this movie sucked ass. Characters are teenagers and they try to do exactly the same as the first movie but worse. CGI was impressive in a few scenes but also cringe with the AI face replacement of the android. all of the characters were mid except for the android. and the cgi of the monsters was poor. the music was cool in a few sections but most of the time it was just generic action movie soundtrack i n the background

Back to the Roots: A New Take on the Classic Xenomorph Story There have been so many sequels and spin-offs based on Ridley Scott's original creation that it's easy to get confused. There have been good sequels, and there have also been unfortunate crossovers. And there were enough of the latter to be disappointing. There were also projects set in the same universe that were perfectly decent, but I never experienced that same powerful impression that the first movie in the franchise left on me all those years ago. And now there's another film in the series. A pretty solid and worthwhile one. I remember from childhood that there was no story connecting Scott's first movie with James Cameron's second one. And I kept thinking: surely something could have happened in the Alien universe during all those decades. Well, thanks to this new movie, the xenomorph story has been expanded. In Alien: Romulus, a group of young colonists who are fed up with their lives and want to change them decide to leave their bleak planet and head to an abandoned space station in search of cryogenic chambers so they can escape somewhere far away. A strange way to start the story, as it seemed to me, but okay. However, once aboard the station, they encounter an unknown form of life, turning their escape into a fight for survival. Cailee Spaeny, in the lead role, delivers a solid performance. You can feel both the character's fear and determination. David Jonsson takes on the role of an android brother and does a pretty good job, although he does overact at times. He adds something subtle to the movie, combining the cold logic of a machine with human characteristics. The rest of the cast, including Archie Renaux and Isabela Merced, contribute to creating a convincing and cohesive team whose dialogue fits naturally into the story. "Romulus" explores themes of survival and human resilience — all things the franchise has always been closely associated with. Where is the line between courage and recklessness when you encounter something that can kill you quickly and without warning? The storyline involving the androids is particularly interesting. The ethics of artificial intelligence in extreme situations become a fully fledged part of the story. For those familiar with the franchise, the movie is especially interesting to watch. Facehuggers and xenomorphs are presented from a slightly different perspective — familiar, but somehow rediscovered. And here's what's interesting: knowing the lore and anatomy of these creatures actually increases the tension. Every encounter with them isn't necessarily a straight-up terrifying scene. It's more the moment when you realize just how serious things are. You understand it, while the characters still don't. And that works really well. Alvarez recreates the atmosphere of the original with genuine respect for the source material. The claustrophobia of enclosed spaces, the sense of an inevitable threat — it's all there and it works. The visual effects and creature design are excellent, creating that strange feeling where you're simultaneously fascinated and frightened. Benjamin Wallfisch's music literally pulls you into this dark and dangerous world, building the suspense methodically without unnecessary sudden jumps. There are also some unexpected returning characters. I want to avoid spoilers, but the CGI and the attempt to bring back a familiar character don't work particularly well, in my personal opinion. It's not the first time I've noticed this kind of problem: in different movies with decent budgets, a digitally recreated face can look excessively unnatural and seriously interfere with the viewing experience. Sometimes you find yourself thinking that it would have been better to use a different character and a real human actor rather than put cartoonish CGI on the screen. "Romulus" keeps you tense and makes you care about the characters, which is already quite an achievement for a modern horror movie. Fede Álvarez has made a worthy entry in a universe that's very easy to damage and much harder to get right. I think both those who grew up with the original and those who are only discovering the franchise will appreciate it. 8 out of 10