Althoughthe entireAlienseriesis pretty convoluted, 2012sPrometheuswas one of the first movies in the franchise to flagrantly over-complicate things.
Lance Henriksens Charles Weyland was replaced by Guy Pearces Peter Weyland.
Like so many moments inPrometheus, this scene looks great and explains almost nothing.
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In an experimental short film, it would be a bold, striking image for viewers to ruminate on.
In theAlienprequel, it is a non sequitur that proceeds to go precisely nowhere.
This is all fascinating information, but none of it is made clear inPrometheusorAlien: Covenant.
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While viewers don’t need everything to be spoon-fed,theAlienmovies dont thrive on ambiguity.
The horror franchise works thanks to its simplicity.
Ironically, the prequel never really justifies the Xenomorphs existence.
The opening scene ofPrometheusis eventually revealed to be a sci-fi retelling of the Prometheus myth.
Ironically, the prequel never really justifies the Xenomorphs existence.
The reason I cant standPrometheus black goo subplot is that it demands further explanation and exposition.
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Instead of clarifying things, Scotts prequel only made the franchises backstory more complicated and necessitated further spinoffs.
FX’sAlien: Earthis set to be released in early 2025.
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