Alien at the Movies

It's "Prison Break" meets "Death Race" meets "Monster Truck Demolition Derby" with a little "Cirque du Soleil" as producer/writer/director George Miller retreads his "Mad Max" trilogy of a post-apocalyptic outlaw-infested wasteland where water, gasoline, & people are the most precious commodities. A one-armed war rig driver (Charlize Theron) tries to smuggle 5 young maidens out of the citadel with scavengers, an evil warlord dictator & his army giving chase. With the help of a man (Tom Hardy) labelled as "blood bank" and haunted by images of people he couldn't save, these escapees head west seeking hope & redemption. Nonstop action fueled by thrilling stunts, creepy tribal gangs, explosions & girl power drive this heart pounding adrenalin rush that is basically the longest old fashion Western stage coach/covered wagon chase scene. Once again Miller has created a unique society with stunning visuals and well-choreographed action sequences.

Alien gives it 3 ½ "all shiny and chrome, ready for the gates of Valhalla" stars out of 4.