Alien 3 is a controversial entry in the classic sci-fi franchise, but not only is it better than its reputation, it has a lot to recommend it.
Alien 3 is far from the mess some critics, viewers and even David Fincher have labeled it, and there are a lot of great qualities that redeem the maligned sequel. Audiences were amped for the return of the Alien franchise following the second movie, which was an adrenaline-soaked, action/horror ride. Alien 3 spent many years in development hell, where various ideas were pitched and rejected, but viewers weren't ready for the relentlessly dour "final" chapter the movie delivered.
2 It's One Of The Bleakest Summer Blockbusters Ever Made This may not sound like a positive, but Alien 3 is an utterly unique beast that will never happen again in blockbuster cinema. Instead of giving audiences another crowd-pleasing shoot-em-up like Aliens, the creatives behind the third entry chose to make an uncompromisingly dark survival horror tale. For better or worse, Alien 3 commits to this mission statement, stranding Ripley with thieves and killers on a desolate planet.
5 Alien 3 Is Visually Stunning Like Ridley Scott before him, Fincher had a background in commercials, with his eye for visuals making him a name. Alien 3 isn't necessarily the prettiest-looking movie, but it's hard to deny it isn't visually arresting either. From the set design to the camera work and lighting, barely a minute goes by without something catching the eye.
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