Actually, this isn't as bad as it's been made out to be.

Rating: Null/10 (11 May 1999)

"Alien 3" is probably the most depressing and darkest film of the "Alien" series, but don't hold that against it. Many people did hold that against it, and many people, including the filmmakers, said that this film was a mistake gone horribly out of control. I just think that it was time to bring the "Alien" series to a close. It also gives us a strong feeling of grief, as well as the strength to try and recover from that grief. It is also brilliantly crafted. The sets are dark, greasy, and horribly bleak; a perfect hiding place for a feisty little alien. And the acting isn't bad either. It stays serious and scary, keeping in spirit with the previous alien films. To be honest, I used to hate this film. I didn't understand it, and I thought the whole thing was a mistake that never should have been put onto film. However, the "Alien" film that followed this, "Alien Resurrection", turned me around 180 degrees. "Alien Resurrection", now that sucked! It is a real reason for a person not to like the "Alien" series. "Alien 3" was depressing, yes, but unlike "Alien Resurrection", it remained faithful to the "Alien" series. Now there's a reason to like and appreciate "Alien 3"!