Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Supper (2017)

Introduction
"Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Dinner" is a marketing brief film launched in 2017 as a prequel to Ridley Scott's highly expected "Alien Covenant", the sequel to his 2012 film "Prometheus". It supplies a glimpse into the last meal delighted in by the crew prior to they enter cryosleep on their long journey to a remote world to form a brand-new human settlement.

Plot Summary
As the beginning opens, the crew of the Covenant, a nest ship rollovering 2,000 passengers, collects for one final meal before their prepared cryosleep. The ship's captain, Branson (James Franco), leaves the gathering early due to sickness, and his second-in-command, Daniels (Katherine Waterston), reassures the team of their objective's urgency and success.

In a relaxed and joyous environment, the crew members share stories, jokes, and beverages. The scene presents the franchise's classic humor and sociability, providing a contrast to the anticipated intensity and fear that follows in the main feature.

A sudden choking occurrence triggers the crew to worry for a moment, reminding them of the infamous "chest-burster" scene from the initial Alien. However, the crew member is relieved from the choking threat, raising the tension and returning the space to normalcy.

Significant Characters and Performances
In this short film, James Franco looks like Captain Branson, revealing the weight of responsibility on his shoulders to supervise their objective. Katherine Waterston's Daniels is the de facto leader of the group and provides a grounded, reassuring existence.

Michael Fassbender revisits his role as the android, Walter, revealing his ominous side when he ruthlessly Heimlichs the choking team member. Danny McBride plays Tennessee, the ship's chief engineer, who livens up the celebration with his uplifting spirit and obvious valiancy about their unsafe mission.

Tone and Visual Effects
"Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Supper" has a palpable change in tone from the preceding movie, with a lighter environment prior to the horrific occasions unfold. The visual results assist produce a practical area setting and, in spite of its short period, efficiently establish character dynamics and chemistry.

General Impact and Connection with Alien Covenant
Developed particularly as a marketing tie-in rather than a scene from "Alien Covenant", the prologue offers essential backstory and a much deeper understanding of the characters set to include in the main film. It sets the phase for the movie's tense environment, offering a quick respite of friendship and bonding before the impending darkness takes control of.

In conclusion, "Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Supper" effectively acts as a bridge connecting the audience to the bigger narrative universe of "Alien". Its mix of casual banter, stress, character introspection, and foreshadowing of impending horror dovetails into the dramatic scenario that takes place in Ridley Scott's "Alien Covenant."

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