You are here:
Alien: Covenant - Prologue: The Crossing

Alien: Covenant - Prologue: The Crossing

2017

Runtime

3 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

Aboard a hijacked Engineer vessel, Dr. Shaw repairs David as they make their way to the home-world of the Engineers, whom Shaw believes are humanity’s creators. 'The Crossing' is an official prologue short to 'Alien: Covenant', revealing what happened to crew members Dr. Elizabeth Shaw and the synthetic David after the events of 'Prometheus'.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

4.3/10

Fair


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The sequence focuses strictly on the physiological processes of awakening from suspended animation. There are no depictions of same-sex intimacy or non-cisnormative identities.

Gender Representation

Fair

The prologue maintains a neutral gender balance through the visual depiction of both male and female crew members. However, the characters' unconsciousness prevents any observation of intellectual agency or interpersonal dynamics.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Good

The visual composition suggests a multi-ethnic crew, moving away from a homogeneous casting model. This diverse ensemble reflects a globalized, interstellar future rather than a monolithic demographic.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The setting prioritizes high-tech, utilitarian secularism over religious frameworks. The sterile environment emphasizes a detachment from traditional social structures like family or organized religion.

Disability Representation

Minimal

No visible or invisible disabilities are depicted or utilized as plot devices. The focus remains entirely on the biological state of suspended animation.

Strengths

  • The visual composition utilizes a multi-ethnic ensemble to reflect a globalized future.
  • The gender balance among the crew members in cryosleep is neutral and egalitarian.

Areas for Improvement

  • The lack of character agency prevents the exploration of complex social or intersectional identities.
  • The sterile, secularist setting lacks engagement with diverse cultural or religious frameworks.

AI Analysis

As a technical prologue, this segment functions primarily as a bridge between narrative installments. It prioritizes atmospheric transitions and biological processes over character-driven storytelling, which naturally limits the depth of social representation. While the film avoids harmful stereotypes and utilizes a diverse visual ensemble, the characters lack the agency to engage with one another. This absence of active interaction prevents the exploration of complex, intersectional identities. The resulting score reflects a baseline of moderate inclusion. The work presents a diverse cast in stasis, but lacks the progressive subversion or narrative depth required for a higher rating.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.