I watched in 4DX today. This is a pure Horror flick, not technically a Sci-Fi. And if not the exact remake of1979 Alien; yet, one would find every element of it, in it. And if I compare this with the Prometheus (2012), I would still say, I loved Prometheus more than Covenant or Romulus. For the reason, as introduction of new Alien characters (The Engineers), our makers, and further, the quest to reach the beginning; alas, not covered in detail about all these in its sequel viz. Covenant.
No doubt, Alien Romulus is spectacular in its making, but, only as a horror flick, and not as a Sci-Fi. The asteroid belt scene was beautifully captured. I always awaited the flick on the Engineers, their lives, their origin (not sure if exists); and then being amalgamated with the Alien series, along with David’s major role.
I can understand. As its director in the past has made major horror hits globally; thus, I think that aesthetics, too got painted in the Alien Romulus.
Isabela Merced has evolved with Sicario or Dora, and now this, Alien Romulus. And seems so as Cailee, with this flick, and maybe, she is the new Ripley of the Alien franchise in future, I presume.
Still, one who enjoys horror genre, would enjoy this. The 1979 Alien was an experiment that truly worked enormously. But, if with something alike Prometheus had been experimented more, because, I still think, Covenant wasn’t its sequel (as some say it is); and Prometheus requires one, about the origin of the Engineers; then that would be one of the bestest Alien franchise.
Further, in the Romulus, what was experimented till 90s, in part-II, III, IV; has just been revived in a better aesthetics. But again, amazing as a horror genre; and Not exactly as Sci-Fi.
All said and done, a fine watch. 😊
© Pranav Chaturvedi
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