Alien :Romulus

Director Fede Álvarez introduces a new angle to the classic Alien series with the release of Alien: Romulus. This instalment seeks to revive the gripping, atmospheric dread that distinguished Ridley Scott's groundbreaking 1979 film, promising a fresh take on the beloved sci-fi horror saga.The impact of the Alien series on the worlds of science fiction and horror movies cannot be overstated. Alien: Romulus, the latest installment in the franchise, showcases how this influence is still driving innovation and maybe to a fault. The film starts promising enough.In a distant location known as space station Romulus, under the ownership of the powerful Weyland-Yutani Corporation, a band of youthful scavengers seek escape from their horrible working lives as miners on Weyland-Yutani planet facility, by scavenging said station for the sleeping pods, needed to escape to a non corporation far away planet parasdise.However become imprisoned within the abandoned structure, confronting a lethal danger hidden within the darkness.As they explore, they come across enigmatic artifacts and recordings that suggest hidden experiments conducted by Weyland-Yutani.Exploring further into Romulus, the group unknowingly triggers the emergence of a dormant Xenomorph. The alien starts hunting them methodically within the intricate maze-like building. Anxiety rises as the remaining individuals strive to dodge the creature and find a way out.The actors in Alien: Romulus deliver are a little too young to really be believable as a professional crew, and so sometimes come across really as just potential meat fodder for our Alien monsters.However the two stand out leads are more than enough to carry the cast ,namely Cailee Spaeny. as Priscilla, and Fearn's as Andy Throughout the film, Spaeny skillfully depicts Priscilla's evolution from a fragile state of vulnerability to a place of newfound inner fortitude in the face of spine-chilling terrors.And thankfully veers away from just being a Ripley facsimile an evolves in her own unique way.Also of note ,and probably the most standout performance is Spike Fearn's creation, Andy Fearn's nuanced performance breathes life into the character of Andy, Android companion and almost sibling figure to Prscilla injecting depth into the complex relationships he has among the crew members on the space station, as he goes through is own transiton as a passive companion to corporate stooge. Also of note and worthy of praise is the production design paying homage to the visionary work of H.R. Giger. By incorporating practical effects, of the creatures encountered adding a tangible dimension to the film.The thoughtful use of CGI in movies focuses on enhancing real-life effects would otherwise be impossible. By limiting its use, the film is able to preserve its authentic and intense atmosphere. So with so much going for it , why not a Five star rating and mixed response from the critcs. Well it certainly better than the sequel offerings we have had since James Cameron's offering in 1986 , but that isn't saying much. The root where it loses it's footing are the plot logic fails, that unfortunately sabotages the film , the gestation periods of the creature long established , now just an afterthought , in a rush to fill the film with as many member berries, as they can fit in, with ill fitting lines lifted from earlier entries, or photocopy of scenes that you will also recocogise if you are a fan of the series. That tends to capsize the film being something in its own right, ending up like it's antagnonist a half formed Frankenstein monter of a movie , which is a shame.