Alien: Romulus
Alien: Romulus

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Alien: Romulus

2024
Movie
119 min
English

While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users88%
Director: Fede ÁlvarezGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Action

Plot Summary

A group of young space scavengers discover a derelict alien ship, only to find themselves in a terrifying battle for survival against a deadly Xenomorph. The film is set between the events of 'Alien' and 'Aliens', focusing on a new group of characters facing the iconic creature.

Critical Reception

Early reactions and reviews for Alien: Romulus suggest a return to the survival horror roots of the franchise, with many praising Fede Álvarez's direction, the practical effects, and the intense atmosphere. It's seen by many as a fresh, standalone entry that honors the original films while carving its own path.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense horror sequences and claustrophobic atmosphere.

  • Lauded for its practical effects and creature design, reminiscent of the original 'Alien'.

  • Appreciated as a strong, standalone addition to the 'Alien' universe without over-reliance on previous characters or plot points.

Google audience: Audiences have reacted positively to 'Alien: Romulus', with many highlighting its suspenseful build-up, effective scares, and satisfying gore. The film is frequently commended for successfully capturing the terrifying essence of the original 'Alien' while delivering a fresh, modern horror experience.

Awards & Accolades

None notable yet, as it is a recent release.

Fun Fact

Director Fede Álvarez has cited Ridley Scott's 'Alien' as a major inspiration, aiming to capture the same sense of dread and isolation that made the 1979 film a classic.

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TMDB Reviews

10 reviews
cineast78

cineast78

**Maybe the best "Alien" movie after "Aliens", but at least as good as Prometheus (but in a different way)** I enjoyed this movie a lot. It didn't try to be edgy or special - it seems to be directed by a guy who loved the first 2 Alien m...

Rolpbert

Rolpbert

This is a great B-movie for people looking for a bit of a thrill.

Dean

Dean

This was a great movie and a great continuation of Alien series. I think it deserves solid, perfect 10/10. I couldn't see any flow, everything was great.

Mister BLAQK

Mister BLAQK

Alien: Romulus is a love letter to the 1979 classic, and while I dug the whole philosophical space-god thing in Prometheus, this stripped-down, back-to-basics approach had me hooked from the first frame. It's been a while since an Alien fi...

Micazu

Micazu

Well, it was done appreciating the first Alien film, but it’s still offered nothing new for me.

Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/alien-romulus-review-an-audiovisual-triumph-held-back-by-reverence-to-the-past/ "Alien: Romulus is an impressive technical spectacle that highlights Fede Álvarez's talent in crea...

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

Color me thoroughly surprised at how much I was delighted by “Alien: Romulus,” a highly creative, beautifully executed, pulse-pounding science fiction film from director Fede Alvarez. This sequel is a rare gem in the world of big budget fra...

MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Whilst not as awful as the Aliens franchise films that came after the excellent first and second films, starring Sigourney Weaver, Alien Romulus is not without its shortcomings. Whats immediately noticeable, in spite of the rugged, indu...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I gather director Fede Alvarez made a conscious - and probably expensive - decision to keep the use of CGI to a minimum here and it really does work. "Rain" (Cailee Spaeny) and her "brother" are looking to get off-planet but she can't get t...

r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Alien: Romulus'</em> is actually very good. Of the more modern day releases from this franchise, this is the one I've enjoyed the most. When I was immediately coming out of the cinema I was just plainly thinking of it as being solid...

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