Just got back from Opening Night. Pretty good attendance! About 26 people.

Rating: 7/10 (19 May 2017)

True! Not exactly a packed house. But still a lot better than the attendance for SMURFS: TLV and the golden anniversary re-release of THE GRADUATE put together. At least, where my hometown multiplex is concerned.
So, how to summarize the story without total spoilage.
Well, let's just say it takes place in the early 22nd century. That it quickly becomes a cross between PROMETHEUS and PASSENGERS. That we get to see a short prologue with Michael Fassbender and Guy Pearce reprising their roles as David the Android and Peter Weyland, respectively. And that we also get to see the Engineers' home world (or,at the very least, one of their major colonies)!
I just wish their had been a few more recognizable names in the cast. Well, more recognizable to me, anyway. For example, Katherine Waterston- -who plays Danni Branson, widow of the S. S. Covenant's captain--I initially mistook for Jennifer Lawrence, co-star of PASSENGERS!
So, it's kind of a mixed blessing when I say that she did _not_ remind me of Ellen Ripley, in any way/shape/form.
There are also a few nods to ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU and 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. But frankly, I think they hinder more than help. Especially, the over-reliance on classical music! So, while it's an entertaining time-killer, in general, I still can't shake the feeling that this particular film franchise might be running out of steam.