The bitch may be back, but it sure is boring.

Rating: 4/10 (8 July 2005)

This is by far my least favorite entry into the Alien franchise and that includes "Alien vs Predator". There is nothing new or innovative about this installment except for the fact that the alien is mixed with a dog or something. Lets just say this one plays out like the first one, but it is not as involving or as interesting. Weaver goes through the motions and that is the shame because she is the only actor you will recognize here with the exception of Lance. The story, Ripley lands on a space prison, alien tagged along, it starts killing, and the startling revelation why said alien will not kill her. Of course evil people want to use the alien again for weapon purposes. Why? Who knows, but I think it would be obvious by this time that the aliens are simply killing machines, and they are incapable of being trained. The ending is the lone bright spot here, but I was bored out of my mind by the time it rolled around. I can't believe this one ranks higher than four, which by admission is a bit goofy at times, but it is a much faster ride than this slow plodded yawn fest.