Alient: Covenant (2017) Review

 Alien: Covenant (2017) is a movie which has something for everybody. It's not one of the best sci-fi flicks of all time, but does justice to the Alien franchise.

The Bad: At least four to five plotholes which need to be explained. The writers should be put through an Honest Trailers interview (can't wait for this film's own Honest Trailer). Secondary characters are meant to be dumb in horror features but this crossed the limit of idiocy in multiple sequences. The second half was semi-predictable and the ending was lackluster for such a blockbuster.

The Good: High-class effects (the best showcased in a sci-fi picture, yet). Brilliant nocturnal cinematography and fantastic choreography (especially of the battle on the mini-ship departing from the planet near the ending). Unparalleled acting throughout, especially by Michael Fassbender again proving he's just not another thespian by playing a dual role which will make you question if there was just one actor used for two characters. The homage paid to the initial two Alien films provides the viewers with sufficient nostalgia not to disregard this feature like the hated parts in the series. The underlying subplot of god and creation was well portrayed through the incomparable characterization of David.

The Verdict: Covenant is not better than its prequel Prometheus (2012), or this year's sophomore sci-fi horror exhibition, Life (2017) starring Ryan Reynolds and Jake Gylenhaal. The latter's conclusion will shock you out of your seats. Overall, a popcorn flick which was aesthetically pleasing but plot-wise repulsive.

The Rating: 2.5 out of 4.