I've waited 30 years for this one I suppose, as Ridley Scott ventures back into the Alien Universe to answer one of key points raised by some of the most iconic scenes ever devised by the Sci-Fi Tradition thanks to the master H.R.Giger.

Did it work? Hmmmm... Not sure, though I must say enjoyed the film as a whole; even my wife enjoyed the film, and she hates The Alien Franchise as a whole (unlike me, who even relishes in the grisly excesses AVP Requiem). I can't help feel the truth is still 'out there' and keemly await the sequel (with or without Ridley Scott) in this, one of key mythologies of my life thus far. As a narrative it was a tad rushed though, lacking in any essential protocol that would have made it more convincing, though no doubt this belied certain urgencies integral to the sub-plotting which seemed just plain silly in comparison to the central issue. No such mawkish / familial elements in Alien (as a rule), which made for better, more emotionally moving films altogether IMHO.

Jack Blandiver
(i.e. The Mudcatter Still Known as Suibhne O'Piobaireachd / GUEST Suibhne Astray until such time my request for an official name-change is honoured...)