Not as bad as some think

Rating: 7/10 (15 September 2000)

As most know, this isn't exactly the best the Alien series has to offer. But it's not as bad as some say. Personally, I like it, and I like it for a lot of reasons. Now, as for me, Aliens is my all-time favorite movie and there is rarely a film out there that even comes close to touching it's glory, so why even begin to compare? Alien 3 is a movie all in it's own. Yes, it's a bit slow, not as action packed, and there is a little too much swearing (but hey, they're convicts) but it's also a very tense and realistic story. Like the first two, the plot and story line are sound and believable. Unlike the first two, it's not an action movie and I think that's where it lost some people. Yes, it does have action in it, but that's not it's main focus. I think this installation to the series needs to be viewed for it's powerful grip and sense of realism. It's so real, the viewer almost feels as if they're really there (which would suck big time). Unlike it's piece of junk sibling (Resurrection) it really is a good movie and well worth a watch if you're not comparing it to it's two older and more powerful brothers. Plus the musical score is excellent. And after reading the alternate scenes, I wish they'd release that to the public! I know I'd buy it in a second.