The Story Continues to Unfold

Rating: 9/10 (25 May 2017)

Having followed the Alien saga from opening night of the first movie, I found this an excellent addition to the story. The story has taken twists and turns along the way, this being the 2nd part of the prequel that leads us to the setting for the first movie. I have some questions left, and there's a gap that presumably the next movie will fill in. That said, I find Scott's progression (pre-gression?) of the story an interesting explanation, furthering the metamorphosis of the Alien species, and also the treasonous behavior of the androids. I really enjoyed Fassbender's dual roles in this movie, and while you could predict where Walter/David was heading, it still left me on the edge of my seat right up to the end, fitting for an Alien movie. There's good homage to the earlier movies that made it a fun ride. One last comment, I've heard from several that the acting was stiff, particularly in minor characters. That's true from the very first movie, and my expectations are the same for this movie; there's a certain "B" quality paired with "A" graphics & story that keeps me from thinking this is more than it is. But what it is, is a solid new addition to the Alien series.