Summary
Alien: Romulusis already showing some signs of success among audiences via Rotten Tomatoes. The new sci-fi horror movie is the seventh mainlineAlieninstallment and the ninth overall when including thePredatorcrossovers.Romulus' all-new castfeatures Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, and more, as they explore the horror that comes when a group of unsuspecting colonists come face-to-face with a deadly alien threat. It does bring another major change, however, and that is the fact that it is impressing reviewers.
OnRotten Tomatoes,Alien: Romulushas now secured an87% audience score,which is a marginal improvement over the81% Tomatometer score. For the average viewer, it represents the highest-ratedAlienmovie since 1986’sAliens,alongside a general agreement with critics. The total is an impressive improvement that marks an end to decades of critical disappointments. Check out the chart below, which compares the Rotten Tomatoes scores for every movie in the franchise:
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Why Is Alien: Romulus So Well-Reviewed?
Alien: Romulus' Horror Elements Are A Massive Success.
AlthoughtheAlien: Romulusendinghas been divisive since it borrows so much from previous movies, the newest installment is enjoying immense critical success. Compared to other franchise offerings since 1986’sAliens,it is 8 points higher on the Tomatometer and 19 points higher on the audience score metric than 2012’sPrometheus. The close ties to the original 1979 and 1986 classics can be attributed to its willingness to offer tributes to previous movies through references, storylines, and even its overall plot.
The action-packed horror is filled with jump scares, callbacks, and terrifying scenes filled with blood and gore.
On top of the incredible performances from the young cast, the horror is the most significant element of its success. Rather than relying on heavy CGI or out-of-sight monsters, director Fede Álvarez incorporated puppetry and practical effects to create the Xenomorphs.The crew produced alife-size Xenomorphanimatroniccapable of replicating actions that had previously been animated. The original movies also adopted similar practical effects, which lent to the believability of the deadly aliens. With actors able to interact with real-world objects and creatures, it makes their performances more grounded and realistic.
8 Reasons Alien: Romulus' Reviews Are So Positive
Alien: Romulus’ reviews are in, with critics describing Álvarez’s film as the best Alien movie since James Cameron’s Aliens and a return to the form.
The action-packed horror is filled with jump scares, callbacks, andterrifying scenes filled with blood and gore. The fear factor is executed well, as every character is never more than a moment away from death. It also never shies away from showcasing its love for the universe, as repeated references detail the same sense of nostalgia that drew viewers in the first place.Alien: Romulusdoes not spend much of its time building on the franchise’s lore, but it executes its horror elements well. The ending may be controversial, but the horror is why it is such a critical success.
Alien: Romulus
Cast
Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise. The movie is directed by Fede Álvarez and will focus on a new young group of characters who come face to face with the terrifying Xenomorphs. Alien: Romulus is a stand-alone film and takes place in a time not yet explored in the Alien franchise.
