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Alien: Romulus Is a Slick, Empty Franchise Pastiche

The taut, grisly new entry plays like a greatest-hits reel.

Reason

Alien: Romulus review — a palm-dampening, seat-gripping, adrenaline-pumping thrill ride

When the plot kicks in and the action kicks off, Alvarez gets us by the throat...

WhatToWatch

The Most Promising Sci-Fi Thriller of the Year Can't Resist an Annoying Hollywood Trend

'Alien: Romulus' takes the franchise back to basics, but can't help but feel like a pale shadow of the original. Read our review of 'Alien: Romulus.'

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Alien: Romulus review – A semi-great sequel that becomes absurd and ethically problematic

There is so much greatness here that it becomes all the more frustrating when this franchise reboot becomes a vehicle for illogical plotting and pointless nostalgia

The Independent UK

Alien: Romulus review – grungy, back-to-basics instalment goes over same old ground

Fede Álvarez’s effort is scrappier than Ridley Scott’s grandiose efforts – but everyone involved would have been better employed working on something new

The Guardian - UK

'Alien: Romulus' offers more of the same xenomorph action — and that's a good thing

The new 'Alien' movie proves a worthy addition to the long-running sci-fi franchise.

Tom’s Guide

Alien: Romulus wants everyone to hear you scream over the sci-fi horror series' frightfully bold evolution

TechRadar speaks to Alien: Romulus co-writer and director Fede Álvarez about the daunting prospect of trying to make a great Alien movie.

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20 Years Ago, an Iconic Sci-Fi Franchise's Dumbest Sequel was Secretly Awesome

The crossover has long been a silly, desperate cash grab. And yet one of the most infamous monster versus monster smackdowns is actually brilliant, if you can turn your brain off for it.

Inverse

Alien: Romulus first reactions call it a terrifying return to horror for the franchise, and the "summer's best movie"

The Alien sequel gets its first set of reviews

Total Film

Ridley Scott gave Alien: Romulus director perfect, hilarious advice on taking over the franchise

Fede Alvarez shared a note from Ridley Scott

Total Film

Alien: Romulus is a back-to-basics experience for those who want "to see the xenomorph again, but in the setting of a pure-blood horror movie"

Total Film

35 Years Ago, James Cameron Fixed His Messiest Sci-Fi Flop — And Changed Movies Forever

'The Abyss' was considered James Cameron's first flop. Then, the director released the special edition version and changed movies.

Inverse

Alien: Isolation under the microscope: an excerpt from new companion book Perfect Organism

In this chapter from writer Andy Kelly's unofficial Alien: Isolation companion, we explore the tiny details and trivia of the game's first chapter.

PC Gamer

The best movies and shows to watch before Alien: Romulus

The 10 best movies and shows to add to your watch list before seeing Alien: Romulus on the big screen

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How to watch the Alien movies in order (chronological and release date)

Here's how to watch all the Alien movies in order and the entire Alien timeline explained!

Tom’s Guide

7 best movies like 'Gladiator' to stream right now

Are you not entertained? You will be if you watch these movies like 'Gladiator'

The Independent UK

Gladiator 2 will have the ‘biggest action sequence I’ve ever done’, says Ridley Scott

The film is expected to be released in theatres on 15 November

The Guardian - UK

Attack of the spoilers: are trailers giving away too much?

Don’t read this article if you would like to watch Deadpool & Wolverine or Alien: Romulus completely unsullied. Or Total Recall. Or Lord of the Rings. In fact, please go away now!

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Alien: The Xenomorph life cycle explained

Ahead of Alien: Romulus, we explore every stage of the Xenomorphs' gruesome life cycle and its evolution across the entire Alien saga.

The Guardian - UK

Rampant slaughter! Sexy armour! Tiger maulings! We bust the gladiator myths

As Those About to Die brings swords and sandals back to the screen, the ‘Colosseum consultant’ who advises all the epic productions about accuracy tells us why he is ‘paid to be ignored’

Total Film

Gladiator 2’s emperor actor teases the "wild" sequel and how his character is surprisingly inspired by punk star Sid Vicious

Exclusive: Fred Hechinger gives us the lowdown on his character Caracalla in Gladiator 2

Total Film

The Alien TV show we’ve all been waiting for has wrapped filming, with Noah Hawley promising "something special"

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The Guardian - UK

A New York accent in ancient Rome? So what, it’s no less accurate than RP

Denzel Washington has been accused of inauthenticity in Gladiator II. But why is upper-class, southern English considered the norm, asks historian Rebecca Rideal

The Independent UK

Those About to Die review: Anthony Hopkins swords and sandals drama is more about titillating than convincing

The Prime Video epic, also starring Tom Hughes and Jojo Macari, depicts a Rome full of heaving bosoms and gladiators wearing little more than a thong, their muscles gleaming in the golden hour light

Space

This nerve-rattling 'Alien: Romulus' trailer reminds us that 'fear is bigger in IMAX' (video)

Don't miss the new "Alien: Romulus" IMAX teaser and behind-the-scenes featurette that give a terrifying glimpse at the upcoming installment of the legendary sci-fi horror franchise.

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