Species Reviews

1995

Rated:
60
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A genetically engineered, shape-shifting creature with extraterrestrial intelligence adopts the form of a beautiful woman to mate with humans and unleash a brood of offspring that will destroy mankind. A team of experts must band together to stop her--it--from accomplishing its diabolical mission. Read more

Starring	Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Alfred Molina, Forest Whitaker
Director	Roger Donaldson
Genres	Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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Critics' reviews (5) of Species
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Natasha Henstridge plays the dangerous spawn of combined alien and human DNA in this sexy sci-fi shocker from director Roger Donaldson. Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen and Alfred Molina are among the inept government scientists speaking daft dialogue as they attempt to track down the genetic engineering experiment gone awry before she devours half the male population of LA. Nifty designs by surrealist HR Giger (who gave the extraterrestrial in Alien its incredible look) and some engaging tongue-in-cheek thrills go part way to disguising the fact that this is essentially clichéd B-movie stuff, albeit delivered with a pleasingly glossy sheen.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
"...SPECIES is a kick to the finish....It ingeniously combines the schlocky fun of '50s sci-fi flicks with the shock tactics of ALIEN..."
- USA Today
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
A hybrid created from human and alien DNA escapes from the top-secret laboratory of Dr Xavier Fitch (Kingsley); with... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Species
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4 out of 6 people found this review helpful

Better than the sequel - not difficult mind you!

A classy cast including Alfred Molina, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Marg Helgenberger & Natasha Henstridge help to make Species rise above it's essentially B-movie roots.

The film starts off very well, with some interesting ideas about contact with other planets and mankind's obsession with dabbling in genetic tampering. However, in the end this turns into one big bug hunt albeit a rather nicely done bug hunt.

The special effects are, for the time, very impressive and Natasha Hentridge looks incredible throughout.

Entertaining stuff, grab a six pack and a pizza, kick back and enjoy....
- - James Pryde from Edinburgh, Scotland
  - Posted 09 Jul 2004 12:18
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Enjoyable Sci-fi

Fairly average sci-fi alien chase. Interesting slant on the all too common alien attack on earth scenario.

Worth watching for a couple of reasons - both attached to its principal star Natasha Henstridge!
- - Chris Andrews from England
  - Posted 02 Nov 2005 22:54
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Enjoyable hooey

Weak plotline, gory horror, gratuitous nudity - great!
- - A customer from Dorset, UK
  - Posted 05 Oct 2006 22:58
Most recent members' reviews (2) of Species
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Enjoyable Sci-fi

Fairly average sci-fi alien chase. Interesting slant on the all too common alien attack on earth scenario.

Worth watching for a couple of reasons - both attached to its principal star Natasha Henstridge!
- - Chris Andrews from England
  - Posted 02 Nov 2005 22:54
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Enjoyable hooey

Weak plotline, gory horror, gratuitous nudity - great!
- - A customer from Dorset, UK
  - Posted 05 Oct 2006 22:58

4 out of 6 people found this review helpful

Better than the sequel - not difficult mind you!

A classy cast including Alfred Molina, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Marg Helgenberger & Natasha Henstridge help to make Species rise above it's essentially B-movie roots.

The film starts off very well, with some interesting ideas about contact with other planets and mankind's obsession with dabbling in genetic tampering. However, in the end this turns into one big bug hunt albeit a rather nicely done bug hunt.

The special effects are, for the time, very impressive and Natasha Hentridge looks incredible throughout.

Entertaining stuff, grab a six pack and a pizza, kick back and enjoy....
- - James Pryde from Edinburgh, Scotland
  - Posted 09 Jul 2004 12:18
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Enjoyable Sci-fi

Fairly average sci-fi alien chase. Interesting slant on the all too common alien attack on earth scenario.

Worth watching for a couple of reasons - both attached to its principal star Natasha Henstridge!
- - Chris Andrews from England
  - Posted 02 Nov 2005 22:54
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Enjoyable hooey

Weak plotline, gory horror, gratuitous nudity - great!
- - A customer from Dorset, UK
  - Posted 05 Oct 2006 22:58
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

sexy sci-fi

ace film and start of a very good if not repetive trilogy. a cult classic in the making no doubt.
- - old bull from north wales
  - Posted 10 May 2005 21:18
Laughable

Nudity is the only thing this film has to offer. The special effects on the original series of Star Trek (the Kirk/Spock one) were more convincing than the lumps of coloured rubber used in this laughable garbage.
- - Richard Amy from UK
  - Posted 02 Sep 2005 15:40
Brilliant Sci-Fi that breaks the Norm

My wife and I thought the movie was sexy and good fun with some scary parts. It does break free of the usual in that this alien blends into our society before killing those who mate with it! Looking forward to seeing the sequels 2 + 3
- - Noel Crompton from York, England
  - Posted 12 Nov 2005 16:32
Brilliant Extras

Worth a look at how they did it and other cast items. Blends well with the film
- - Noel Crompton from York, England
  - Posted 12 Nov 2005 16:38
Nice Idea

I like si-fi concepts. It's nice to see something that explores something a bit different. I felt that they missed a few bits out about the rather sketchy signal from space but then perhaps I should have got the extras disc.
- - Hugh Lyon from Central Region, Scotland
  - Posted 04 Jan 2006 19:17
What a classic!

This is a great film from start to finish with a great story line all the way through. This is a must see if you like sci-fi.
- - A customer from Beckenham, England
  - Posted 22 Jan 2006 17:23
Enjoyable Sci-Fi

Really enjoyed this movie, although I have to say that Natasha Henstridge makes it all worth while.

Gripping, Edge of the seat stuff!
- - A customer from Reading
  - Posted 08 Mar 2006 18:08

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Critics' reviews (5)
Natasha Henstridge plays the dangerous spawn of combined alien and human DNA in this sexy sci-fi shocker from director Roger Donaldson. Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen and Alfred Molina are among the inept government scientists speaking daft dialogue as they attempt to track down the genetic engineering experiment gone awry before she devours half the male population of LA. Nifty designs by surrealist HR Giger (who gave the extraterrestrial in Alien its incredible look) and some engaging tongue-in-cheek thrills go part way to disguising the fact that this is essentially clichéd B-movie stuff, albeit delivered with a pleasingly glossy sheen.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
"...SPECIES is a kick to the finish....It ingeniously combines the schlocky fun of '50s sci-fi flicks with the shock tactics of ALIEN..."
- USA Today
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
A hybrid created from human and alien DNA escapes from the top-secret laboratory of Dr Xavier Fitch (Kingsley); with... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
Enjoyable, fast-moving science-fiction thriller; it offers nothing new but presents a familiar tale with some style.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
"...Gripping....An effective thrill machine, delivering action and suspense that should engage all viewers..."
- Variety
- Posted 11 Mar 2005

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  A genetically engineered, shape-shifting creature with extraterrestrial intelligence adopts the form of a beautiful woman to mate with humans and unleash a brood of offspring that will destroy mankind. A team of experts must band together to stop her--it--from accomplishing its diabolical mission....