Species (1995)

Cast includes:
CHARACTER	ACTOR/ACTRESS	RATING
Fitch	Ben Kingsley	½
Press	Michael Madsen
Arden	Alfred Molina	½
Dan	Forest Whitaker	½
Laura	Marg Helgenberger
Sil	Natasha Henstridge
Young Sil	Michelle Williams	-

Review

Roger Donaldson's Species is another entry in the subgenre of sci-fi-horror which doesn't pose more of a conundrum than "aliens are here – watch out!". Here are no existential reflections, no nuances regarding intelligent life. This time, the "creature" is half human and half something else, "played" by model-beautiful newcomer Natasha Henstridge. The concept is that the creature was made by scientists based on alien DNA, a basis which the filmmakers believe enables them to disregard all logic. Naturally, it's all about instincts and reproduction for the creature. And since it's all about ostensible horror for Donaldson, the thematic depth stops right there. The laws of physics are suspended and the laws of Hollywood clichés reign supreme: Four guys are given the task to hunt down the creature and save the day. Not surprisingly, they also have time to fall in love with each other. Whereas the creature somehow is able to learn how to drive a car without any prior knowledge. The sci-fi silliness reaches a new low in Species; it's like Alien's mentally disabled brother. Some jump-scares and CGI effects are everything this film has to offer.