A first glimpse of Fincher's genius, this movie gets better with each viewing

Rating: 8/10 (21 September 2002)

The first time I saw Alien 3, I was disappointed. The second time I saw it, I was strangely fascinated. The third time I saw it, I absolutely adored it - and it gets better with each viewing! I didn't know about Fincher then, but a few movies later (The Game, Fight Club, Panic Room) I now know what it was - a first glimpse of a coming genius. If you've liked any of Fincher's later movies, you might want to check this one out - disappointment, fascination, terror and beauty all in one! Not bad for a big-screen debut, not bad at all.