Hi folks, first time poster so let me know if this kinda post belongs anywhere else. Just saw alien romulus and wanted to see others thoughts on the movie :-).

Personally the visuals were great and the xenomorph itself terrifying but I didn’t care much for the story and the characters seemed a little 2dimensional. I also think it drifted a little away from the fear factor to shock. I’d say 6/10. Enjoyable watch but nothing special.

  • steeznson@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Seeing this tomorrow but the RLM review was damning. Apparently it starts extremely promising and then tails off.

    I’ll wait to make up my own mind. I like all of the original 4 in their own way (Alien 3 is my least favourite). Also appreciated - but didn’t love - the prequels. This sounds like a mixture of everything from the IP so far.

    Will edit this comment once I’ve seen it tomorrow evening.

    Edit: First half was great, second half was fan servicey but overall good. Biggest pet peeve was that the black goo worked differently than had been established in prometheus.

    • WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      1 month ago

      I actually preferred 3 to 4 after watching them recently. 3 brought back the feeling of the original, where everyone is unarmed against a vicious predator. 4 isn’t bad, but it feels like a more significant departure from the other movies than 3.

      • steeznson@lemmy.worldEnglish
        5·
        1 month ago

        I have several friends that share your opinion about Alien 3. One of them thinks it’s a misunderstood masterpiece. Quite enjoy discussing it even though I disagree!