somebody85 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, WrathOfHan said: Really the only criticism I'm seeing is that the film is torn between being like Alien and being like Prometheus. Fortunately, it seems like the horror parts are fucking amazing. Have heard it's half Prometheus (with plenty of creature horror) with more satisfying world building/half Aliens. Which means it could end on a high note which is always good for these types of movies. Edited May 7, 2017 by somebody85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somebody85 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 1 hour ago, UNDERDOG said: Hearing Danny McBride is a standout. Heh. Like there was any other outcome possible. And this is good news for Halloween (I think next year?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I watched Alien and Aliens back to back last night and also watched some of the special features. Carrie Henn had never acted before Aliens and has never acted since. During the making of Aliens she missed most of her school year as a 9 year old yet now as an adult she's a teacher teaching 9 year olds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) 30 minutes ago, DeeCee said: I watched Alien and Aliens back to back last night and also watched some of the special features. Carrie Henn had never acted before Aliens and has never acted since. During the making of Aliens she missed most of her school year as a 9 year old yet now as an adult she's a teacher teaching 9 year olds. Guess she just likes the word 9. Ironically its her birthday today. She gave a fairly good child performance for someone who had never acted before. Edited May 7, 2017 by Fancyarcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggestgeekever Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 21 minutes ago, DeeCee said: I watched Alien and Aliens back to back last night and also watched some of the special features. Carrie Henn had never acted before Aliens and has never acted since. During the making of Aliens she missed most of her school year as a 9 year old yet now as an adult she's a teacher teaching 9 year olds. Which is crazy considering her good her performance is at that age. But I can respect it; you can't improve improve on batting a 1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I might watch Prometheus after the A-League Grand Final. I'll probably be drunk but that's probably for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halba Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) this looks average. RT 6.7/10 ave rating, RT score 77%(bound to decline a bit more). runtime only 122 mins. metacritic(new method of rating) is only 65. Edited May 7, 2017 by Halba 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The47th Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Quote Scott and the writers have achieved an outstanding balance in Alien: Covenant among numerous different elements: Intelligent speculation and textbook sci-fi presumptions, startlingly inventive action and audience-pleasing old standbys, philosophical considerations and inescapable genre conventions, intense visual splendor and gore at its most grisly. The drama flows gorgeously and, unlike in many other franchises in which entries keep getting longer every time out, this one is served up without an ounce of fat. It provides all the tension and action the mainstream audience could want, along with a good deal more. I love that excerpt from THR's review. This seems like everything I wanted for the series. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stingray Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I'm with Goffe, I definitely think we have the right to expect more than a lazy, AvP-esque movie from the series that brought us Alien and Aliens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatebox Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 A 'simple, self-contained horror movie'? That's all I really wanted at this point. Glad to hear Scott didn't drop the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) Yeh I wanted a slasher in space. Looks like that's what it is! Excited for Friday! Booked our tickets, 20.40 this Friday 12th May. Edited May 7, 2017 by Krissykins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Rock Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Looks like the reviews will be even poor than Prometheus. Things doesn't look too good and we are looking at another mediocre passable Alien movie once again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 21 minutes ago, The Dark Rock said: Looks like the reviews will be even poor than Prometheus. Things doesn't look too good and we are looking at another mediocre passable Alien movie once again. Nah it seems to be more of a crowd pleaser. No confusing sci-fi philosophy mumbo jumbo this time round. Not too long either. The Wrap review is exactly what I wanted "interstellar version of Friday the 13th". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The47th Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 1 hour ago, The Stingray said: I'm with Goffe, I definitely think we have the right to expect more than a lazy, AvP-esque movie from the series that brought us Alien and Aliens. Which is good, since we are getting much more than that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Looks like im winning my bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) I don't think I've ever watched my Prometheus BLU Ray. YES! Drunk Prometheous watch time. Edited May 7, 2017 by DeeCee Realisation that I was actually watching Prometheus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I wanna go to that waterfall in Iceland but this opening is kinda stupid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 The trick is not minding that it hurts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I love the smoking in Alien movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Why the fuck was Guy Pearce cast in this role? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
