Not as action packed as Aliens, but a good film that is better than the original and Resurrection

Rating: Null/10 (22 January 2002)

Over the years i've read mixed reviews about this 3rd installment of this popular franchise. What side am I on? Well first of all this film definately is not as good as Aliens. That film has an intensity that few other films can touch. However, Alien 3 is my 2nd favorite of the quartet and personally(Don't bash me for this)I think it's even better than the original, a film called a masterpeice by some.
!!!POSSIBLE SPOILERS!!!While in hypersleep, Lt. Ripley's ship crashes on a prison planet. She is rescued, but is the only survivor. She learns that she is amoung ex-criminals and has to wait for the rescue team before she can leave. Suddenly people begin dying off. Has an alien arrived with Ripley?
Good story, acting, and effects. ***1/2 out of *****.