#alienisolation #alienromulusreview #alien #scifi #filmtok #film Richard and Duncan review the film 'Alien Romulus' directed by Fede Alvarez. They discuss their initial impressions, character development, production quality, and the film's storytelling issues. The hosts express disappointment in the film's reliance on nostalgia and fan service, as well as its failure to deliver a compelling narrative. They also compare it to previous films in the Alien franchise and highlight the importance of world-building and class struggles within the story. Ultimately, they conclude that while the film has high production values, it lacks substance and fails to meet expectations. Takeaways The film has high production quality but lacks a compelling story. Character development is shallow, leading to viewer disconnection. Nostalgia and fan service detract from the film's originality. The use of technology in storytelling can be problematic. World-building is essential for engaging narratives. Casting unknown actors can lead to fresh performances. Expectations for the film were not met, leading to disappointment. Plot holes and inconsistencies undermine the story. Franchise continuity is important for audience engagement. The film's themes of class struggle are not fully explored. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Alien Romulus 01:21 Initial Impressions and Spoiler Alert 03:12 Character Analysis and Critique 05:54 Production Quality vs. Storytelling 08:56 Themes and Comparisons to Original Alien 12:31 Nostalgia and Legacy of Alien Franchise 15:44 Director's Vision and Studio Influence 19:34 World-Building and Societal Commentary 23:53 Final Thoughts and Conclusion Paypal tip jar: https://www.paypal.me/valverdebroadcasting Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/valverdebroadcasting Val Verde Shop: https://tinyurl.com/ybfjlfax Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/valverdebroadcasting Shot using a Canon 6D camera like this: https://amzn.to/2Eg9nWC And a Panasonic Lumix GX8 like this: https://amzn.to/2SxbFpg Sound recorded using a Zoom handy recorder just like this: https://amzn.to/2T6Wt7B And Lavalier mics like this: https://amzn.to/2T59uyf Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/valverdebroadcasting Donate via Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/valverdebroadcasting Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/paGx9J7 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/valverdetweets http://www.twitter.com/its_jacksontime http://www.twitter.com/DuncanCasey Val Verde Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/valverdebroadcasting Duncan Casey IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4317541/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Animated intro by Rafael Hengelbrock - @Thank_you_Herb Ministry Graphic by Jason Nez Thumbnails by Angelo Canale Propaganda Minister: Ellie Carley