Alien: RomulusGets the Job Done, But at What Cost?

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• Director Fede Álvarez brings a blunt, sporadically entertaining style, but the film feels more like a stop-gap to keep the property alive than a bold reinvention.
• With Disney now in control, the pressure is on to generate more Alien movies and spin-offs, though critics wonder if the studio's family-friendly touch will dilute the franchise's iconic horror roots.