
Reviews — Alien Resurrection
Audience write-ups from TMDB
CinemaSerf
The previous installment concluded with "Ripley," portrayed by Sigourney Weaver, seemingly perishing in a pool of lava while protecting her infant—a moment suggesting their demise. However, advancements in technology permit the story to continue two centuries later, introducing a cloned Ripley and her child. The military's intentions involve utilizing these clones against hostile alien creatures. As is often the case…
r96sk
This movie was a blast! I’m surprised to say that *Alien Resurrection* is better than *Alien³*. While it doesn’t reach the heights of the first two films, *Alien* and *Aliens*, I think it's not too far behind. I had a really good time with it; there’s exciting action alongside a strong ensemble. Sigourney Weaver playing Ellen Ripley is always welcome, and this installment features the most enjoyable supporting …
Wuchak
This entry in the franchise, arriving two centuries following Ripley’s demise in the prior movie—Sigourney Weaver is back as a clone—finds her awakening aboard a space station that also functions as an enormous ship. The scientists present are conducting experiments involving xenomorph and human genetics, aiming to engineer what appears to be the ultimate biological weapon. Simultaneously, a group of smugglers arrive…
bestchallenger
This film is fairly unremarkable, particularly when held up against earlier entries in the Alien series, including even Alien 3. The storyline occasionally becomes quite convoluted, and the characters don't leave much of an impression; some come across as exaggerated caricatures. It feels like a calculated effort to exploit a popular brand for financial gain. I’d suggest it only if you’re already devoted to the franc…
John Chard
Jean-Pierre Jeunet and his team largely adhere to what’s expected from the franchise this time around. The setting is a space station filled with pirates in space, and there's a cloned Ripley—Sigourney Weaver, naturally—though this version lacks any real warmth or empathy, it seems. There’s considerably more gore than usual, creating some genuinely frightening science fiction moments, and certain visuals are truly re…


