Return to form

Rating: 9/10 (8 May 2017)

Alien Covenant is a return to form for the Alien franchise whilst also being a Alien prequel and sequel Prometheus and in the movie it works well and helps enhance the story, Alien Covenant is a more enjoyable movie than Prometheus and helps clear things that where blurred in that movie.
Alien Covenant has impressive visuals and a sleek look that keeps the viewer invested even if no dialogue is present, the first two acts are more based on the science fiction element and the third act focuses more on the alien slasher element but the movie is already riveting without the slasher element so when it shows up it just a bonus.
The cast is very good even though some are expendable but nothing we haven't come to imagine. Pacing does drag here and there so don't let your expectations subvert you and don't expect lots of action with xenomorphs very early on although your plate will be filled by the end. I like to think its a blend of Alien, Aliens mixed with some shades of Prometheus.
Whilst this movie is not as good as Aliens I do believe its the best Alien movie since it.