Alien: Covenant Early Reactions

[salomonj]

I'm not talking in terms of how it's portrayed in that regards. Sorry to be so cryptic but I can't go into more. It's something I know bothered HuDa and I imagine it's something that'll really bother a lot of you.

Hmmm my mind is racing with whacked out ideas of what you mean. Aliens driving space cars?

Im more concerned with Ridleys "dont let it breathe" choppy editing though.

Same. If the aliens are scary, I'm fine but I really hope the movie isn't rushed from beginning to end.

[acidreign]

Do they show the alien taking a dump or something?

Or is it that they just don't even bother hiding the alien and it's out running around in broad daylight all the time? I could see that being irksome.

[cucuchu]

Could this be written off as these Xenomorphs are not the same as the original big chap? As stated by Ridley himself in interviews that we are not quite there yet to where they are truly unhinged?

[John73]

I'm guessing the events of this film somehow link directly to the derelict in Alien, and the eggs found within.  I've always felt that would be a mistake, so hopefully I'm wrong.

[echobbase79]

However, it's brisk as f**k. This is Ridley chopping his film up like he did Prometheus. And the way the Alien's are handled...I wouldn't say it ruined the film for me but I'm surprised I didn't smash my face in with some facepalms.

That's all I'll say until Saturday/Sunday when I can post my full review.

How they are handled in terms of lore/origins or do you mean fx etc?

Not just their origins. It's like Ridley or Logan or Dante or whoever forgot to go and rewatch Alien.

Thats surely by design, Ridley doesn't repeat himself

The comment by Hicks comes off (at least to me) like they're messing with the continuity/cannon? Which is always annoying.

Not saying it will ruin the movie, but still that stuff just grates me.

[Corporal Hicks]

Could this be written off as these Xenomorphs are not the same as the original big chap? As stated by Ridley himself in interviews that we are not quite there yet to where they are truly unhinged?

That's my current fanon thinking to justify what they did.

[Evanus]

Now I'm really curious what it is... 

I hope it won't ruin the movie for me (or anyone).

[Mike’s Monsters]

Rightio - I liked it, I didn't love it. It was a better experience than Prometheus (and the AvPs and Resurrection) but it wasn't pretending to be some lofty film. I loved the characters and the cast. Fassbender still rocks - as David and Walter. The film looks gorgeous as expected.

However, it's brisk as f**k. This is Ridley chopping his film up like he did Prometheus. And the way the Alien's are handled...I wouldn't say it ruined the film for me but I'm surprised I didn't smash my face in with some facepalms.

That's all I'll say until Saturday/Sunday when I can post my full review.

I now know where to set my expectations going in. Thank you, good friend.

[Richman678]

lol I've been coming here for years. Every time an alien or predator movie came out there was always tons of fighting the week or two before it came out....especially right before AVP:R

I would recommend everyone relax. It's Ridley Scott after all.

[426Buddy]

Could this be written off as these Xenomorphs are not the same as the original big chap? As stated by Ridley himself in interviews that we are not quite there yet to where they are truly unhinged?

That's my current fanon thinking to justify what they did.

Thats a shame, i wanted the aliens to be awesome. Sounds like they were not so great.

[M_Tak]

Could this be written off as these Xenomorphs are not the same as the original big chap? As stated by Ridley himself in interviews that we are not quite there yet to where they are truly unhinged?

That's my current fanon thinking to justify what they did.

Hey Hicks,

Was at the premiere too, Could you message me with what you believe is the thing fans might find strange, I think I know but want to confirm!

[rabidranger]

However, it's brisk as f**k. This is Ridley chopping his film up like he did Prometheus. And the way the Alien's are handled...I wouldn't say it ruined the film for me but I'm surprised I didn't smash my face in with some facepalms.

That's all I'll say until Saturday/Sunday when I can post my full review.

How they are handled in terms of lore/origins or do you mean fx etc?

Not just their origins. It's like Ridley or Logan or Dante or whoever forgot to go and rewatch Alien.

Thats surely by design, Ridley doesn't repeat himself

The comment by Hicks comes off (at least to me) like they're messing with the continuity/cannon? Which is always annoying.

Not saying it will ruin the movie, but still that stuff just grates me.

What is canon though? I mean, it's not like Alien was all that forthcoming on lore. This is likely Scott filling in the blanks in ways some fans don't like.

[Cheeseburgers]

Could this be written off as these Xenomorphs are not the same as the original big chap? As stated by Ridley himself in interviews that we are not quite there yet to where they are truly unhinged?

That's my current fanon thinking to justify what they did.

Are there editing issues like with Prometheus ( Janek's hat appearing then disappearing)?

[echobbase79]

However, it's brisk as f**k. This is Ridley chopping his film up like he did Prometheus. And the way the Alien's are handled...I wouldn't say it ruined the film for me but I'm surprised I didn't smash my face in with some facepalms.

That's all I'll say until Saturday/Sunday when I can post my full review.

How they are handled in terms of lore/origins or do you mean fx etc?

Not just their origins. It's like Ridley or Logan or Dante or whoever forgot to go and rewatch Alien.

Thats surely by design, Ridley doesn't repeat himself

The comment by Hicks comes off (at least to me) like they're messing with the continuity/cannon? Which is always annoying.

Not saying it will ruin the movie, but still that stuff just grates me.

What is canon though? I mean, it's not like Alien was all that forthcoming on lore. This is likely Scott filling in the blanks in ways some fans don't like.

I'm thinking it might have to do with

Spoiler

David being the originator of the Alien.

[close]

Which I've got mixed feelings about.

[Denton Smalls]

Hicks is there anything involving Shaw that we didn't already see in the trailers (hologram) and prologue?