As a die-hard fan of the original Alien series who’s seen each installment more times than I care to admit, I can’t help but feel both excited and apprehensive about “Alien: Romulus.” The trailer had me on the edge of my seat, promising a thrilling ride that harkens back to the terrifying days of Ridley Scott’s masterpiece.
The Alien film series has experienced its fair share of highs and lows. Films such as Alien: Covenant and Prometheus have garnered a modest amount of positive feedback, but the original films continue to shine as the franchise’s most captivating works. Fans of Xenomorph terror are eagerly waiting for another outstanding entry since 1986’s Aliens. However, it remains uncertain when such a highly anticipated sequel will arrive. Initial responses to Fede Álvarez’s upcoming Alien movie have been released, and while many reactions are positive, there is enough disagreement that it is yet unclear whether Alien: Romulus will impress.
Some critics suggest that while the movie has plenty of merit on the horror and inventiveness front, it plays things a bit safe on occasion. “ALIEN: ROMULUS isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. Rather, Fede Álvarez puts his f***** up spin on a classic horror story with some truly marvelous visual storytelling. It’s too nostalgic at times, but Fede has proved his worth for a trilogy,” Andrew J. Salazar of Discussing Film wrote on X, previously known as Twitter. Garth Franklin of Dark Horizons also praised the film’s most creative visuals while finding the nostalgia moments underwhelming. “Strong lead turns from Spaeney and Jonsson teams with welcome tactility throughout, but far too many homages and callbacks so it never truly forges its own identity. Solid watch overall,” he wrote.
It seems that for some viewers, the frequent references to earlier movies in “ALIEN: ROMULUS” could be a turn-off. As put by Brendan Hodges of Next Best Picture on Twitter, this film is largely a nostalgia trip, blending old elements with moments of decent suspense, but in a series known for its unusual mix of psychology and sexuality, it’s the least original, dullest, and most bland the franchise has ever been. Personally, I didn’t enjoy it.
Several critics love Alien: Romulus for its combination of old and new thrills
For enthusiasts of “Alien: Romulus,” who were captivated by the trailer, unfortunately, those developments may have been disappointing. However, there’s a silver lining: many critics have praised how “Alien: Romulus” skillfully honors its past while venturing into uncharted territories.
As a long-time fan of the Alien franchise, I must say that #AlienRomulus has left me utterly thrilled and impressed! Having grown up watching the original films, I can confidently assert that this movie pays homage to its predecessors while still delivering something fresh and captivating.
Lussier and Leishman weren’t the only ones who appreciated the innovative horror in the third act of the movie “Alien: Romulus”. Other film critics like Nikko Caruso, Richard Fink from MovieWeb, and Russ Milheim from The Direct also praised it. On the other hand, Tessa Smith from Mama’s Geeky enjoyed the movie but pointed out that it moves slowly before the horror and action really pick up. However, despite this slow start, many fans of the franchise may still be interested in discovering the terrors hidden within “Alien: Romulus” and its final act.
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2024-08-13 18:31