Alien: Romulus (2024)

Alien:-Romulus-(2024)
Alien: Romulus (2024)

Alien: If there is a movie I was highly looking forward to this year besides F, it is this particular film. Alien has been a constant in my life from a very early age. I clearly remember being around 4 years of age when I watched the very first of the first movie, and how mesmerized I was by its atmosphere and creature design. For the next few years, I watched Aliens and Alien Vs. Predator and fell in love with both of them despite having several reviews to drop. Even the ones that were relatively poorly executed in the franchise elicit feelings of nostalgia that can only be rivaled by Godzilla. Alien: Romulus however keeps this trend alive, but do I have the same love for it as I did for the original?

Romulus starts off quite well; it does a great job of establishing our crew of characters very well and makes the audience sympathize with them. One thing to point out is that this film belongs so much more to Alien than to Aliens. The characters that we do have in this story are not just static figures but have plans, and things they want to accomplish, and the audience is granted a fair amount of tasks. As these protagonists are highly actionable ones hence the film runs at a very swift pace.

The horror in this film is phenomenal. When one of the characters is near death, that feeling of hopelessness is sorry to say but captivating. Many times I felt my pulse pound in various scenes, and the truly excellent practical effects made the fear even more impactful. The cuts are quick in the fear scenes and the camera doesn’t provide too much of a view. The xenomorph is a terror and an alien monster like it was in the very first movie. This is not a bug creature like in Aliens; the creature is understood to be an ideal creature that cannot be fully comprehended.

Speaking about the xenomorph being an extraordinary creature, this movie has some impressive practical armor and animatronics. The CGI is really impressive! Space is gorgeous, and experiencing space beyond the viewpoint of a space station makes that environment come to life. The sets are magnificent too; the ship’s insides are cramped and dark, which is ideal for a xenomorph to conceal itself.

The opening that occurs in the mining colony, which talks about the gold, even though it is very short, has life to it. Everything in this film is so real, and the camera work is certainly no exception. The sound design is equally great, adding a feeling of suspense and stress to every clip while at the same time highlighting the creepy stillness of outer space.

Although there are few, it’s worth mentioning some negatives. The movie seeks to be faithful to the original picture, and it mostly works within those confines. There is a place for things getting somewhat crazy late in the movie, but that’s not how I would describe the film in general. While it doesn’t over-exaggerate in most parts, it also serves as a time capsule to some of its predecessor films. There are some lines that are clearly delivered for audience effect but seem too out of context. The easter eggs are entertaining, but I believe they could have been toned down in a few instances.

In regards to the defense, I think Alien Romulus performs quite well across almost all metrics. The veneration of the xenomorph shines bright amidst the nostalgic melodies from yesteryear. It bears a close resemblance to the first “Alien” which is, coincidentally, my favored movie of all time. And it’s my second favorite in the entire series, which makes it a perfect fit. So if you love horror and are a fan of the Alien series, I would suggest you go see this film without hesitation.

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