Alien: Resurrection
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: November 26, 1997
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JammyGuyStudiosFeb 16, 2013
This movie is hugely over rated. A huge disappointment to fans like me. A just can't really think of many redeeming features about this film! Most of the characters are all stereotypes and this movie has one of the most distasteful attemptsThis movie is hugely over rated. A huge disappointment to fans like me. A just can't really think of many redeeming features about this film! Most of the characters are all stereotypes and this movie has one of the most distasteful attempts at humor ever in it: "I say we ditch the cripple" If you haven't guessed by that then most of the dialogue is pretty awful. At least the acting was decent.… Expand
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savagejoe444May 25, 2013
Ever since Alien 3, I was hoping for an Alien film that would be better than 3. Instead, I got an Alien film that betrays the entire franchise. I prefer watching Alien 3 over this garbage!
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rdaviesNov 9, 2010
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To be fair, Alien 3 was too bad to end the franchise on, and out of what looks like an improvised storyline as a way to make up for Fincher's calamity, this is not bad at all, a LOT better than Alien 3. The story was here and there, not the best but not the worst and it was certainly believable. The characters weren't brilliant I was disappointed with Ryders' character and Ripley was somewhat interesting apart from that OK. The directing was a hell of a lot better than Fincher's, although that's not a difficulty. Special effects were brilliant compared to Alien 3, somehow not as good as the first two a saw a few iffy shots and aliens from a distance looked like tigers with paint on them but up-close: intimidating. Overall, compared to Alien 3 this was a good way to finish the story (unless another film is made after the prequels) and the only thing stopping me from scoring 7 was the human/alien's death and Ripley's pure weirdness. -----By no means overly gross and not AMAZING but better than a lot of films I can think of.… Expand
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NicoDaFlagburnaJan 30, 2011
All the fears we learnt from the first films have been completely wiped with this abysmal attempt at an Alien movie. If only there was some narrative significance, some fear to terrorise the screen or some philosophy relating to sexuality.All the fears we learnt from the first films have been completely wiped with this abysmal attempt at an Alien movie. If only there was some narrative significance, some fear to terrorise the screen or some philosophy relating to sexuality. Instead we are watching a visual representation of a theme park ride. Fortunately theme park rides are over very quickly. This isn't...and being forced to watch would be almost torturous. 43/100… Expand
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potatoes351Jan 16, 2013
Alien Resurrection is abysmal. The 3rd Alien film ended with Ripley making the greatest sacrifice to ensure that the Xenomorph's could no longer be of threat to the human race. Now a good 200 or so years later a Ripley clone has been createdAlien Resurrection is abysmal. The 3rd Alien film ended with Ripley making the greatest sacrifice to ensure that the Xenomorph's could no longer be of threat to the human race. Now a good 200 or so years later a Ripley clone has been created by the Weyland corporation from skin tissue found at the scene of her death. They breed a queen Xeno inside her and all hell breaks loose. This film was not needed and the CGI isn't very good, the acting is comical and poor even by Weaver in the lead role and is a film that should be avoided, even by Alien fans.… Expand
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WeetBixkidJun 4, 2013
If you are a fan of the first 3 movies then you will most likely want to avoid this pile of trash. Even as a popcorn movie it fails to impress as it is a uninteresting gore fest which insults its predecessors.
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CJBailey14May 12, 2014
This movie is a mistake, it has completely lost the the same goals and feel of the first 3. It's no longer the gripping Sci-Fi Horror that the previous movies were, it's now a joke and a bit of a gimmick, it honestly should've stopped at theThis movie is a mistake, it has completely lost the the same goals and feel of the first 3. It's no longer the gripping Sci-Fi Horror that the previous movies were, it's now a joke and a bit of a gimmick, it honestly should've stopped at the 3rd or this should've have been better written. I'm mainly giving it such a low score simply because it completely killed the legendary series it once was.… Expand
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MCFCdanielOct 13, 2014
An abomination of a movie, for me it's on a par with the AvP drivel that followed it. I watched it when it first came out and as a 13 years old who had grown up with Alien and Aliens especially, I instantly recognized how terrible this movieAn abomination of a movie, for me it's on a par with the AvP drivel that followed it. I watched it when it first came out and as a 13 years old who had grown up with Alien and Aliens especially, I instantly recognized how terrible this movie is in every single aspect in regards to the franchise as a whole, it captured nothing of the atmosphere from it's predecessors, some poor casting selections, some really shoddy acting even from Sigouney. The most infuriating part for me was the captain with the hairy shoulders getting smashed in the back of the head by the aliens retractable jaw, then with a constipated look on his face proceeds to pull out a piece of his brain, stare at it for a moment before crumple to the ground, it was totally ridiculous. Granted it had some tidy special effect work going for it but not even that can redeem it in any way in my eyes, I saw it as the biggest betrayal to the franchise, bland and uninspiring, it missed the point that made it's predecessors good in my eyes and when I say predecessors I also count Alien 3 the DC edition because that was actually a great watch. I own the quadrilogy on blu ray and this is the one disc that has no signs of use, because it hasn't been used and never will, I find it offensive and would never waste my time watching it again, I prefer to pretend it doesn't exist from now on.… Expand
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ERG1008Aug 23, 2010
Ripley cloned, Aliens being bred, hired mercenaries get involved, Aliens break loose, you know the rest....
The final part of the Alien Quadrilogy & it is a bit of a damp squib. Appalling dialogue, especially from Ripley with some trulyRipley cloned, Aliens being bred, hired mercenaries get involved, Aliens break loose, you know the rest....
The final part of the Alien Quadrilogy & it is a bit of a damp squib. Appalling dialogue, especially from Ripley with some truly dreadful acting by Sigourney Weaver to match.
The Aliens have evolved into a cross breed of a bull and a Velociraptor but, as in the 3rd film, just don't seem as scary. Much more graphic than the other films too but less on the suspense.
It's a shame they ended the franchise (although a prequel to Alien is being discussed) with this awful film after all the good work from the other three.… Expand
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grandpajoe6191Sep 29, 2011
"Aliens: Resurrection" is a terrible movie filled with nothing but pessimism. Its a film that will make you grim and moody in a happy sunny day.
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Harry210Apr 21, 2011
After seeing Alien 3, I thought that the Alien franchise was running out of new ideas and Alien Resurrection seems to recycle the same plotline from previous Alien movies but I still enjoyed watching it. The Aliens are back in this movieAfter seeing Alien 3, I thought that the Alien franchise was running out of new ideas and Alien Resurrection seems to recycle the same plotline from previous Alien movies but I still enjoyed watching it. The Aliens are back in this movie (don't know why this movie is called Alien Resurrection since there's more than one Alien again. Should be called Aliens Resurrection) and they seem to have the same motive as before: breed, prey on humans and make everyone's lives a little bit more uncomfortable. Having Aliens in the movie rather than one Alien does make the movie a little bit more exciting but doesn't really produce any scares, due to the fact I've seen these monsters in 3 movies although they still look gruesome. The movie takes place straight after Alien 3 where scientists attempt to clone Ripley and extract the Alien Queen inside her. This movie has got to be the most disturbing in the series and seeing the sleeping naked Ripley clone inside a glass tube was creepy if a little bit sexy. Just looking at the scene where Ripley and the mercenaries discover the failed attempts to clone Ripley in glass chambers and one clone lying on the table, with a deformed body saying "kill me" in a desperate voice. I cringed a little bit but thank god the other not so grotesque main Ripley clone torches the room with a flamethrower. The Alien queen makes a return and just serves the same purpose as in Aliens: She produces eggs which then spit out facehuggers and, you know the story. This movie's plot is a bit predictable: the human gets hugged by a facehugger and then an Alien hatches and kills everyone in sight thing, has been done 3 times. I thought the story was fine and it was enjoyable to see the Aliens again attacking in large numbers and the mercenaries fighting them off rather than another plot like the 1st and the 3rd Alien movies. The movie really gets going straight away, as soon as the Alien queen was extracted from Ripley; you don't really have to wait long until the whole terror of the Alien swarm start to engulf the screen and start attacking our heroes. The effects in the underwater scene where the Alien swims underwater and tries to catch up with his prey were quite good. Where Alien Resurrection is set is natural for an Alien film but it's a bit repetitive. It even recycles a bit of the plotline from the first movie where Call (another android like Bishop from Aliens and Alien 3) sets the spaceship on a collision course to Earth, much like the spaceship in Alien that was set to blow up to stop the Alien from escaping. I thought the acting was good - I enjoyed seeing Ron Perlman playing a bad tempered mercenary, having seen him first in Hellboy. Ripley played once again by Sigourney Weaver was a little bit less of a heroine in this one than in Aliens since she has a link with the Aliens. She now has enhanced strength, acidic blood and can smell an Alien from a mile away and can even tell if a human has an Alien inside him or her. She seems to accept that she now has a link with the Aliens produced and theoretically, she is their mother because she gave birth to their queen: She even says to an Alien host, Pervis, "I'm the monsters mother" while slightly grinning. This movie does inject some originality into its Alien character design with the introduction of the Alien/Human hybrid which is what you get if you give an Alien queen a female humans womb, then let it give birth. This Alien/Human hybrid looks like a white ape and doesn't kill anyone except for its mother, due to the fact that Ripley is the "proper" mother of the Aliens. This movie just like the previous movies is gory; the scene where the Alien/Hybrid gets sucked out of the ship through a tiny hole in the ship is especially gory. He has very little screen time so I didn't really see why they put him in it. This is not a suspenseful, horror movie like Alien and Alien 3. I have to compare this movie to Aliens due to the fact that there is more than one Alien again unlike Alien and Alien 3 but there is nowhere near as much action in this movie than there was in Aliens but at least there is some action with the mercenaries and the Aliens. I still prefer Aliens because it had a better plot but I really have to confess this: I think this is the 2nd best movie in the franchise, beating Alien by a fraction. I just thought it was a little bit more exciting and a lot more was happening to keep me entertained rather than just waiting for something to happen in Alien but do not think for one second that I don't like Alien because I do. Alien Resurrection's ending wasn't that good: Ripley has a standoff with the Alien/Human hybrid and then the Alien/Human hybrid gets sucked out of the spaceship through a tiny hole and then Ripley and Call land on Earth. The ending isn't as good as the previous Alien movies. Alien Resurrection was a satisfying movie to watch and tied up the Alien storyline nicely.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerJul 22, 2011
was this sequel was unnecessary? yes. unenjoyable? no. if your like me you thought Alien 3 had the perfect ending to the series, and left little room to debate that it's at least Ripley's last chapter in the story, but they found away to notwas this sequel was unnecessary? yes. unenjoyable? no. if your like me you thought Alien 3 had the perfect ending to the series, and left little room to debate that it's at least Ripley's last chapter in the story, but they found away to not just continue the series, but bring Ripley back into the action, it's just a shame that it's not the same Ripley we all remember, the Alien series was never scary but always had a creepy atmosphere this movie completely ditches that atmosphere for a more action movie feel, I was surprised at how much I actually like this movie however, it's still satisfying to see a Xenomorph impale a person, and it really shows how smar the Xenomorphs actually are, if you can forgive the new Ripley's personality, and one or two lame characters (Call is the worst character in any Alien movie to date), and some plot holes, you still have a pretty good movie, but it's by far the weakest entry in the series.… Expand
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RayW.Mar 4, 2007
Stupid and gross. Not worth the time.
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AlexR.May 20, 2007
Alien & Aliens were outright classics. Alien 3 was pretty average. This is just plain bad... Which is a shame, because the first half hour is ace, as is the films highlight scene of the aliens underwater / ladder battle.
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JimmiH.Mar 25, 2006
Alien 3 was so bad that they had to resurrect Ripley and the alien to give the series a worthy ending, and this definetely accomplishes that - although it lacks the phenomenal final battle that the first 2 had.
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DalekJun 9, 2012
I dont understand why people are giving this negative reviews. It made have had a cliche storyline but it had more action than Alien 3. I found this movie very entertaining. Ripelys personality isn't much since she's been cloned, and sinceI dont understand why people are giving this negative reviews. It made have had a cliche storyline but it had more action than Alien 3. I found this movie very entertaining. Ripelys personality isn't much since she's been cloned, and since she was dead already which makes sense. I also like some of the creativity the creativity of Ripelys blood.… Expand
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imthenoobMay 11, 2020
It's certainly more tolerable than Alien 3 but equally as bad. I feel like the cast is slightly better this time around but the story is far freaking worst.
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btzneb92Aug 13, 2012
Better than Alien 3, yes, but still an ill-contrived movie and a really weird and bizarre movie, at that. It feels like it's trying to hone back to "Aliens", but all it's doing is being a trashy space movie with no signs of visiblity that hasBetter than Alien 3, yes, but still an ill-contrived movie and a really weird and bizarre movie, at that. It feels like it's trying to hone back to "Aliens", but all it's doing is being a trashy space movie with no signs of visiblity that has a $70 million budget, compared to Aliens, which had ten times the brilliance this movie has, in a mere $18 million budget. The later Alien films do feel like dirty secrets to well-crafted filmmakers, particularly directed to David Fincher (who directed Alien 3) and Joss Whedon (who wrote the screenplay to this "movie").… Expand
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killsimonJan 12, 2013
I liked this fourth installment in the alien franchise. It wasn't scarier than the other alien films, but then again none of them is really scary, they are just great si/fi action films. I don't get why some people don't like this film, yesI liked this fourth installment in the alien franchise. It wasn't scarier than the other alien films, but then again none of them is really scary, they are just great si/fi action films. I don't get why some people don't like this film, yes it is similar to the other alien films, but would you like it if it wasn't?… Expand
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busbfranJan 10, 2015
Resurrection the final chapter of Alien somewhat redeems itself, with a solid conclusion to the series. The still many unanswered questions left for self interpretation and story line plot holes however have not improved. Sigourney WeaverResurrection the final chapter of Alien somewhat redeems itself, with a solid conclusion to the series. The still many unanswered questions left for self interpretation and story line plot holes however have not improved. Sigourney Weaver easily takes the best performance with her excellent lines and down right perfect acting. Resurrection saves the series from the down hill alien 3 and satisfies fans. Alien is still your go to Si-Fi Blockbuster!… Expand
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JohnnyStephensNov 9, 2013
Critics have ruined it!!!! Resurrection rocks!!!! Not as good as Alien but it still make sense and it's watchable and entertaining!!! Watch it!!!!!!!!
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Jim222001Jun 15, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They tried to bring back Ripley to please fans. However, she's just not the same. This Ripley isn't as likeable since she's a clone with very little emotion. While the fine cast is just wasted in a movie that drags the series down to B-Movie status.
The cable rating gives this *** but part 3 **. What drugs are they on ? Despite it's flaws and killing off Ripley, Hicks and Newt. Yes, even that film is way better than this. Since it had better direction at least. While I was at first was shocked to be reminded that Joss Whedon wrote the screenplay. Since it feels more like fan fiction. However, the Avengers has that feeling to it at times as well. Despite coming out two years before Deep Blue Sea. It's pretty much that movie with aliens, except Deep Blue Sea is actually better. Winoma Ryder looks lost but Call is still the only character I cared about.… Expand
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LepstrungMar 19, 2016
Over all really boring movie only watched ot because its part of alien series. I think 3rd one was bad so I didnt expect anything from this. Movie has some major holes in plot and I just didnt get like half of it. Why did they have to dive inOver all really boring movie only watched ot because its part of alien series. I think 3rd one was bad so I didnt expect anything from this. Movie has some major holes in plot and I just didnt get like half of it. Why did they have to dive in the water. Im sure there would be other ways its huge ship. Secondly why didnt they kill that one guy they knew he was going to die when he had alien inside him. Only good part of movie was the end because it ended. They could have made resurrection much better if they would have spent more time with it. Also that human/alien fusion think was horrible and ugly.… Expand
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rwickJan 28, 2016
How does this waste of celluloid have a better rating than Alien 3? While it may have more action to it than its predecessor, Alien: Resurrection does to the franchise what the '90's Godzilla did to that one. Performances are comedicallyHow does this waste of celluloid have a better rating than Alien 3? While it may have more action to it than its predecessor, Alien: Resurrection does to the franchise what the '90's Godzilla did to that one. Performances are comedically hollow, starting with Wynona Rider whose entrance into the film series seems to be an attempt to pass the lead role of Sigourney Weaver to her. Instead, Weaver's passable performance only serves to further juxtapose how utterly dreadful all the rest are. While the Alien looks good, probably better than it ever has, the script and performances give this whole movie a Sci-Fi Channel original film. I only hope for a new Alien film to wash the ugly aftertaste of this one away.… Expand
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eva3si0nApr 10, 2021
Alien Resurrection is a purely production project, the franchise clearly did not need it. Already 3 part was average in quality, and 4 part has already moved to the B-segment. The plot here is even more terrible than in 3 part, the strangersAlien Resurrection is a purely production project, the franchise clearly did not need it. Already 3 part was average in quality, and 4 part has already moved to the B-segment. The plot here is even more terrible than in 3 part, the strangers themselves look generally helpless. The main characters of the team do not evolve in any way as the plot develops. The ending is delusional. And only Sigourney Weaver again played a great role.… Expand
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robertoiglesiasMay 6, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So there's the critics who love this film, and then there's people like Dalek all like "I don't understand why people are giving this negative reviews." STFU idiot.

Here's why I think this film sucks. Joss Whedon's annoying one liners are thrown into the film and they ruin the tone. Hell, Ripley says a bunch of these one liners and the realistic side of her is gone. There's goofy characters who are so f**king irritating, the CGI is not that good, the new group of characters are boring, besides Call, and there's a lot of weird moments where characters are face touching each other.

So I guess critics don't care about the tone in films, and I guess Dalek is an ignorant dumba**.… Expand
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zNeverSleepingSep 4, 2020
Não tive condições de terminar o filme...

Eu já tinha expectativas baixas, por conta do terceiro filme, mas eu juro que ainda havia alguma esperança. O premissa d filme já levou tudo aguá a baixo. Eu sei que o único objetivo aqui é dinheiroNão tive condições de terminar o filme...

Eu já tinha expectativas baixas, por conta do terceiro filme, mas eu juro que ainda havia alguma esperança. O premissa d filme já levou tudo aguá a baixo. Eu sei que o único objetivo aqui é dinheiro - pobre seja essa franquia que foi sugada até o fim -, mas reviver Ripley? E ainda com a Alien mãe dentro? Serio???

A unica coisa que tinha permanecido foi um pouco da personalidade da Ripley, que dessa vez se perdeu por completa já no primeiro ato, com a desculpa de que os genes haviam sofrido uma mutação e agora era seria, basicamente, metade alien. Sem ofensas, mas uma criança pensaria numa ideia dessas. As suas expressões faciais e atitudes são dignas de piada, fazendo até crepúsculo soar serio.

Os personagens não são carismáticos, e já que o desenvolvimento não funciona, temos um show de tédio a nossa frente. A fotografia se dá uma liberdade muito grande para o gênero, com planos fechados e rápidos. A cena do Alien congelando com guarda com a "segunda boca" é hilaria, e se não se tratasse de um filme de terror/ação, seria até engraçada de verdade.… Expand
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MrPajamasFeb 4, 2021
Alien: Resurrection has caught quite a bit of what I see, and I think undeservedly. Personally, I liked the film and unfortunately yes, it is not better than Alien or even Aliens, but for me it even surpasses Alien 3 and overall it is anAlien: Resurrection has caught quite a bit of what I see, and I think undeservedly. Personally, I liked the film and unfortunately yes, it is not better than Alien or even Aliens, but for me it even surpasses Alien 3 and overall it is an amazing film for me, which I can recommend.… Expand
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DirigiblePulpJul 28, 2017
A one-off goofy, campy, B-movie comic book throw-away Alien universe film. One last ride but knowing full well the Ripley saga was truly wrapped up in the last one. Again though, as is the case with this franchise, this film has its ownA one-off goofy, campy, B-movie comic book throw-away Alien universe film. One last ride but knowing full well the Ripley saga was truly wrapped up in the last one. Again though, as is the case with this franchise, this film has its own personality, look, feel and genre to call its own.

Ripley is a superhero now, and she's explained as emotionally autistic so as to not question why she's so benign the whole film (it's clear Whedon knew not to have her slinging quips the whole film, but he didn't know what else to do with her so he turned her into a superhero, surprise). Whedon apparently complained about the delivery of his lines in this film but I don't know. I think most of the actors are game and his dialogue is just OK.

The bigger problems are the lazy plotting (really, 200 years in the future the company still wants an Alien and they still weren't prepared for acid blood? or had a contingency plan in place...) and the lack of characterization of Ripley. There's nowhere else to take her. The only interesting thread involves Ripley kind of becoming an Alien queen at the end (there's mention of cross hybrid DNA) but this an end game play and it's interesting, it's just too bad it doesn't take up more room in the overall film.

Jeunet is not suspense generator, nightmare-maker, or an action stager. He has some pretty sets, and does well with the beautiful Alien special effects (not the CGI though, shudder). The only indelible image in the whole thing is the final shot of the new white Alien thing getting sucked out of a tiny hole. That looks painful, and it's harrowing to watch - notice that Ripley is almost crying seeing it. It's almost like the film made Ripley a mom again only to have her rip it away from herself, but I'm not entirely sure the film understood that, or knew what to do with it.… Expand
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TokyochuchuFeb 17, 2013
Alien: Resurrection has some great memorable scenes (underwater aliens! chestbuster meets head!) and is ultimately quite an entertaining monster movie. That said, however, it's "let's walk from A to B and escape" style plot does nothing forAlien: Resurrection has some great memorable scenes (underwater aliens! chestbuster meets head!) and is ultimately quite an entertaining monster movie. That said, however, it's "let's walk from A to B and escape" style plot does nothing for the franchise as a whole, and there are more than enough misfiring moments to drag the whole package down to 'inconsequential'. Alien: Resurrection is not a bad film but it's nowhere near great either.… Expand
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HalfwelshmanAug 2, 2012
The only real praise I can give the fourth instalment in the Alien series is that after re-watching it, it's not quite as bad as I remembered it. It's not quite a bad film, but is incredibly mediocre, with lazy plotting, a sub-par scriptThe only real praise I can give the fourth instalment in the Alien series is that after re-watching it, it's not quite as bad as I remembered it. It's not quite a bad film, but is incredibly mediocre, with lazy plotting, a sub-par script (from the usually immaculate Joss Whedon) and paper-thin characters. The aliens look better than they ever have, however, and Dominique Pinon and Ron Perlman give good performances, along with some first-class hamming from Brad Dourif. Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet's usual post-apocalyptic steampunk aesthetic style should be well-suited to the Alien universe, but though it's striking, it sometimes comes across as a poor imitation of the work of Terry Gilliam or series mastermind Ridley Scott. Tragically, for the first time in the series, Sigourney Weaver looks bored, the passion for the role as Ripley having completely left her eyes, likely due to the ridiculousness of the character's resurrection in this film. Winona Ryder is also pretty awful, woodenly delivering her dialogue and unable to convey any kind of emotion, and the predictable twist involving her character does not make up for this lacklustre performance. Resurrection commits its worst atrocities in the final ten minutes, which are truly moronic, and succeeds only in completely castrating the alien threat and removing all menace and jeopardy. While a couple of scenes work (the sequence where multiple aliens hunt down survivors underwater is thrilling, and Ripley's shocking discovery in an abandoned science lab is an effective moment of pathos), a criminal amount of the film's runtime feels like it has been copied from earlier Alien instalments, or pasted from other unfinished projects - a telltale sign of Resurrection's troubled production. With such talent behind a project like this, the final film should be much better, but at least it provided Whedon with inspiration for a far more satisfying future project - the uninspiring rag-tag crew of space pirates we follow in this film were developed into the wonderful cast of characters in Firefly, and that is something to be truly thankful for.… Expand
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j30Jan 30, 2012
Alien: Resurrection looks like something Joel Schumacher would make with all the style and and no soul. The more Alien movies they make, the worse they get.
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Daliman13Apr 28, 2021
About every bad horror movie trope is on display here, and while there are 11 million reasons why Sigourney Weaver did this movie, there isn't a single good reason beyond that. Joss Whedon gets some blame too, as this plot is literally noAbout every bad horror movie trope is on display here, and while there are 11 million reasons why Sigourney Weaver did this movie, there isn't a single good reason beyond that. Joss Whedon gets some blame too, as this plot is literally no better than if any random fan of the franchise were given 30 minutes to come up with a plot. Alien-kill porn nearly begat ACTUAL Alien porn, and we are all the worse for it. This movie is riddled we people who have never existed, in situations that would never happen, saying things no one would ever say. Maybe movie reviewers expected this dreck in the 90's, because I see no reason whatsoever anyone with even the least critical eye could consider this movie good.… Expand
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HyliadOct 7, 2011
It's easy to understand why so numerous fans are hangry to Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Make a bad Alien movie is sad, but making an Alien comedy-movie is blasphemy. But when you accept the fact it's a kind of comedy (not only, of course), you mustIt's easy to understand why so numerous fans are hangry to Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Make a bad Alien movie is sad, but making an Alien comedy-movie is blasphemy. But when you accept the fact it's a kind of comedy (not only, of course), you must admit Jeunet is pretty good in what he does. Good ideas, interresting way to film. The fascinating character of Ellen Ripley continues her captivating psychologic development, and Sigourney Weaver still one of the most finest actress in the world.… Expand
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TyranianApr 7, 2019
Fairly entertaining, especially Perlman, but essentially stupid story and dumb plotting.
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Midge115Aug 14, 2012
Alien: Resurrection pales in comparison to its three predecessors. Albeit, I missed the first thirty minutes of the film, but the rest was basically what came out of me during those thirty minutes. The writer tried to reinvent the alienAlien: Resurrection pales in comparison to its three predecessors. Albeit, I missed the first thirty minutes of the film, but the rest was basically what came out of me during those thirty minutes. The writer tried to reinvent the alien breeding system that was perfectly laid out. Instead, he made it convoluted and weird. Ripley's cloned self wasn't as good as the original Ripley, and perhaps the only good things about this movie were Ron Perlman, the scene with failed Ripley clones, and the fact that serious scenes were able to make me laugh with just how stupid they were. I don't consider this movie to be cannon, and I'm not even a hardcore fan of the Alien universe.… Expand
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SantiagoMAKiiNAJul 5, 2012
As I open this review I realize the unintended pun in regards to the title. Resurrection. This picture idea needed to remain dead. Don't get me wrong, I had a good laugh watching it and I was even entertained. But it's a clear example ofAs I open this review I realize the unintended pun in regards to the title. Resurrection. This picture idea needed to remain dead. Don't get me wrong, I had a good laugh watching it and I was even entertained. But it's a clear example of what already began to take place in Alien 3 and takes place with many Hollywood franchises all the time. The product makes money, so you turn to the accountant types to 'package' the next version of cool aid, hence removing the originality from the product that made the big bucks to begin with. Or, we could call it a resurrection.
Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet is brilliant, I like all his other movies. Truly imaginative and creative like no other films. The cinematographer, Darius Khondji, is a genius. Simply turn off the volume and watch any images from this film on their own merit. The guy's work should be hanging from a museum. The digital effects and production design were superb. The ships are believable and the environment convincing. You feel like you are in there. And finally, we get to the script. Joss Whedon's script... Ok. So, Alien 3 might have aimed a couple notches too far towards the dramatic aspect of what was always intended as a fun thriller with good action in it. And I am definitely a fan of Whedon's work. All that being said. Alien is not Firefly. Campy works for the space pirates, not with the legacy of Ridley Scott, James Cameron, and David Fincher.
Looking back at all this highly talented pieces of the puzzle, it's easy to see why they don't fit at all. Clearly, the studio guys knew nothing of this folk's work. They were probably "packaging" this thing via their assistants. I mean, have you seen any of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's movies? I'm talking about Delicatessen and Amelie here. Go have a look. Tell me where you see an alien and a space ship in there?
And Whedon's character's structure? The space pirate types? They board a military grade ship in a renegade top mission? Seriously, that was the best idea all that studio money could come up with?
Look, I do own the Firefly DVD collection, I love it. But make your own judgment on this. Go watch a random episode of Firefly and then have a view of Ridley Scott's Alien. Tell me how exactly do you thread any of these elements together?
We all wanna make movies and want to be part of big studio projects, but, give me a break, there comes a time to also say "I'll pass on this one. It's not for me."… Expand
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Jailhouse_McGeeOct 12, 2012
One of my big, big disappointments in the cinema... After a ridiculous beginning to open the alien saga again, it's slime, more slime, and so on. And did I mention how stupid everybody behaves here, especially the military?? Takes the aliensOne of my big, big disappointments in the cinema... After a ridiculous beginning to open the alien saga again, it's slime, more slime, and so on. And did I mention how stupid everybody behaves here, especially the military?? Takes the aliens a couple of hours or so to escape, and the masterplan is to evacuate and autopilot the ship back to earth... Come on!!… Expand
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Rox22Mar 17, 2013
A really desperate attempt to follow the same formula that made Aliens such a success, only, it failed. At best I can say this movie is average. It does toy with some really interesting ideas, but they just don't get realized they way theyA really desperate attempt to follow the same formula that made Aliens such a success, only, it failed. At best I can say this movie is average. It does toy with some really interesting ideas, but they just don't get realized they way they could have been. Ripley is very different in this movie, and I know this met with ALLOT of criticism from fans. But I get why she is this way, technically she is not Ripley, merely a clone that looks like here and with her memories, but she's OK with that and has embraced her new self. It might not have been a bad idea if they would have shown this transition of acceptance, to allow the audience to accept her they same way. The "new" alien idea was just daft and ugly, I'm sure H.R. Giger read the script and just design it with same effort as the writers. Winona Ryder and Ron Perlman are perhaps the only characters that are interesting adding a bit of fun and class to an otherwise bland cast. Overall: This movie was more of a disappointment to me than it was bad. In hindsight I actually thought that it was rather enjoyable, it just had some really stupid moments that kind of spoiled it.… Expand
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MeritCobaOct 30, 2015
This is a pretty weird movie and the term "a cast of thousands" springs to my mind because of the bloated cast. The only other two Alien movies I even saw where the first two, both of them with a rather small cast, which allowed for moreThis is a pretty weird movie and the term "a cast of thousands" springs to my mind because of the bloated cast. The only other two Alien movies I even saw where the first two, both of them with a rather small cast, which allowed for more screen-time for each death, I suppose. But now, with so many people dying, it was just another death among the many. Perhaps I should stop watching movies like these before I get too numb to care.
The story hovers somewhere between the funny and the scary, a sentiment that is strengthened by the fact that I watched it on commercial television, which meant that every fifteen minutes the pacing was broken by the same beer commercial: I am still pondering if the advertisement detracted from the fun or not.
The cast does a decent job really, with Weaver acting out her weird human/alien breed attitude, Perlman being sufficient gruff and rude, and the small Ryder being nasty and vulnerable at the same time. The rest of them are just meat for the grinder. Dourif acts the mad scientist, a role he later reprises as Wormtongue in the Lord of the Rings. His comical over the top role is probably one of the reasons this movie isn't as scary as it could be, which is especially important when he comments on a key scene in the movie: the birth of the new alien/human hybrid, which is witnessed by Weaver at the same time and turns the whole event into a comical farce.
The biggest problem with the movie is the abysmal script coupled with the bad directing. The script is run-of-the-mill: evil organization wants to breed homicidal aliens on a space station, the aliens escape and go on a killing spree, while a group of survivors makes a break for the spaceship that is located at the other end of the spacestation before the spacestation crashes onto earth while being thinned by the ravenous aliens.
The director, who made a debut with excellent movie Delicatessen, isn't fit to direct movies like this: a big budget action horror movie. It is just not his cup of tea. The camera shots are just boring, the music is dull and the art is a weak redo of the Giger art, lacking his touch of brilliance. Which is especially noticeable when the new breed of Aliens pops up, despite Giger's praises for it: it just looks bad.
The movie might have done better with a smaller cast and less aliens, especially in full view of the camera. Weaver's mixed human/alien features should have allowed for more duplicity and infights in the group, just as Ryder's secret should have. Can they be trusted? Will they turn against the group?
It is here where the movie noticeably fails and could have shined by spending more time to develop a tension that leads to disaster. But nothing comes of it.
The movie ought to be watched with pretzels and beer. Perhaps the beer advertisement wasn't so far of the mark.

(Note: I do not like a scoring mechanism that runs from 0 to 10 and therefore I devised my own value system, which works as follows: 1 for bad, 5 for mwah, 9 for good. 10 for superb.)… Expand
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Tessara_VejganJan 12, 2015
Rewatched it recently on BD. After the sort of ok 3rd movie they went back to action packed 2nd movie as a basis and produced a pretty good action packed sequel. Some good actors, great atmosphere and a nice story.
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NathanJonesSep 29, 2013
It wasn't as bad as I remembered when I first watched this, but it is still better than having a poorly computer generated dog alien like in Alien 3 (Which sucked balls). Score: 3/5.
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marcmyworksJan 11, 2014
Even Joss Whedon, who wrote this instalment, calls it a dud. The biggest problem in this film is the casting, as everyone is over-the-top to the point of being comical.
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demolisher7778Oct 14, 2014
What can i say? this movie is a mediocre action film with a sub-par plot but highly entertaining action. I would recommend to only die-hard alien fans.
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bfoore90Dec 31, 2020
So ALOT of people hate this film, I've noticed. Ive seen alot of people on YouTube completely annihilate this movie in some overly hilarious reviews. Its campy, over-the-top and almost a complete separation in terms of style from the first 2So ALOT of people hate this film, I've noticed. Ive seen alot of people on YouTube completely annihilate this movie in some overly hilarious reviews. Its campy, over-the-top and almost a complete separation in terms of style from the first 2 entries.

Much like Alien 3, all the characters are body bags to be killed so they're not memorable. The gore is over-the-top and some of the performances are comically bad (Brad Dourif). Sigourney Weaver is fantastic as always but this film's biggest issue seems to be an apparent clash of styles between Joss Whedon's script and the direction.

Of course, Whedon says it wasn't his fault but has anyone noticed whenever something goes bad and Whedon is involved he blames everyone but himself? Basically Alien Resurrection isn't a great film. Its not as bad as people make it out to be but its not that great either or even good enough to be "okay." Its just kind of there.… Expand
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KhaamatJan 13, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The 2 last movies just dont have the same climate as the 2 first ones.
If you hate long texts here is the short version: The movie errors, things left unexplained, weak aliens and the super-soldier rippley mad this movie a waste of time IMO.
Here is the long and detailed version of my critic:
So, first of all...we have a cloned ripley with an alien queen being removed from her chest....that was my first problem with this movie. She suicided to end forever the alien threat, but they simply made a BACKUP. Yes, a backup, not a clone. The cloning part..? ok, but how the f*ck did they create her with the queen inside? shoudn't it have been only rippley? And talking about this, rippley became a super soldier (she had entreme agilty, super-strenght, super smelling ability, acidic blood, I dont understand why they dont added x-ray vision too. Althought there is an "explanation" to this, it was boring, she losed her sense of things around her (what I mean is: things that she would NEVER talk, like when she smiling and saying "Im her mother", being proud of it. It just wasnt her style). At the part where the crew were underwater, that was just too unrealistic, several minutes underwater, like it was nothing. The android gets shot, fall on the water static but appears out of nowhere to open the door on the other side (and that's because it was supposed to be the only way..). She encouters her clones, and her blob sister tell rippley to kill her. No, just a bullet on the head wont do, she NEED to burn her. Now we talk about the aliens. They're smart, cute, scary, angry, intelligent and now, fragile like paper. Of course they escaped, caused trouble and died. The queen got smashed by that gross thing that she generated. In comparison tho the Alien's queen and aliens, they were pretty weak and less scarier. About the gruesome newborn alien...i really dont have words to express my feeling. It was distasteful, gross and I was really dissapointed. It just smashed the queen's head like you smash a mosquito. Then it develop feelings for rippley, crush the scientist's head and meanwhile I wonder: how the f*ck in this world did it was created? Yes, there is a queen with a womb and it would be an interesting explanation, but...the queen had a womb, humans have womb too, but to create a baby (human or not) you need a thing that its called sperm. Did the scientist had sex with the alien queen? Was it a god miracle? I think I dont want to know if he really had sex with her. Anyways. I aways heard people talking good about this movie, but as a huge alien fan, I was dissapointed, very, very dissapointed.… Expand
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talisencrwJan 22, 2014
I haven't seen it since it came to the theatres, and I remember being mildly disappointed, but still enjoying it. I'd certainly revisit it soon, with my son, since both of us enjoyed Alien and Aliens so much.
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FelipePedro07Sep 3, 2022
Meh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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lukechristianscJan 11, 2015
I was glad that Ripley gets "resurrected" so when i watched this movie i thought could ripley be her self again? Nope......cause some company clones her. Now she's on the bad side? Yep but then she realizes human feelings and has a good heartI was glad that Ripley gets "resurrected" so when i watched this movie i thought could ripley be her self again? Nope......cause some company clones her. Now she's on the bad side? Yep but then she realizes human feelings and has a good heart and that's one thing that the script got right, the action sequences are good. The thing i hate in this movie is Ripley tries to be funny at times BOO! she's okay in this movie. Alien 3 SUCKS!!!!!!! The original writers of Alien kill Ripley! who thought that was a good idea? Grade C-… Expand
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Supersaiyan9000Jun 8, 2014
Honestly, I don't think this movie is that bad. Sure it has tons of problems with it's plot but it has a decent set design, some pretty cool effects, and I also really like the fact that they make the Xenomorphs look a lot more realistic inHonestly, I don't think this movie is that bad. Sure it has tons of problems with it's plot but it has a decent set design, some pretty cool effects, and I also really like the fact that they make the Xenomorphs look a lot more realistic in this. It's definitely not a great movie, but it's at least a lot better than Alien 3.… Expand
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Larry223Sep 8, 2014
Es simplemente mala. Esta película arruino la franquicia, en comparación Alien3 es una obra maestra. Alien3 a la mitad le gusto a la otra mitad no, pero esta cosa es simplemente horrible. Lo principal es que no hay mención de nada, no se sabeEs simplemente mala. Esta película arruino la franquicia, en comparación Alien3 es una obra maestra. Alien3 a la mitad le gusto a la otra mitad no, pero esta cosa es simplemente horrible. Lo principal es que no hay mención de nada, no se sabe que paso con los marines ni con la compañía, absolutamente nada. Una de las peores cosas es el clon de Ellen Ripley, antes ella era un humano y no me refiero por lo del ADN, ahora parece una maquina asesina sin emociones, antes ella podía sentir miedo, tristeza, amor, emociones, ahora no tiene nada de eso. La única vez que se siente que es humana es cuando ve a sus clones defectuosos pero después de eso no lo menciona, como si nunca hubiera pasado. La historia tiene poco sentido, como clonaron a Riple y a la reina Alien a la vez? no podían solo con uno? acaso la sangre humana se mezclo con la del Alien? como? Esta película es tonta, no tiene mucho sentido, y el final es malo, la mejor parte de Alien3 fue el final, inconcluso pero mil veces mejor que el de esta "película". Le doy un 02/10 por ser una "secuela" de Alien y Aliens. Y si tu eres uno de los que les gusto la película pues mira las películas life action de Resident Evil por que son una historia y trama similar. Una chica al inicio aparece desnuda, de hay se encuentra con una súper amenaza Aliens/Zombies y tiene que escapar y exterminarlos. Si te gusto míralas, seguro que te parecerán obras maestras mientras que en el mundo real seguirán siendo malas.… Expand
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inaneswineNov 14, 2017
Now just what in space is this carry-on? It's a good bit of fun, if you can excuse the abysmal script and acting from the majority of the cast, particularly Razzie dodger Winona Ryder. Yet, in spite of her now ludicrous character, SigourneyNow just what in space is this carry-on? It's a good bit of fun, if you can excuse the abysmal script and acting from the majority of the cast, particularly Razzie dodger Winona Ryder. Yet, in spite of her now ludicrous character, Sigourney Weaver still puts on a damn good show. Controversially, I actually think this film slightly surpasses Alien 3. Or it's at least as bad as it. Unlike the third film, at least you can have a bit of fun watching this one. Gore galore, sleek alien effects and a few moments of well-crafted tension make it okay to sit through. Nonetheless, the film stands as an unfortunate joke - a sad testament to the poor direction the series took.… Expand
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Kai82Nov 11, 2020
While this movie has its problems it has also new creative ideas, an enjoyable cast and some memorable moments (both good and bad once). In comparison to Alien 3 it is defiantly an improvement. Of cause it is not anywhere near Alien 1 andWhile this movie has its problems it has also new creative ideas, an enjoyable cast and some memorable moments (both good and bad once). In comparison to Alien 3 it is defiantly an improvement. Of cause it is not anywhere near Alien 1 and Alien 2. The script was written by Joss Wheadon (Yes that one) which explain some new ideas. However he said they butchered his script. For clarification: He said they used everything in a way he would never do instead of directly changing stuff. The story starts 200 years after the conclusion of Alien 3. Ellen Ripley of cause played by Sigourney Weaver is cloned on a space ship because they want the Alien-Queen genes from her (Don't know how this works. Maybe mixed or contaminated?). They want to control the Aliens or use them as weapons (Bad idea but believable. Mindset would be: Those morons from 200 years ago were too stupid and primitive. We are better, smarter, far more capable and advanced). Meanwhile a group of mercenary is on the space ship making business and have their own plans. I stop here. For itself the story is entertaining and I like the ideas or concepts here. I will not deny that there are also some bad ideas too and a few awkward moments. There is however a good portion of dark humor present. The cast is enjoyable. Sigourney Weaver delivers an excellent performance and makes most of the script and new ideas. Then there are the mercenaries / space pirates: Winona Ryder as Annalee Call has an interesting role and character. Good performance here. Ron Perlman always delivers and is typecast here. Dominique Pinon plays a paraplegic mechanic and has much character and personality. I remember Michael Wincott as their shady captain. There were others but I have forgotten their roles (Shame one me as there was at least another guy with remarkable shooting skills that I cant allocate anymore). Then there are the antagonists outside the Aliens. James E. Freeman is an excellent self-righteous and arrogant scientist. While he is not evil in a mad scientist way he would become one slowly but surely if left alone for more time. Then there is Dan Hedaya as General Perez who has a shorter role but a remarkable exit. The special effects were really good for its time and the Aliens look terrifying especially one at the end is truly out of nightmares. Remark: This is divisive as there are some fans that disagree and will say it looks terrible. The sets are fine and so is the soundtrack. Overall this movie is enjoyable and not as bad as many will claim. It has it weaknesses but also strengths. After Alien 3 it is a great improvement especially after the next ones are possibly franchise destroyers. I think it falls in the 4-8/10 realm and I enjoyed it enough to give it this rating.… Expand
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mike1989Apr 6, 2017
Just mix zoolander with the resident evil apocalypse, and get ready to suiside after you watch this abomination!i already cry the time i wasted!i am so confused after this comedy or what tha i just watch!just stay away from this disjoinedJust mix zoolander with the resident evil apocalypse, and get ready to suiside after you watch this abomination!i already cry the time i wasted!i am so confused after this comedy or what tha i just watch!just stay away from this disjoined mess!please do your self a favour and stay away!… Expand
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Le__XenomorphDec 16, 2014
As a ridiculously fun and silly movie, Alien Resurrection has great action but a really shallow story and characters. It's just a shame it's not directed by James Cameron. 6/10 (Decent)
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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015
Between "Alien" and "Aliens," 57 years passed, with Ellen Ripley in suspended animation. Between "Aliens" and "Alien3," she drifted through space in a lifeboat, before landing on a prison planet. In all three films she did battle with vileBetween "Alien" and "Aliens," 57 years passed, with Ellen Ripley in suspended animation. Between "Aliens" and "Alien3," she drifted through space in a lifeboat, before landing on a prison planet. In all three films she did battle with vile alien creatures constructed out of teeth, green sinew, and goo. In "Alien3" she told this life form: "I've known you so long I can't remember a time when you weren't in my life." I'm telling the aliens the same thing. This is a series whose inspiration has come, gone, and been forgotten. I'm aliened out. The fourth movie, depends on a frayed shoestring of a plot, barely enough to give them something to talk about between the action scenes. A "Boo Movie," Pauline Kael called the second one, because it all came down to aliens popping up and going "boo!" and being destroyed.

I found that second film dark and depressing, but skillfully directed by James Cameron ("Terminator II"). I lost interest with the third, when I realized that the aliens could at all times outrun and outleap the humans, so all the chase scenes were contrivances.

Now here is "Alien Resurrection." Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is still the heroine, even though 200 years have passed since "Alien3." She has been cloned out of a drop of her own blood, and is being used as a brood mare: The movie opens with surgeons removing a baby alien from her womb. How the baby got in there is not fully explained, for which we should perhaps be grateful.

These aliens have a lot of stuff in their mouths; not only the tongue and their famous teeth, but another little head on a stalk, with smaller teeth. Still to be determined is whether the littler head has a still tinier head inside of it, and so on. Like the bugs in "Starship Troopers," these aliens are an example of specialization. They have evolved over the eons into creatures adapted for one purpose only: To star in horror movies.

What impact will "Alien Resurrection" have on the careers of Weaver and Ryder? Financially, it will help: Weaver remains the only woman who can open an action picture. Artistically, the film will have no impact at all. It's a nine days' wonder, a geek show designed to win a weekend or two at the box office and then fade from memory.… Expand
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RickyReviewsJun 24, 2016
Alien: Resurrection is truly the worst Alien film ever made. If you are into gore, loads of f bombs. and a horrible plot, then Alien: Resurrection is for you. I liked Alien, thought Aliens was okay,but this is just horrible.
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timoneOct 25, 2018
When after Alien 3 is boring and generic, Alien Resurrection is the fourth and last film that Sigourney Weaver stars in. Ellen Ripley I hope I'm not given anything away when I say this dies in the end of Alien 3 and she was resurrected fromWhen after Alien 3 is boring and generic, Alien Resurrection is the fourth and last film that Sigourney Weaver stars in. Ellen Ripley I hope I'm not given anything away when I say this dies in the end of Alien 3 and she was resurrected from the dead in the round glass and hostipalized cause she had an alien inside of her so the doctors had to get it out. The rest of the cast are here that are Winona Ryder, Ron Perlman, Brad Dourif and many more. My mum seen this movie. I can tell because I saw the VHS in the house year ago when I was a kid but she prefers the originals Alien and Aliens. She had seen them as she was a kid and scared the hell out of her. All the Alien films Alien, Aliens, Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection are all scary and creepy. Now they're going to make a spin-off film. 2 spin-off film along with the Predator. Unlike Alien 3 however this movie I'm not gonna lie is a film that I prefer than the third. Does it make it my favorite? Well no, but it's not as good as the two films. Obviously it can't get any worse like the third. So that's it for the Alien Marathon and I hope you all going to be scared watching these films and have a Happy Halloween.… Expand
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FuturedirectorJun 25, 2017
A surprisingly clever, dark and well-acted new sequel for Scott's saga, even if this is just an unsatisfying and unremarkable trapped-in-space picture.
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shag00Dec 26, 2018
Here we go again with impossible **** making it to the screen, do this people have no imagination at all. Someone offs themself by jumping into a vat of liquid lead. There is no DNA to clone. The whole genetic memory thing, acid blood, superHere we go again with impossible **** making it to the screen, do this people have no imagination at all. Someone offs themself by jumping into a vat of liquid lead. There is no DNA to clone. The whole genetic memory thing, acid blood, super human strenght and looks just like Ripley, please. Someone left the tap on and the spaceship turns into an aquarium. It takes the same time for the spaceship to return from non-controlled space (which must be a long way away) as it does to walk from 1 point in the space ship to the hanger of the ship, around 3 hours.

The basic story is fine, highly dangerous alien lifeform bent on galactic domination. Why can't that story be told without resort to absolutely stupid ideas on how the world works, or in other words the story told within a believable universe.… Expand
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BroyaxAug 27, 2018
Voici Ripley clonée/ressuscitée (what ? ololol) à l'insu de son ignorance et la voilà de nouveau dans un gros vaisseau avec des gens qui font un élevage de xénomorphes... Et à part les scientifiques fous, on a une équipée de branques, genreVoici Ripley clonée/ressuscitée (what ? ololol) à l'insu de son ignorance et la voilà de nouveau dans un gros vaisseau avec des gens qui font un élevage de xénomorphes... Et à part les scientifiques fous, on a une équipée de branques, genre pirates de l'espace avec la petite Winona qui les accompagne et une petite surprise la concernant... mais c'est du classique.

A dire vrai, on ne s'ennuie pas du tout, la réalisation est très correcte, les couloirs sont jolis, les décors bien sombres... On a comme de bien entendu des aliens malins et énervés, puis un alien mutant un peu soupe au lait, je dirais. Sigourney est en terrain connu et c'est toujours une joie de la revoir... mais les autres, tous les autres qui ne sont que de la bouffe ambulante et/ou des moyens de reproduction pour monstres en liberté, qu'ils sont cons, qu'ils sont tartes !

Bon, au moins, leurs morts sont violentes, c'est toujours ça de pris... mais que tout cela est bancal et mal écrit... et peu vraisemblable ! maman Ripley et tout ça... mais qui a torché un truc pareil ? le personnage de Winona (même avec la surprise) ne tient pas debout non plus. Et puis Winona est nunuche et toujours aussi mauvaise comédienne.

Quand on a plus d'idées, il vaut mieux arrêter je crois... l'action est bien sûr très soutenue mais on voit bien les mêmes grosses ficelles toujours utilisées -pour ne pas dire recyclées- avec un culot et un sans-gêne sidérant... ce qui donne un film tout-à-fait regardable malgré tout. Mais très éloigné des deux premiers, chefs-d'oeuvre inexpugnables.… Expand
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spacebear1Dec 21, 2017
Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Alien: Resurrection is a very polarizing film. The film has some great cinematography and some amazing shots as well as a pretty decent story. I thought most of the characters were pretty over the top and weren't reallyJean-Pierre Jeunet's Alien: Resurrection is a very polarizing film. The film has some great cinematography and some amazing shots as well as a pretty decent story. I thought most of the characters were pretty over the top and weren't really that great. In the end, this is an enjoyable film with some redeeming qualities.… Expand
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zapVJan 31, 2018
While not reaching the high bar, set by first Alien movies, “Resurrection” still is an interesting and entertaining film that develops themes introduced in the franchise.
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GarethBOct 9, 2018
Not good and further harms the legacy of the first two movies with an awful plot and nonsense being thrown at the screen
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harvdog03Nov 6, 2018
Not good, but not bad. It just kind of exists. I really have no feeling either way towards this movie.
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SerchvazJun 6, 2020
The plot of the movie is ok, and also it has a lot of good action scenes, but there are terrible scenes like Ripley with the newborn, but the history is good, it's not the best movie of the franchise but this a silly alien movie, a lot of badThe plot of the movie is ok, and also it has a lot of good action scenes, but there are terrible scenes like Ripley with the newborn, but the history is good, it's not the best movie of the franchise but this a silly alien movie, a lot of bad characters but does not totally ruin the movie.… Expand
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DiptanshuJul 14, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Over the top,messy and unnecessary sequel!its the worst in franchise,the story was weak and screenplay was bad,the music was good and the visuals and CGI was decent,the acting was good,the characters were too much and the intro to them was little fast and messy but as movie goes some of them are amazing specially the Android and her cripple friend and the Muscle guy and the dead characters too they were good,the Ripley was good although the plot for her is literally Utter Rubbish,the main good aspects of the movie is the 1st half and the whole intro to soldiers and the team with Ripley and the alien's experiment thing,the tech and the toys were awesome in it and some scenes were awesome and great like the starting gun's scene and then the alien escape scene and at-last the under-water fight it was great apart from that everything in movie was bad,the starting intro to characters and situations and the Ripley's Clone reveal and her 1st interaction with team was awesome then the alien torture scene by doctor was amazing,the team's operation for killing Ripley at start and there entry with guns inside ship was awesome and the reveal of there operation and 1st fight was amazing just after that the alien torture escape was scary and great and the deaths by alien was brutally awesome then the team gathering and 1-by-1 take-down by alien just like prequels felt repetitive although it was engaging.the whole escape sequence of everyone in ship because of alien and the left-behind team surviving was exciting and as it goes the secrets of aliens and its experiments revealing was little shocking and amazing and the drama between team and doctor was engaging,the another person infected and his joining team for survival was good,the whole 1st half was literally awesome and entertaining just after that the under-water escape of team surviving alien was mind-blowing and the deaths in middle were surprising the doctors betrayal was great and then the Android reveal from team was awesome then the escape plan for them and crashing cause of earth distance it was amazing,the doctors betrayal and his death by infected men was literally brutal and awesome then the whole last 30 mins it was torture the alien birth scene and all it was disgusting and then the whole "WHY" moments until last and the ship escape sequence with alien in it and the end it was terrible experience although before credits the ship escape to earth and earth's scene was amazing.Although the story and direction was decent the whole execution of movie was bad and the spoof type sequences with the rubbish end it was a unnecessary,Overall its a waste-of-time worst in franchise although it was little entertaining and unique at 1st half but the whole movie was bad!… Expand
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MahmusOct 21, 2020
The tone is a mess, the characters clichés, the acting is subpar, and worst of all, it just doesn't feel like and Alien movie.
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AWESOM-0Jan 24, 2020
Yikes, where to begin. So many things went wrong with this movie, so many. Like terminator they might as well just start over with 3 and 4. Well definitely 4.
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Steven1981Mar 18, 2020
Alien: Resurrection.. Not much to say about this film, Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is cloned since her death in Alien 3 and cloned with the alien creature inside her.. She teams up with a crew of another spaceship to battle the alien creaturesAlien: Resurrection.. Not much to say about this film, Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is cloned since her death in Alien 3 and cloned with the alien creature inside her.. She teams up with a crew of another spaceship to battle the alien creatures and a newer breed of alien monster. Starring Winona Ryder, Sigourney Weaver and a few other well known actors however the storyline is horrible, the directing is horrible and the violence doesn't make the film any better. Just a boring, depressing, annoying and crap film and none of the characters are likeable, not even Ripley. Even Alien 3 was better than this garbage!… Expand
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r96skFeb 22, 2022
Super fun!

I wasn't expecting 'Alien Resurrection' to come out better than 'Alien³'. Sure, this 1997 flick isn't as great as 'Alien' and 'Aliens' but I honestly wouldn't put it that far off. I really enjoyed it, cracking action coupled withSuper fun!

I wasn't expecting 'Alien Resurrection' to come out better than 'Alien³'. Sure, this 1997 flick isn't as great as 'Alien' and 'Aliens' but I honestly wouldn't put it that far off. I really enjoyed it, cracking action coupled with a great cast.

Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley is a pleasure as always, meanwhile this is the most I enjoyed a support cast from the franchise. Winona Ryder, Ron Perlman, Brad Dourif, Raymond Cruz, Gary Dourdan and Michael Wincott all have positive moments.

Not the franchise's best, yet arguably its most entertaining. ¯_(ツ)_/¯… Expand
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bronn_43Aug 13, 2023
I don`t like Alien 3, but David Fincher`s movie is indefinitely better than a flop by Jean-Pierre Jeunet: Alien 4 flopped by every possible means: idiotic plot, parody of actors and characters (yeah, they got Weaver into it by fat cheque yetI don`t like Alien 3, but David Fincher`s movie is indefinitely better than a flop by Jean-Pierre Jeunet: Alien 4 flopped by every possible means: idiotic plot, parody of actors and characters (yeah, they got Weaver into it by fat cheque yet her character is dead and you can see how little great otherwise actress care for it), even visuals are bad for the time and money. Total disregard of Alien/Aliens lore and universe. Really, it is as bad parody of a $70 million film as ever was filmed. Jean-Pierre Jeunet should never been allowed come light years close to the franchise.
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OriginalDangerJun 30, 2020
Alien: Resurrection tries to be clever and uses firepower like James Cameron's Aliens to be successful but fails. Full of horrible actors and characters throughout the film and annoying characters. Winona Ryder as Call the android wasn't tooAlien: Resurrection tries to be clever and uses firepower like James Cameron's Aliens to be successful but fails. Full of horrible actors and characters throughout the film and annoying characters. Winona Ryder as Call the android wasn't too bad but the other characters were horrible and unnecessary. We also see Sigourney Weaver return but to no avail as she couldn't even save the film and we are introduced to an uglier, different breed of alien menace and it's flat out weird and doesn't work, if anything it ruins the film. Most of the acting is laughable and crap and horrible scene after another and the ending is disappointing. The action scenes are poor but some are okay but this is the worst Alien film without a doubt. People say Alien 3 is but Alien 3 was a masterpiece compared to Resurrection. Avoid this junk.… Expand
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akshatmahajanSep 28, 2020
Following the disappointment of Alien 3's performance and the death of Ripley, it was thought that the alien franchise was finished. But this part, saved the franchise. It was much much better than third part and this movie helps you toFollowing the disappointment of Alien 3's performance and the death of Ripley, it was thought that the alien franchise was finished. But this part, saved the franchise. It was much much better than third part and this movie helps you to re-create the interest in this franchise after you watch a nonsense movie like Alien 3.

Also, I didn't like this film that much but it was good. The direction was good. The story was good but the story development was not done properly and the movie jumps straight to chase and kill portion. The performances were good. The only problem it had was that it was very simple story which you don't expect with this franchise.

Overall, you will enjoy this movie and will re-create your interest in this franchise if it's dead due to Alien 3.… Expand
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JLauNov 1, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Corporation brings Ripley and her chest alien back through cloning but obviously, it all goes wrong, everyone on the military ship gets killed and Ripley gets an alien/human baby.… Expand
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MikeMikey321Nov 6, 2020
amazing movie!!! Ignore the haters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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AngysYoungg321Nov 7, 2020
Silly but it tries to be different and it succeds at that!!!!!! Not perfect but definitely a fun movie that shouldn’t be taken as a Oscar worthy movie.! I had a good time watching it and deffo underrated.
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fever01Dec 13, 2020
The original was great, the second one was pretty cool. The third was a little unnecessary, but this was beyond pathetic. Same bloody scenes, same acid blood, blah, blah, blah. This is two hours of gore, bore and snore. Sigourney...the plotThe original was great, the second one was pretty cool. The third was a little unnecessary, but this was beyond pathetic. Same bloody scenes, same acid blood, blah, blah, blah. This is two hours of gore, bore and snore. Sigourney...the plot is dead...spare us please!… Expand
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ZalusDec 13, 2020
I'm truly an Alien fan. I watched the classic Alien for dozens of times. I even enjoyed the second one and loved the mystical back-to-the-roots third one but the latest sequel is below my lowest expectations. It's one of the greatestI'm truly an Alien fan. I watched the classic Alien for dozens of times. I even enjoyed the second one and loved the mystical back-to-the-roots third one but the latest sequel is below my lowest expectations. It's one of the greatest dissapointments of all time and the worst movie of 1997. The plot is awful (2000 years of science and no-one cares with the acid-blood?!), everyone becomes tired when Winona Ryder starts to cry (while she just wanted to speak), the effects are just satisfactory and the new mutant-alien... argh! It's horrible: a mix of Bambi and a hammerhead shark. It's awful... No more sequels, please!… Expand
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obiwan-6Dec 13, 2020
Since there was nothing else very interesting on cable this evening, I watched "Alien Resurrection" for the first (and last) time on HBO. I am a tremendous fan of both Sigourney Weaver and Winona Ryder; therefore, by the end of this waste ofSince there was nothing else very interesting on cable this evening, I watched "Alien Resurrection" for the first (and last) time on HBO. I am a tremendous fan of both Sigourney Weaver and Winona Ryder; therefore, by the end of this waste of celluloid, I was sad to have seen them in this... this... send-up? (I think Weaver and Ryder knew the truth, because, wow, were they just walking through their roles.) The best of all the Alien films was the first: "Alien." Why? I can think of three reasons right off the bat -- 1) Ridley Scott directed masterfully (especially for a first feature film), 2) this was a film based on characters (even the alien) and not gadgets, and 3) because in "Alien" the idea was new and fresh, it was (dare I say it?) original. And credit Scott that it was at least as suspenseful as Hitchcock's very best -- possibly more so. For "Aliens" John Cameron (writer, director) thought the original idea was good, so instead of being original himself he threw a bunch of money at it. He tossed in some unnecessary back story, filled the screen with gadgets and people in black rubber suits crawling through the air conditioning ducts atop sound stages at Fox, and had nearly all the characters play it either "over the top" (Bill Paxton comes to mind) or over-simplistically. Do you really want me to believe that, with the exception of Vasquez and Hicks, those intergalactic Marines were a group of "tough hombres"? But then, maybe Cameron was just practising for "Titanic," great eye-candy with little or no script support (he co-wrote) or depth of character. Give credit where it is due, though: Cameron sure has made a lot of money at the box office. Does this say something about him, or about us? Meanwhile, back at the Alien films... "Aliens 3" was just dreadful, and had story potholes that could swallow a Buick. (Actually, the book was much better than the film. Surprise, surprise.) I did find a bit of humor in it, upon reflection, when Ripley did herself in the very same way Arnold Schwarzenegger would later do in "T2" (another Cameron film, proving he can even steal ideas from himself... I wonder if he realizes it?). But did "they" stop there, stop milking this cash cow? Heavens no. They gave us "Alien Resurrection." To tell the truth, I wish they hadn't, and had donated the shooting budget to their favorite charity instead. Or maybe they could have spent some of it on a script that would have created some audience connection with -- and caring for -- the characters. But then, such stuff as "story" in a bad action movie would have just gotten in the way of making one more "really cool" special effects shot. Come to think of it, though, there really wasn't anything "special" about those, either: that sort of computer stuff has been done again and again, though I think the dinosaurs in "Jurassic Park" (for instance) had more heart and soul, more character -- more STORY -- to them than these goop-filled head-bangers did. I do wonder, though, what the day-rate was for the grip to do the run-around-in-the-queen-alien's-prenatal-abdomen-just-before-giving-birth shots... Just wondering... There was one -- count it: ONE -- good thing in "Alien Resurrection": there was no "grip-help" from just-out-of-frame -- Sigourney actually made the backwards half-court basketball shot, and got nothing but net. I'll bet it took Jeunet a few moments to call "cut" on that take just from the shock. Should have wrapped the whole movie there and gone home... Oh, well...… Expand
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Scott-8Dec 13, 2020
I had high hopes for "Alien Resurrection" when I saw it last summer, since I think nearly everyone feels the third movie was a weak entry. I was both revulsed and turned off by AR, and when I saw it again on cable recently my feelings wereI had high hopes for "Alien Resurrection" when I saw it last summer, since I think nearly everyone feels the third movie was a weak entry. I was both revulsed and turned off by AR, and when I saw it again on cable recently my feelings were only confirmed.

The original Alien was one of the first movies that used the "doom and gloom" view of the future to good effect. Everything's dark and murky, spaceships look more like industrial waste yards, and the view of people and society is cynical. The first few times you see it that approach is different or interesting, but now it seems every aspiring sci-fi movie uses it. Will somebody please turn on the lights?

The makes of AR forgot one key element of making this approach work is giving someone for the audience to care about. Ripley's dead, now we have a cloned half human hybrid who spouts wonderful lines like "Who do I have to f$%! to get off this ship?", a gang of smugglers who kidnapped colonists to use as hosts for the aliens, and a bunch of soldiers and scientists on "the other" side. The only person in the entire movie who I cared lived or died was the poor infested colonist who ended up getting blown away as the alien was about to burst out of his chest.

Sigourney Weaver overdoes her creepy hybrid human but, let's just say you can tell she was the executive producer. Dan Hedaya I honestly thought was playing his part for laughs, which jarred in an otherwise gloomy movie.

Lots of running around and shooting, with the heroes using weapons that looked like they were cobbled together from spare plumber's pipe. It got to the point I wondered what color blood/entrails would be splashed across the screen next as people and aliens died in various creative ways.

The "final showdown" with the newborn alien, who is supposed to be a hybrid that's more alien, was ridiculous and incredibly revolting. Did we really have to see every detail of it being sucked out a hole into space?

I've heard they're committed to making a fifth movie, after this entry I certainly hope not. They can keep cranking out Star Trek movies until the end of time, but I think this series is dead… Expand
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cyrano-7Dec 13, 2020
Alien: Resurrection bites the hand that feeds it. One of the greatest triumphs of this series is the alien's remarkable differences from what audiences have seen in an on-screen monster before. What were the writers thinking when they decidedAlien: Resurrection bites the hand that feeds it. One of the greatest triumphs of this series is the alien's remarkable differences from what audiences have seen in an on-screen monster before. What were the writers thinking when they decided to change the appearance of the alien into a more human creature? That's all we need is another monster-in-human-clothes story. Suddenly, this series has lost its energy and has become part of the movie muck we see too much of. Let's see the aliens on earth in a global invasion (as UNLIKE ID4 as we can get). Let's see the aliens battle Predators. Let's see gorilla-aliens, bird-aliens, shark-aliens. Let's see something different after two abysmal disappointing movies with a potential for greatness.… Expand
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Hippi1Dec 13, 2020
There must have been some very good reasons for the release of this film, but on the evidence of how the film turned out, this film should not have seen the daylight. Almost everything is done wrong: Ripley's character is ruined in to aThere must have been some very good reasons for the release of this film, but on the evidence of how the film turned out, this film should not have seen the daylight. Almost everything is done wrong: Ripley's character is ruined in to a clone, supporting characters are simply idiots, the aliens only manage to be scary in one single scene and the ending is without any scientific base or sense of logic. The new alien, Newborn, goes only for a bad joke. What was about to be an exciting twist in the overlong tale of Ripley came out as as repulsing variation of a cheap splatter film. This film is horrifying in all the ways the makers didn't intend.… Expand
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turonSep 11, 2022
No es la mejor y ocupa el cuarto lugar en mi selección personal de la saga Aliens.
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ihateracistsJan 28, 2021
this movie is extremely offensive and racist, i hate racist mean rude movies
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HabibiehakimSep 17, 2021
Well, Ripley is not Ripley anymore, the movie was boring, none of the performance are good, it's not exciting at all, it's too long, it's terrible, it's awful, and if it's not because of the franchise, i probably gonna stop the movie in theWell, Ripley is not Ripley anymore, the movie was boring, none of the performance are good, it's not exciting at all, it's too long, it's terrible, it's awful, and if it's not because of the franchise, i probably gonna stop the movie in the first 30 minutes and never gonna finish it, i just can't stand it anymore, it's 1 hour and 50 plus minutes of hell, waiting for the movie to be over, overall, Alien Resurrection is so far and probably always gonna be the worst one in the franchise forever.… Expand
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Pan_KrytykJul 31, 2022
a to po co powstało... nie no wogle nie powinno tego już być... no ale czego się nie robi dla piniendzorów ... ehhh szkoda gadać
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HellHoleHorrorFeb 15, 2022
I would like to start by saying that the special edition version of this film is not the director's cut but more a lesser version of an average film. The added scenes (as far as I could tell) were just a different beginning, a bit of extraI would like to start by saying that the special edition version of this film is not the director's cut but more a lesser version of an average film. The added scenes (as far as I could tell) were just a different beginning, a bit of extra (mainly pointless) dialogue and a little bit added to the ending. I think that the theatrical release is better. The film itself is definitely the weakest of the Alien collection. The first three are really good but this one is just a bit crap. Everything about this lacks the standard of the others. The acting is average, the story tot, the direction uninspired, the effects average, the new cycle in the Alien's life at the end pure garbage and overall very forgettable and pointless fourth instalment in a strong trilogy. Totally lacking the atmosphere that the others created. Easily the weakest of the series, the evolution is a travesty.… Expand
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liamexeJan 18, 2023
No doubt, Jeunet was incorrect for this movie. Delicatessen and "The City of Lost Children" demonstrate that he possesses the aesthetic, the darkness, the claustrophobia, and the sci-fi experience; what he lacks is a genuine gift for dread.No doubt, Jeunet was incorrect for this movie. Delicatessen and "The City of Lost Children" demonstrate that he possesses the aesthetic, the darkness, the claustrophobia, and the sci-fi experience; what he lacks is a genuine gift for dread. Even at their most scary, his movies don't have the same terrifying quality as the "Alien" movies. Additionally, he has an odd, sinister sense of humour that clashes awkwardly with the Alien tale. I'm not sure if the convoluted plot, which is this movie's biggest flaw, was written by Joss Whedon, who can create good scripts when he wants to, or if Jeunet rewrote it to fit his more baroque style, but in either case, a recognised talent made a mistake.… Expand
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