A well-crafted addition to the series

Rating: 9/10 (21 May 2017)

Quite frankly, I can't understand all the hate and criticism others have been handing out to Alien:Covenant. I've seen it twice and both times came away enjoying the film. Is it great? No. Is it better than Alien or Aliens? No. Yet, is it the abomination that seemingly everyone has been upset about and happily giving one star to? Hell no.
In my opinion, the writers and Ridley Scott have managed to create a film that blends Prometheus and Alien, giving us a healthy dose of both. It still asks all the big questions that Prometheus did, while dishing out horror, suspense, and bloody deaths at the hands of neomorphs and xenomorphs.
The scene with the "backburster" is one of the creepiest and best moments of the entire franchise. I honestly feel like it challenges the similar moment with Kane in Alien.
Michael Fassbender is terrific as both David and Walter. Covenant continues the David's unreliability and eeriness and shows us what he's fully capable of when left to his own devices. He honestly feels as though he's above his own creator, all while creating horrible monsters himself. In my opinion, I love what they've done with his character.
The story, while sometimes a bit predictable, is fun and has some twists and turns I didn't see coming. There are still some questions from Prometheus that have gone unanswered (who are the Engineers, why did they abandon us, why do they hate us, etc), but Ridley Scott isn't done with his tale. From what I understand there's one or two more films to go. Unless something goes terribly wrong, I expect that we'll all get the answers we seek.
I've been a fan of the Alien series since I laid eyes on Ridley Scott's 1979 masterpiece, and I think he's made a solid film in Covenant. It's not perfect, but it's probably the third best out of all six films. There are some great moments, the story-line is dark and disturbing, and it's great to see the series return to its sci- fi horror roots.
I know that everyone has their own opinion, but I don't understand why people are bashing this film. If it's solely because there are still plot lines and questions left on the table, just be patient and wait for the next film. Enjoy this one for what it is and be glad it's not Alien Resurrection.