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User Reviews for: Alien: Romulus

corruptednoobie
6/10  6 months ago
**Initial Reaction**:

This movie pays so much homage to the other titles in the series that it forgets to add it's own flavour. Every reference is done better on the other films aside the use of facehuggers and that of things in act 3, but even then they show way too damn much.

Everyone is raving about act 3, but I am left disappointed again with this series. Act 1 and the setup to this story is by far the best part and the most original the movie is. The rest is reference after excruciating reference and no characters feel their own after a certain point. The characters are alright, the most interesting being Andy, with the main character not being built up nearly enough to stand on her own as Ripley did or even Shaw for that matter. I didn't even remember her name until my friend reminded me.

The cinematography is okay and is on par with Prometheus and Covenant, but not Alien or Aliens. The score however, is pretty good.

The vibe of this film is more like Prometheus meets Alien 3, and I prefer both those over this film, flaws and all. The practical effects and sets are good, but it's nowhere near as good as everyone says. CGI is everywhere still and is very noticeable. The first 3 Alien films still hold a far better atmosphere and have better set designs.

Overall, I am disappointed with this entry, but it is not a Resurrection or Covenant. It isn't over the top stupid, and it isn't dumb boring philosophical slop.

Romulus is a well made horror action film, with writing that I despise.

**6/10**
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