I liked alien covenant.
Mainly because I didn't mind them trading the alien mystery to make david the new puppet master (and by extension, humans - which has kind of always been the case in alien movies).
I really can't decide what to expect from this film based on what people are saying. I'm liking the fanbase controversy right now though.
Makes me want to see this film even more!!
We have to remember Shane Black 100% wanted this film not to be just another episode but an actual worthy addition to the franchise. He had to do something with a bit of weight to it rather then just a predator running around killing people until it's dead.