Don't let the 1's scare you

Rating: 7/10 (27 May 2017)

It's the prequel trilogy that no one asked for, but a testament to Ridley Scott's ability to create and destroy worlds. If you walk into this movie expecting the gruesome charm of the original, you're gonna have a bad time. Instead, expect poor character decisions, some bad dialogue, and an overly complex narrative that ultimately delivers an original, if not perfect, entry into the franchise. I for one enjoyed watching the threads connect from Prometheus to Alien, and definitely caught myself smiling when the all-too-familiar xenomorph finally reared its ugly head. Alien: Covenant isn't perfect, but its problems are worth looking past for any fan of the franchise