ComicBook Nation host Kofi Outlaw didn’t love Alien: Romulus‘ heavy reliance on franchise nostalgia, giving it 2.5. out of 5 stars in his review: Alien: Romulus should be a big step forward for the ...
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Ridley Scott's 'Alien' had a simple soul. 'Alien: Romulus' understands the original 'Alien' in a way that most of its brethren do not. Here, one of the main characters is actually pregnant. The ...
It’s entertaining and well-done, with one standout performance especially, but ‘Alien: Romulus’ leans hard on nostalgia to the point of distraction. But Álvarez also makes the mistake of leaning too ...
There’s a dark joke (or tragic irony, depending on one’s cynicism) nestled within the appearance of a familiar character in “Alien: Romulus.” The move is a dubious creative decision for the sake of ...
Alien: Romulus presents an intriguing addition to the beloved Alien franchise. This latest entry by Fede Alvarez offers a blend of nostalgia and fresh perspectives on familiar themes. Audiences will ...
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It takes a good forty minutes of Alien: Romulus before any (living) aliens actually show up, and ironically, that stretch may be the best part of the movie. It certainly adds more to the general ...
As a spacecraft hurtles toward its doom in “Alien: Romulus,” a dispassionate female voice begins a familiar refrain: “T minus 40 seconds and counting.” Ah, what a comforting sound! It means that the ...
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The beauty of the “Alien” franchise is that it has always allowed room for distinctive filmmakers to play with their own aesthetics and themes. Ridley Scott’s taut, philosophical space-thriller “Alien ...