It's Alien Groundhog Day.

Rating: 5/10 (19 May 2017)

This movie was predictable at every turn, it was able to pick every surprise before it happened. Don't look into the mouth of an alien pod, don't breath the air on an uninhabited planet you've never been to before, and never trust the only guy you meet there. My list of complaints is limitless. Firstly who sends such a hysterical, unprepared, poorly trained and inexperienced group of mostly 20 year olds to outer space.? It was like watching a group of 16 year olds been given the key to the Ferrari. Chaotic and out of control. Secondly, no-one showed any real resilience when faced with significant stressors, no real soldiers or leaders here- and these are the people who are going to colonise a new planet? Give me a break! Glad I'm not going out there with them. Seems like space travellers never learn from decades of mistakes. Thirdly the only female who got into a position of leadership, and was the only one with the most resilience, came to power only after two other male leaders died So there is a glass ceiling even in outer space girls. Michael Fassbinser carried this film on his own, his dual role was the most interesting character/s and I would've loved to see the story built more around him. He is a good actor. However it was pretty predictable that David would have them all under his control from his first appearance on screen. Get a haircut, look like the other Sync, blend in for a while, kill off a few of the crew to minimise resistance, build trust with the rest and, then get yourself onboard the Covenant to complete your ultimate ulterior plan for a new colony. Great transparent lead for the next movie in the series. After 5 movies it is Groundhog Day, the aliens always win, we know ehat they look like and ET should phone home and warn us. Riddley.