The crew of the colony ship "Covenant" are in for a surprise when the ideal planet they find turns out to be inhabited by David, a synthetic and the lone survivor from the "Prometheus".
Michael Fassbender (David/Walter), Katherine Waterston (Daniels), Billy Crudup (Oram), Danny McBride (Tennessee), Demian Bichir (Lope), Carmen Ejogo (Karine), Jussie Smollett (Ricks), Callie Hernandez (Upworth).
Alien: Covenant is the second chapter in the Alien prequel trilogy, extending the story and fleshing out the Prometheus plot line a bit further. The revelation that David survived was no big surprise, but that the Covenant crew found him on a planet they never intended to visit seems more than a bit contrived. The film moves along at a decent pace and incorporates much from the alien's that we have come to expect. While this entry in the franchise does add depth to the series storyline, it doesn't add much from an alien perspective.
Acting was decent with Fassbender doing a good job with his dual role. Waterston was enjoyable, as was Crudup and McBride. The remainder of the supporting cast felt solid and did reasonably well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were nicely done as we have come to expect from this franchise. Special effects were pretty good other than some of the space-craft sequences. Dialogue was okay but could have added a bit more depth. Sound and soundtrack are nicely done.
While the Alien franchise still seems to be doing well, lethargic entries such as this one probably are not going to help it grow. The film is decent, has some nice alien aspects, and extends the storyline nicely. It just doesn't bring much that is new.
With some mild sexuality, mild nudity, plenty of violence and gore, disturbing scenes, and a bit of foul language, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 10.23.17
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Sci-Fi Horror, Sci-Fi Thrillers, Alien Sci-fi, Alien Horror
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
Michael Fassbender (David/Walter), Katherine Waterston (Daniels), Billy Crudup (Oram), Danny McBride (Tennessee), Demian Bichir (Lope), Carmen Ejogo (Karine), Jussie Smollett (Ricks), Callie Hernandez (Upworth).
Alien: Covenant is the second chapter in the Alien prequel trilogy, extending the story and fleshing out the Prometheus plot line a bit further. The revelation that David survived was no big surprise, but that the Covenant crew found him on a planet they never intended to visit seems more than a bit contrived. The film moves along at a decent pace and incorporates much from the alien's that we have come to expect. While this entry in the franchise does add depth to the series storyline, it doesn't add much from an alien perspective.
Acting was decent with Fassbender doing a good job with his dual role. Waterston was enjoyable, as was Crudup and McBride. The remainder of the supporting cast felt solid and did reasonably well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were nicely done as we have come to expect from this franchise. Special effects were pretty good other than some of the space-craft sequences. Dialogue was okay but could have added a bit more depth. Sound and soundtrack are nicely done.
While the Alien franchise still seems to be doing well, lethargic entries such as this one probably are not going to help it grow. The film is decent, has some nice alien aspects, and extends the storyline nicely. It just doesn't bring much that is new.
With some mild sexuality, mild nudity, plenty of violence and gore, disturbing scenes, and a bit of foul language, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 10.23.17
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Sci-Fi Horror, Sci-Fi Thrillers, Alien Sci-fi, Alien Horror
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
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