pretty average and just a repeat

Rating: 4/10 (31 May 2012)

Unlike most people i had no high expectations for the film, i am not a great fan of the first Alien movie, lots of howlers and scenes that did not make sense. The same goes here, people do stupid things to move the plot along and there are at least two maybe three completely pointless plot devices that do not add to the story or characters. Basically what you get is a great deal of walking around enormous and impressive sets and scenery, the film is a treat to look at, although Scott does nothing with the 3D potential it could have been much better. The plot is very thin with not much going on, and as for any serious philosophical theme there is none. After the first hour or so, you just want the film to finish, as really very little happens, there is an action sequence triggered off by a really bad plot device where a character assumed dead returns and is let onto the ship, by a very stupid captain. there are quite a few scenes reminiscence of Alien but not as effective. all in all a pretty underwhelming experience. Good to look at and a good music score which is why i give it a six