We're moving into more recognizable names now as we hit the end of the original quadrilogy. I think I'll categorize Prometheus and its follow-ups as a separate series. What do you guys think? Continued lineage or cadet branch? Tell me in the comments.Weyland-Yutani may have knuckled under, but evil scientists remain evil. Aboard a military vessel coasting outside the legal boundaries of space, General Perez (Dan Hedaya) accepts a shipment of very special cargo from the pirate crew of the Betty, in exchange for a hefty fee and some R&R. On-board, however, the crew discover that Lt. Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) has been recreated from DNA particles recovered from Fiorina 161 and used to harvest a queen alien. Call (Winona Ryder), the newest addition to the Betty's crew, knows that where Ripley goes, death follows. But of course it's too late.
This was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and written by Joss Whedon, already marking a departure from the three previous films in the series. Jeunet is known for The City of Lost Children, Amelie, and Delicatessen, while Whedon is best known for Firefly, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and The Avengers. Jeunet brought several of his go-to actors, including Ron Perlman and Dominique Pinon. Whedon brought his space pirates. Together, they created an Alien film that is totally different from any other Alien film. Whether that is good or bad is strictly up to you.
Personally, I like this combo. I have liked every Jeunet film I've seen, Ripley is at her most badass, and most of Whedon's work is absolutely top-notch for creativity. (I have issues with BtVS. Sue me.) There are some pacing issues for sure, especially if you watch the 2006 extended edition, which you shouldn't. Seriously, even the director was like "IDK why this exists." Just watch the regular theatrical release. It's fine.
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