Covenant: A Review
An Overview of the Alien: Covenant Film
Alien: Covenant is the second film in the
Alien prequel series and the sixth installment in the
Alien franchise. It is the third
Alien film to be directed by Ridley Scott. The film takes place ten years after the events of
Prometheus and is a direct sequel to it, bridging the gap between the prequel series and the original
Alien film.
Alien: Covenant follows the crew of the USCSS
Covenant, a spaceship en route to Origae-6 to start a new colony. The crew is tempted by a seemingly rogue transmission and opts to investigate, leading them to a dangerous encounter with the deadly Xenomorphs.
Critical Reception
Alien: Covenant received critical praise for its visuals, performances, and suspenseful atmosphere. Many critics praised the film's return to the more traditional horror elements of the original
Alien film, while also acknowledging its flaws, such as a lack of originality and a predictable plot.
Box Office Performance
Alien: Covenant performed well at the box office, grossing over $240 million worldwide. The film was the number-one film at the North American box office for two weeks.
Legacy
Alien: Covenant is considered a solid entry in the
Alien franchise, although it is not as well-received as the original
Alien or
Aliens. The film's critical and commercial success has led to speculation about a possible sequel.
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