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Alien: Romulus (2024)

 


Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise if you exclude the two Alien versus Predator films. It also takes place between Alien and Aliens.

Writer/Director Fede Alvarez has brought two horror franchises back from the grave: Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Evil Dead. The latter was the better film but both failed to revitalize the franchise. This one feels the most like it was for the fans. He still makes it for a modern audience, but it doesn't feel like it's forcing a message on you.

I didn't know Cailee Spaeny was going to be the main character of the film as much like the original Alien the main character isn't obvious from the trailer. She does a good job but lacks the x-factor to be a bad-ass heroine. She can act but her face screams bambi. You might remember her from last year's Priscilla, or this year's Civil War.

Based on appearance, the trailer, and her credits, I thought the main character was going to be Isabela Merced. She gives off the vibes that Janette Goldstein did as Private Vasquez in Aliens. Don't get me wrong, she has a vital role in the film that already has a tight cast. You might remember her as Dora from the live-action film.

David Jonsson does the best job acting-wise. I had never seen him before in a film or show and so his performance was a surprise for me. He plays the artificial intelligence and does a better job than was necessary to have a solid film.

While I know some people will die on the hill that Aliens 3 is a good film, I put this as the third best Aliens film. Result: B+


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