Brilliant!.. but should have gone back to H.R. Giger for design

Rating: 10/10 (8 June 2012)

I absolutely loved the film! The visuals were fantastic, and the plot was really enjoyable.. certainly a positive contribution to the Alien universe and canon. I really, really hope that there will be a sequel. For as many questions as it answers, it brings up an equal amount. Overall, it was like 2001, Alien, and a good throwback to the monster sci-fi films of the 1950's. The acting was great, especially M. Fassbender's performance as David (nice nod to 2001 there).. I'm incredibly pleased with it overall. However, the only thing that I wished would have been changed is the designs for all things extraterrestrial - specifically the creatures themselves. The final scene is the biggest area that I wished had been left to H. R. Giger - whether newly commissioned or based on some of his earlier concept sketches, he could have made a better creature. That's part of what made Alien what it was - the brilliant creature designs. These lacked the same finesse..