Review of Alien: Covenant (2017) by Jacquesb — 20 May 2017

I'm amazed by the mediocre reception this film is receiving. I went into the theater expecting expecting a dud like every entry into this franchise since 1986 but walked away pleasantly surprised. The acting was superb. Michael Fassbender, Danny McBride and Katherine Waterston all delivered excellent performances. Waterston recaptured some of Sigourney Weaver's magic as a strong but believable female lead. As expected with Scott, the visuals were stunning. The atmosphere was tense. The pacing felt just right.

It wasn't a groundbreaking film. It didn't add anything particularly new. Either did Star Wars: The Force Awakens but it was enjoyable enough. Like Episode VII, the scenes that are most familiar felt more like an homage to the past than a franchise struggling to find new things to do.

If you're a long time Alien fan and stuck with the franchise through Alien 3, Alien: Resurrection, the two AVP films and Prometheus I doubt you'll be missing this film despite the mixed reception. If you're unsure I suggest you go. It's worth the price of admission, in my opinion at least.