Rotten
Good acting has salvaged many a poor script in the past, but not here.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Alien³
Three times the suspense. Three times the danger. Three times the terror
1992 · 1h 54m · R
Action, Horror, Science Fiction
Directed by
David Fincher
Overview
After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, although Newt and Hicks do not survive the crash, a more unwelcome visitor does. The prison does not allow weapons of any kind, and with aid being a long time away, the prisoners must simply survive in any way they can.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
44%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Alien 3 belongs to that branch of fantasy comics, best exemplified by the Road Warrior movies, in which the iron and space ages meet for dizzy results.
Vincent Canby, New York Times
Fresh
Bold and haunting
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Rotten
Barely watchable and not especially enjoyable.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Fresh
Ironically, Alien 3 is not a bad movie. In fact -- here's the rub -- it's too interesting to make an exciting summer flick.
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
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