MAX MOVIE REVIEW: Alien Romulus

Summary

The video script offers a detailed review of the 'Alien' franchise's latest installment, 'Alien: Romulus'. The reviewer appreciates the film's initial 30 minutes, noting its high production quality and thrilling atmosphere reminiscent of the original 'Alien'. However, they criticize the film's latter half for its heavy reliance on callbacks and lack of character development, feeling it loses originality and becomes a mishmash of previous 'Alien' films. Despite these issues, the reviewer still finds the movie enjoyable, ranking it as the third best in the series, and recommends viewing it in theaters for the full experience.

Takeaways

• 🎬 The reviewer does not usually do movie reviews but discusses certain franchises, including the new 'Alien' movie.
• 👽 'Alien: Romulus' is considered the third best 'Alien' movie by the reviewer, despite some flaws.
• 🤔 The film lacks the intrigue of 'Prometheus' but is still engaging enough to be liked.
• 📽️ The reviewer's perspective is heavily influenced by their admiration for the original 'Alien' and 'Aliens' movies.
• 🎞️ 'Alien: Resurrection' is seen as a movie with some 'so bad it's good' elements, while 'Covenant' is disliked for its perceived stupidity.
• 🎥 The production quality of 'Alien: Romulus' is praised, especially considering its relatively lower budget.
• 👀 The film effectively uses CGI and practical effects to create a convincing and tactile feel.
• 🔫 The pulse rifle scene is a highlight, despite its somewhat forced setup.
• 👶 A character's pregnancy is used as a plot device with little explanation, which feels disjointed.
• 🚀 The movie has a fast pace with many set pieces but suffers from a lack of character development and dialogue.
• 🎭 Callbacks to previous 'Alien' movies are both a strength and a weakness, sometimes feeling forced or out of place.

Q & A

What is the reviewer's general stance on movie reviews, and why did they choose to review the new 'Alien' movie?

The reviewer does not typically do a lot of movie reviews but chooses to discuss certain franchises, including 'Alien', due to their interest in them. They decided to review the new 'Alien' movie because they did not hate it and found it to be the third best in the series.

How does the reviewer compare 'Alien: Romulus' to the previous 'Alien' movies?

The reviewer ranks 'Alien: Romulus' as the third best 'Alien' movie, appreciating its intrigue and production quality, but also noting it lacks the depth of 'Prometheus' and suffers from some of the same issues as other sequels.

What were the reviewer's thoughts on 'Prometheus'?

The reviewer found 'Prometheus' to be interesting despite disliking some parts of it, as it set up a lot of intriguing questions, unlike 'Alien: Romulus' which they felt was less thought-provoking.

How does the reviewer view 'Alien 3' in comparison to 'Alien: Romulus'?

The reviewer believes 'Alien 3' has improved in perception over time, attributing its initial negative reception to studio interference. They suggest 'Alien: Romulus' is better received, being the third best in the series.

What is the significance of the first 30 minutes of 'Alien: Romulus' according to the reviewer?

The reviewer praises the first 30 minutes of 'Alien: Romulus' as being very good, noting the film's high production quality and effective portrayal of the alien creature.

How does the reviewer describe the production quality of 'Alien: Romulus'?

The reviewer is impressed by the production quality of 'Alien: Romulus', especially considering its relatively lower budget, and compares it to the quality of a big-screen production.

What criticism does the reviewer have regarding the callbacks in 'Alien: Romulus'?

The reviewer criticizes 'Alien: Romulus' for relying too heavily on callbacks to previous films in the series, which they felt were sometimes effectively done and at other times felt forced and distracting.

How does the reviewer perceive the character development in 'Alien: Romulus'?

The reviewer feels that 'Alien: Romulus' lacks in character development, with only a few characters being memorable while the rest are forgettable, leading to a lack of depth in the story.

What does the reviewer appreciate about the way 'Alien: Romulus' handles tension and horror elements?

The reviewer appreciates the tension and horror elements in 'Alien: Romulus', noting that the film successfully creates a sense of unease and anticipation similar to the earlier 'Alien' movies.

What is the reviewer's final recommendation regarding watching 'Alien: Romulus'?

The reviewer recommends watching 'Alien: Romulus', especially in movie theaters, despite its flaws, as they believe it offers a good time and has several cool and well-executed scenes.