Nothing Wrong With It, But Public Prejudice

Rating: 9/10 (23 May 2017)

It's been harder and harder to know what Alien fans want these days. One might think that most of them want to be mesmerized as they were in 1979 with the unbeatable "Alien", unaware that the times were different then, the element of surprise is now lost and that its narrative formula might be seen as too slow nowadays. On the other hand, there is a public that is still mourning for Ripley e her surviving companions from "Aliens", dreaming of a nonsensical "Alien 5" to have their revenge against "Alien 3". And, of course, "Prometheus" fans, who wish to see Shaw and David meet their creators.
The point is "Alien: Covenant" is a good, thrilling film, beautifully filmed, whose characters are captivating and are solemnly missed no matter the screen time they end up having. The bugs, either the traditional xeno or the new introduced neo – and the way they come to life – show how much Sir Ridley is still able to give birth to his creations. I, for one, love his vision, even when less inspired (which is not the case in "Covenant", plenty of energy and purpose).
And, then, the androids, the horrifying absence of what makes us human, and the possibility that this same absence might lead them to what "real people" have as the worst in their natures.
"Covenant" could be better? Of course. It's still a must see though, and aside popcorn and soft drinks, the public should keep fresh eyes to enjoy it as it was meant to be.