This movie is not a prequel to Alien, but it can be interpreted as such.  I prefer to think of it as more of an origin story of sorts.  I won’t spoil the movie, but yeah I think it’s an origin story. 

In any case, that being said, this was a great movie.  I was at the edge of my seat so many times I lost count.  It was thrilling, made me jump, and it was, no one other than Ridley Scott could have done this movie.  He has proven that he still knows his aliens.  Ah this was such a great movie, I mean I cannot say that this movie was awesome enough.  I loved it!  It was thrilling, with good acting, Naomi Rapace is amazing, her acting is amazing and the strength that she put into this character was believable and awesome.  Naomi Rapace is amazing.  This movie was amazing, the cast and characters were amazing.  I loved this movie!  4/4 ★‘s & an “A+”.