Alien: Covenant
3.2
(3.7K)
Science Fiction
Horror
Thriller
2017
122 min
R
The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise but is actually a dark, dangerous world.
Starring:
Michael Fassbender
,
Katherine Waterston
,
Billy Crudup
,
Danny McBride
,
Demián Bichir
,
Carmen Ejogo
,
Jussie Smollett
Science Fiction
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"This movie is so bad that I love it. Great production and direction as this film is a gold covered turd. The script is awful, the characters are all just disposable hot people and Michael Fassbender is devouring every scene as the most pver the top villain of all time. You can tell Fassbender is having fun and that is why I own this incredibly stupid movie."
"More suspenseful, intense, and satisfying than its predecessor, "Prometheus". Whereas most directors would have left Prometheus as a cliche cliffhanger one-off, Ridley Scott chose to continue the story and further explain the Alien universe. Michael Fassbender is amazing. Don't let anyone spoil the twists of this film for you before you see it! The same themes of religion, creation, and life as in Prometheus, but with better action sequences and a more terrifying alien threat. You'll love this if you love the franchise and its lore."
"Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant serves as both a sequel to Prometheus (2012) and a prequel to the classic Alien (1979), continuing to explore the origins of the Xenomorphs while delving into themes of creation, existential dread, and human ambition. While visually stunning and atmospheric, the film struggles to balance its philosophical undertones with the visceral thrills expected of the franchise.
The story follows the crew of the colony ship Covenant as they respond to a distress signal from an uncharted planet. Upon arrival, they discover an eerily beautiful yet hostile world and encounter David (Michael Fassbender), the android from Prometheus, whose motives and experiments form the narrative's dark core.
Visually, Alien: Covenant is a triumph. Scott’s direction brings the alien world to life with a mix of haunting landscapes and claustrophobic terror. The film excels in its gore and creature effects, showcasing the Xenomorphs in all their terrifying glory. However, the horror sequences often feel predictable, relying on familiar tropes and jump scares.
Narratively, the film suffers from an identity crisis. It attempts to merge the philosophical musings of Prometheus with the survival-horror roots of Alien. While the exploration of creation and the dangers of unchecked ambition is intriguing, it often feels at odds with the fast-paced carnage. The crew’s poor decision-making and lack of character depth further undermine the tension, leaving audiences less invested in their fates.
Alien: Covenant succeeds as a spectacle but falters as a cohesive story. It offers enough thrills to please fans of the franchise’s horror elements but leaves many of the deeper questions posed by Prometheus unanswered. For all its ambition, the film ultimately feels like a bridge—setting the stage for future installments rather than standing as a compelling chapter on its own.
Alien: Covenant is a visually striking, occasionally thrilling ride, but its uneven narrative and lack of"