Watchable action-horror but no match for the first two films

Rating: Null/10 (19 February 2009)

This film is definitely better than Fincher's disappointing 'Alien3' but doesn't come close to the first two films. It's pretty much a straight action-horror combining elements of both Alien and Aliens. The production design is creepy and effective, although some images are simply repulsive. Sigourney Weaver, this time (MINOR SPOILERS) playing a curious human-alien hybrid, is impressive. She has great screen presence and her intensity lifts the film. Ron Perlman is alright though Winona Ryder seems completely out of place. Watchable action-horror film.
Overall 6/10