Two hundred years after Lt. Ripley died, a group of scientists clone her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the new Ripley is full of surprises … as are the new aliens. Ripley must team with a band of smugglers to keep the creatures from reaching Earth.
Two hundred years after being killed, Ellen Ripley is resurrected by scientists who have cloned her and the alien Queen growing inside her. The goal is to harvest the aliens for research, but the clones and Ripley's enhanced alien DNA prove more dangerous than anticipated. When a new batch of aliens escape and wreak havoc on the ship, Ripley must team up with a group of mercenaries to survive and stop the creatures.
Alien Resurrection was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, though some praised its visual style and dark humor. Audiences were similarly divided, with many finding it a departure from the franchise's previous installments and questioning its premise.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's innovative visuals and Weaver's performance, but many expressed disappointment with the plot's direction and its deviation from the established Alien universe. Some found the humor effective, while others felt it undercut the horror.
Nominated for Saturn Awards for Best Science Fiction Film and Best Special Effects. Also received a nomination for Best Film at the Brussels International Festival of Fantastic Film.
Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, a French filmmaker, was reportedly chosen by producer Walter Hill to bring a unique European sensibility to the film, and he brought his frequent collaborator, Marc Caro, as co-director. However, Caro eventually departed the project early in production due to creative differences.
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