Unexpectedly Good

Rating: 7/10 (24 May 2017)

So I read the reviews about this film, which made me immediately hesitant to watch this Alien: Covenant. It was described to me as a disappointing sequel to Prometheus and an overall "just average" film.
That being said, I went to watch the film anyways, because I saw the 3 minute Prologue Scene that was released on YouTube from Fox.
IMPORTANT: If you do want to watch this film you should keep away from that particular Prologue as it could really ruin this film for you!
Anyway, I thought the film was really good! If you are not a fan of Prometheus, the prequel to this film, then I believe, you will not be satisfied with Alien: Covenant. IF and that is a big "IF"... If you want to watch a great Sci-Fi film, this is the movie for you! It has really great action scenes, the jump scares are set exceptionally well, which by the way are really scary. Ridley Scott has not been this Gory since Gladiator. I sometimes felt, that it was over the top but then again, it is an Alien movie. The suspense is great and the Plot points are way better set than in Prometheus. What I have enjoyed most was the acting in this movie. There were certain Twists that you will see and smell a mile away but, the acting delivery on those scenes are phenomenal, especially in a certain scene, which I will not mention, but you'll know it, once you've watched the film. The characters are believable, which is thanks to the great cast, but unfortunately not consistent enough with the overall plot. Stupidity is somewhat a major drive for the characters and I mean their decision making is what most of them gets them killed. But this was a minor nuisance I could look over.
Again, if you are looking for answers to the questions raised in Prometheus, you will be disappointed, but if you feel nostalgic for an Alien film, but want to see somewhat something new, then this film is for you!