This silly but interesting odd-ball sequel to the Alien Series is quite entertaining.

Rating: 8/10 (5 September 2006)

200 years later... Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) has been brought back though the magic of DNA, because Ripley killed herself by destroying the Alien Queen inside of her. The Military Scientists (J.E. Freeman and Brad Dourif) decides to keep her alive and wanting the Alien for their weapons/science division. When a team of space pirates (Winona Ryder, Ron Pearman, Dominique Pinon, Gary Dourdan, Kim Flowers and Michael Wincott) arrived in a military space station. Which these space pirates has kidnapped people in their hyper-sleep, which little do they know, they are being killed for the Alien Species. When one of the group discover that Ripley is been brought back to life as a Clone. But this clone Ripley has an different side to her, which she's now half human/half alien. Once again, Ripley has to deal with the Aliens again but now she has to face also a complete different Alien is waiting to be born.
Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Amélie, The City of the Lost Children, A Very Long Engagement) made a complete different sequel to the Alien Series. Jeunet's strange visual style and his sometimes humorous black comedy, certainly makes this one, the oddest of the four films. Which is somewhat uneven with the director's french sensibilities crossed with American mainstream film-making cinema. Weaver gives an complete, different and interesting performance as the clone Ripley. Which as Usual, she's very good in the film. One of the serious flaws in this sequel is the third act, especially the newborn Alien is a bit of a letdown. Although the newborn Alien does have some odd human facials. Which does look like the lead actress in several brief moments.
The original DVD has an strong anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an excellent Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD's only extra is the three minute featurette, trailers and a collector's booklet.
The latest Two Disc Set is a Collector's Edition. Which this new edition, includes the original theatrical cut and a special alternate cut with the original opening sequence and a slightly different conclusion than runs 8 minutes longer. The DVD has the same Widescreen transfer and Sound (Also included DTS 5.1 Surround Sound). DVD has an entertaining commentary track by the director, cast and crew members. Disc Two has over three hours of featurettes, which they are intriguing. Disc Two also has all the production photos and artwork of the movie.
Filmmaker:Jeunet admits that, he's still very proud of the original theatrical cut but with this alternate cut, he got to finish his original opening sequence that sets up the blackish humour of the picture. Some might enjoy this but the real die hard fans of the series will certainly enjoy it. Written by Joss Whedon (Who's best known for creating T.V. Series like "Buffy:The Vampire Slayer" and "Firefly"). Super 35. Both Versions (****/*****).