HuluAlien: Romulus (2024)
Bias Rating
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Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
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Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques corporate greed and capitalist exploitation, focusing on wage slavery and environmental degradation, while also prominently featuring themes of bodily autonomy and reproductive rights, directly aligning with contemporary progressive ideology.
The movie features a racially diverse cast, reflecting an intentional effort toward inclusivity. However, its narrative has drawn criticism for the disproportionate harm and death of non-white characters, with the white female protagonist surviving, which raises concerns about the perpetuation of problematic tropes in its handling of racial representation.
Secondary
Alien: Romulus implicitly continues the Alien franchise's legacy of queer themes, primarily through the Xenomorph's inherently genderless and unconventional reproductive biology. While explicit LGBTQ+ character representation is not documented, the film maintains a thematic presence that challenges traditional norms without directly affirming or denigrating human queer identities, resulting in a neutral overall impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film introduces a new generation of original characters, including female leads Rain Carradine, Kay, and Aileen Wu. There is no indication that any character was previously established as a different gender in prior Alien franchise canon.
The film features a diverse cast with new characters, including actors of various racial backgrounds. However, the provided information does not indicate that any character previously established in the Alien franchise as a specific race has been recast with an actor of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.0
6.4
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