Alien: Romulus has only been out for a few days, but plenty has already been said about the film's many pitfalls. Its decision to "resurrect" Alien actor Ian Holm for a turn as another evil, corporate-minded android has been rightly criticized by both the franchise's biggest fans and critics (including yours truly), as has its reliance on cheap Easter eggs and instances of fan service. For all of its flaws, though, Alien: Romulus does manage to push its franchise in an unexpected new direction.
