Glowing reviews from Alien: Covenant’s UK premiere

Yesterday, we reported on the first reactions to Ridley Scott’s Alien sequel from the screening in Korea and now we have our first mini-reviews from the movie’s premiere in London last night.

With the previous film in the franchise, Prometheus, receiving mixed reviews amongst critics, it’ll be encouraging to hear that the first reactions to Alien: Covenant are extremely positive. It’s been labelled as “intense”, “mysterious” and “epic” with “classic touches”. See the full reactions from Twitter below:

#AlienCovenant is an intense, strange and nightmarish continuation of the franchise. A great companion to Prometheus & the Alien mythos.

— Arctic Ninja Paul (@arcticninjapaul) May 4, 2017

Scared out my nut, jumped wayyy too many times out my seat, add The fact I had my teeth clenched ?through the whole film too #AlienCovenant

— Pandora (@pandoratweets) May 4, 2017

Yes yes ? #AlienCovenant what an intense rollercoaster of mystery & bloodshed! Haven't stopped talking about it probably won't sleep either

— Pandora (@pandoratweets) May 4, 2017

Well, a little overwhelmed, #AlienCovenant is more of the same and yet I loved it. Thank you for the evening @20CenturyFoxUK @AlienMoviesUK

— Ben Jennings ? (@BJ667) May 4, 2017

#AlienCovenant was without a doubt very #Alien. Lots to ponder! Expect a detailed write up in the coming days!

— Scified.com (@scifiedcom) May 4, 2017

#AlienCovenant flew by. It will please fans. Lots of classic touches, dark, gruesome at times, of course! Full review on Sunday.

— Hero Collector (@HeroCollector_) May 4, 2017

So lucky! Tonight I said hi to my hero @dannymcbride_ & saw #AlienCovenant. Fricking epic & exactly what you want it to be @20thcenturyfox pic.twitter.com/yn9fjJEmmn

— Anastasia Takis Brand (@AnastasiaTakis) May 4, 2017

Bloody, odd, mysterious and a staggering picture of madness at times. Horrific in unexpected ways. #AlienCovenant

— Arctic Ninja Paul (@arcticninjapaul) May 4, 2017

Ridley Scott brings back the series to its roots! Visuals are top notch a complete win in IMAX #AlienCovenant

— Jordan Samuel (@JordanESamuel) May 4, 2017

So some great early feedback, although a couple were more cautious with their opinions, calling “the last act messy” and that it won’t appeal to everyone:

I don’t think everyone will love Alien: Covenant. Some will probably hate it. It’s a complex film and one you’ll be talking about after.

— Arctic Ninja Paul (@arcticninjapaul) May 4, 2017

First impressions. More satisfying than Prometheus. Last act little messy re: the Aliens. Loved the cast and characters. #AlienCovenant

— Aaron Percival (@_CorporalHicks) May 4, 2017

We can make our own minds up when Alien: Covenant hits theaters on 19th May.