For a project that was originally not supposed to make it to the big screen at all, the numbers are impressive:
- in the US – 97,199,286
- in the world – 217,200,000
- in China – 93,630,709.
The last point in particular surprised analysts, as Asian audiences have long shown no interest in Hollywood creativity.
Critics and audiences abroad were enthusiastic about the work of Fede Alvarez – 80% “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes. In Russia, the film also received a fairly high rating: 7.2 points on Kinopoisk.
Domestic reviewers, however, were divided in their opinions.
Some praise the director for his respect for the original duology, a well-developed script and an increased quality. Others call the spin-off a crazy compilation of the first four parts, aimed at teenagers.
“So they are both right. Of course I expected something different, but overall the impressions are positive,” one of the Russians noted.
According to him, the plot follows the direction of the original, but critically lacks tension, leaving the audience with a strong, dynamic thriller, but not a horror.
Domestic reviewers, however, were divided in their opinions.
Some praise the director for his respect for the original duology, a well-developed script and an increased quality. Others call the spin-off a crazy compilation of the first four parts, aimed at teenagers.
“So they are both right. Of course I expected something different, but overall the impressions are positive,” one of the Russians noted.
According to him, the plot follows the direction of the original, but critically lacks tension, leaving the audience with a strong, dynamic thriller, but not a horror.
The franchise revived?
It looks like Alien is making a comeback after years of experimentation and failure.
At least that’s what the box office receipts for Romulus, which premiered three weeks ago, show.
With a budget of $80 million, the film earned more 314 million and surpassed A Quiet Place: Day One to make horror the most financially successful film of 2024.
For a project that was originally not supposed to make it to the big screen at all, the numbers are impressive:
- in the US – 97,199,286
- in the world – 217,200,000
- in China – 93,630,709.
The last point in particular surprised analysts, as Asian audiences have long shown no interest in Hollywood creativity.
Critics and audiences abroad were enthusiastic about the work of Fede Alvarez – 80% “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes. In Russia, the film also received a fairly high rating: 7.2 points on Kinopoisk.
Domestic reviewers, however, were divided in their opinions.
Some praise the director for his respect for the original duology, a well-developed script and an increased quality. Others call the spin-off a crazy compilation of the first four parts, aimed at teenagers.
“So they are both right. Of course I expected something different, but overall the impressions are positive,” one of the Russians noted.
According to him, the plot follows the direction of the original, but critically lacks tension, leaving the audience with a strong, dynamic thriller, but not a horror.
Source: Popcorn News
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