Ridley Scott’s “Alien” is so formative and so influential to all the science fiction/horror that came after it, it’s hard to not compare any movie of its ilk – within the “Alien” franchise or not – to its greatness. “Alien: Romulus,” director Fede Álvarez’s newest addition to the canon, is no exception.
It’s a better addition than most, using the blueprint that “Alien” put forth to deliver a strong, character-driven thrill ride that thrives on practical effects and exhilarating filmmaking, and features a superb performance paired with one of the franchise’s most thought-provoking arcs. But, as solid a starting point as the “Alien” blueprint is, franchise entertainment will always have its pitfalls – and “Alien: Romulus,” for all its strengths, can’t help but fall into one of those in particular.
Read Sammie’s full review on Rough Draft
