Like Prometheus? You'll enjoy this like I did. Didn't like Prometheus? Don't see it

Rating: 9/10 (19 May 2017)

So, here it comes another Ridley Scott film that divides us. Like "Prometheus", it has become an either love it or hate it. "Prometheus" was not for everyone, it had a lot of ambiguity, it had a lot of questions that didn't seem to be answered. This movie, did answer some questions that were raised in "Prometheus" but it also left open for even more. The films are intelligent, no question, they are also pretty philosophical.
"Alien Covenant" does a few things I really like. First off, they brought back the horror element to the franchise. That was missing for too long. While yes, "Aliens" was fun, also the largest in scale. It is arguably the best in the franchise, though I prefer the original. Yes, not a popular opinion, but I do. This one has a lot of the feel of the original. It is suspenseful, very atmospheric. I also want to say the music score was chilling, probably my favorite part of the movie.
I would dive into the story line, but we all know it. A crew hears a signal, they go find out where it comes from and end up in a deserted planet. It has a very very similar story to the original. It almost felt like a throwback. That can annoy some movie goers hoping for something new, but I personally appreciated it.
"Alien Covenant" has a rather large ensemble cast. However, the big complaint I have is none of them really stood out, except Michael Fassbender as Walter and David. Yes, he plays two characters. He gives a fantastic performance. We get to know David from "Prometheus" a lot more. We grow a larger understanding of his motives. One of the best parts of "Prometheus" was the character David. We never fully understood what he was all about. Well, you certainly will in this one. I refuse to tell what that is.
"Alien Covenant" is a movie that had me think a lot. I saw a ton of movies this year and I enjoyed most, but I never felt compelled to write my thoughts about it the way I did this. I think it's because this is such a divisive movie. I will fully understand why people will not like it, but I personally did. Worth seeing, be prepared to have a long discussion with your friends.
I rate it an "A"