the weakest of the series(but still a very good movie)

Rating: 7/10 (2 February 2007)

Alien 3, while still a very good movie,does not quite meet the standard of Alien and Aliens.there are some good things about this movie.one is the setting.the movie takes place on Fiorina 161 ,a remote prison planet which is host to all male convicts...until Ripley arrives.obviously there is tension right from the start.Ripley must contend with men who have not seen woman in a long time.Naturally,although unknown at first, an alien has also arrived with Ripley.this movie is very action oriented,not a lot of suspense,and lots of blood for this series.the alien has evolved,both the look of it,and also its characteristics and capabilities.there is also another danger to contend with,something unexpected(or maybe expected.)Anyway,this movie is more of an action,gore film,which is much lighter in tone than the 1st 2 films.the feeling of imminent danger or peril is lacking here.there is very little buildup to the killing.so,while still an entertaining movie,it doesn't quite reach the lofty heights it could have. 7/10