2.29.2012

Alien Resurrection

Directed by:  Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Starring:  Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder, Ron Perlman, Brad Dourif
Running Time:  1h 49min

What is a very stylish fourth installment of the Alien series is really not necessary.  Sure, I enjoyed the visuals and Weaver in her role.  But it seems that there is absolutely no new developments, less than Batman and Robin even!

Diappointingly, it has a great cast which is capable of much more than a recreation of the first movie with more aliens that move like Jurassic Park's raptors.  A lot of money must have been put into the set design, which though appealing, offers a stagnant view of the action.

Why can't we get these aliens off spaceships and on to planets?  A Fifth Element syle of Earth or anything?  I see Alien 5 in the future and they'll probably go this route, but they may have bored the audience too early.

Grade: C+

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