I've seen the movie. I will quote one IMDB user: "There's actually a great movie hiding in here. What brings it down is an extremely predictable structure." Well I myself think this movie was too short! Middle part and the ending in particular! Michael Fassbender really is great addition to the Alien universe (stellar performance) but there are some worrisome inconsistencies and discrepancies regarding Covenants premise and its place in the whole Alien universe. Major questions are answered (in time many of those who claim opposite will find those answers). Is David the ultimate creator of Xenomorph as we know it from Alien, does lv 442 have something to do with David, does the story of Xenomorphs have deeper roots or everything begins with David? I dont think so and there are great hints. There is a lot of space for everything to make sense and to be in accordance with Alien plot.
I myself have some ideas how it could all fit very well, with a bit of imagination the next one could be really revelatory movie.
What I love about the movie:
DAVID!!! Brilliant performance and love the interactions of the two androids. Weird stuff.
I also loved all the philosophical aspects and all the literary references. (Again some
obvious mythologcal references)
Visuals are good (But Prometheus was better), many art references to be analysed.
Love the leads - Daniels and Tennesse against the Satan (David) in the next movie. Better characters and performances.
Love the ending scene with David and Das Rheingold
Music!
Bad things: Too short middle and end part. Thats what happens when you need to make a movie you want and you know you cant because you dont have enough money. Those compromises you make will always cost you....
This movie was obviously not rushed, I would say it was comprimed. Ridley probably thought, lets give them what they want, that will make some serious money and I will have enough money for the next one. Then I will tell the whole story as I want it and end the shit in some weird manner or perthaps open some seriously feraky doors for many alien movies to come.
Dont like how they wanted to recycle Alien premise which is ultimately a core of Covenant.
My rating:
8 with a big minus
Ridley, you need to be bolder with the next one!