Aliens
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: July 18, 1986
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drlowdonAug 20, 2023
Following the events of the first movie, Lt. Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is lost in space for 57 years before being discovered by a deep space salvage team. Upon arriving at a what they think is a human colony, they make a shockingFollowing the events of the first movie, Lt. Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is lost in space for 57 years before being discovered by a deep space salvage team. Upon arriving at a what they think is a human colony, they make a shocking discover for which they are not prepared.

Aliens largely forgoes the slow-paced horror of its predecessor in favour of all out action, and whilst that makes for a very different movie, it is one of those rare sequels that is just as good as the original. Sigourney Weaver is again fantastic, both as an action star and during the more emotional scenes, and the amazing visuals still largely hold up to this day. Some of those space marines sure are dumb though!… Expand
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mbelizecApr 20, 2023
Best of the Alien moves. Better even than the original movie. Highly recomended.
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Maxisgoat1717Apr 9, 2023
Why it rocks: Aliens has very fast nature with nothing boring or uninteresting. It dips more into action than horror, and the plot is simple. Acting is good, effects are great and not dated, some characters are sorta annoying though. But itWhy it rocks: Aliens has very fast nature with nothing boring or uninteresting. It dips more into action than horror, and the plot is simple. Acting is good, effects are great and not dated, some characters are sorta annoying though. But it doesn’t really matter. The story just sucks your attention in like a black hole.… Expand
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liamexeJan 16, 2023
The entire movie was exciting, compelling, and full of sci-fi thrills. This is one of my all-time favourite sci-fi movies because of the score. Also deserving of praise is the special effects crew. Definitely suggest. Much superior to theThe entire movie was exciting, compelling, and full of sci-fi thrills. This is one of my all-time favourite sci-fi movies because of the score. Also deserving of praise is the special effects crew. Definitely suggest. Much superior to the first.

James although i hated you before it has been revoked.… Expand
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HellHoleHorrorDec 30, 2022
Another all-time classic film that I enjoy every time that I watch it. It is the perfect compliment to Alien (1979). The first film was a claustrophobic suspenseful horror film and this is an intense action film. They are both equallyAnother all-time classic film that I enjoy every time that I watch it. It is the perfect compliment to Alien (1979). The first film was a claustrophobic suspenseful horror film and this is an intense action film. They are both equally entertaining. The vast majority of the special effects are convincing and realistic, my only gripe is the rear-screen projection as it looks washed-out compared to the foreground. There is so much truly stunning cinematography. Sound design continues the epic memorable trend set by the first film. The most memorable being the pulse rifle sounds. Characters are memorable and interesting except maybe Newt who can get a little annoying but overall that is a minor gripe. There are some truly awesome moments in the story that is perfectly told. The special edition is better than the theatrical version but it is very long! I love the action and evolution of the series. It is exciting and fun. I do usually prefer suspense to action. I loved most of the old-school ambitious effects. More action than horror, not a bad thing, very good action at that.… Expand
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KSArvindOct 30, 2022
This is such an engaging experience. This is a must watch. I really love to see such films being made.
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Computey18Oct 18, 2022
This is how a Sequel to a Horror Movie should be. Great Characters, More Creatures, and lots of action! Whats not to love here.
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MattchewHawkSep 8, 2022
An action extraordinaire blockbuster sci-fi masterpiece. To take a franchise from horror into action was a brave move from James Cameron. But it paid off with one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever made. It's had so many influences even onAn action extraordinaire blockbuster sci-fi masterpiece. To take a franchise from horror into action was a brave move from James Cameron. But it paid off with one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever made. It's had so many influences even on today's movies. It is essential viewing for everyone over 18 in my opinion.
The cinemetrography, direction, sound design, special effects and the performances are amazing. In many ways it is better than the original, despite the fact they are such different movies. To me, this is a great way of introducting someone to Sci-Fi to show its immense contribution to cinema.… Expand
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DylanCRSep 7, 2022
While the first one did a great job on introducing the franchise and the alien , this one is better , more action packed, memorable characters like Hicks, Bishop , Vazquez and also shows Ripley at her full potential, I do not give thisWhile the first one did a great job on introducing the franchise and the alien , this one is better , more action packed, memorable characters like Hicks, Bishop , Vazquez and also shows Ripley at her full potential, I do not give this movie a 10 because I think that only a few movies deserve that ranking but this is definitely a 9.5 and even in 2022 the visuals hold up despite being like 25 years old, this is definitely a cult movie and a must see if you are a sci-fi fan like me , even if you are not a big sci-fi fan I bet you will enjoy this movie.… Expand
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FelipePedro07Sep 1, 2022
Very good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Pan_KrytykJul 31, 2022
druga część serii... trochę słabsza niż pierwsza, jednak trzymająca poziom... warto zobaczyć... choc kinomaniacy już pewnie widzieli
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GDsReviewsJun 7, 2022
An excellent and dark sequel to the original Alien, and shows Ellen Ripley at her most powerful and finest.
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DudowskiJun 6, 2022
Gemessen am ersten Teil und ohne Nostalgiebrille oder den damaligen Zeitgeist, ist dieser Teil der Alien-Reihe um Welten schlechter als der erste Ableger. Jeglicher Horror und Spannung wird durch die schiere Überzahl an offensichtlich leichtGemessen am ersten Teil und ohne Nostalgiebrille oder den damaligen Zeitgeist, ist dieser Teil der Alien-Reihe um Welten schlechter als der erste Ableger. Jeglicher Horror und Spannung wird durch die schiere Überzahl an offensichtlich leicht zu beseitigenden Aliens im Keim erstickt. Einzig das gut gestaltete Umgebungsdesign lässt noch einen Hauch der Qualität erahnen, die 7 Jahre zuvor auf den Bildschirmen zu sehen war.

Dennoch gute schauspielerische Leistung und grandioses Sounddesign… Expand
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NickTheCritickNov 12, 2021
James Cameron's Aliens is one the best sequels in cinema history. It is nearly as good as Ridley Scott's Alien of course and if Scott's movie is a masterpiece, this one comes very close. Cameron here puts aside what you have seen in the firstJames Cameron's Aliens is one the best sequels in cinema history. It is nearly as good as Ridley Scott's Alien of course and if Scott's movie is a masterpiece, this one comes very close. Cameron here puts aside what you have seen in the first film but without upsetting everything. While Scott's film had a thriller imprint in fact the alien was one only and you could only see it at the end of the movie. Here Cameron shoots a real action movie set in space actually. The Aliens multiply and the action scenes that see our astronauts fighting against the Xenomorphs are many and are all masterfully directed.… Expand
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turonApr 24, 2022
Una segunda parte que supera a su antecesora. Una pena que el creador de la primera parte este empeñado en destruir la saga.
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kyle20ellisMar 31, 2022
Alien is a sci-fi classic, so when I saw Aliens I was expecting great things. Which is exactly what I got. Aliens I have often seen and heard being described as one of the best sequels ever made, and I have to heartily concur. Aliens is everyAlien is a sci-fi classic, so when I saw Aliens I was expecting great things. Which is exactly what I got. Aliens I have often seen and heard being described as one of the best sequels ever made, and I have to heartily concur. Aliens is every bit as good as Alien, and just a brilliant film. The production design once again is immaculate with the spectacle surpassing Alien(to me), while the script is credible, the story interesting and well-constructed and James Cameron's direction brilliant. As with Alien, there are also some very genuine shocks and scares, and if there was something I marginally preferred here it was the suspense which was particularly nail-biting. The acting once again is top notch, all the supporting cast do great work but Sigourney Weaver is simply terrific and it helps that Ellen Ripley is expanded upon here. Overall, just like Alien, a sci-fi classic. 10/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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nabonabMar 27, 2022
I can't understand why people love so much this dumb action movie (it has the same score as the original Alien, which is a masterpiece, WTF!). Also, I hate the fake metal devices that looks like cardboard.
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r96skFeb 21, 2022
A better sequel to 'Alien' than I was expecting.

'Aliens' - love the creativity, guys! - is a minute jot off the original but it remains a thoroughly enjoyable film - despite a slightly longer run time, which pleasantly doesn't hamperA better sequel to 'Alien' than I was expecting.

'Aliens' - love the creativity, guys! - is a minute jot off the original but it remains a thoroughly enjoyable film - despite a slightly longer run time, which pleasantly doesn't hamper events. Sigourney Weaver is terrific again; I can see why these films launched her career.

I will say parts of this 1986 flick are a tad repetitive from the original and a few bits are predictable, e.g. the arcs of Lance Henriksen's Bishop and Paul Reiser's Carter, but when judged overall it's another entertaining release from this franchise.

I look forward to seeing if they made it a hat-trick with 'Alien³'.… Expand
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Deckard2Jan 25, 2022
GAME OVER MAN! GAME OVER!

A white knuckle ride from start to finish. Often given as the example of when sequels out-do the original (although that can be argued). Aliens' 2 1/2 run time never outstays its welcome as James Cameron smashesGAME OVER MAN! GAME OVER!

A white knuckle ride from start to finish. Often given as the example of when sequels out-do the original (although that can be argued).

Aliens' 2 1/2 run time never outstays its welcome as James Cameron smashes from one set piece to the next as we follow a rag tag bunch of marines with a reluctant Elen Ripley in toe as they head back to LV-426 from the first film to find out what the hell is going on down there.

This film absolutely rocks! It's script is snappy delivering endlessly quotable dialogue, the special effects still look awesome and the imagery designed by Giger still shocks and disgusts to this day. The cast features the standard Cameron recruits including an excellent Michael Biehn and Bill Paxton who arguably steals every scene he is in.

Aliens is a film that took its source material and revolutionised it acting as a framework for how movie sequels should be made. Not just a re-hash but a reimagining. It is a shame many film makers don't pay attention to the lessons learnt here.

For any science fiction fan this is mandatory viewing.… Expand
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HeroicAge616Oct 27, 2021
A ton of fun to watch, Aliens is intense from front to back, both building on and surpassing the previous entry.
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LiammatherSep 22, 2021
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HabibiehakimSep 12, 2021
It have some flaws, and overall movie for me personally was still less better than the first Alien, the story and the performance, but Aliens did have something better and more exciting than the first Alien, and that was the action, AliensIt have some flaws, and overall movie for me personally was still less better than the first Alien, the story and the performance, but Aliens did have something better and more exciting than the first Alien, and that was the action, Aliens have a lot more action, fire, gunshot, and explosion, Overall Aliens is not better than Alien but it still a great sequel and incredibly well made.… Expand
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LumdogSep 5, 2021
A masterclass in crafting the perfect sequel. James Cameron keeps what made Alien so special, expands on the world and introduces action to the horror element....and it's flawless. Absolute must see!
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MrPajamasFeb 4, 2021
Alien is one of the best films ever, so I had no expectations from the sequel. In short, I thought that something as masterful as the first Alien could no longer be overcome, and it succeeded. The second Alien is a little better than theAlien is one of the best films ever, so I had no expectations from the sequel. In short, I thought that something as masterful as the first Alien could no longer be overcome, and it succeeded. The second Alien is a little better than the previous one. Again an excellent story, the main heroine Ripley and an atmosphere that is as strong as in the previous work. Another MUST-SEE movie that you must not miss.… Expand
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MindurbidnissFeb 28, 2021
The final "battle" sums it up what's wrong with this film.... Bigger isn't always better
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eva3si0nFeb 27, 2021
Aliens is a showcase sequel. An excellent film expanding the universe, not as auntic as the original. But more dynamic. Cameron managed to make an excellent film, which surpassed in many ways the original. Suspense is at an excellent levelAliens is a showcase sequel. An excellent film expanding the universe, not as auntic as the original. But more dynamic. Cameron managed to make an excellent film, which surpassed in many ways the original. Suspense is at an excellent level throughout the film.… Expand
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bfoore90Dec 28, 2020
Sequels surpassing the original are incredibly hard to come by but Alien(s) manages to come close. In some ways it compliments the original where as the original works as a sci-fi horror, this one works as an action/sci-fi/thriller. Its aSequels surpassing the original are incredibly hard to come by but Alien(s) manages to come close. In some ways it compliments the original where as the original works as a sci-fi horror, this one works as an action/sci-fi/thriller. Its a great all-around follow up to the original and a film I'd recommend to anyone.… Expand
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geewahDec 12, 2020
One of the greatest sequels of all time.
Along with Terminator, Aliens is James Cameron's finest moment in cinema.
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RobwinzDec 11, 2020
Aliens is actually a brilliant movie and it's honestly a masterpiece and a half. The movie's got a brilliant story, which is about this lass called Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) who's sent back to the planet LV-426 to fix the contact with aAliens is actually a brilliant movie and it's honestly a masterpiece and a half. The movie's got a brilliant story, which is about this lass called Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) who's sent back to the planet LV-426 to fix the contact with a terraforming colony.

However, when Ripley and her team get there, she later bumps into the Alien Queen and her offspring, the team have got to fight the Alien Queen and her offspring to survive. The acting from all of the main characters throughout this movie is all honestly brilliant and non of the actors/actresses feel out of character at any moment in this movie.

The dialogue which is given and received from each character throughout this movie is honestly all very strong dialogue and non of the dialogue feels forced in any sort of way.

Also, the cinematography which was done by Adrian Biddle is honestly beautiful. He captures every single moment so well and especially the action scenes, he does such a great job on capturing these moments so well.

The action scenes throughout this movie are all honestly brilliant and they all work so well. Most of the action scenes hold up pretty well because they mainly used practical effects for them.

The movie's even got a beautiful soundtrack which was composed by James Horner. He did such a great job on composing such a beautiful soundtrack for this movie and the soundtrack is used so amazingly throughout this movie.

Finally, the pacing throughout this movie is honestly brilliant, every moment is built up very well with the pacing. While, non of the scenes which end up happening throughout this movie aren't built up badly.

The movie's even got some great emotions with the characters throughout this movie. They're also very well built up with the amazing pacing which this movie's got.

The design of the Aliens throughout this movie have got a very scaly, vicious and a very deadly look to them, which really adds to them as a creature throughout this movie.

Overall, Aliens is a brilliant movie and it's honestly a masterpiece and a half. The movie's got a brilliant story, brilliant acting, very strong dialogue, beautiful cinematography, brilliant action scenes, a beautiful soundtrack, brilliant pacing, great emotions and some very vicious looking Aliens.

I'd honestly recommend everyone to watch this movie straight after watching Alien because you'll honestly enjoy this one as much as Alien (1979). It's honestly worth the watch if you enjoyed the first one or if you just enjoy watching Action/Horror movie's, this is the movie for you.… Expand
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Kai82Nov 8, 2020
The rare case of a sequel that rivals an excellent predecessor. Even more it changes the formula. While Alien is pure science fiction horror Aliens is more science fiction / action with horror elements. It continues Ellen Ripleys story. AfterThe rare case of a sequel that rivals an excellent predecessor. Even more it changes the formula. While Alien is pure science fiction horror Aliens is more science fiction / action with horror elements. It continues Ellen Ripleys story. After surviving the events of Alien she drifted in space for 57 years until she is found by another ship. After telling her story no one believes her and she is turned into an outcast. However she got the information that on the moon where the eggs were found a colony was established. After the contact with the colony is lost she is recruited for investigation together with a group of space marines. So starts the story. It is intense, has great action, suspense and creates this feeling of distrust and dread that makes this movie remarkable. The menace is so intense that you are lost in the immersion. The great actors / acting increase this effect. Again Sigourney Weaver delivers an awesome performance as Ellen Ripley. Michael Biehn as Dwayne Hicks is equally awesome and became one of the most acclaimed characters in the franchise. Must I even praise Lance Hendriksen as Bishop? He is a great actor and he nailed his role. Special praise also to Carrie Henn as newt. Good child actors are rare and deserve even more praise. If I think about it this movie has a lot of favorite characters of the franchise so I can call it the gold standard all other movies will be compared to. Of cause I must also praise and mention James Cameron as director and writer and Gale Anne Hurd as producer. They tired to make something a bit different than the original while staying also true to it. There are so many cases in changing too much and pissing off fans in movies, videogames or books. Here it works and was acclaimed by fans and critics. Then there are the sets and Alien design. They did again a great job in delivering the mundane of science fiction that looks natural and believable. The Alien design were from H. R. Giger from the first movie except one that was done by James Cameron himself. These effects and care made the difference. Everything looks whole. Overall this is again a cult classic and must see. It cemented the status of the franchise and is one of the rare sequels that rivals the original movie.… Expand
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AngysYoungg321Nov 7, 2020
Aliens is a perfect sequel! Must watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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mbeckfordOct 27, 2020
How do you do a followup to a classic like Alien? GIve it to James Cameron to amp it up to 10 with a bazillion aliens and a fantastic performance by Sigourney Reaver.
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akshatmahajanSep 26, 2020
Alien is a perfect sequel which is the kind of film that in some ways surpasses the original.

The character development was better. The special effects were good. The plot was good. But the runtime could have been shortened. It was littleAlien is a perfect sequel which is the kind of film that in some ways surpasses the original.

The character development was better. The special effects were good. The plot was good. But the runtime could have been shortened. It was little bit long.

Overall, you should give it a try and you will for sure enjoy this movie more than the first part.… Expand
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JLauSep 18, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Survivor from first film wakes up 57 years later, people have colonised where they found the alien, the colony disappears, marines investigate, marines die.… Expand
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Reinbou23Sep 7, 2020
i Personally like more this Sequel than the Original Alien Movie From 1974, this one have more action but less suspense than the first one but that isn´t bad because is a good movie at all
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zNeverSleepingSep 1, 2020
Ao contrario do primeiro, cuja atmosfera de terror não me pegou tão bem, aqui o clima de guerra funcionou muito bem. Ellen tem uma personalidade um tanto quanto admirável, e é bem divertido acompanhá-la. Os demais personagens não foram tãoAo contrario do primeiro, cuja atmosfera de terror não me pegou tão bem, aqui o clima de guerra funcionou muito bem. Ellen tem uma personalidade um tanto quanto admirável, e é bem divertido acompanhá-la. Os demais personagens não foram tão bem desenvolvidos quanto no primeiro filme, mas ainda sim a criança e o sintético me chamaram bastante atenção.

As cenas de tensão são ótimas, assim como o pouco de cybergore que há. O longa envelheceu bem, impressão que não tenho do primeiro visto todo apelo que a cultura pop tem com ele. Recomendado.… Expand
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Clive_cowanJul 25, 2020
Absolutely fantastic. 1 of my most favourite films. Ripley kicks ass. Unbelievably great writing
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CameronPepeJul 17, 2020
In my opinion I think this is one of those cases were the sequels are better than the original.
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DiptanshuJul 9, 2020
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Good sequel although not as great as 1st one,the story just after the 1st one and the whole plot with awesome time gap and situations were great and brilliant but the screenplay and pacing was little off!the music was good,the sound-effects were great,the acting and characters were amazing,the little girl and her story was dark and amazing her and Ripley's bond was sweet throughout the movie,the other characters the whole commando's team and captain with A**hole company man and great Android was amazing!the main concern about the movie was the build-up and the 1st full view of alien it felt like very long and after that the survival and intense situations with awesome action felt repetitive and long but the ending was mind-blowing and great,the starting Ripley's waking and the age thing and her daughter death was literally mind-blowing,the whole set-up and intro at start was great,the intro to soldiers and the situation on planet with the little girl and others was like it's gonna be awesome then the rescue mission with the 1st fight and the reactions to all crew after facing aliens it was literally brilliant.the over-confident members faces after fight were amazing although the deaths were brutal and the glimpses were dark and creepy after that the whole movie felt like that's it the excitement was gone,after that the Survival thing for all,the situations of ship and the dark moments with constant attacks from alien it felt repetitive and little boring,the whole last act was again back in action the betrayal of Company man and the relations and support of captain and Ripley and girl together was sweet and the darkest situation with chase at last it was awesome.the ending tunnel escape and sacrifice of soldiers with awesome turn of events for little girl and at last the rescue mission from Ripley to save girl it was literally awesome the fight at end after rescuing girl and landing other side was nail-biting,the last minute sacrifice of Android was emotional and great.the ending was satisfying and awesome with change of pace it was fast action-packed and amazing pay-off to stretched and long build-up it was amazing,the whole movie the story was brilliant and mind-blowing but the pacing and the Execution at middle-half was little disappointment although the end was incredible,it's an amazing and good sequel to the masterpiece prequel!… Expand
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OriginalDangerJul 4, 2020
Aliens is a sci-fi action more than a horror although it might scare kids.. Aliens was directed in 1986 by James Cameron who brought us The Terminator and Terminator 2....... Aliens see's the return of Sigourney Weaver from the original andAliens is a sci-fi action more than a horror although it might scare kids.. Aliens was directed in 1986 by James Cameron who brought us The Terminator and Terminator 2....... Aliens see's the return of Sigourney Weaver from the original and she's teamed up with a group of elite high tech colonial marines to blast the alien creatures to hell. Full of violence, gore, explosions, gunfire, humour and bad language I'd say Aliens pretty much hits the spot and delivers but even though it's one of the best films ever made in film history and I think highly of it it's still not as good as Alien which is the original but it's still pretty good. Aliens also stars Michael Biehn, William Hope, Bill Paxton and other cast members...… Expand
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Stephenj2010Jun 16, 2020
It's, EVEN AWESOME! :D

Aliens (1986), is nothing, but full of fun, action, and scary action thriller sci-fi movie that has more fun, way funnier than the first movie, and it has a rollercoaster ride of violence, violence. ExcellentIt's, EVEN AWESOME! :D

Aliens (1986), is nothing, but full of fun, action, and scary action thriller sci-fi movie that has more fun, way funnier than the first movie, and it has a rollercoaster ride of violence, violence.

Excellent practical effects for the Xenomorphs in the movie, the Alien Queen. She is the biggest puppet ever made for a film and required several people to operate, creating a terrifying creature in the process.

The soundtrack is suspenseful, and James Honer did an amazing job with this!

James Cameron did a FANTASTIC job working on a movie, and being a writer of this movie! It has astounding and funny catchphrases such as Game Over, Man! Game Over!.
Sigourney Weaver is WAY awesome, even powerful than he was, in the first movie.

It is so amazing, that it's one of the best sci-fi and ''Alien'' movies, of all time, if not so.

We will follow up to ''Alien 3'', and ''Alien'' Resurrection soon.

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JustinhorrorJun 9, 2020
My second favorite Sci-fi movie, one of the best sequels ever made, and amazing practical affects for 1986.
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Jes1310May 27, 2020
This is Cameron at his absolute best and one if not the best scifi action movie ever. I still remember how at aged 15 i was spellbinded for 2:17. Not a single dull minute and the action still impresses me. Effects are awesome and charactersThis is Cameron at his absolute best and one if not the best scifi action movie ever. I still remember how at aged 15 i was spellbinded for 2:17. Not a single dull minute and the action still impresses me. Effects are awesome and characters maybe cliche but in a good way. Hicks, Ripley and especially Bill Paxtons character (RIP) are brilliant. Paxtons oneliners in Aliens became instant classics.… Expand
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ThwompthingMay 27, 2020
I guess the new fad during Covid 19 is that old classics are showing up here, so here's another 10. But on a real note Aliens destroys Alien in every way, shape and form. Just like how T2 destroys The Terminator.
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imthenoobMay 11, 2020
Aliens is a worthy sequel to a beloved classic but doesn't quite match the original in overall quality. The plot lacks the tension the first film had, the characters and dialogue are not as good either. Aliens plays out as more of an actionAliens is a worthy sequel to a beloved classic but doesn't quite match the original in overall quality. The plot lacks the tension the first film had, the characters and dialogue are not as good either. Aliens plays out as more of an action film than a suspenseful one like the original one.

It's good but not great yet it still remains the only good Alien sequel we have ever gotten.… Expand
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Cesar3Apr 12, 2020
La mejor pelicula de la saga, superando a la primera parte que ya era dificil, lastima que las siguientes hallan bajado mucho el liston
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gracjanskiApr 4, 2020
I watched this movie so often and still get tensed,when I see it again. The horror to survive in a spaceship with an alien, that is far strong than everyone else on the ship is perfect. This was the birth of a legendary franchise.
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SamirhusejnovicMar 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Besser als das Original, und das in jedem Punkt. Der beste Film im Alien–Franchise.… Expand
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JORDAN261177Mar 27, 2020
Perhaps one of less than 50 movies to perhaps better the seminal first eerie and claustraphobic 'Alien' franchise...this sequel sees the Xenomorphs infest a mining colony.
SUPERB MOVIE 9.999/10
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Steven1981Mar 18, 2020
Easily the best sequel to Ridley Scott's ALIEN made in 1979.. ALIENS has an all star cast such as Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, William Hope... This time Ripley (Weaver) must do battle with the alien creatures andEasily the best sequel to Ridley Scott's ALIEN made in 1979.. ALIENS has an all star cast such as Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, William Hope... This time Ripley (Weaver) must do battle with the alien creatures and she joined by a musclebound gathering of marines and excellent vehicles and ship designs. Aliens is action packed and very entertaining. Excellent film... 9/10… Expand
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AWESOM-0Jan 24, 2020
One of the greatest sci-fi space themed franchises of all time, maybe the best. Movie paid homage to some great works and inspired so many more.
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Ikereviews1Aug 20, 2019
Aliens is great. I like the first one more but the second alien is very great as well. Aliens is easily the more action and just as thrilling sequel of alien which I think they done very well. Easily a great movie
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Filmix16Aug 6, 2019
Aliens est un chef-d’œuvre qui précède un autre chef-d’œuvre. Cette suite mes à l’œuvre plusieurs aliens contre plusieurs humains. Le réalisateur infiltre une reine des aliens qui comme à chaque fois est intuable mais qui meurent d’uneAliens est un chef-d’œuvre qui précède un autre chef-d’œuvre. Cette suite mes à l’œuvre plusieurs aliens contre plusieurs humains. Le réalisateur infiltre une reine des aliens qui comme à chaque fois est intuable mais qui meurent d’une manière originale.… Expand
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amheretojudgeAug 3, 2019
Cameron's not looking for that shocking moment of catching-you-by-surprise, he'd rather cook you with the 20 seconds of anticipation of the known fear.

Aliens Cameron is born for the sci-fi genre and he doesn't take this talent andCameron's not looking for that shocking moment of catching-you-by-surprise, he'd rather cook you with the 20 seconds of anticipation of the known fear.

Aliens

Cameron is born for the sci-fi genre and he doesn't take this talent and aspiration for granted. As a result, what he has pulled off in here is almost impossible, living up to the expectation of an already cultural phenomenon, and for me, it exceeds the previous venture by Ridley Scott. And I only feel that it exceeds the expectations, is because it is incredibly difficult for the writer and director James Cameron to fill in on already infomercial pamphlet. And if you look at it properly, actually there is nothing new that he brings out plot wise in this chapter, it is another same adventure, they name it so unenthusiastically.

But it is the hypnotizing procedure of Cameron and self-realization of what it is. He is addressing the absurdity of the plot by not mocking it but acknowledging it seriously. And after the guns are loaded, premise set, his manipulation as a visual storyteller is extremely inspiring. Take the set pieces for instance. He has already painted these missions like some war invasion and with it he has drawn out the obligation over necessary elements.

Literally, unloading those responsibilities on his characters, he is stretching the claustrophobic and exhausting aspect of the job by confiding them in tiny set pieces. Most of the time, the set pieces are really small or are either have multiple characters roaming about, giving them less room to full flex their muscles and fight at their will. And even if he puts them on big pieces, he is focusing on their close up, where they are sweating and worn out by this whole fiasco. Mind you, Cameron hasn't even touched the fictional part of his storyline and you are already vulnerable. Aliens remains a classic, for no one after this focused on the day to day issues that human behavior exerts on each other; which is more horrifying than anything.… Expand
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PanchogulJul 12, 2019
Siempre he escuchado decir que Aliens es mejor que su predecesora, en lo personal no le llega ni a la sombra, no es una mala película, al contrario es una de las mejores, pero decir que supera a la primera Alien no estoy de acuerdo.
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SerchvazJul 3, 2019
This movie is also a masterpiece sequel to an alien, it's no scary as the first one, this takes the franchise into the action type and also it does great, with an excellent plot and a wonderful performance by Sigourney Weaver.
Aliens is aThis movie is also a masterpiece sequel to an alien, it's no scary as the first one, this takes the franchise into the action type and also it does great, with an excellent plot and a wonderful performance by Sigourney Weaver.
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TyranianApr 7, 2019
Not as good as first film but still good. Acting solid, plotting mostly engaging but less thrilling.
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paulraisedFeb 3, 2019
This was ground-breaking for many reasons. Sigourney Weaver became an icon for it, she enbodies the hero role perfectly and inspires with it. It's super packed with action, and the improved budget from the original helps a lot. Paul ReiserThis was ground-breaking for many reasons. Sigourney Weaver became an icon for it, she enbodies the hero role perfectly and inspires with it. It's super packed with action, and the improved budget from the original helps a lot. Paul Reiser was great on his role. From the makeup, to the atmosphere, the action scenes, the characters, the plot, the fx... it's the absolute best.… Expand
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dc127Jan 31, 2019
This is one of my all time favorite movies. In high school and college I watched this every couple months. It is infinitely quotable, has a great score, and a ton of memorable characters. No subsequent movie in the Alien franchise has comeThis is one of my all time favorite movies. In high school and college I watched this every couple months. It is infinitely quotable, has a great score, and a ton of memorable characters. No subsequent movie in the Alien franchise has come close to this masterpiece.… Expand
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Lambo442Jan 23, 2019
My friends and I quoted this film for the entirety of our young lives as it had such a huge impact on us. Best lines are:

Marines, we are leaving! You always were an **** Gorman! Eat this! When do we get out of these chicken **** outfits?My friends and I quoted this film for the entirety of our young lives as it had such a huge impact on us. Best lines are:

Marines, we are leaving!
You always were an **** Gorman! Eat this!
When do we get out of these chicken **** outfits?
Yeah but it's a dry heat.
Get away from her you ****
I say we take off, nuke the whole planet from orbit, only way to be sure
It's game over man, game over!

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CoreGamer1408Jan 18, 2019
Probably the best science fiction action movie ever made. This is the benchmark film all other science fiction action movies have to measure up against. It still looks goods for it age and special effects do not look dated like in the firstProbably the best science fiction action movie ever made. This is the benchmark film all other science fiction action movies have to measure up against. It still looks goods for it age and special effects do not look dated like in the first one. The film nailed the genre and nothing has come close in years.… Expand
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BerikNov 5, 2018
This movie has it all. You can debate wether it has aged well, but that can hardly be blamed on a movie from 1986. It has atmosphere, tension, the true nature of corporate greed and awesome sci-fi action. If you wonder why people thinkThis movie has it all. You can debate wether it has aged well, but that can hardly be blamed on a movie from 1986. It has atmosphere, tension, the true nature of corporate greed and awesome sci-fi action. If you wonder why people think current sci-fi films like Alien Covenant are garbage, it is because this movie set the bar almost unbeatable high. One of the best Sci-fi movies ever made.… Expand
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timoneOct 25, 2018
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW! No wonder why I'm even experiencing Alien in general. Aliens however is an example of thrill-fest. James Cameron had to direct it and I gotta say, he's one of my favourite directors. Sure Gale Anne Hurd had to work with himWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW! No wonder why I'm even experiencing Alien in general. Aliens however is an example of thrill-fest. James Cameron had to direct it and I gotta say, he's one of my favourite directors. Sure Gale Anne Hurd had to work with him just like The Terminator and the sequel Judgment Day. Sigourney Weaver is back as Ellen Ripley and a whole cast are out to face the aliens in the movie called Aliens. Do I even need to tell you how scary it is? It is scarier as each other. Okay, not AS scary though but I think Ridley Scott's version is scary. Now it's all action and horror and the aliens don't even come after an hour. All right, previously on Alien, Ripley is asleep on a ship and one of the men here had to bring her to the hospital and she had a nightmare about meeting the president (which I didn't know) named Burke played by Paul Reiser and has an alien inside her. But she knows it was just a dream. Now she has to join the army to face those vicious looking aliens in the quarantine. There's some good cast in this like Michael Biehn, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen and many more. Lance Henriksen's character, Bishop is kind of an android, Michael Biehn's character, Hicks is a shooter of Aliens and Bill Paxton's character, Hudson is dumb, tough like Hicks and he can cracks some one-liners. Course, Paul Reiser's character, Burke doesn't have guns, he's the expert of an alien situation. There are some scenes when Ripley and the soldiers getting ready like in the war and you have a sergeant telling them to move it like killers. That is an awesome scene. I'm sure you can get a fun out of this thrill ride and get horrified by the look of the aliens the way they move and the way they hide like walls. Now that's the scary part! Still it is awesome when you think about it. If it wasn't awesome when you've playing a videogame from it and get horrified from the aliens and die! I don't know about you but I think Burke is the one who let those people die from impregnation from the aliens. So they will have to find the aliens with the thingy-midgigy to know where they are but they're on the ceiling and take them down. The child named Newt who is the survivor got kidnapped by an alien and now Ripley has to find her and escape from the alien fortress of the alien queen which I think the scene is scary as hell. Where Ripley and Newt is in the fortress where the alien queen lives and where she lays eggs. But the scariest part for me is that when she wakes up she and her aliens are here kill Ripley and Newt but Ripley flamethrows the eggs and escapes. That is the scary but quiet moment. But now the mission is over which is not because Bishop got stabbed by the alien queen making him covered in white blood and Ripley uses the mechanical thing and says the memorable line which I think Dad said before she said it is ''Get away from her, you b£$%h!'' Woaho! I couldn't believe it! So the alien queen is dead, all the aliens are dead, the soldiers are dead apart from Dwayne Hicks and Ripley, Newt and Bishop are safe and sound. Now let me talk about the toughest one for me and that's Bill Paxton. Bill Paxton died this year which is kind of depressing much like all celebrity deaths from complications of heart surgery in February 2017. No wonder what is world coming to. He did say a line which I think I've heard from a videogame called Splashdown 2 Rides Gone Wild where Andy Pierce says the line called ''Game over, man. It's game over!'' and when I find out as an teenager, Bill had said it. And this time he says: ''That's it, man. Game over, man. Game over! What the f£$k are we gonna do now? What are we gonna do?'' Sigourney Weaver's acting is just phenomenal. I mean, when you look at her acting, this is the kind of actress who really does serious roles really well, and yeah I know other actors and actresses do it. But when you look at the film in acting-wise, that is the purpose of the movie that will keep you interest and they will do it well. The directing from James Cameron is just fantastic no matter what. The spacial effects on the aliens are so fantastic and great especially the backgrounds which I've noticed are done pretty well. But I think this is the only action horror movie that will have an Oscar nomination for Best Actress from Sigourney Weaver which is an impressive move and an impressive feat. Trust me, if I ever watch the Oscars that will have a nomination for Best Action Film and Best Horror Film, this will be the perfect example. Fantastic movie, fantastic effects and also fantastic film making from Gale Anne Hurd and James Cameron.… Expand
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GarethBOct 9, 2018
The Xenomorphs are back! And they mean business. The genre switches more to action from the first movie, but it adds to the lore and holds it own. Ripley Vs the Queen, one of the greatest moments in sci fi!
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JP32Aug 8, 2018
There are moments of greatness in Aliens, even if the general unvarnished quality sticks like a pebble in its shoe. The structure of the film and its "in-your-face" attitude carry the day, but even so, I find myself imagining how breathtakingThere are moments of greatness in Aliens, even if the general unvarnished quality sticks like a pebble in its shoe. The structure of the film and its "in-your-face" attitude carry the day, but even so, I find myself imagining how breathtaking the movie might have been if Cameron made it with the resources available to him in the 1990s or 2000s.… Expand
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bennewmanMay 28, 2018
Aliens is one of the greatest sequels and movies of all time. It takes the original then changes the genre and director and creates a masterpiece.
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TheRussianatorMar 28, 2018
A worthy sequel to Ridley Scott's horror sci-fi masterpiece, James Cameron's "Aliens" has less scares but more bombastic action, more characters glowing with charisma, and outstanding CGI and make-up work.
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VirgonoShakaMar 24, 2018
Oh my god, this movie is so awesome!! I could never expect that such a big shift of tone from the original could give such a great experience, filled to the brim with so many quotable and pump action moments. I can see why this movie isOh my god, this movie is so awesome!! I could never expect that such a big shift of tone from the original could give such a great experience, filled to the brim with so many quotable and pump action moments. I can see why this movie is quoted to dead and considered a classic, it definitely deserves the title. A must watch.… Expand
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CTHReviewsMar 15, 2018
Aliens kicks so much ass. The effects are incredible, the characters are very likable, and the Oscar-nominated performance given by Sigourney Weaver is one that set the standard for ass-kicking women in movies.
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zapVJan 2, 2018
"Aliens" bears little resemblance to its 1979 predecessor, James Cameron departs from mysterious and claustrophobic approach of Ridley Scott. With this departure the movie gains in scale, action and accessibility to audience, but becomes less"Aliens" bears little resemblance to its 1979 predecessor, James Cameron departs from mysterious and claustrophobic approach of Ridley Scott. With this departure the movie gains in scale, action and accessibility to audience, but becomes less subtle and complex. In non-action parts Cameron explores themes of motherhood and woman's role in society, but overall we get pretty straight-forward characters and dialogues.… Expand
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shipwreck58Jan 2, 2018
Straight up it is one of the best science fiction action films ever made and stands up today against just about anything else made before or after it. Notable quotes and great action paired with characters I liked and hated to see die.
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Mihael_Prislin0Dec 18, 2017
Best Cameroon's movie yet! Great action movie because it has aliens in it! It's not better than the first one, but still one of best space movies of all time!
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spacebear1Dec 7, 2017
James Cameron's Aliens is an outstanding film sequel to an essentially perfect film. Ellen Ripley is as good as she was in the first film. This film does weigh more on action than horror but don't get me wrong, this film is still terrifying.James Cameron's Aliens is an outstanding film sequel to an essentially perfect film. Ellen Ripley is as good as she was in the first film. This film does weigh more on action than horror but don't get me wrong, this film is still terrifying. In the end, this is a perfect sequel to a perfect film.… Expand
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inaneswineNov 14, 2017
Aliens had a powerful build-up to its release. In 1979, Alien terrified audiences and is now hailed - rightly so - as one of the most important sci-fi and horror films of all time. Subsequently, in 1984, James Cameron released his powerfulAliens had a powerful build-up to its release. In 1979, Alien terrified audiences and is now hailed - rightly so - as one of the most important sci-fi and horror films of all time. Subsequently, in 1984, James Cameron released his powerful debut The Terminator. (If you discount his true debut, Piranha II. Eek.) While Alien proved how terrifying sci-fi can be, Terminator proved the same - but also how emotional it can be too. Aliens builds on the legacy of both its predecessor, and Cameron's own predecessor. He expertly explores the emotional backstories of the characters that we just weren't given the time to do in Alien. But he doesn't forget what the sci-fi buffs and the horror fans want - plenty of action, plenty of screams and a grand spectacle. Aliens is, quite simply, the best sequel I've ever seen.… Expand
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alejandro970Sep 10, 2017
From same director of Terminator and Titanic, an effective, heart-pounding sequel of 1979 movie. The action sequences are non-stop and dynamic, so the final act. Siguorney Weaver looks more bold than prevoius episode.
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vulvuratAug 23, 2017
Aliens. Wow. I'm not sure what people thirty years ago were expecting from this movie, but it must have exceeded all their expectations, because Aliens is a sequel even better than the brilliant first movie, and also possibly the greatestAliens. Wow. I'm not sure what people thirty years ago were expecting from this movie, but it must have exceeded all their expectations, because Aliens is a sequel even better than the brilliant first movie, and also possibly the greatest action film of all time. Seriously, my heart was pounding from the first shot to the ending credits as our characters suffered through terrible, frightening, disgusting confrontations, battles with these nightmarish, insect-like aliens. There is something in this movie so epic and memorable that I literally can't get bored of it. Also, I must praise the acting of Sigourney Weaver, who was great in Alien (1979), too, but has grown brilliant in this sequel that challenges her character so many different ways. Aliens is an intense, exciting action-horror but also a human drama and reflection on human values. A forever classic.… Expand
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DirigiblePulpJul 27, 2017
This film just works, like the first one does, it's as simple as that. Cameron found a way to preserve the spirit of the original while taking it in a new direction and expanding on its characters and universe in what feels like an effortlessThis film just works, like the first one does, it's as simple as that. Cameron found a way to preserve the spirit of the original while taking it in a new direction and expanding on its characters and universe in what feels like an effortless and wholly inevitable follow up to the original classic - he knew the same old shtick just wouldn't cut it this time around.

So instead the film jumps genre - a lot of people regard this as an action movie though I think they're off by one. This is an action-thriller, or an action-suspense movie. The scenes of gun shooting and alien running and jumping is played first as suspense, and then as thriller, wrapped in an ostensible action package. It's more like trying to fight back against the invincible boogeyman than it is just mowing down hordes of faceless baddies.

The special effects by Stan Winston are out of this world. Maybe the best mechanical and miniatures of the entire series (it's ironic that the parts that aged the worst are the old CGI). The Queen and her egg laying is just as gnarly as ever. The Alien slowly rising out of the water behind Newt is an all-time iconic shot.

Sigourney Weaver is never better than in this film. She's given just a bit more characterization this time around, involving the subtext of mothers and daughters, but it never overtakes the story and most of its emotion is brought through in her performance. There's a shot of her smoking a cigarette near the beginning, with a long untapped piece of ash hanging from it, that says everything just from the way she holds herself. She has to go back and fight, there's nothing left for her in the "real" world. She takes what she learned in the original and here becomes an ultimate badass heroine for the ages.

This is a prototypical Cameron movie. I'm not sure how he does it but he takes seemingly simple plots and characterizations and makes them fresh, exciting, thrilling, and acceptable to the audience, while honoring the pacing and rhythms without flourishes or indulgence and still manages runtimes in excess of 2 hours. The 2 1/2 hour director's cut here is superior in every way, and it doesn't even feel longer.… Expand
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FuturedirectorJun 24, 2017
With an impressive and thrilling storytelling, James Cameron knew exactly how to keep Alien's humanity and cleverness. There's no way this new sequel for Scott's classic can't be a classic.
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daviddelnorte23May 28, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Después de ver 'Alien' me quedé con ganas de ver esta secuela de la que dicen que es magnífica. Y es que después de verla yo diría: "jamás una secuela fué tan buena". Yo respeto que 'Alien' es la original. Pero esta me gusta más en casi todo su metraje, e incluso me parece mejor por momentos. Aunque si es cierto que muchas fases de la película bebe de la original. El final de la película es probablemente uno de los tres o cuatro mejores que he visto. El momento Ripley saliendo con el robot para enfrentarse al bicho. Eso es épica.

Los personajes son maravillosos, asentandose ya para mi Ripley como uno de mis favoritos del séptimo arte. El resto son sensacionales, los marines, perfectamente explicados y desarrollados cada uno. A mi me encanta Vázquez o el sargento, con su puro, ese puro... La niña no molesta nada, al revés se convierte en un genial recurso narrativo y, por momentos, los tiene más puestos que la mayoría de marines. El guión como suele ocurrir en este tipo de películas, siempre hay algo que no encja del todo o que parece un poco absurdo. Pero en esta película, a excepción de un par de cositas, está bastante bien trabajado, elaborado y pensado. Y visualmente es increible, como están hechos los interiores, los nidos de los Aliens... genial para la época y el escaso presupuesto que le dejaron a Cameron.

En conclusión, 'Aliens' me encantó cuando la ví, creo que ha diferencia de la uno que iba más por el camino de la ciencia ficción, esta va más por el de la acción y el toque marine, hace que se diferencie de su predecesora pero mantenga la esencia y siga siendo buenísima. Un 9.… Expand
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reaper66689May 26, 2017
i love this movie i love the action and the guns ohrah to ashes eveni watched the movie over 300 time its a movie i enjoy Ridley Scott nailed it with this movie
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RhodawgsJan 23, 2017
From the moment the outlay from the happening from first movie is presented .its clear the corporation is covering itself but not quite ready to disposes of ripley yet. After apparently loseing contact with lv426 riply is caoxed intoFrom the moment the outlay from the happening from first movie is presented .its clear the corporation is covering itself but not quite ready to disposes of ripley yet. After apparently loseing contact with lv426 riply is caoxed into returning there . With a team of marines and an unexpeirienced leader things look dire. With as much mystery of where the aliens originated as the first movie and a great story of friends becomeing enemys and vice versa and a clash of motherly instints comes the best action movie been made so far or perhaps ever. Great directing and rare to see great sequals but mr cameroon is maybe the best sequal writer in existance. 98 out of 100.… Expand
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Cameronius_113Jan 15, 2017
NOTE: I watched the Special Edition of the film, what the creators believe to be the true version of it, so there may be things I talk about in this review that aren't featured in the original cut.
Aliens was released in 1986 and was directedNOTE: I watched the Special Edition of the film, what the creators believe to be the true version of it, so there may be things I talk about in this review that aren't featured in the original cut.
Aliens was released in 1986 and was directed by James Cameron. The movie follows on from the events of 1979's Alien where the heroine Ellen Ripley wakes up from cryogenic sleep many years in the future and tries to explain her alien encounter story. When contact is lost from the now-colonized origin planet of the aliens, Ripley agrees to go with the marines to overcome her fears.
This film did indeed surprise me. I definitely was expecting it to be great but when I finished it I was quite surprised to believe that I actually liked this one more than the first which was something I wasn't expecting. This is one of the rare instances where the sequel is nearly as good as/as good as/better than it's predecessor and the amount of effort put into the film was impressive. This could've easily been a cash-grab film but the amount of effort put in shows how much respect James Cameron had for the source material and also how much the actors cared about it and wanted to make a worthy sequel and their enthusiasm for the project definitely added up to it being an amazing film along with all the other great things about it.
Something I love about this film is that it is very different to the first and offers a completely new experience rather than just revisiting plot elemnts of the original again. As well as being refreshingly different, it expanded on knowledge we learnt in the first much more too.
Ripley's character was developed much more in this film and her inner struggles were shown too which made for a more complex and realistic character. For those of you who don't know, the Special Edition of this film is the original cut as the one that ended up in cinemas was a trimmed down version as people weren't expected to sit through 2 and a half hours. One of the parts cut from the cinema release was a background about Ripley's daughter who she obviously didn't spend much time with due to her cryogenic sleep and her sadness over this event added much more to her character and also something else I'll get onto in a minute.
I thought that Ripley's relationship with the young girl Newt was great and had much more of an impact in the Special Edition; as I mentioned a minute ago, in the Special Edition we find out about Ripley's sadness of not being able to see her daughter which makes her basically treat Newt like the daughter she wish she still had which added much more of an emotional connection to it and I'm surprised that the daughter sub-plot was originally cut.
All of the side-characters each added something to the story and their chemistry with each other made them feel like real people too. Their characters were well-written just like Ripley's crew in the original and you felt a sense of danger when they were in sticky situations.
Something the movie did very well was keeping the tense atmosphere of the original while adding much more to it like great action and great sets.
The practical effects are fantastic, especially for the time. The quality of them help capture a sense of realism to it too and really makes it feel like these characters are somewhere that actually exists.
Overall, I thought this was an amazing film and I have nothing but praise for it. My basic overview of the film is that it incorporates many similar elements to the original, expanding them to a much bigger spectacle while adding much more too and this is why I prefer it to the original. As I said earlier, these two films both offer different experiences, this one being an action film and the first being a thriller. It probably depends which genre you prefer to determine which movie you prefer but either way I would still highly recommend this film.
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RickyReviewsJun 22, 2016
Nowhere as good or suspenseful as the first "Alien" film, but the acting is good, and the effects are okay, but still not as good. Bill Paxton is hilarious in this one. However, the plot is thin, and generally seems more rushed in this one,Nowhere as good or suspenseful as the first "Alien" film, but the acting is good, and the effects are okay, but still not as good. Bill Paxton is hilarious in this one. However, the plot is thin, and generally seems more rushed in this one, despite being over 30 minutes longer than Alien. 6/10… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeMay 12, 2016
I know what you're going to say... "What took you so long!!!" Well, the funny thing is that I thought they wouldn't have Aliens in here, but I was calculated wrong after getting here. This is very rare for a sequel to get this much charm thanI know what you're going to say... "What took you so long!!!" Well, the funny thing is that I thought they wouldn't have Aliens in here, but I was calculated wrong after getting here. This is very rare for a sequel to get this much charm than the original.… Expand
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FanBoyCritic1Mar 24, 2016
They mostly come at night,mostly
Plot/Summary57 years after the original attack, Ripley and a crew of marines return to the planet to kill the remaining aliens that have slaughtered the colonists on the planet.
My Review This is one ofThey mostly come at night,mostly
Plot/Summary57 years after the original attack, Ripley and a crew of marines return to the planet to kill the remaining aliens that have slaughtered the colonists on the planet.
My Review
This is one of those movies that, whenever we find it on cable, no matter w
hat part is on, we can't help but tune in. There is too much awesomeness in this movie to identify just one reason why Cameron's 1986 sequel to Ridley Scott's Alien works as well as it does.

Aliens continues the story of the number one cause of hurtin' for chicks named "Ripley." It adds a new layer to the Alien's biological cycle, introducing an Alien Queen and ? in doing so ? one of the big screen's best and scariest villains. The hit sequel is a bullet of a movie that packs the perfect amount of character development, horror and action into a story that could have been thread-bare in a lesser craftsman's hands.

Ripley's return to LV-426, the planet where she first encountered the alien, is now home to a shake-n-bake colony of families and workers, which is basically ringing the dinner bell for the xenomorphs to prove that, in space, everyone can hear you scream if you die loud enough.

Ripley joins an elite group of Colonial Marines sent on a bug hunt, and they quickly find that neither flame thrower nor bug-eyed troopers by way of Hudson are a match for things that bleed acid and sweat slime. Cameron's decision to keep Ripley and Newt as the emotional core of the movie makes the increasing threats around them all the more conducive putting us on the edge of our seats.

That, coupled with the Power Loader vs. Alien Queen showdown, underscored by James Horner's epic score, is why Aliens is not just a great Cameron film, but one of the best movies ever made.… Expand
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rg_kidOct 23, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aliens is one of my favorite movies. From the very first time i saw on the television as one of those few feature films aired on public television i was captivated by it. The movie is huge and a worthy sequel to the thriller "Alien." How huge is the movie? Even today we still have video games being made based on the movie universe.
I recommend you watch the Special edition of Aliens that adds around 15 minutes of the movie that helps a bit in establishing the plot and the nuance of the universe. Although the theatrical cut is better in term of pacing.
The movie expands from the original Alien and now makes it more about human vs aliens survival story. What would happen if you have horde of aliens against you and not just one. It's incredible. The special effect still holds up because they weren't CG, but they were real life props and they look believable. It isn't perfect though, there are some shots where you notice how dated the special effect looked, but it's minor nitpick.
Next is the superb casting. Sigourney Weaver is just incredible. That elevator scene, you know what i'm talking about, she's so bad ass against all odd. The rest of the casts are excellent. Henriksen is awesome as Bishop, Paxton character is so funny and quoteable, the Newt girl is also awesome and didn't annoy me as much. Unfortunately, Michael Biehn isn't very noticeable in the movie since Weaver just stole every spotlight in the movie. She's that awesome.
All in all, i really like the movie. Growing up i was captivated by it, and now as an adult, i could appreciate the movie more as an iconic film with huge impact to the popular culture,and i'm very thankful to James Cameron for directing this movie.… Expand
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ConnorkirkerSep 20, 2015
James Cameron has yet again bring another great movie on the big screen. Since The Terminator was a huge success. Cameron deliverd Aliens a great movie experience.
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TrilobiteGJul 26, 2015
Although the second act is slightly slow, Aliens is a fantastic sequel to the original film and is packed full of action, female empowerment and detailed monsters that have a realistic presence. I especially like how although the second actAlthough the second act is slightly slow, Aliens is a fantastic sequel to the original film and is packed full of action, female empowerment and detailed monsters that have a realistic presence. I especially like how although the second act is slow, you can still tell that the xenomorphs are on their way, and they aint happy.… Expand
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darkbloodshed13Jul 18, 2015
This one of those few times I get to say that the sequel is better than the original. This mainly do to the difference in the directing by James Cameron and Ridly Scott. Cameron fast pace style gives Aliens the horror feel that it needs.This one of those few times I get to say that the sequel is better than the original. This mainly do to the difference in the directing by James Cameron and Ridly Scott. Cameron fast pace style gives Aliens the horror feel that it needs. While Scott's style is more slow, which is fine for sci-fi but for a horror it just does not fit. Of course if you prefer to look at Alien as a sci-fi than the first movie is for you. In conclusion these movies will vary depending on what you are looking for If you want horror then go with the second one but if you are looking for sci-fi watch the first.… Expand
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CinemaSinsMay 9, 2015
Perhaps the best single word to describe James Cameron's Aliens is relentless. Tautly paced and expertly directed, this roller coaster ride of a motion picture offers a little bit of everything, all wrapped up in a tidy science fiction/actionPerhaps the best single word to describe James Cameron's Aliens is relentless. Tautly paced and expertly directed, this roller coaster ride of a motion picture offers a little bit of everything, all wrapped up in a tidy science fiction/action package. From the point when the opening half-hour of exposition ends and the real movie begins, Cameron barely gives viewers a chance to catch their breaths or ease their grips on their armrests as he plunges his characters from one dire situation to the next. This is one of those rare motion pictures that involves the audience so completely in the story that we're as worn out at the end as our on-screen counterparts.

From the moment it became apparent that Ridley Scott's 1979 science fiction/horror film, Alien, was going to be a success, Fox began discussing the possibility of a sequel. For many years, the proposed Alien 2 languished on the back burner, lacking both a viable script and a director. Then, in 1984, a little-known filmmaker named James Cameron thundered onto the scene with a no-frills, gripping movie called The Terminator. The film's box office success gave Cameron some clout in Hollywood, allowing him to get a hearing when he pitched his version of an Alien sequel. Fox liked what he proposed and the project was greenlighted. (Consider how things have changed in 15 years - now, sequels are routinely given the go-ahead before there's a script or even an underlying premise.) Seven years after Alien reached screens, its belated, much-anticipated follow-up exploded into movie theaters, leaving patrons breathless and coming back for seconds and re-affirming that it is possible for a sequel to top an original both creatively and financially.

If Aliens was no more than a series of suspenseful, effectively executed action sequences, it would still be a superior motion picture - Cameron's grasp of what gives an audience a jolt of adrenaline is that masterful. However, the element that elevates Aliens into the sparsely populated stratosphere of great science fiction movies is character identification. We care about what happens to the men and women populating this film. Even the supporting characters, such as Hudson and Vasquez, have personalities - they're not cookie-cutter fodder for the aliens to pick off one-by-one. I'm not talking about complex characterizations here, but the likability factor (or, in one case, the detestability factor) is way up. It doesn't take long for us to land on Ripley's side and to start cheering her on.

The most touching human relationship in Aliens is the one between Ripley and Newt, with the childless woman caring for the motherless girl. The emotional payoff comes at the very end, and has less to do with the aliens' defeat than with the bond that has developed between these two characters. Many action films lack a heart; the Ripley/Newt element makes Aliens more than just a tightly-paced shoot-'em-up. And, when Newt is kidnapped by the aliens as a potential host for one of the aliens' face-hugger offspring, it raises the stakes by a notch, adding an additional layer of urgency to an already intense climax. Furthermore, Cameron has some more fun by contrasting Ripley's maternal relationship with Newt to that of the Queen alien and her "children", all of which Ripley is trying to destroy. The final struggle becomes that of two mothers pitted against one other.

Two versions of Aliens exist. The first is the theatrical cut, a 137 minute edition that Fox released in movie houses across North America during the summer of 1986. With a running time of 154 minutes, the second is James Cameron's official director's cut, which includes a number of intriguing scenes, including a lengthy sequence on LV-426 detailing events that lead to the colonists' obliteration. Although the additional material is spread throughout the film, the most telling moments occur early (including a key scene indicating how devastated Ripley is about the loss of her daughter), thus not damaging Aliens' overall momentum. Given a choice, the restored director's cut is the preferred version. (In fact, it may now be the only version available on home video, unless you frequent a video store stocking older tapes.)

For James Cameron, who would go on to direct two of the 1990s most memorable motion pictures (the action-packed Terminator 2 and the all-time box office champion, Titanic), The Terminator may have been the movie to put him on the map, but Aliens announced him as a force to be reckoned with. For fans of the Alien series, Aliens represented an unqualified triumph, exceeding the expectations of the most optimistic faithful. Unfortunately, the lamentable Alien 3 stalled the series' momentum, effectively trashing the emotional core of its predecessor while sending the franchise into a creative free-fall.… Expand
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VinceRocks123May 9, 2015
Hold on you your helmets, because the battle for survival isn't over!

Alien's sequel Aliens is no longer a film about escape from one alien but to confront all the aliens and destroy all of them, now more darker and grittier and chillingHold on you your helmets, because the battle for survival isn't over!

Alien's sequel Aliens is no longer a film about escape from one alien but to confront all the aliens and destroy all of them, now more darker and grittier and chilling to the core as Sigourney Weaver reprises her role of Ellen Ripley now more serious than ever, when she awakens 57 years after the events onboard the Nostromo, to discover that LV-426 has since been populated and humans and has now lost contact.

Now with the rest of the colony fully learning of the alien threat themselves, Ripley must return with a regiment of tough to the core hard as nails marines (including Bill Paxton and Michael Biehn) to infiltrate the settlement and wipe out all the aliens, so Aliens when Ripley says "Get away from her you b@#$%!" better do what Ripley says

it had similarities to Ridley Scott's previous achievement but what James Cameron does is makes things more terrifying tense climatic and more scarier and horrifying than ever your heart would almost explode!

a well done sci-fi sequel to be made after Star Wars' the Empire strikes back and later Terminator: Judgement Day… Expand
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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015
Perhaps the best single word to describe James Cameron's Aliens is relentless. Tautly paced and expertly directed, this roller coaster ride of a motion picture offers a little bit of everything, all wrapped up in a tidy science fiction/actionPerhaps the best single word to describe James Cameron's Aliens is relentless. Tautly paced and expertly directed, this roller coaster ride of a motion picture offers a little bit of everything, all wrapped up in a tidy science fiction/action package. From the point when the opening half-hour of exposition ends and the real movie begins, Cameron barely gives viewers a chance to catch their breaths or ease their grips on their armrests as he plunges his characters from one dire situation to the next. This is one of those rare motion pictures that involves the audience so completely in the story that we're as worn out at the end as our on-screen counterparts.

Aliens takes place a half-century after the events in Alien. Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver, reprising her role as the lone survivor from the first outing) has been in cryogenic sleep in outer space, accompanied only by her loyal cat, Jones, until a salvage ship discovers her and brings her back to Earth. There, she finds herself facing serious charges of official misconduct (she was responsible, after all, for the destruction of a space ship) and her claims about the alien are greeted with skepticism. She is stripped of her pilot's license and left to cope on her own with life in the future - a future without her daughter, who recently died of old age. Then, all contact is suddenly lost with the terraforming colony on LV-426 - the planet on which Ripley's crew discovered the alien. A corporation executive, Carter Burke (Paul Reiser), approaches Ripley with a proposition: accompany a military team to LV-426 as an advisor and have her pilot's license restored. She concurs, but with a proviso: they are going there to destroy the aliens, not to harvest them or bring them back. Burke agrees.

If Aliens was no more than a series of suspenseful, effectively executed action sequences, it would still be a superior motion picture - Cameron's grasp of what gives an audience a jolt of adrenaline is that masterful. However, the element that elevates Aliens into the sparsely populated stratosphere of great science fiction movies is character identification. We care about what happens to the men and women populating this film. Even the supporting characters, such as Hudson and Vasquez, have personalities - they're not cookie-cutter fodder for the aliens to pick off one-by-one. I'm not talking about complex characterizations here, but the likability factor (or, in one case, the detestability factor) is way up. It doesn't take long for us to land on Ripley's side and to start cheering her on.

Ridley Scott developed Alien as a horror film - a "haunted house in space." Cameron's approach is different. Aliens is a fairly straightforward action/adventure picture. The horror elements are still there (most notably in an early dream sequence and during the scene when the marines encounter the cocooned colonists), but their impact is diminished. Nevertheless, even though he changes the tone, Cameron remains faithful to the original (something that cannot be said about the later two installments of the Alien quartet). From plot points to visual cues, it is apparent that Cameron made a careful study of the first film before embarking upon the sequel. The aliens, based on the design by H.R. Giger, possess virtually the same grotesque look (shiny black skin, prehensile tail, row upon row of sharp teeth). The space ships, rendered using "old fashioned" special effects (i.e., model work, not computer generated), have the same workmanlike appearance - starfaring behemoths built to be functional, not aesthetically pleasing. In fact, it should be noted that, although the fx work in Aliens may not be state-of-the-art by today's standards, it still holds up reasonably well.

For James Cameron, who would go on to direct two of the 1990s most memorable motion pictures (the action-packed Terminator 2 and the all-time box office champion, Titanic), The Terminator may have been the movie to put him on the map, but Aliens announced him as a force to be reckoned with. For fans of the Alien series, Aliens represented an unqualified triumph, exceeding the expectations of the most optimistic faithful. (Unfortunately, the lamentable Alien 3 stalled the series' momentum, effectively trashing the emotional core of its predecessor while sending the franchise into a creative free-fall.) When it comes to the logical marriage of action, adventure, and science fiction, few films are as effective or accomplished as Aliens, and there's nothing on the market (either in theaters or on video store shelves) that will leave you as thoroughly exhausted.… Expand
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kingjamesFeb 28, 2015
Aliens isnt a "sophomore slump". It isnt better or worse than its sequel because its not trying to mimic its predecessor. Its a classic in its own right in the action/thriller category. My favorite thing about this movie is Ripley. She is, byAliens isnt a "sophomore slump". It isnt better or worse than its sequel because its not trying to mimic its predecessor. Its a classic in its own right in the action/thriller category. My favorite thing about this movie is Ripley. She is, by far, my favorite heroine in cinema. Whats great is that "Aliens" has added multiple dimensions to this character that "Alien" established with this character. "Aliens" is a classic for any sci-fi, action, or suspense lover.… Expand
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Compi24Feb 13, 2015
James Cameron delivers copious and complex amounts of every simple thing that worked in Ridley Scott's seminal sci-fi classic. "Aliens" delivers more of the devilish creatures and creepy thrills that first frightened everyone in 1979, withoutJames Cameron delivers copious and complex amounts of every simple thing that worked in Ridley Scott's seminal sci-fi classic. "Aliens" delivers more of the devilish creatures and creepy thrills that first frightened everyone in 1979, without sacrificing compelling character development or an overall sense of logic.… Expand
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Tessara_VejganJan 12, 2015
Rewatched it recently on BD and it was fantastic. This sequel to an already great movie is my favorite in the series. Unlike first movie this one is action packed. Cheesy acting, fantastic atmosphere and story.
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Le__XenomorphDec 16, 2014
What do you get when you take the basic horror template from Alien, and add action into the mix to get awesome results? You get Aliens. Aliens is a significant improvement over the original Alien by Ridley Scott, and this time James CameronWhat do you get when you take the basic horror template from Alien, and add action into the mix to get awesome results? You get Aliens. Aliens is a significant improvement over the original Alien by Ridley Scott, and this time James Cameron takes the throne. Cameron does an amazing job at making a smooth transition from the first film and adding great special effects to make Aliens an amazing success. 10/10 (Masterpiece)… Expand
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Kenneth7693Nov 30, 2014
I know this movie is 28 years old, but it's still a cult classic. Now I have to be honest. I like the first movie more than this one. I not a fan of the military story-line. But it stil gets the atmosphere right like the first movie (which isI know this movie is 28 years old, but it's still a cult classic. Now I have to be honest. I like the first movie more than this one. I not a fan of the military story-line. But it stil gets the atmosphere right like the first movie (which is still in my opinion the best of the series). But the Aliens aren't as scary as the one Alien off the first movie. Don't get me wrong. This movie still makes you root for the good guys like none other, scpecially with the little girl's live on the line. This movie is much before my time but I am actually glad I saw Prometheus (all-though it's just a so-so movie) first. It closed some gaps for me for the first and this movie. I give this movie a 8/10. I would give it a 9/10 but I am just not a fan of the military aspect.… Expand
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lukechristianscNov 27, 2014
MY FAVORITE REVIEWS " Aliens". James Cameron is probably one of the best directors living today his movies are awesome ( Terminator , Titanic , Avatar ) Cameron writes , directs a sequel to Ridley Scott's Alien which is the best sequelMY FAVORITE REVIEWS " Aliens". James Cameron is probably one of the best directors living today his movies are awesome ( Terminator , Titanic , Avatar ) Cameron writes , directs a sequel to Ridley Scott's Alien which is the best sequel especially to these gore alien franchise. Sigourney Weavers stars once again as Ripley !!!!!! its fantastic it's a gore fun horror ride. Cameron puts all the good formulas to make a sequel. Grade A+… Expand
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busbfranOct 19, 2014
"Get away from her, you **** Aliens is simply a near perfect sequel to the instant classic we have come to love. Although the supporting cast may fall short, Ripley is more bad ass then ever! Bigger, better and more exciting then ever is just"Get away from her, you **** Aliens is simply a near perfect sequel to the instant classic we have come to love. Although the supporting cast may fall short, Ripley is more bad ass then ever! Bigger, better and more exciting then ever is just an understatement attached to this film. Aliens expands on the Stella series and leaves the audience craving more! One of the best sequels to ever be fulled off!… Expand
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demolisher7778Oct 14, 2014
An amazing Action/Science Fiction/Horror film that has amazing screenplay, impressive special effects for the time, and great camera work. Aliens manages to even improve on the original.
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