It’s a worthy addition to the franchise - as strong a science fiction picture, in its own way, as the first two films in its series - and another showcase for the visionary talents of a young director who would go on to be one of the most powerful filmmakers in Hollywood.
They are classics of science fiction filmmaking - critically acclaimed and beloved by fans - and their reputation has helped the franchise endure for nearly 40 years.Īlien 3 may not have quite the mass appeal or enduring legacy of its predecessors, but its low reputation simply isn’t deserved. And both films helped launch the careers of young directors who would go on to be two of Hollywood’s most successful filmmakers. The first was a claustrophobic monster movie in space made by a young director named Ridley Scott, the second a Vietnam-inspired action film by James Cameron.īut both films succeeded on the strength of their memorable imagery, rich world building, and strong performances. The films were made seven years apart by two very different directors, and there isn’t much continuity between them, aside from the protagonist, Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley, and the H.R. Predator: Requiem? - but it has been sustained in large part based on the enduring popularity of the first two films in the series: Alien and Aliens. The franchise has had its ups and downs over the years - remember A liens vs. And there's no sign of it going away: Director Ridley Scott said in March that there may be as many as six more in the works.
The new Alien: Covenant marks the sixth film in the main Alien franchise since it started in 1979, making it one of Hollywood's longest-running series.
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