Roko71

The Alien IP is up there with the very best yet somehow, it keeps getting messed with and each outing is a huge miss. This started with the sequels following Aliens (ie the second film and first sequel). It continued with the super disappointing Prometheus.

Like almost all streamer shows the production values are 10/10 but the production aesthetic is the first of many distractions. Who decided that it would make sense to include CRT television screens?! That's alongside touchscreen technology and brain transplant technology from humans to "synths" ie androids.

There's so much wrong with this show that it all becomes a huge distraction and ultimately unwatchable.

Dumb meet dumber.

Five minutes in and the sinking feeling kicks in. Twenty minutes or so later and it's time to jettison. Nothing about this works. Nothing clicks. Poor acting, direction, script, accents... not naming names re the latter as am a huge fan but they are failing here.

You would have thought that at the very least, the first episode would have been a slam dunk given the events and yet, it's dull, dumb and with weird direction and dialogue choices.

As you'll see here on IMDb, lots of contradictory views, and lots of wonder at how one person finds a film to be dull while another inspiring. Welcome to the joy of being a human. I loved this film. I have loved and still love, the book by Charles Dickens, and this film is both a very warm and compliment to that book, while also managing to be its own creation. All of the performances are sheer joy to experience. I've rewatched this film at least half a dozen times, primarily for the joy and humour that each actor brings but also for the richness of the visuals and creative direction. I don't wish to single out anyone or anything as I'm struck by how much the success of this film is due to the combined talents of all involved, beginning with Mr Dickens himself. Open your mind and hearts and enjoy this beautiful film.