Alien: Covenant Early Reactions

[HuDaFuK]

So, some argue, was Aliens.

And some of those people really don't like Aliens as a result Point being, the new one may not please some of those who really enjoyed Prometheus for it's higher concepts.

So huda, what was your feelings going into the movie, Were you one of the sceptics? Or did you think it would be good?

Pretty neutral. I'd enjoyed the preview footage but I remembered how disappointed I was by Prommy, so I was trying to keep my expectations down.

There's one thing in particular I really want to say about the film that would better clarify my opinion of it, but it would definitely cross into review territory I'm going to write up some thoughts to send to Hicks to post Sunday once the embargo's up (as I'm going to be away until Tuesday).

[Xeno_from_Belgium]

A:C must see in Imax or not ? the scope/scale was better than PR ?

[Stolen]

Last question Huda, What is Covenant's rank in your top Alien (Prometheus included)

5 days for me, can't wait guys !!!

[Ingwar]

So, some argue, was Aliens.

And some of those people really don't like Aliens as a result Point being, the new one may not please some of those who really enjoyed Prometheus for it's higher concepts.

Prometheus wasn't real Alien movie. I'm glad that Covenant is more simple and straightforward sci-fi thriller.

[HuDaFuK]

Last question Huda, What is Covenant's rank in your top Alien (Prometheus included)

Again, I think that might breach the embargo, sorry.

Moreover, I think I'd need to see the film again to accurately gauge it. I'm really curious to see how it rates with a repeat viewing, which I'm hoping to try and wrangle tonight.

[Stolen]

I understand, thank you for your first impressions! I hope the film will be a critical and public success. We need this !

[T Dog]

Last question Huda, What is Covenant's rank in your top Alien (Prometheus included)

Again, I think that might breach the embargo, sorry.

Moreover, I think I'd need to see the film again to accurately gauge it. I'm really curious to see how it rates with a repeat viewing, which I'm hoping to try and wrangle tonight.

caaaamaaaaan man. Can't somebodys cousin have told you their opinion which you can post here? 

[SyntaX]

Well ... that was ... good, I guess? Better than Prometheus due to the Xenomorph being in this.

Spoiler

The mystery of the Xenomorph and it's origin should've remained a mystery though

[close]

Can't say much more.

[Bonus Situation]

Hi HuDa - can you say if there was much from the trailers / prologues that didn't make the final cut?

[cucuchu]

Well ... that was ... good, I guess? Better than Prometheus due to the Xenomorph being in this.

Spoiler

The mystery of the Xenomorph and it's origin should've remained a mystery though

[close]

Can't say much more.

Are you pretty positive on the film or closer to feeling mixed about it? Kind of getting similar reactions to Prometheus from what I am reading. Which is fine by me, I still enjoyed the movie despite its flaws.

[SyntaX]

Well ... that was ... good, I guess? Better than Prometheus due to the Xenomorph being in this.

Spoiler

The mystery of the Xenomorph and it's origin should've remained a mystery though

[close]

Can't say much more.

Are you pretty positive on the film or closer to feeling mixed about it? Kind of getting similar reactions to Prometheus from what I am reading. Which is fine by me, I still enjoyed the movie despite its flaws.

Let me state that I did not like Prometheus. Although I liked the way they had some nods to the original Alien movie ... it tried way too hard to establish something "new".

Alien Covenant is a much more straight forward movie.
More of a thriller/horror flick than Prometheus was. Which is a good thing.

Been a long time member here ... although I don't post much, I thought you guys would like my "review". I can't say much more untill somewhere next week though.

[Xeno_from_Belgium]

Well ... that was ... good, I guess? Better than Prometheus due to the Xenomorph being in this.

Spoiler

The mystery of the Xenomorph and it's origin should've remained a mystery though

[close]

Can't say much more.

Are you pretty positive on the film or closer to feeling mixed about it? Kind of getting similar reactions to Prometheus from what I am reading. Which is fine by me, I still enjoyed the movie despite its flaws.

Let me state that I did not like Prometheus. Although I liked the way they had some nods to the original Alien movie ... it tried way too hard to establish something "new".

Alien Covenant is a much more straight forward movie.
More of a thriller/horror flick than Prometheus was. Which is a good thing.

Been a long time member here ... although I don't post much, I thought you guys would like my "review". I can't say much more untill somewhere next week though.

Better than Alien 3 ? and may be AR ?

[Necronomicon II]

Good to hear.

[Evanus]

All the people who've seen it so far seem to dislike Prometheus, lol.

I actually kinda liked Prometheus, so I hope I'll like this one as well. But so far it seems like it will be very mixed for me. I hope it's not only a thriller/horror flick. 

[SyntaX]

Much ... MUCH better than Alien 3 and Alien Ressurection.

The only problem I had with Covenant is that it doesn't feel "new". Making something feel "new" is a hard thing to do considering everything has been covered before. We all know the Xenomorph. The only thing that remains a mystery is it's origin. And by that I mean, it's TRUE origin.