BlackManta_777

[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]

A fantastic return to form for the "Alien" franchise. After "Prometheus" (which I enjoyed but I thought was ultimately a bit pointless), "Covenant" returns the series to its horror roots. The movie plays to all of the "Alien" series' strengths: believable characters and camaraderie, unbearably tense situations, gross-out horror, and stunning outer space vistas. In addition to being technically impeccable, I appreciated the fact that "Covenant" is a horror movie for adults. Not only does it refuse to water down its violence, it allows the characters to have intelligent discussions without explaining everything they're saying. In our current era of bloodless PG-13 horror and endless exposition for idiots, it was a breath of fresh air.