What You Need to Remember Before Becoming Alien: Romulus

I Alien The franchise is probably one of the top four or five sci-fi genres out there. From its first two dynamite parts, to its inundation of all other aspects of popular culture, it is one of those deals when anything new is released, we noticed. Again Alien: Romulusa new film from director Fede Alvarez, all that and more.

The film is set in the middle of Ridley Scott’s events Alien and James Cameron Alienswhich leaves about sixty places to fill. But, do you need to watch those movies again to understand everything? And what about two other direct sequels, two modern prequels, and those On the contrary movies?

Well, we have good news and better news. The good news is, you can fully enjoy everything about it Alien: Romulus you don’t need to do any homework. It is designed to be just a cool movie with a simple story that is accessible to anyone. The better news, however, is that if you watch some Alien movies, you will find things to enjoy and enjoy on a different level.

Of course, the most important installment is the first film. That’s all Romulus has a direct connection to. Communication will not fail here. So if you only have time to watch one, this is it. Besides, any other movie you watch—Alien, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection, Prometheus, Alien: Covenant-it won’t match exactly, but it will remind you of the flavors that Alvaraz sprinkles throughout the movie. So, for example, if you’re just watching The resurrection of aliens (as I did)—well, let’s just say there were a few times when I pointed at the screen with glee like Rick Dalton Once upon a time in Hollywood meme. And that applies to all other films as well. The first one from 1979 has direct links and everything else is a color on the palette that Alvarez uses to paint his portrait.

But again, let’s be honest here. Any day is made better by looking back Alien or Aliens. And your day will be made better later this week if you see Alien: Romulus. It’s in theaters Friday.

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