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While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonists come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.. See how the Alien franchise films rank, according to IMDb user ratings. 14, 2024]. Director Fede Alvarez sought out the special effects crew from Alien 2 (1986) to work on the creatures. Physical sets, practical creatures, and miniatures were used wherever possible to help ground later VFX work..
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Theme from AlienWritten by Jerry Goldsmith
I had high hopes for this one and what can I say : I just got back into the theater again after the first showing because I couldn't wait to see it a second time. Remember how we always wondered if Alien and Blade Runner took place in the same universe ? The world building was so well done and involving I was almost disappointed to remember after 30 minutes that I was to see an Alien movie. Almost. Because the rest is so good.
There's no down time, always something happening
The way the characters are built in relation to each other and against what's happening is masterful. I also love how the movie reunites thematically and lore wise ALL 6 movies that came before (there's a node to each and everyone of them and I'm a sucker for a good candy if it's done purposefully) while doing it's own thing. Because it IS a Fede Alvarez movie, as fresh and dynamic as the other movies he's done. Finally, you just have to see the opening : as soon as the computer lights up, you know where you are and you know it's gonna be as respectful and familiar as possible. True, there are liberties taken with the lore and some will argue on these with reason but I personally can forgive those shortcuts because they serve the pace (and every movie has its own specific Xenomorphs anyway).
This was well worth the wait
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