12 Most Overlooked Science Fiction Films Of The 2010s
6. Alien: Covenant (2017)
A worthy sequel to the polarizing Prometheus and a worthy prequel to Alien, this film left theatres much sooner than it should have.
Excellent performances, frightening Xenomorph variations and menacing locations make it an intriguing franchise entry. On its way to a new habitable planet, Origae-6, the colonization ship Covenant gets damaged by a neutrino blast. The crew soon picks up a transmission from another planet, one that seems even more appealing and.. well, one can guess where that journey leads.
An eclectic cast that includes Katherine Waterston, Michael Fassbender, Carmen Ejogo and Danny McBride is but one of the reasons why every science fiction fan should see Alien: Covenant.
The set design - that ominous plateau! - and the nightmarish Xenomorph mutations are two others. Ultimately, it is the ever-present humanity and relatable characters that make this story a terrific addition to the canon.