Alien Romulus - Sunday 18th August 2024

Having seen the original Alien movie the night before was a big help, because this film is set after that one, and has a million call-backs to that film, as well as the sequel, Aliens, to the point that all this film really is, is a greatest hits compilation!

Which is fine; I don’t think anyone expects franchise movies to give the audience anything original any more (sadly).
It’s not great, but it is probably the third best Alien movie, which is a relief, and MUCH better than I expected!
Worth a watch for all the usual summer-blockbuster stuff, set in the Alien universe. The CG on one character, however, was atrocious! Like seriously, not every movie has to have nostalgia-bate, especially when it looks that bad! Sigh. Anyway, roll on the inevitable sequel/prequel, etc.