Alien: Covenant

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stop9091May 21, 2017

A completely unnecessary film (aside for fattening Mr. Scott's bank account).

It has a good production value, don't get me wrong, but this film doesn't bring anything on the table. What's worse, several turning points of the movie areA completely unnecessary film (aside for fattening Mr. Scott's bank account).

It has a good production value, don't get me wrong, but this film doesn't bring anything on the table. What's worse, several turning points of the movie are typical "DON'T DO THAT, YOU FOOL!!" moments, which are very disappointing.

I give 3 just because even if one wants to spend 2 hours of his time watching a horror/sci-fi, especially this years, there are plenty; facehuggers were cool 40 years ago, today, they're just boring.… Expand

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zipit321May 24, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm sorry but I was so disappointed... Prometheus was so much better in every way. I loved prometheus. however, definitely not my impression for Alien conevnant. I found the plot way to predictable and to simple. the 3 aliens were killed so rapidly... I don't know, maybe my expectations were set to high after prometheus. No really, If it wasn't for the marvelous rendering shots of space, the spaceship, landscapes, (etc.), I would've left the theater before the movie ends.… Expand

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marco34laMay 20, 2017

This movie starts off great. Hits all the right notes in the first 30 mins, then takes a ridiculous turn into boredom and the expected. I saw the ending coming from a mile away.
It's so sad that no one in hollywood can make a movie that isThis movie starts off great. Hits all the right notes in the first 30 mins, then takes a ridiculous turn into boredom and the expected. I saw the ending coming from a mile away.
It's so sad that no one in hollywood can make a movie that is consistent and good from start to finish.… Expand

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LujhMay 19, 2017

Alien is my favourite movie since i was 7 years old. I was terrorized after the first movie, i loved the cameron's one too. But the first Alien was a masterpiece. A masterpiece made by one of the most good director, mr Riddley Scott. I alsoAlien is my favourite movie since i was 7 years old. I was terrorized after the first movie, i loved the cameron's one too. But the first Alien was a masterpiece. A masterpiece made by one of the most good director, mr Riddley Scott. I also liked Prometheus with his errors. But i HATE this covenant one. The direction is good, the photography is amazing. The story and screenplay is horrible. The story is full of **** and shame. In reality, a crew like the movie, can't exist. I want to try to spoiler but i will not. This is the most bad movie that i've seen in my life. I will put 0 coz i don't want to see another movie with this potentials ruined by a stupid screenplay. Stay out of this movie.… Expand

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twall3May 22, 2017

There's something wrong with a movie that exists as an excuse to show people being violently ripped apart in various ways by something that God apparently created (since He created everything seen and unseen).

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LamontRaymondMay 19, 2017

Prometheus was HUGELY disappointing, and Alien: Covenant is just marginally better. These movies lack the beating heart, the charm, and the "spark" that the first 2 Alien movies had. The trailer made it seem like the human side of thesePrometheus was HUGELY disappointing, and Alien: Covenant is just marginally better. These movies lack the beating heart, the charm, and the "spark" that the first 2 Alien movies had. The trailer made it seem like the human side of these characters would be coming out, but it's mostly psychological crap between Fassbender's character and other weirdos.… Expand

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JosepCordeJun 4, 2017

Ridley abre el universo y mitología de alien de una manera o enfoque muy interesante. Espero con ansias la llegada de Awekening. Mientras tanto esperar que salga en blue ray

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andyjoefromindyJun 5, 2017

Do not listen to the negative reviews. The sixth Alien movie doesn't disappoint. Alien: Covenant is loaded with the tense action sequences and visceral gross-out moments that we have learned to love from this franchise. The thoughtful,Do not listen to the negative reviews. The sixth Alien movie doesn't disappoint. Alien: Covenant is loaded with the tense action sequences and visceral gross-out moments that we have learned to love from this franchise. The thoughtful, world-building storyline delivers new and interesting heights for the series. Alien: Covenant should have no trouble appealing to new audiences while also pleasing long-time fans. Its one fault is in taking a few minutes too long to get things going in the beginning. At the risk of sounding jaded: in 2017, we have seen the fancy spaceship effects and hyper-sleep stuff before. Skip it and the movie would have benefit, much like this years "Life" did. Overall, Alien: Covenant shouldn't be missed.… Expand

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turner_gillisJun 9, 2017

I found the film was a good blend of Prometheus and Alien, however Alien: Covenant shares many flaws with Prometheus being the some of the plot points make no sense and the technology is no were close to the retro feel of the original.

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erikmc12Jun 9, 2017

A very good PHYLOSOPHIC-HORROR, with a lot of Hegel and Nietzsche (David 'the superman'), Kant (Walter and... the distinction 'is'/'ought')... and in general a great 'critique of the indifferentism' (cause Shelley... is not Byron, and WagnerA very good PHYLOSOPHIC-HORROR, with a lot of Hegel and Nietzsche (David 'the superman'), Kant (Walter and... the distinction 'is'/'ought')... and in general a great 'critique of the indifferentism' (cause Shelley... is not Byron, and Wagner is not Chopin, if you want to play piano...), with reflections about art, free will, true and fake faith etc...
'horror'... is a man who forgets the difference between 'Creator' and 'creature'...… Expand

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Jim222001Jun 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would have gave it **** if I didn't see the twist coming a mile away. Otherwise Alien: Covenant is the best since Alien and Aliens. I just felt like Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace) got the Hicks and Newt Alien 3 treatment. David (Michael Fassbender) proves here that he's the key character of these movies. We don't root for people to survive though just for them to die off screen. Who says Scott won't do that again with the 3rd film.
I enjoyed most the movie but a lot of people die because they were stupid. When some creepy Android says "follow me, I want to show you something." You don't goespecially if that creepy Android is David. So I felt like their were some horror cliches. Especially with "the everything is fine...oh wait no it's not!" typical horror movie ending. I am not exactly defending why Alien: Covenant is one of the best though. The film is engaging and interesting during it's slow moments. I enjoyed learning more of why David does what he does.
I like that he actually says "curiosity killed the cat!" Since that's what I was thinking about him. His curiosity is very dangerous. The film does skip the whole "who created us ?" plot of Prometheus. However, David is the creator these films is interested in. It's about creation. Not ours though. The xenomorphs....
I find that intriguing and is why my Thumb is up.… Expand

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Xenomorph17Jul 5, 2017

Ridley Scott is back into Alien franchise better then ever. Once the action scenes begin, you can not take your eyes out of the screen, followed by a terrifying introduction of a new creature, and our brand new Xenomorph. That's not an 1979Ridley Scott is back into Alien franchise better then ever. Once the action scenes begin, you can not take your eyes out of the screen, followed by a terrifying introduction of a new creature, and our brand new Xenomorph. That's not an 1979 Alien film, neither 1986 Cameron's Aliens, but this movie has a special place in the franchise.
Jed Kurzel made a nice job with the soundtrack too, giving us the nostalgic chill of Jerry Goldsmith's track I loved the film, the 5 waiting years were worth it, and I'm waiting anxiously for Alien: Awakening… Expand

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ExodusXXJan 28, 2019

great movie, fans of the first movie should be happy. Atmosphere at height.

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DirigiblePulpJul 29, 2017

Kind of almost makes you wish this were Prometheus huh? I'm of two minds on this one, much like Ridley Scott seems to have been. He wanted to continue the origin story he started with Prometheus, continue to explore what the search forKind of almost makes you wish this were Prometheus huh? I'm of two minds on this one, much like Ridley Scott seems to have been. He wanted to continue the origin story he started with Prometheus, continue to explore what the search for answers entails and the mysteries it has over us. But he also knew that this time around, he had to deliver the Alien goodness or audiences would get all pissy again and wouldn't understand the point of it all and blah blah blah (it wasn't called Alien: Prometheus for a reason).

So here we have a typical Alien type movie setup with a big spaceship and slumberers awakening from their cryo comas too early and then exploring some desolate planet where of course the **** hits all kinds of fan. Things gestate, parts burst, there's blood and violence. But the thing is, Scott's heart doesn't seem to be in these scenes. They almost feel as if they've been directed by someone else (perhaps Luke Scott, his son, the 2nd unit director)? They're almost mindless in their CGI flash-cut matter of factness (is there anything worse than CGI Xenomorph?). Nothing surprising or engaging or even remotely resembling the kind of terror on display in the original Alien - just flashiness and shininess and fastness.

But then there's this other movie all mixed up in it that's a more direct sequel in line with what Scott was doing in Prometheus. It involves David holed up on this world creating life, studying life, becoming a God. There's strange architecture from the Engineers (indelible), philosophizing and eroticism and genuine intrigue and mystery. It's about the creation of horror by a rejected and alienated creation trying to discover its place in the universe (turtles all the way down) and it's far more interesting than the generic space creature movie that keeps popping up.

It was a valiant attempt to blend the two but it doesn't work because you get the feeling this wasn't meant to be an Alien movie in the first place (we already have that/those) and Scott didn't really want to do that. But Scott is nothing if not smart about his business decisions - Fox funded it and audiences were interested again at first, more so than they would have been if it were Prometheus 2 - and he got to at least make part of a movie he was interested in. Let's hope for a third, one that audiences can engage with on its own terms.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerAug 25, 2017

While Prometheus was all about exploring creation, man's complex relationship with it, and the possibility of a creator, this sequel to it uses Ridley Scott's fantastic Xenomorph creation to take the series more back to it's horror rootsWhile Prometheus was all about exploring creation, man's complex relationship with it, and the possibility of a creator, this sequel to it uses Ridley Scott's fantastic Xenomorph creation to take the series more back to it's horror roots while still asking some philosophical questions along the way. The themes this time are still centered around creation, but the focus is more on human error. The fallacy of our ways. The dangers of our constant quest for progress can bring. Even some creator vs the created tension as well. The best part of all though is that serves as a return to form for the Alien series, bringing the menacing Xenomorph back into our lives.

Scott wastes little time in letting the blood flow. There are plenty of brutal kills and the usage of gore is so excessive that it reaches B-rated, schlocky levels of fun. Scott once again gives us the total experience of a slasher film set in space. His scenes of grander destruction are gorgeous. Ridley Scott proves once again to be one of the masters of the science-fiction genre. His immaculately crafted plot and beautifully created scenery are incredible. The latter proving to be the right amounts of alien and historic in appearance.

The movie also served to increase my appreciation for Michael Fassbender. His dual performance here is nothing short of incredible as he is portraying almost two completely different individuals. Both of whom are most well-written in the movie. For a movie already strong in plot, action, and character it is amazing just how much Fassbender does to bolster all of it's strengths and abilities. He takes things to another level and the movie goes to show his outstanding ability as an actor. He's not the only notable person onscreen though. While everyone else is pretty much playing the standard character roles one would expect in this kind of movie, there is Danny McBride really stepping out of his comedic comfort zone in favor of a surprisingly emotional performance. After Fassbender he is the next best person onscreen.

Covenant proves to be a welcome return to form Ridley Scott and the Alien series he created. It builds on the groundwork laid by Prometheus, leading to much better results and continues the story of it masterfully. This is the Alien prequel we've been waiting for. If the writing has one flaw it's that the big twist at the end is totally predictable. I would also say that the big finale relies a bit too much on action over horror, but overall those complaints are minor in comparison to everything else going on. Bloody good fun and surprisingly deep to boot, Alien: Covenant is not to be missed, longtime Alien fans or newcomers alike.… Expand

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TwiTuSep 20, 2017

I don't know why people criticize this movie so much.
It is brilliant. Period!
It explains so much from the previous movies, its super creepy and thrilling, and it actually makes you think. Even about our world now. Sure, it might not beI don't know why people criticize this movie so much.
It is brilliant. Period!
It explains so much from the previous movies, its super creepy and thrilling, and it actually makes you think. Even about our world now.
Sure, it might not be Alien or Aliens, but it sure as hell is much better than Alien 3, Prometheus or Part 4.
I loved how Scott made everything look modern, yet still retained the same style as in Alien or Aliens. Like the computers, the design of the ships, the sounds of the computers, even the mentality of the people were straight from the 70s or 80s.

I really am excited for the next movie.… Expand

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coolunmeFeb 5, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "This is why you should do yoga" says the charismatic gay man to his partner as his crew embarks on a mission of cosmic mayhem involving him watching his partner give birth to a xenomorph. Orally. Things get funnier as Fassbender tries to make out with himself before kicking his own ass. Please don't despair as this is far, far better than Prometheus.… Expand

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SnodogMar 15, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was, overall, watchable and entertaining. You can't ask much more from a movie. That being said there was very little about it that made me feel like it has much to do with the already established Alien franchise and that has turned a lot of people off of this movie. In terms of a space horror, it's enough to give you creepy feelings and a little anxiety and is all in all generic. The Good: It has Daniel McBride in a serious role done well and he brought a lot of character to an otherwise drab crew. The effects were well done and believable. SciFi action horror that will keep you on your toes. There's not a lot of down time in this film, it immediately starts with conflict and keeps the pace very well. Michael Fassbender does a great job in 2 roles and making them feel like 2 different characters. The Bad: Who else is sick of seeing people who are supposedly experts in their field constantly falling under the slightest pressure? These are assumed to be highly trained individuals piloting a generational ship to another planet to terraform and inhabit. Instead you feel like its a bunch of arbitrary people they grabbed from specific fields of study and threw them all together without any idea of protocol or how to function under pressure. One of my biggest pet peeves in horror movies is making the characters so dumb, its little wonder their in there current predicament. There were zero safety protocols even hinted at in this movie that it takes you out of the moment and say "Hey, shouldn't they be doing x to possibly prevent y so they don't have to deal with z?". Who has ever heard of landing on an alien planet without a suit of some sort to filter out any possible contaminants in the air? Or how medical quarantine suddenly turns a hardened space explorer to tears in seconds? There was a scene when a juvenile alien creature is attacking a woman with a knife. She has a knife in her hands and doesn't once try to stab the thing, literally letting it eat her face. Then immediately after, another supposedly highly trained pilot suddenly starts shooting willy nilly around her lander ship with little regard to puncturing the hull and the explosive canisters that are strapped to the wall. It seemed like the whole situation with the lander was a "Well, we have to get them stuck on the planet somehow..." move by the writers and is quite moronic and childish to believe. Then a few minutes later, they are stranded in an alien outpost with a robot they barely just met who has been there for about a century. This is clearly a 'don't go anywhere alone' situation but what do the characters start to do? You guessed it, they wonder off alone and start getting picked off one by one. Not to mention this is the year 2104, are you telling me I can talk to my friend in Tokyo with the biggest storm raging outside my window yet they can't talk to people directly below them on the planet? We've already communicated with people on the moon and these people are clearly closer to the moon. Are you telling me they have an, I assume, multi-billion dollar ship holding close to 2500 people and 1000-some odd fertilized embryos but they decided to skimp out on the communication equipment? Whats so ironic to me is that Daniel McBride is clearly the most intelligent and capable person on this ship when he usually portrays moronic scum bags. Now we have to get to the whole what robots can or cant do and why its important for you. First of all we see that Walter can heal, to an extent, and he's fairly quick about it. He cant regrow limbs but he can recover from a stab wound in little less than 10 minutes. The earlier David model is lacking this upgrade. So how are people not putting 2 and 2 together when the Walter that gets back to the ship is not healing minor lacerations to his face? Then, why doesn't Walter (who has been replaced by a David with a wound on his chin) have a hole in his chin? Since he is David in disguise, he shouldn't have been able to heal it. Ah well, you know what they say about robots in the future, they do what they want, when they want.

All in all, there were too many plot holes that had you scratching your head to really get yourself into this movie. There were too many fragile threads that led to such a catastrophe that had anyone done the smallest amount thinking would have unwound the whole thing. I'm also not going to mention how this, in no way, felt like an Alien movie. I feel that simply watching it will tell you that it is having a tough time reliving the glory days of 1987.… Expand

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bigjon1958Apr 26, 2018

This movie was one big disappointment for me. It was pretty much a redo of the first Alien movie released in 1979. NOw, that first Alien movie is one of my all-time favorites. However, Alien Covenant is just a cheap knock-off of the sameThis movie was one big disappointment for me. It was pretty much a redo of the first Alien movie released in 1979. NOw, that first Alien movie is one of my all-time favorites. However, Alien Covenant is just a cheap knock-off of the same story-line. Spaceship has problems, hears a signal from an unknown source, goes to investigate, runs into Aliens, etc. Once I got through the first 20 minutes of the movie and saw the direction it was taking, I pretty much guessed everything that was going to happen afterwords - including the ending which I won't reveal here. But if you have seen the original Alien movie and you then watch this movie you will see what I mean. If you have never seen the original Alien movie then my all means skip this movie and watch the original. A much better movie.… Expand

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mrmonsterSep 9, 2017

A great installment in the Alien franchise. It had great characters, a great script, and plenty of blood. I am glad special effects have come far enough to give us the Alien we deserve.

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wesker2012Mar 1, 2018

Being a huge fan of the original Alien, this movie pleasantly surprised me. It gave me a similar feeling of the original, but with a new plot, further story depth to the Prometheus movie, and current generation visual effects. I thought theBeing a huge fan of the original Alien, this movie pleasantly surprised me. It gave me a similar feeling of the original, but with a new plot, further story depth to the Prometheus movie, and current generation visual effects. I thought the pacing was excellent. It had this amazing rising tension the whole way and every time the alien made an appearance, it was shocking and nerve-wrecking. What steals the show though, is the new territory the movie explores besides the aliens themselves. It creates a philosophical aspect that stays with you even after the movie is over. Even better, we learn more about the Alien/Prometheus universe and also get some previous mysteries and questions answered. The ending also gives us something to ponder till the next sequel. Overall, it made me want more and curious to what the next movie has in store for us.… Expand

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neilmiltonJul 5, 2017

Awesome. A thoroughly satisfying, if unpleasant film. Shows you all the expanded universe the previous movie hinted at, mixed with all that was great about the original alien movies.

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MaxsonJun 23, 2017

The movie is okay at best, Alien and Aliens are still the best in the series. At least it's better than Alien Resurrection, Alien 3, and Prometheus. The story in Alien Covenant could have been better, and the characters could have beenThe movie is okay at best, Alien and Aliens are still the best in the series. At least it's better than Alien Resurrection, Alien 3, and Prometheus. The story in Alien Covenant could have been better, and the characters could have been smarter. Thanks to Michael Fassbender's character, he saved the film by giving an excellent performance compared to the other guys. The action is good, and very suspenseful. We wanted some alien action in Prometheus which we didn't get. Alien Covenant will not disappoint if you're going in just to see the xenomorph fighting, but the story might disappoint some people especially the fans.… Expand

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sanyrubOct 15, 2017

Just like its predecesor it is a very tense film with a couple of heart-racing series of scenes that will stay with you even after the film. Beaufiful cinematography. The actors are all good although in this occasion the absolute star isJust like its predecesor it is a very tense film with a couple of heart-racing series of scenes that will stay with you even after the film. Beaufiful cinematography. The actors are all good although in this occasion the absolute star is Michael Fassbender (David). Surprising stuff we get to see from that character. Overall I would have prefered to see a full sequel to Prometheus, but this is rewarding enough for the people who wanted answers since that entry. The film gives us plenty. Recommendable ofr lovers of teh franchise no doubt. I missed Noomi Rapace though since I loved her in Prometheus.… Expand

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FurryEskimoJan 14, 2018

The first half-ish is slow, but introduces us to the setting, and set up events to come.
Second half is one of three things. Weird robot, bro-love between David and the other. Looking at David's experiments with the aliens. Or aliensThe first half-ish is slow, but introduces us to the setting, and set up events to come.
Second half is one of three things. Weird robot, bro-love between David and the other. Looking at David's experiments with the aliens. Or aliens killing people.
Prometheus was a confusing mess, and this movie is trying to get back on track, it just needs less robo-bros. It was creepy...
But like in the comics, it should get cool. Alien hybrids and breeding are being introduced.
I suggest looking at the comics. It's only once the hybrids are introduced (on a major scale) that things get really interesting.… Expand

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CharlemagneJul 5, 2017

It lacks the 'small scale awesomeness' of Aliens - the humans are all unlikable fools and canon fodder, the aliens aren't even that menacing, and the universe doesn't feel quite as real (it's not too bad, but the Aliens universe felt likeIt lacks the 'small scale awesomeness' of Aliens - the humans are all unlikable fools and canon fodder, the aliens aren't even that menacing, and the universe doesn't feel quite as real (it's not too bad, but the Aliens universe felt like tomorrow). It makes up for this in true sci-fi thought provoking grandeur! And utterly menacing and depressing darkness and misery!

This is pretty magnificent and Prometheus makes sense as part of the theme even if the plot was a bit 'holey'.

2 points deducted because something visceral seems to be lost here, the movies are great ideas but the medium seems to have taken a back seat.… Expand

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iCronicAug 7, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good decision to kill of franco in the first two seconds because two goofballs wouldve been to much. McBride is pretty solid. The tension & build up from the two infected people to the outbreak is great. The Gore is wonderful; love the Shower scene. 90% of CGI is really good. The Fassbender Twist is extremely obvious but I still like the ending… Expand

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revelcAug 3, 2017

I have to say I enjoy Covenant as much as Prometheus. I think Covenant is very similar to Prometheus in terms of directions, rather than to the original Alien (1979). The spaceship crews still very "bland" in characteristics. It happens toI have to say I enjoy Covenant as much as Prometheus. I think Covenant is very similar to Prometheus in terms of directions, rather than to the original Alien (1979). The spaceship crews still very "bland" in characteristics. It happens to Prometheus as well. Alien (1979) shines not only in lead characters but also the crews. Covenant is weaker in the portrayal of the heroine compare to Prometheus, but thanks to Michael Fassbender (once again) great acting able to strengthen her as a character. Story wise, it all very much alike to Prometheus in a good way. I personally think that any fans or casual movie goers should definitely give this one a try. It's very entertaining, it's fantastic looking, and totally "Alien".… Expand

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jbrown8989Aug 8, 2017

Some of the scenes were pretty intense and creepy. The plot was typical for an alien movie although they turned it into this whole creationism thing. I would recommend watching prometheus again just to refresh everything before watching this.

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PanchogulApr 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Los personajes son demasiado planos, la escena del alien rompe espalda es la que da inicio a la tensión del film, pero las decisiones y actuaciones de las dos chicas es torpe pese a que me parecio relativamente buena, pero en si no hay mucho que destacar.… Expand

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Curly_BraceJun 17, 2017

I don't have any idea how anyone could not like this movie and be an Alien fan. I thought Prometheus was boring and really disliked it. This movie really did exceed my expectations. The plot was great, and had me thinking the entire time. II don't have any idea how anyone could not like this movie and be an Alien fan. I thought Prometheus was boring and really disliked it. This movie really did exceed my expectations. The plot was great, and had me thinking the entire time. I have not enjoyed a movie this much in a long time. I loved it!… Expand

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daviddelnorte23Jan 18, 2018

No es mala película porque Ridley Scott es un magnífico director, pero es una de las decepciones del año dado que esperaba MUCHO MÁS de esta nueva entrega de Alien. Decepción. Por favor, Ridley, no queremos más secuelas.

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Dr4gonkiller96Aug 7, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers: Just an Amazing film, i don't normally like horror films but love the Alien Franchise. it was full of twists and turns, and some of the best scenes just send shivers down my spine... Literally. there is a load of lore in this film and some of it needs you to piece it together as it goes along. one of the parts where one of the most significant forms of the Xenomorph, The Facehugger hugs one of the crews face while another tries to free it off him and succeeds but at the cost of some acid burnt skin and his own life as one of the main Xenomorphs prey's from above, the guy with the acid burnt skin runs of and survives... this scene just had me in a paranoid state through the rest of film thinking did the Facehugger lay the egg, or was it unsuccessful... it was the first as it took longer burst out later in the film. David (the original from Prometheus) returns as he was stranded on the home world of the "Engineers" which Shaw and David pursue at the end of Prometheus which Shaw "Died" on impact with the world. now one part (SPOILER if You didn't read before... idiots), Walter (new David) is fighting the old David because David was obsessed with creation and experimentation with the Xenomorphs studying them with the numerous subspecies. David was the reason Shaw died, and when everything was going Walter's way during the fight with him being better, it cuts black... now this is when everything goes out of hand, David stabs and kills Walter successfully unlike before, takes Walter clothes and portrays him making Shaw and the rest think its Walter when its not. That's how the ending happens, Daniels finds out when she starts to go into cryosleep, which now that David is running the ship Covenant, he puts 2 facehugger embryo's into the freezer and that's when it ends. now that makes me excited for the 3rd film. Prometheus was great and so was this film. sorry for pointing out the obvious but its for the people who don't know what happened at those parts for the delusional. worth the see and the gore makes it better on the way the necromorphs evolve and how the original Big Chap is formed.… Expand

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AkselisSep 28, 2017

Very intriguing movie, but many holes in story. This film was supposed to give answers about the Alien universe, but gives more questions. Great work anyway.

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TheoSpeaksJun 25, 2017

The unforgivable, yet blameless stupidity of the crew is completely made up for by the stunning return to the horror that the original Alien (and maybe Aliens) delivered, returning along with new characters and alien species, and greaterThe unforgivable, yet blameless stupidity of the crew is completely made up for by the stunning return to the horror that the original Alien (and maybe Aliens) delivered, returning along with new characters and alien species, and greater intensity than the originals that allows you to stay on the very edge of your seat with the microscopic possibility of falling off. Although disturbing, brutal, and intense at times (as this is supposedly "Scott's bloodiest film yet" [from IMDb]), Covenant still serves as a reminder that Scott, although with some disappointing factors, has not gone out of business from the horror industry just yet.… Expand

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KenanLV426Jun 18, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great mixture of both Alien and Prometheus. Ridley Scott takes the franchise in exciting new directions. If you liked Prometheus, you'll love this one. If you liked Alien, you'll love this one.… Expand

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Mac2311Jun 20, 2017

As a long time fan of the Alien franchise I was pleased with the direction they are going in and am looking forward to more in the future. nothing beats a good action movie to sit back and relax with and this is one I see myself watching manyAs a long time fan of the Alien franchise I was pleased with the direction they are going in and am looking forward to more in the future. nothing beats a good action movie to sit back and relax with and this is one I see myself watching many more times in the future.… Expand

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Honest-ReviewApr 26, 2018

When did filmmakers just stop trying? I will start with a positive, Michael Fassbender was fantastic.
As for negatives, Bad acting, Cheesy predictable plot, Boring dialog and the world it was set on was unremarkable.
Im so tired of badWhen did filmmakers just stop trying? I will start with a positive, Michael Fassbender was fantastic.
As for negatives, Bad acting, Cheesy predictable plot, Boring dialog and the world it was set on was unremarkable.

Im so tired of bad storytelling in the film industry, the critics who all voted this film positive must be getting paid off, Every Hollywood film tends to get positive scores across the board, however terrible the film is. Those so-called critics should be ashamed of themselves! Always go by used reviews. They are normally on the pulse.… Expand

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GBG_JasonSep 28, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who grew up with a pretty dark childhood, horror movies hold a special place in my heart. At an early age, they put a face to the horrors I experienced. The original Alien movies were, and still are a personal favorite of mine. And before you ask, yes, even Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection are included. While I was not a huge fan of Prometheus (I sat there for its entire run-time waiting for the millisecond the alien was present post credits), I was ecstatic to hear that its sequel (and prequel to the original Alien movies) was going to put the Xenomorph, or a version of it, at the forefront.

The film opens with David having a conversation with his “father”, Peter Weyland (Guy Pearce) about his birth and place in the world. David (Michael Fassbender) appears to be suffering from the same daddy issues that were prevalent in Prometheus. After some pouting about how he will never be able to create offspring due to being a synthetic, we are introduced to the Covenant and its crew.

The Covenant is transporting a few thousand colonists to a new home world for a fresh start. After a rouge meteor strikes the ship and kills some colonists and the ships captain, Branson (James Franco), the 2nd in command Oram (Billy Crudup) takes over. As soon as he does, a strange distress signal consisting of garbled music by the great John Denver from a nearby planet is picked up by the ship. The writers chose to touch on the captain’s religious faith, which is never really explored, but I believe this hints to a faith that believe that God came from space and eventually came to worship the Aliens in Dark Horse Comic’s Aliens vs. Predator comic series. Contrary to the some of the teams’ advice, Oram chooses to visit the planet to evaluate it for possible human inhabitants or colonization.

Once on the planet, members of the team start becoming ill from small spores and stuff hits the fan. I found it funny that just minutes after being on an uncharted planet with no living creatures to be seen, they take their helmets off and breathe the unknown atmosphere. After an initial confrontation with the Xenomorphs, they are saved by David, whom has crash landed on this planet after the events of Prometheus.

The remainder of the film showcases the struggles of the team on the planet and the lack of communication between the remaining members of the crew hovering in space above the planet. While it’s an enjoyable film, once the alien is added to the story, it suffers from some pretty major pacing issues. The true horror of the situation doesn’t begin until the last 30-40 minutes of the film, but when it finally hits, it doesn’t let up.

Technically, director Ridley Scott offers some amazing special effects, both practical and CGI. My major complaint with the film is, much like Prometheus before it, the technology featured in the film is far more advanced than that in the original Alien films that take place after this. While not overly distracting from this film, it does make you go ask why. Additionally, the insight into the creation or evolution of the Xenomorph is never fully explored. What’s left is more questions, and even less answers as to how they evolved from what we saw in Prometheus to the Alien shown in the older films that followed this. In my humble opinion, this film would have served better as part of a new trilogy in the Alien franchise, which would have explained the technological advancements as well as left room for the evolution of the creatures. The fact that the aliens at the beginning of the film emerge from the host fully developed without the use of eggs, looking more like a cat than a snake, seems that the creatures de-evolved into the Xenomorph we all know and love.

The cast put forth believable performances, with Michael Fassbender (pulling double duty as 2 synthetics) and Danny McBride being standouts. I was concerned with the casting of McBride due to his previous roles primarily being comedic, but he was a pleasant surprise. The real stars of the movie, the Xenomorphs, look as terrifying as ever and if anything, deserved more screen time than they received.

While not a perfect film, Alien Covenant is a welcome addition to the Alien franchise. Despite its shortcomings, it is an entertaining experience. With its surprise twist ending, I can only hope that Ridley Scott’s inevitable follow up offers more answers and resolves some of the prequel’s many plot holes.… Expand

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MaverickFilmOct 12, 2017

Wow..I think,you should watch this movie for action.If we come to reality,it doesn't enough.Actings usually nice.For this movie,something misses.Before this movie,you need watch previous series.

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DomgwyDec 20, 2017

After the mostly negative response to 2012’s Prometheus, Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created with Alien: Covenant.

Clearly the director has taken on-board a lot of fan feedback when it comes to the direction of the franchise asAfter the mostly negative response to 2012’s Prometheus, Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created with Alien: Covenant.

Clearly the director has taken on-board a lot of fan feedback when it comes to the direction of the franchise as Covenant abandons some of the more pretentious parts of its predecessor in favour of returning the franchise to its horror/sci-fi roots.

Wisely though, Scott doesn’t jettison all of the groundwork laid by Prometheus and Covenant very much acts as a sequel to that film as much as it remains a prequel to the main Alien series.

Michael Fassbender was by far in a way the best part of the last film and the filmmaker gives him plenty of screen-time this time around as Walter, a new model of ‘synthetic’ android accompanying the crew of the Covenant as they set out on a colonisation mission.

As with all great space films, the mission does not go as planned and the crew quickly find themselves going off book with life or death decisions and calculated risks to be made in order to survive.

Covenant’s central device is a fairly simple one — this time around the crew under threat is composed entirely of couples. While the script is somewhat ham-fisted in it’s constant reminders of this fact, (‘That’s my wife’ ‘is my wife ok?’ etc etc) the cast nonetheless do a great job of conveying the added horror of seeing ones spouse in some pretty horrific situations. While previous missions in the Alien universe have consisted of teams of marines or groups of colleagues, the Covenants’ mission is that much more personal. These are people on their was to start a new life and supposedly families when they are diverted by the obligatory ‘distress call’ and the whole thing goes ****

That core idea brings a fair amount of melodrama to proceedings as scientists, pilots and terraforming experts abandon their scientific reasoning and sometimes common sense, in order to protect their loved ones. This doesn’t mean there aren't any eye-rolling moments where characters make outright dumb decisions, but at least there is a believable reason for it this time around.

While a fair amount of the cast are disposable cannon fodder, the main team provides a solid ensemble of character archetypes. Katherine Waterston’s Daniels is essentially a proto-ripley although her transformation into action-hero towards the end of the film does feel a little unearned and rushed. Billy Crudup and Danny McBride continue the grand ‘Alien’ tradition of a crew made of character actors and each get a number of moments to shine.

This film is all about Fassbender though, to get into any detail as to how and why he steals the spotlight would spoil the entire second half. The marketing team have done a great job of letting us know the right amount of information from trailers, clips etc, while keeping most central revelations for the cinema and that’s the way it should stay.

As the slow-burn first act gives way to the horror of the Alien threat itself, Scott delivers some truly visceral and violent deaths. The mark of any good horror or action film should be a audible reaction from the audience and in my screening Covenant certainly delivered on that front.

By the time the film reaches its climax it feels like the Alien franchise has come full circle. Both Prometheus and now Covenant end with a clear set up for a sequel and while the latter was groan-inducing and frustrating, this time you are left anticipating the next chapter with enthusiasm for a franchise that seems to have found its feet once again.

Covenant acts as a soft-reboot of sorts for Alien, picking and choosing the best parts of previous chapters to create a new hybrid. Six films in, the franchise has been re-invigorated by going back to it’s roots, while a sequel promises to be something completely different. Ridley Scott has essentially created the ‘Force Awakens’ of Alien movies, and depending on your own opinion, this is by no means a bad thing.… Expand

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Mihael_Prislin0Dec 18, 2017

This one is better than Prometheus! Views should know precisely what to expect from this film: it's a hybrid of Prometheus and Alien. But still, a good summer movie! I didn't expect to be as good as Alien and Aliens were, but it was betterThis one is better than Prometheus! Views should know precisely what to expect from this film: it's a hybrid of Prometheus and Alien. But still, a good summer movie! I didn't expect to be as good as Alien and Aliens were, but it was better than a wierd and confussing Prometheus!… Expand

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Jerome_aAug 27, 2018

I don't understand why everyone dislikes Covenant. This new Alien episode have a good soundtrack, Michael Fassbender is extraordinary as David (and Walter) and the plot is all right. But it's just my opinion, so ...

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sulaco426Jul 12, 2021

Not a good movie, but the worst Alien movie. Fassbender and some faceless redshirts on a hostile planet, thats the story. prometheus was promising, but got wasted after that. please, mr scott, retire.

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TyranianApr 7, 2019

Visually very strong but franchise has really lost all originality or interest. Should be put to rest.