So I have to admit, I was cautiously optimistic about this one. The trailer promised a stripped down, back to basics approach to the Alien franchise, with a fresh new cast and a talented horror director at the helm. But does it live up to the promise?

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        3 months ago

        My impression is that he mostly makes money off calling things woke (spreading The Message/forced diversity/Mary Sue/cancel culture/etc.). The Menu is great though.

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          3 months ago

          Yeah I’d just put that down to no nonsense reviews.

          If a media property spends more energy on politics then the story/writing itself that’s a reasonable bit of critical feedback.

          He celebrates empowerment when it’s motivated properly in the story, like his love note to Arcane. https://youtu.be/W3h6Pszege4&t=481