Alien: Covenant
Directed by Ridley Scott6.465%55%
The crew of a colony ship, bound for a remote planet, discover an uncharted paradise with a threat beyond their imagination, and must attempt a harrowing escape.
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Alien: Covenant Ratings & Reviews
- CharlotteCOSMICJuly 23, 2025Watched at the cinema, and totally worth it! Another great sci-fi action with intense thriller scenes. Very interesting without trying to explain about the planet etc before the juggernaut landed. This movie definitely has a more sinister aspect to it than most of the Alien movies, especially the finishing scene.
- Richard ThorntonJuly 22, 2025Bit of a retread. Good cast and has some satisfying answers. The bridge from Prometheus to the first Alien movie. If it ended here it would be fine.
- Dave BarnesApril 14, 2025Another Alien movie just rehashing mode of the same. If you seen one, you've seen them all. Very similar monsters. Very similar outcome
- The Gutter MonkeyOctober 17, 2024A great follow-up to Prometheus, with a clever, synthetic twist.
- dexterhippJuly 17, 2025Nope this movie was so boring
- HaHaHarvey44May 28, 2025Covenant is a film of dualities, both a return to the franchise’s horror roots and an ambitious philosophical inquiry into creation, identity, and the perils of unchecked ambition. It walks a tightrope between the visceral and the cerebral, delivering grotesque body horror alongside meditations on artificial intelligence and the nature of the soul. The film’s structure mirrors that of its predecessors, yet it introduces variations that deepen its thematic resonance. The film's repetitive structure is a feature, not a bug, akin to the ritualized beats of the “Alien” movies that offer familiar scenarios with new variations. Michael Fassbender’s dual performance as the androids David and Walter is the film’s linchpin, offering a compelling study in contrasts. David, the artistic and unhinged predecessor, embodies the dangers of creation without conscience, while Walter represents the obedient and emotionally restrained successor. Their interactions, particularly a scene where David teaches Walter to play the flute, are charged with tension and dark humor, showcasing Fassbender’s range and the film’s thematic depth. This dynamic elevates Covenant beyond a mere horror sequel, positioning it as a bridge between the Alien franchise and the philosophical inquiries of Blade Runner. Visually, Covenant is a masterclass in atmosphere, with Dariusz Wolski’s cinematography capturing the haunting beauty of alien landscapes and the claustrophobic terror of confined spaces. Jed Kurzel’s score complements the visuals, weaving in motifs from the original Alien to evoke a sense of continuity and dread. While some may critique the film for its characters’ illogical decisions, a common trope in horror, the film operates on a dreamlike logic, where symbolism and thematic exploration take precedence over realism. As Matt Zoller Seitz observed, the film is best appreciated as a “Freudian-Jungian narrative where the thing you fear most is what happens to you."
- Vincent ReggianniniMay 24, 2025A cookie cutter desperation attempt at keeping a once proud franchise current. The only interesting thing in this movie is Fassbender’s intriguing performance.
- Tubeman72April 3, 2025"In space, no one can hear you scream." That was the tagline for the1979 classic 'Alien'. Director Ridley Scott delivered an intense horror experience that sent chills down many spines. Years have passed since then. Sequels were taken up by other directors, and Scott's career took quite a dive. It wasn't until2012 that Scott returned to the world of 'Alien', giving audiences insight into the origins of the monster introduced in1979. The reactions were mixed, as horror was exchanged for quasi-philosophical science fiction, which didn't sit well with many fans. However, it turns out that this was just the first chapter of Ridley Scott's comeback. The director now presents 'Alien: Covenant', the film that proves that the1979 tagline can still be incredibly effective. To start with a disclaimer, this installment isn't entirely a horror film. It's as much a sequel to 'Prometheus' as a prequel to the original 'Alien'. For this project, Scott had to satisfy fans of the original and the popular sequel 'Aliens' (1986), as well as offer a logical continuation of 'Prometheus'. Scott juggles these different styles like a seasoned circus artist and delivers the best film in the series since the universally acclaimed adventure from the seventies. Of course, he doesn't do this alone; the cast is truly fantastic, especially Katherine Waterston (the heroic XO Daniels), Billy Crudup (the reluctant captain Oram), and Danny McBride (the experienced pilot Tennessee). Then there's Michael Fassbender, whose dual role as the androids David and Walter elevates the film to a higher level. The rest of the cast does fine, but unfortunately, their characters are never fully explored. In this case, this isn't a major pitfall. We're here to admire the nightmare creations of artist H.R. Giger: the titular alien. And those who come for that will be richly rewarded. 'Prometheus' promised to delve into the origins of the monstrous Xenomorphs but ultimately left the audience with more questions than answers. 'Alien: Covenant' fulfills that promise entirely and even introduces fans to some new species in the alien family. In addition to the familiar Xenomorphs and Facehuggers, there are now Neomorphs, smaller albino aliens that are just as dangerous to the crew of the Covenant as the two previously mentioned. Plot-wise, the film follows the familiar lines we've come to expect from the Alien movies. The ship (the colonization ship Covenant in this case) receives an unknown signal, and the crew decides to investigate. After that, all hell predictably breaks loose. What's so clever about this installment is that Scott takes this simple plot outline and applies his fascinating geo-fiction without losing sight of the simplistic aspects like action and horror elements that made the earlier films so successful. Despite mentioning earlier in this review that 'Alien: Covenant' isn't a pure horror film, it does contain quite a few scary and intense scenes. Especially in terms of gore, this film goes further than any of its predecessors, though that pure sense of isolation remains absent. Nonetheless, Ridley Scott makes it a feast for every fan of the Alien franchise. He combines the intensity of 'Alien' with the quasi-philosophical geo-fiction of 'Prometheus' and fills the remaining gaps with the hard action of 'Aliens'. A visual delight and a roller coaster ride that science fiction fans will remember for a long time.
- RyezooFebruary 15, 2025I'll keep these thoughts quick. Solid chapter in the Alien franchise giving us plenty of new details about who created who! The acting was great across the board and there were several terrifying sequences. The film also looked gorgeous but that's what to expect from Ridley Scott. As a fan of Prometheus I didn't appreciate that they shortchanged everything they worked for in this one. I have general plot hole questions I need answered and you can see the twist coming a mile away. Even with all that I'm really looking forward to the next fucked up chapter!
- uliphantOctober 27, 2024Just another lonely space gorefest
- Brad.Plex.October 13, 2024Fans of Prometheus hoping for a better installment are left disappointed as Covenant, once again, tries to course-correct and ends up insulting their supporters. The only question from the previous film that is truly answered is, "Yes, it CAN get worse"
