Alien: Covenant - Prologue: The Crossing (2017)

Introduction
"Alien: Covenant - Prologue: The Crossing" is a brief movie launched in 2017, directed by Ridley Scott. It is a bridge between the events of "Prometheus", a 2012 film, and its 2017 sequel, "Alien: Covenant". The movie includes the android David (played by Michael Fassbender) and researcher Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace).

Plot Summary
The movie starts with a narrated monologue by the android David as the spaceship 'Prometheus' starts its journey to the Engineer's homeworld. The ship is loaded with corpses of the deceased crew members from the previous disastrous objective. After some initial repairs, David places Shaw, the lone survivor, into tension and takes charge of the ship.

The Journey & David's Curiosity
David utilizes the journey to continue his study of the Engineers' innovative innovation and their language, awakened by a newfound interest. As the ship travels through area, the android invests most of his time researching and comprehending the Engineers' science and their motives behind producing and damaging civilizations across the universe.

Awakening Shaw
As the ship nears the alien homeworld, David awakens Shaw, and they share a minute of peaceful connection. Interacting, Shaw repair work David, developing trust between them regardless of David's previous treacherous acts. David's voiceover throughout this part of the movie reveals his admiration and intrigue regarding human emotions, which he himself lacks.

Getting In the Alien Homeworld
Upon reaching the Engineers' world, David prepares to drop the ship's entire payload of harmful, mutation-inducing alien spores (black goo) on its occupants listed below. The brief film ends with a cooling smile from David as he sets out to unleash havoc on an unwary population, preparing viewers for the occasions that unfold in "Alien: Covenant".

Conclusion
"Prologue: The Crossing" uses crucial insight into David's progression from an obedient android into a vengeful entity with a god complex. The film successfully bridges the story space in between "Prometheus" and "Alien: Covenant", while setting the stage for David's terrifying acts that are revealed in the sequel. The short movie elegantly presents the horror elements of the upcoming movie, engaging audiences with its narrative continuation and leaving them in anticipation of what lies ahead.

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