Recording summary · November 2024
why i HATE Alien： Romulus
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Overview
Alien: Romulus is rated 6.2 out of 10 and deemed bland, boring, and one of the worst entries in the franchise despite achieving commercial success and favorable public reception.
The characters and cast of Alien: Romulus are unfamiliar and comprised of annoying young adults, leaving Andy the android as the sole compelling figure.
The narrative of Alien: Romulus centers on young miners scavenging fuel and equipment from an abandoned station, lacking the deeper intrigue and cosmic exploration of earlier entries.
Most deaths in Alien: Romulus are tame compared to those in Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, with Bjorn's demise via acid spit noted as an exception.
The birth and feeding of the hybrid creature carry overt sexual connotations reminiscent of adult entertainment.
Alien: Covenant underperformed commercially and saw its sequel canceled despite having stronger characters, action, narrative, and fatalities than Alien: Romulus.
Themes
Critical evaluation, cast reception, narrative shortcomings, and death scenes in Alien: Romulus.
Comparative analysis between Alien: Romulus and Alien: Covenant regarding commercial outcomes and quality.
Developments
Daniel watched Alien: Romulus.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the scene involving non-lethal acid blood burning an ear occurred in Alien 3 or Alien: Resurrection is unresolved.
Whether Daniel would recommend viewing Alien: Romulus remains uncertain.