WhenRidley Scott’soriginalAliendebuted in 1979, it was a unique and unexpected hit.
The film spawned a massive multi-media franchise, including multiple sequels that expanded the lore of the terrifying xenomorph.
Elba plays him asa laconic, slightly cynical anti-heroof the kindthe iconicHumphrey Bogartused to play so well.
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Janek’s the last guy to get mixed up in other people’s problems until he has no choice.
Then, he’ll sacrifice himself for a greater cause.
Pretty sleazy, huh?
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They are like the electricians or plumbers one might hire when one’s house needs an upgrade.
David promptly destroys all the non-floral life on the planet by bombing it with the black mutagen.
Of all the already questionableAliencharacters,David is the most clinical and villainous.
He is one of the series' most fascinating figures, further elevated byMichael Fassbender’s superb performance.
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