When I learned in April 2024 that there was another Alien installment coming from that Franchise, I balked. The last Real Alien installment was in 1997. From 1979 to 1997 the Alien Franchise ruled supreme as it was awesome with star actress Sigourney Weaver at the helm. This latest installment does not include Sigourney Weaver so I had not planned to see it. My theory for this installment was maybe an egg got away back when Sigourney Weaver’s character and her team destroyed what they believed was the nest. At a later date an egg hatched and the Alien waited all these years to avenge the death of it’s Mama.
On August 14th I read a few columns and learned that “Alien: Romulus” is a MUST SEE because it is new and fresh. So off I went to see it on Aug 18th.
This new installment starts off in a far distant planet from Earth where people are working in a Colony. A crew of young space workers from the Colony noticed on one of their monitors what appears to be an abandoned Space Station/Craft floating along in space, so they decide to go check it out.
While scavenging the deep ends of the abandoned space station, the group of young space colonizers locate wreckage and body parts, soon they come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. The story unfolds from there…
Yes, I would agree that “Alien: Romulus” is new and somewhat fresh. There are a few surprises, some I hope that do not breed a new franchise.
The movie is extremely suspenseful, intriguing and entertaining. It is executed very well. The AMC Dolby aspects are very good. You will feel like you are riding on the various space crafts.
As a foot note: This is a Ridley Scott Production. Ridley Scott movies are generally pretty awesome.
If you are a fan of the Alien Franchise “Alien: Romulus” is a must see!
If you are looking for a Space Adventure with a little Horror, check out “Alien: Romulus”.
This is a 4 Star Movie!!
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