better than average (minor spoilers!)

Rating: Null/10 (15 February 2001)

Although this is not the best Alien movie I liked this one at least it is better then "let's explode all the creatures" film Aliens (not surprisingly directed by Cameron). It has some good ideas and thoughts like Ripley finding the other clones, meeting the alien queen etc.
I read a few posts which says why they still try to use Ripley in every Alien movie. I think an Alien movie without Ripley is not logical. It would be a completely different movie since Ripley is one of the best movie heroes of all time and Weaver gives one of her best performances as Ripley in this sequel. I also think Ryder is not a miscast. With her a little bit androgen looks she is a good choice as the robot-human. Who do you think will be a better actress for that role? Gwyneth Paltrow???
Now the unsuccessful parts: The relation between Ryder and Weaver is not explored, we don't even understand why they're together. The aliens looked more realistic in previous films. And finally Ryder talking with a robotic voice was unnecessary and funny.
Overall this is a good movie. Not your average sci-fi action. It is more than that. Also according to the ending we can expect a new sequel soon even if this one didn't do that well in the box office. My best Alien movies list is 1) Alien 2) Alien 3) Alien Resurrection 4) Aliens