For better or worse.

Rating: 8/10 (4 July 2008)

Though this movie is not necessarily like the first two Alien movies, it stands alone as a great movie that is based on a familiar story. When I first saw it, I must admit that I expected an action-packed ride similar to what James Cameron gave us. But that movie was very different from Ridley Scott's view in the first movie. So, I tried to keep an open mind.
David Fincher's take on the story is a grotesque view of just how bad Lt. Ripley's luck can get. And thanks to some terrific performances by many of the cast, Alien3 is (just like the first movie) a very entertaining Sci-Fi thriller.
I agree with many, here, that the Special Edition is an improvement over the theatrical version. However, I also believe that both versions tell the story with great flare. Perhaps a lot of my view comes from being a serious fan of David Fincher's work since this movie. So, perhaps I am biased but I will maintain my opinion, nevertheless.