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2017
Movie
56 min
English

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users59%
Director: Ridley ScottGenres: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Plot Summary

Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship Covenant discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise. However, it's a dark, dangerous, and deadly world, with the only survivor of the previous expedition, the android David, being the sole inhabitant. The crew must fight for survival against a terrifying alien threat that David may have unleashed.

Critical Reception

Alien: Covenant received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised Ridley Scott's direction and Michael Fassbender's performance, many criticized the script, plot inconsistencies, and excessive gore. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many fans disappointed by its deviation from the established tone of the franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and features a strong central performance from Michael Fassbender.

  • Suffers from a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Returns to the horror roots of the franchise but lacks the tension of the original.

Google audience: Audiences were split on Alien: Covenant. Many appreciated the return to the horror elements and the detailed world-building. However, a significant portion found the story predictable and felt it didn't live up to the legacy of the earlier films, with some criticizing the philosophical themes as pretentious.

Fun Fact

Ridley Scott directed the film with minimal use of CGI, opting for practical effects and animatronics to create the Xenomorph and other creatures, aiming for a more tangible and terrifying on-screen presence.

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