Alien Take 2

Rating: 1/10 (12 May 2017)

I loved 'Prometheus' because it showed a perspective of the 'Alien' universe without relying on the iconic Xenomorph and its face hugger ally. The sequels relied on them so much so it was nice to see something different, something intelligent, and then Scott comes out with Alien: Covenant. Alien: Covenant (which incidentally and unlike 'Prometheus' needed the 'Alien' prefix added to highlight to the less astute this is an 'Alien' movie. I found Scott's and indeed the studio's need to add the prefix very disappointing) is a pretty lead balloon. It is picturesque and very polished in its presentation but it jettisons everything 'Prometheus' was about - the Engineers and transforms the movie into a crude version of the 'Butler did it', where the Butler should be replaced with the 'Android/Robot'. Everything bad that happens in the movie is because the Robot is unhinged. Sound familiar? I know we like to revisit all the things we love but I don't think we need to spend money on a regurgitation of a well executed and well regarded 'original' movie. Skip this one and just rewatch the original.