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.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 25 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
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,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
Barely watchable and not especially enjoyable.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
Bold and haunting
– Peter Travers,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2001
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,
20 May 2003
rotten:
Good acting has salvaged many a poor script in the past, but not here.