Alien Covenant Review: Gruesome, Thrilling and All Together Different!

If there is one franchise that has defined the concepts of sci-fi and horror, it would be none other than Alien. Since 1979 this franchise has brought a sense of horror to the realm of space as the monstrous Xenomorphs have become cultural icons in both movies and pop culture. Now the franchise returns with the seventh installment in the series Alien: Covenant. Directed by the pioneer himself, Ridley Scott, Alien: Covenant is a prequel to the 1979 classic and continues the started started in 2012 blockbuster: Prometheus. With the movie looking to go back to the series' roots, Covenant seeks to be the bridge between Prometheus and Alien. Yet can this new installment live up to franchise's name or does no hear the screams of Alien: Covenant?

Then film centers on the crew of the Covenant who are tasked to find a new planet for colonization. After the ship is damaged by a freak accident, the crew discover another planet that can possibly sustain life. Once arriving the crew soon discover that things are not as they seems on the peaceful world as two crew members are infected by a spores that create monstrous aliens known as Neomorphs. Things take a darker turn when the crew meet David (Michael Fassbender), who has been stranded on the planet for over ten years, and reveals that there far worst creatures waiting to be released.

The Martian Review: Ridley Scott Film Soars Through The Stars

The concept of being stranded is nothing new to world of movies. Many film have catered to the concept of a character being deserted in a remote location, where they must find a way to survive the harsh environment. With so many movie featuring this idea, how could one possibly make it different? How about having the movie taking place on another planet. This is the case for the new sci-fi adventure film: The Martian. Based on the novel by Andrew Weir, The Martian is directed by none other than the claimed filmmaker: Ridley Scott. While Scott is no stranger to the concept of space, the famed director's recent track record has been nothing to praise. So for this Film Adventurer, being excited for this blockbuster was quite the task So was The Martian another hit for Ridley Scott, or should this film remain lost in space?

The Martian follows astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) and the crew of the Hermes; who are excavating the planet Mars. When a freak storm emerges, the crew to the Hermes abandon their mission, but Mark gets left behind when he is presumed dead. However it turns out that Mark survived the accident and is now stranded on Mars. With the next Mars mission coming in four years, Mark must find a way to survive the barren planet in hopes that he can reach NASA in time. Eventually Mark makes contact with NASA and the organization, along with the Hermes crew, must decide on how to bring the stranded astronaut home.