6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Alien Resurrection (1997)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.0
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly critiques the military-industrial complex's unethical genetic experimentation and corporate exploitation of life, portraying a systemic problem solved by the violent overthrow of the corrupt institution by a diverse group of outcasts.
The movie showcases visible diversity within its supporting cast, including characters of various races and a disabled individual, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative subtly critiques institutional power and scientific hubris, often embodied by white male characters, but this is framed as a critique of their actions and roles rather than traditional identities themselves. Themes of identity and 'otherness' are explored through the main characters.
Secondary
Alien: Resurrection features a strong, subtextual queer theme through the intimate and protective bond between Ripley 8 and Call. Their non-heteronormative relationship is depicted with dignity and complexity, serving as a central emotional anchor and source of strength. The film's portrayal is affirming, presenting their connection positively without ridicule or negative framing.
Alien Resurrection does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on cloning, hybrid identity, and survival against the Xenomorphs, without touching upon gender identity or expression.
The film features Ripley 8, a clone with enhanced physical abilities, and Call, an android. While both characters engage in combat, their victories are primarily against xenomorphs or achieved through the use of firearms or technological means against human male adversaries. There are no clear instances of a female character defeating one or more human male opponents in direct, close-quarters physical combat.
Alien: Resurrection introduces new characters and continues the story of Ellen Ripley, who maintains her established gender. No existing characters from previous installments or source material are portrayed with a different gender.
The film features the return of Ellen Ripley, who is portrayed by the same actress and race as in previous installments. All other significant characters are new to this film, and thus their casting does not constitute a race swap according to the provided definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.2
Critic Ratings
5.5
6.2
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