Far more superior than its predecessor.

Rating: 9/10 (22 May 2017)

Alien: Covenant tells the story of a group of scientists & explorers on-board a colony ship, headed for a distant planet. On their way to the planet, they find another unexplored paradise. They decide to find out if this undiscovered planet, is good for colonization. However, this unknown territory turns out to be a living nightmare. Now, it is up to the crew of the colony ship known as Covenant, to attempt a daring escape.
Alien: Covenant is a mind blowing film. I liked it far better than Prometheus(2012), which is the first movie in the Alien(1979) prequel trilogy. This movie is engaging from the get-go. It doesn't drag like its predecessor. Director Ridley Scott has made a sequel that finally answers all the nagging questions, that Prometheus(2012) left us with. The visual effects are fantastic. The action set pieces are unforgettable. There are one or two brilliantly executed jump scares, thanks to the titular character. My favorite scene is one which involves Michael Fassbender. I recommend that you give this flick a miss, if you hate extreme violence & gore. One minor flaw is, the climax of the film is predictable. The performances by the principle cast is flawless, with strong support from the secondary characters. Michael Fassbender is scintillating as David/Walter. Fassbender steals the show, in every scene he's in. Katherine Waterston is spectacular as Daniels. Billy Crudup is great as Oram. Danny McBride is outstanding in his first ever dramatic performance, as Tennessee. Demian Bichir is impressive as Lope. Carmen Ejogo, Jussie Smollett, Callie Hernandez, Amy Seimetz, Nathaniel Dean, Alexander England, Benjamin Rigby, Uli Latukefu, Tess Haubrich & Lorelei King are good as Karine, Ricks, Upworth, Faris, Hallett, Ankor, Ledward, Cole, Rosenthal & Voice of 'Mother', respectively. Alien: Covenant is a must watch, for fans of sci-fi/horror movies & fans of the Alien franchise. Watch it on the big screen, as it will be a much better viewing experience.