Third Favorite Alien Film ... But it's a Really Good Franchise

Rating: 7/10 (21 March 2019)

Not as atmospheric/claustrophobic as Ridley Scott's "Alien", not as action packed as James Cameron's "Aliens" and not as introspective as David Fincher's "Alien 3", but its probably second in each of these categories which makes it a satisfying if not original or entirely successful.
The film comes across a little disjointed in its feel which could be the result of struggles between a behemoth Hollywood studio and a French art film director. There are some amusing interspersed with scenes of all out action. The performances are strong if lacking any real standout's. And the special effects are very good.
Both Ron Perlman and Dominique Pinon have appeared in previous films for Jeunet who really does seem to have a taste for unique faces which he also gets from Brad Dourif.
Jeunet has made two much better films, Delicatessen and the brilliant Amelie.