist question EVER.
Best reaction to the chest buster scene EVER !!!😊
Of course Marijchu the viewers want to see you scared again. Actually your reaction to this classic film was great, thanks for sharing.
@Movies with Mary our family is having some tough time the last few weeks. I really needed something to help me escape just for a bit.
This Was Awesome. Exactly What I Needed. I am indebted to you for your sacrifice.
Don't feel to bad, i was fifteen before i had the guts to see it. A masterpiece, i see every other year as a tradition, and think i discover new things every time. It's the lifecycle of the alien that makes up for 90 % of the unpleasentness.
I swear... This is THE funniest reaction video I've ever seen. Its also the 1st video of yours I've seen. Subscribe.😃😂
I would be the one getting my cat..... and possibly dying but nah I love my cat and I would kick ass for them
Ridley Scott was a Commercials director before directing this ... This was only his second movie. Check out the TV commercials he directed before this ! The visuals are insane, still holds up to this day. You can already see in the commercials his mastering of lighting and shadow. A true Director of Photography.
The whole part when she's trying to figure out the word for women's undergarments and then the jump scare was the highlight of my day. That was hilarious.
Fun Fact, Lamberts reaction with blood on her face when Hurts chest explodes is real as Ridley Scott the director didn't tell anyone but John Hurt what was going to happen. The original actor who played the Alien was Bolaji Badejo he was 6ft 10" from Nigeria but sadly passed away in the 90's
Good way to think about watching horror is that it’s no different from riding a rollercoaster or skydiving save for the relative safety. The adrenaline, the kick to your heart, it’s part of the enjoyment for horror fans
Mary- "Maybe it's gonna be fine. I'm gonna be fine..." Me- "Awww, that's cute."
"Aliens" is great. And this movie is known as the first action/thriller/horror where the main actor is a woman. Aliens solidified Sigourney Weavers claim to that.
Regarding this movie, it was added to the American National Film Registry (NFR), where up to 25 "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant films" are selected, showcasing the range and diversity of American film heritage to increase awareness for its preservation. A film becomes eligible for inclusion ten years after its original release.
They also aren't all feature films and can be student made films, music videos, home movies, etc..Regarding You and this movie. I have never been one for scary movies myself so I appreciate you viewing this. I grew up watching this when I was younger so any nightmares happened between 8-15 years old for me. To include the Exorcist, Friday the 13th, etc. All the 80's stuff... I found it funny and endearing you had all the lights on. LOL
Happy Halloween from Massachusetts and take care!
As a scary movie lover who grew up on these movies, its made to make you feel scared, trapped, alone all the things they are experiencing in the movie. Classic horror movies are where it's at.
Hey, Marijchu. This is one of the greatest horror films of all time. Absolutely see the SPECIAL EDITION of Aliens as soon as possible!!!!!!
Ridley Scott kept the entire cast in the dark about the famous CHESTBURSTING scene except for John Hurt. Their reactions were absolutely genuine and mirrored the audience's response! Squeamish Veronica Cartwright got sprayed by fake blood and fell over backward. They only filmed the scene twice. It remains one of the most ICONIC IN CINEMA HISTORY!
The PACING is deliberately slow at the beginning to acquaint the audience with the ship's geography, to demonstrate authentic-looking take-offs, landings and space travel, to familiarize the audience with the crew, to establish the threat posed by the creature and to generate suspense with the mystery of the derelict craft. There's a lot of rich character humor and foreshadowing in those crew interaction scenes as well as a subtext about this future society being a corporate dystopia.
The Swiss artist, H.R. Giger, who designed the xenomorph tapped into insectoid and reptilian features that evoke primal fear. The final product is an iconic movie monster that is pure NIGHTMARE FUEL! His artwork is very bizarre, erotic and has a distinctive look called Giger-esque. The creature's life-cycle and biology is explored throughout the series. By the way, the alien's retractable inner jaw is found in nature in a deep-sea fish!
THE WEYLAND-YUTANI COMPANY is an international conglomerate involved in robotics, interstellar travel and terra-forming. They have a stake in every colony world and are basically the 22nd-century version of the British East India Company of the 17th-19th-centuries. They are a ruthless corporation looking to exploit or weaponize the xenomorph for profit regardless of the negative consequences. The Company is the TRUE VILLAIN of all the Alien movies. In the AvP films, you actually meet the company founders before their merger, Mr. Weyland and Ms. Yutani.
This crew is not a group of explorers, scientists or colonists. They're just SPACE TRUCKERS hauling rocks. This was a First Contact situation they were wholly unqualified for. Hence, all the bumbling and bad judgment calls. Their chief concerns were company policy and pay inequity. Ripley was the only one with the willingness to make difficult command decisions that would have saved all their lives except for Kane's had she not been undermined by Ash. Of course, Ash was privy to a secret corporate mandate.
Parker is MY FAVORITE supporting character! Yaphet Kotto played him to the hilt! He's the blue collar EVERYMAN who just cares about payday and who enjoys deliberately antagonizing his superiors but ends up sacrificing himself for a fellow employee.
Some viewers strongly believe the alien raped Lambert! This is nonsense. The PREHENSILE TAIL probably drew her closer to itself so it could mouth-punch her with the retractable jaw. Drones incapacitate victims for hosting embryos or for food. Those viewers aren't mistaken for perceiving phallic eroticism, though, as that was Scott's intent.
The giant elephant-headed alien pilot of the derelict spacecraft is one of the GREAT MYSTERIES of the franchise. Was he a zoologist, a biowarfare specialist, an exterminator, a trader in exotic organisms, a waste disposal tech or a trucker like Ripley's crew? No one knows. The prequels attempted to unsatisfyingly answer the question claiming his species designed the alien. The elephant head was just a helmet.
Sigourney Weaver became a FEMINIST ICON because of this movie. Ripley is one in a long line of strong female characters that have been showcased in sci-fi and fantasy dating back to Edgar Rice Burroughs' Dejah Thoris, the Princess of Mars! There is an insistence from certain quarters that fanboys of sci-fi and fantasy are anti-female who require the franchises that shaped them be corrected to reflect contemporary norms. It is an inane fallacy perpetuated by people who know nothing of the properties they are dismantling. There's not a single man I know who wouldn't follow Ripley into hell.
Speaking of Dejah Thoris, I'd love to see you react to the best adaptation of Burroughs' Martian stories by seeing JOHN CARTER (A Princess of Mars) from 2012 on Disney+.
Quality 🔼 trivia ..,
Marred, by only 1 flaw.
Giger, created the 🎨 style.., NoT the Xenomorph., Difference by several years of intellectual property., It's legal issue had held up production for awhile.
Otherwise O'Bannon & Syd, would've gotten more credit.
I really like different tastes of movie 🎥 genres. Maybe its because I love to write, imagine, create things and worlds. As a matter of fact I'm currently working on a screenplay for fun ofcourse, maybe until I'm ready to do something more with it.
What's the pervading *Genre ??
@@HeyouCrow fantasy, drama and thriller I would like to think.
@@tristanrcox Check back through the 'Marc Singer', repertoire always fun.
With 'D.Carradine', *detours for utter 'WTHDH', moments.
"Luck!" 👍👍
lol that reaction at the end. You probably should never play Alien Isolation then, that game is very scary too.
Thanks for doing that; it was fun. Don't think I didn't notice that you upped your editing game. The Alien chasing the cat accross the top of the screen was a riot!
And now you understand that scene from Avengers where spider-man says "You remember that really old movie Alien?
(you have seen the Marvel Movies, right?)
Served as an 🕰️ *prompt to original Marvel film's of 70's.
🐉
About time I see a genuine reaction where the reactor is genuinely scared while holding a pillow for comfort. If I had made this movie that’s exactly the reaction I would want. You’re a trooper for sitting through this movie. Might I suggest The Fly next.
A funny story I heard from a famous film maker/actor was that as a boy his parents took him to see Star Wars because he begged them to take him. He loved the movie and two years later his parents see another space movie is in the cinema and decide "Well he loved Star Wars, let's take him to see Alien!" Now, today you can see it as a weird mistake but in 1979 they were innocent to what it would really mean for their young son to see Alien and be scared out of his wits.
In all honestly I liked this movie. I saw it at about eleven years old and it was scary, but I was always able to divide movies and reality, so I was okay with it all. I love 'well made' horror like this. I think a story with strong character make them worth watching but I hate gore-fest horror that just is meant to shock.
This movie has some great actors, Harry Dean Stanton who passed away a few years ago. Never a big actor, but a great supporting actor in movies like 'Alien', 'Cool Hand Luke' or 'Escape From New York'. Then we have the late Sir Ian Holm. From 'Lord of the Rings', to 'Chariots of Fire', a stellar actor. The late Sir John Hurt. Iconic in Orwell's '1984', player the same character with the same death in 'Alien' and the comedy 'Spaceballs', fantastic in 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' and got to be Doctor Who for the Doctors most difficult moment.
But we can not forget Sigourney Weaver who was a kick ass female lead in a time when movie makers didn't want women heading up a cast and Sigourney was one of the pivotal actresses in making females bankable action starts.
Bonus 🔼⌚.,
Which Yaphet/Skerrit , production's were highly PR'd during v% to 'Rose Theatre'🇬🇧 eVent's..??
yay! this was fun, great job Mari!
I think this was the first time I heard you really curse 😂 Props to you for going through this despite not being a fan of horror movies.
Good job! Now you need to watch the second part, Aliens ... yes, plural.
I'm very late to discovering your channel and I have watched a *lot* of reactions to this film but this is, hands down, my favorite. Please forgive us for being entertained by your discomfort.
Subscribed and looking forward to watching more!