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Alien Resurrection (1997)

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Reviews Counted:62

Fresh:34

Rotten:28

Average Rating:5.8/10

Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: In ALIEN 4: RESURRECTION, the fourth installment of the wildly popular series of science fiction movies that began with ALIEN, a drop of Ellen Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) blood spawns a part human,... In ALIEN 4: RESURRECTION, the fourth installment of the wildly popular series of science fiction movies that began with ALIEN, a drop of Ellen Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) blood spawns a part human, part alien Ripley clone. Now that Ripley is dead, the clone has fallen into the hands of government scientists who want to harness the Ripley clone's breeding powers. When the new and improved Ripley lands on a ship of androids, her mere appearance sets the action rolling. Stepping in to help put a stop to the madness is tiny android named Call (Winona Ryder), as well as the ship's fellow crew members (including Dominique Pinon, Ron Perlman, and Michael Wincott). For the first time in his feature film career, French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet (DELICATESSEN, THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN) takes sole directorial credit, leaving his partner Marc Caro to concentrate on artistic direction. ALIEN RESURRECTION has far more in common with ALIEN 3 than the series' first two parts, most notably due to its overtly humorous tone. Jeunet also applies his traditional Gothic visual style to the slimy, effects-heavy riot, resulting in a work that is as reliant upon style as it is substance. Scripted by Joss Whedon, creator of the Warner Brothers television show, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, the film marks an energetic and flashy transition to Hollywood film making for Jeunet. [More]

Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder, Dominique Pinon, Ron Perlman

Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder, Dominique Pinon, Ron Perlman, Gary Dourdan, Michael Wincott, Kim Flowers, Dan Hedaya, J.E. Freeman, Brad Dourif, Raymond Cruz, Leland Orser, Carolyn Campbell, Marlene Bush, David St. James, Rodney Mitchell, Robert Faltisco, David Rowe, Garrett House, Rod Damer, Mark Mansfield, Daniel Raymont, Chip Nuzzo, Steven Gilborn, Robert Bastens, Rico Bueno, Alex Lorre, Ron Ramessar

Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Producer: Bill Badalato, Gordon Carroll, David Giler, Walter Hill
Screenwriter: Joss Whedon
Composer: John Frizzell

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Reviews for Alien Resurrection

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Murky and unworthy (especially of its director).

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01/01/00
David N. Butterworth
David N. Butterworth
rec.arts.movies.reviews

While too cold and formulaic to fully satisfy, "Resurrection" has enough darkly rewarding moments to warrant a visit.

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Edward Johnson-Ott
Edward Johnson-Ott
NUVO Newsweekly

Delicate Winona Ryder is out place with her grizzled crew.

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Elspeth Haughton
Elspeth Haughton
Apollo Guide

'Alien Resurrection' does well by the classy series -- it's nowhere near as frightful and original as the first film, and offers less riveting action than the second.

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01/01/00
Jack Garner
Jack Garner
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

If you consider 'Alien' and 'Aliens' to be the main course, then 'Alien Resurrection' is leftovers.

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James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
N/R

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James O'Ehley
James O'Ehley
Sci-Fi Movie Page

The eerie encounter between Ripley and her failed "forerunners" is one of the most chilling sequences in any of the "Alien" films.

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01/01/00
James Sanford
James Sanford
rec.arts.movies.reviews

The filmmaker's ghoulishly fecund imagination makes this tale murky that even the screen's toughest woman warrior remains largely stuck in the mud.

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Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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Falls prey to dumb horror conventions with this splattery sequel.

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01/01/00
Jeff Vice
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

'This 'Alien' should never have been resurrected.

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Joe Baltake
Joe Baltake
Sacramento Bee

So campy that it almost plays like a sendup of the series. It is to 'Alien' what 'The Bride of Frankenstein' was to other 1930s Frankenstein movies, and it even shares some of the same themes.

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John Hartl
John Hartl
Film.com

Joss Whedon's atrocious script single-handedly gives the series a frontal lobotomy.

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01/01/00
John Paul Powell
John Paul Powell
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N/R

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Kristian M. Lin
Kristian M. Lin
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Weaver obviously relishes playing this feral, sarcastic new Ripley, and her pleasure is infectious.

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01/01/00
Laura Miller
Laura Miller
Salon.com

The film is a marvel, a well-photographed feast of visual imagery.

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01/01/00
Louis B. Parks
Louis B. Parks
Houston Chronicle

About as good a sequel as you could expect for an aging franchise.

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01/01/00
Madeleine Williams
Madeleine Williams
Cinematter

A mix of twisted brilliance and drearily predictable sequel contrivances.

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Maitland McDonagh
Maitland McDonagh
Film Journal International

A minor triumph of style over substance

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Marc Savlov
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle

The wrong script for their particular style of moviemaking.

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Marty Mapes
Marty Mapes
Movie Habit

A lot of fun to watch, and easy to surrender to in the moment.

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Mary Brennan
Mary Brennan
Film.com
 
 
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