Reboot that just alienates....

Rating: 5/10 (30 December 2013)

Okay, we've had plenty enough 'Alien' franchise and cross-over movies. Like most I love the first two and can pick & mix the rest.
But here we have a reboot from the majestic Ridley Scott, taking back the reins on this franchise. What we have is a beautifully made film with an interesting feel. Hankers back to the feel of the original film, and this 'prequel' doesn't opt to follow in the footsteps but takes an original way.
The main star is the majestic Michael Fassbender, who is fast becoming one of the best actors around. Loved him in Shame, and he excels here too with his fellow actors all chipping in well. Much to admire.
However, for all that I was just not immersed in the whole experience. Not much necessarily happens, and I was bored. This was not anything wholly new. I won't spoil things as there is some surprises and changes but not enough to make me wish to rewatch it.
There are themes of interest, but I wouldn't read too much into what was scripted. It just left me cold.
Bit underwhelmed with this film sadly, but I hope the next installments bring it all up to scratch. I really hope so.