Read User Reviews and Submit your own for Aliens

10

Bullet97Aug 29, 2010

God, this movie is intense. But it's so awesome! Brilliantly directed by the great James Cameron, this movie is quite as scary or suspenseful as the first one, but it makes up for it and then some with action on top of action, great writing,God, this movie is intense. But it's so awesome! Brilliantly directed by the great James Cameron, this movie is quite as scary or suspenseful as the first one, but it makes up for it and then some with action on top of action, great writing, great acting, great set design, and awesome special effects and turned into a heck of a kick-ass roller coaster ride!!!… Expand

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

All this user's reviews

10

ArkonBladeAug 21, 2010

James camron ... the mans a genous what more can you say about him. this film was fairly low budget and is a sequel to ridley scotts Alien film which was pretty good . so things on the start wouldnt seem so good for a sequel . not for camronJames camron ... the mans a genous what more can you say about him. this film was fairly low budget and is a sequel to ridley scotts Alien film which was pretty good . so things on the start wouldnt seem so good for a sequel . not for camron he took a already good film and made it way better . how you ask well instead of one alien he adds hundreds and toss in some action with a group of armed marines and you got one hell of a action horror movie that picks up and keeps moving foward and keeps getting better . the acting is great and weaver as rippley is truelly the most bad ass heroin of all time . so many great lines from this film i could go on and on listing them . this is a true roller coster ride film that doesnt dissapoint . for being as old as it is (i think 1984) it holds up and holds up well. with a final battle in the end that feels epic and leaves you feeling like you just saw one hell of a good film . its to bad camron wasnt involved with the other films . because this is the last of the good alien films in this franchise .… Expand

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

ERG1008Aug 23, 2010

Ripley wakes up 57 years after the original film, bad nightmares, colonies now on LV-426, lose contact, marines go in, action-a-go-go!!
Sequel to Ridley Scott's masterpiece. It's not as creepy & maybe not as dark but the larger than lifeRipley wakes up 57 years after the original film, bad nightmares, colonies now on LV-426, lose contact, marines go in, action-a-go-go!!
Sequel to Ridley Scott's masterpiece. It's not as creepy & maybe not as dark but the larger than life Marines, number of Aliens & fast dialogue make it big, loud & a lot of fun to watch.
After watching it again recently it's interesting to see how many video games have used this film as an influence.… Expand

19 of 19 users found this helpful190

All this user's reviews

10

DalekJun 9, 2012

What can I say? This movie was thrilling, and was ahead of its time.

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

All this user's reviews

10

Neo010390May 26, 2011

"In space no one can hear you scream". This was the tagline for the 1979 cult classic movie Alien. Well now its new tagline is, "This time it's war". When I first saw Alien, I was blown away completely by its intense story, great special"In space no one can hear you scream". This was the tagline for the 1979 cult classic movie Alien. Well now its new tagline is, "This time it's war". When I first saw Alien, I was blown away completely by its intense story, great special effects and superb acting, and I thought there is no way they can top this, but I was wrong. Its sequel, Aliens, is as terrifying and exiting, with twice the amount of action. The story takes place 57 years after the events of the first film, where Ripley escaped in the pod and ejected the alien into deep space. Having drifted into space for so long, she is rescued by a bunch of space crew members. Although trying to convince to the executives from her employer the events that occurred, even explaining how her crew got killed, they refuse to believe her and as a result terminate her space flight license. Ripley also discovers that the planet, where her former crew first found the alien, is now home to a colony of co workers, with women and children. Later Ripley is visited by one of the executive staff named Burke and a Lieutenant, who informs her that they have lost contact with the colony on the planet. They plan to send a number of marines, led by the Lieutenant, to investigate what is going on, and they would like Ripley to be their consultant. Hesitant at first, Ripley and Burke come to a deal that as long as they don't bring any unknown creature back to the ship and her space flight license is restored, she will accompany them. Once they land and investigate the colony, the marines discover that the co workers have all been killed by some horrific creature, Ripley suspects with no surprise at all, that this was done by the aliens. They then encounter a survivor, a little girl called Newt who informs them that everyone else is dead. At first in shock and trauma - even refusing to speak to anyone, finally starts talking, but only to Ripley as she somewhat feels more protected around her. Then all hell breaks loose, as the aliens surround the marines, as they attempt to fight them off with their pulse rifles. This film retains its special effects from the first film; there are great shots in out of space (even though we only see bits of them for a few seconds in the first 30 minutes), and of course those fabulous designs of the aliens. They look somewhat a little different, and in my opinion better, than the design for the first alien. The performance from the cast is once superb, especially from Sigourney Weaver; she has really upped her game from the last time. In the first film she was like an outsider from the rest of the crew, but in this one she is really the main star. She's like a female Bruce Willis in the Die Hard movies, because she is more fearless then ever when it comes to facing the aliens, especially the final battle which I will not reveal. Besides Sigourney Weaver, the little girl who plays Newt is bright and delightful; she really does a terrific performance when it comes to those traumatic moments. The bond between Ripley and Newt develops into a Mother and Daughter relationship, and we really care about them more than we do of the others. As well as action and thriller, there's also a real heart to this film. Also the sound effects are brilliant; I love the sound that comes out from those pulse rifles. Usually when it comes to sequels, all they do is copy all the ideas from the first film and rip themselves off the next time. At the time it came to the conclusion that sequels could never be as good, or better, and Aliens could have easily fallen into the same trap, but for once it didn't. James Cameron, remembered from making the brilliant Sci-fi 1984 movie Terminator, has not only directed, but also written an unbelievable script. I gave full credit to him for coming up with the idea of this incredible new story, I really think it's that good to be up there on one of those top 10 best Sci-fi action movies of all time. This is defiantly one of the best I have seen in all movies that I have watched in my time.… Expand

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

All this user's reviews

10

rdaviesNov 9, 2010

I saw this for the first time like 10 years a go and even then as a small child I still knew it was a good movie. The whole cast were brilliant, the directing ; well forget about Titanic and Avatar and James Cameron is one hell of aI saw this for the first time like 10 years a go and even then as a small child I still knew it was a good movie. The whole cast were brilliant, the directing ; well forget about Titanic and Avatar and James Cameron is one hell of a director/writer. He wrote the initial script and brought this whole thing to life in fantastic shape, his best film by a mile. Taking the idea of one Alien and having a whole army of them is one thing, but making it as horrifying and more action packed is a truly magnificent achievement. The Aliens themselves look absolutely terrifying and the way some of the shots were filmed were absolute genius. Alien was 10 and so is this. I don't think this is better than Alien, but this, Alien and 2001 are equally the best sci-fi films ever made. Watch this film.… Expand

7 of 8 users found this helpful71

All this user's reviews

10

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!

In my top 5 action films. A masterpiece on all levels.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

All this user's reviews

10

TokyochuchuJan 26, 2013

Aliens is my favorite movie ever made. When it gets rolling, the film becomes an ultra exciting Juggernaut. As well as boosting testosterone levels through the roof, Aliens also features a slew of memorable performances. Bill Paxton's turn asAliens is my favorite movie ever made. When it gets rolling, the film becomes an ultra exciting Juggernaut. As well as boosting testosterone levels through the roof, Aliens also features a slew of memorable performances. Bill Paxton's turn as Hudson is probably the greatest scene-stealing role of all time whilst Lance Henrikson also slam dunks a career best as the android Bishop. Basically speaking, if the idea of a big snarling monster squaring off against a robotic power loader sounds even the least bit intriguing, Aliens is guaranteed to own your soul for the rest of eternity!… Expand

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

MustisTheCatAug 2, 2011

My all time best sci-fi thriller. This movie has no setbacks imo. It progresses wonderfully over "Alien" as the story is logicaly developed so there`s none of that lets do a sequel stuff. From the moment of Alien ending I wanted to see whatMy all time best sci-fi thriller. This movie has no setbacks imo. It progresses wonderfully over "Alien" as the story is logicaly developed so there`s none of that lets do a sequel stuff. From the moment of Alien ending I wanted to see what happens with Ripley. I have not been dissapointed as this fearsome and very smart woman goes through another xenomorph massacre. The story ofcourse puts her in this situation against her own will, as if the fate played a joke on her. It is clear that the main actress plays the best role, although she is very well accompanied by Hudson, Vasquez, Hicks , Bishop and Burke. The climate of this movies builds up almost 1/3 of it`s time. We know that something bad is going to happen and we await it with fear. This way the story is fairly simple though it still manages to put us on the edge of our seats. We`re never sure whether the next encounter with the black creatures will be the last one, and it`s the same until the end of the film. To add to that, the special effects easily hold on their own after 15 years, especially the alien customes and gore. I have this movie memorised.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

TheNewSpielbergAug 18, 2011

In my opinion, this is one of the best sequels of all time. Right up there with T2, Evil Dead 2 and of course the Godfather Part 2. Besides spawning a whole line of comics, games and two further installments in the series (mediocre at best,In my opinion, this is one of the best sequels of all time. Right up there with T2, Evil Dead 2 and of course the Godfather Part 2. Besides spawning a whole line of comics, games and two further installments in the series (mediocre at best, IMO) the movie also established James Cameron, then known for Terminator, as a successful figure in the film industry, with his most notable blockbusters being Titanic (1997) and Avatar (2009). All in all, a great watch with some of the best and most suspenseful action scenes in any sci-fi movie.… Expand

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

All this user's reviews

10

DeviousBastardMay 9, 2011

This movie is just flat out awesome! I watched it like 10 times! One of my favorite movies of all time! Exciting from start to finish, never a dull moment! Love it!

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

All this user's reviews

10

Khunter4382Sep 20, 2011

Depending on the mood I'm in, I often prefer this sequel over the first of the series. This film is far more action-packed and the visual effects are taken to the next level. Cameron has crafted a very worthy sequel and Weaver gives herDepending on the mood I'm in, I often prefer this sequel over the first of the series. This film is far more action-packed and the visual effects are taken to the next level. Cameron has crafted a very worthy sequel and Weaver gives her strongest performance here from the entire franchise. The increased alien population makes this film even more effective because we get to see more of them. The Queen of the alien hive is truly something to be seen......literally amazing! There has never been such a live creation since! Excellent film!… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

BlogDog123Dec 8, 2011

For a movie to be this great requires a lot of work. A LOT of work. James Cameron's best movie (yes, beating Avatar) is stellar. This movie will appeal to sci-fi, horror, and action-adventure fans. The entire movie is so amazing and greatFor a movie to be this great requires a lot of work. A LOT of work. James Cameron's best movie (yes, beating Avatar) is stellar. This movie will appeal to sci-fi, horror, and action-adventure fans. The entire movie is so amazing and great that words can't describe it.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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.

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

All this user's reviews

10

RoscoeYJun 27, 2011

There are some movies that have the perfect atmosphere, story, cast, and visuals. Aliens is that film, and on top of that it happens to be a sequel. Aliens is absolutely brilliant, its stunning at everything it does. The film follows theThere are some movies that have the perfect atmosphere, story, cast, and visuals. Aliens is that film, and on top of that it happens to be a sequel. Aliens is absolutely brilliant, its stunning at everything it does. The film follows the unfortunate woman Ellen Ripely who finds herself confronted by the alien creature again, but this time she's not alone neither are the aliens, "this time its war". This film is everything a good sequel should be, it gives the main character new dimensions to work with in character terms. The horror elements are still there but now they are combined with an action/thriller-esk genre vibe as well. This new action element is executed nicely and only helps drive the plot forward. The new characters that are introduced are excellent and believable too. Each character is, for the most part given enough screen time, and depth, so that when they do die you actually care about them. The world that James Cameron creates for this movie is absolutely astounding. Cameron builds on the already rich universe that Ridley Scott created for the first film and capitalizes on it greatly. Each scene in the movie feels necessary and tightly planned out, making each scene interesting and moving the action along quite nicely. If you were only to watch one sci-fi movie in your entire life, Aliens would most certainly be the one.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

All this user's reviews

10

KadeemluvmusicMay 12, 2014

Sigourney Weaver. 64-years-old and DAMN, is she smoking hot or what? Before Avatar, she originally jump started the first Alien movie 35 years ago in 1979 donning the role of one of the hottest sci-fi badass of all time, the iconic EllenSigourney Weaver. 64-years-old and DAMN, is she smoking hot or what? Before Avatar, she originally jump started the first Alien movie 35 years ago in 1979 donning the role of one of the hottest sci-fi badass of all time, the iconic Ellen Ripley. This is a lot tougher because I don't know which Alien movie kicks ass, Alien or Aliens (a.K.a Alien 2). I'd go with the second installment because thanks to the creative genius of James Cameron and Ridley Scott, I had nightmares watching these pesky Aliens eat people and every time I watch the whole movie, it's Ripley time! This is not only the greatest sci-fi sequels of all time, but it also paved the way for fans even the Girl Power movement that led many women has the ability to what they are fighting for and who they really have the strength and courage to gather those obstacles into what they truly believe in not only for themselves, but for all the women everywhere.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

Delta_AssaultSep 28, 2011

So many franchises we have today owe their success to Aliens. The Zerg from Starcraft? Aliens. The Tyranids from Warhammer 40k? Aliens. The bugs from Starship Troopers the film (not the book)? Aliens. The Brood from X-Men? Aliens. The FloodSo many franchises we have today owe their success to Aliens. The Zerg from Starcraft? Aliens. The Tyranids from Warhammer 40k? Aliens. The bugs from Starship Troopers the film (not the book)? Aliens. The Brood from X-Men? Aliens. The Flood from Halo? Aliens. Probably a few others I've missed? Aliens. James Cameron took Ridley Scott's spookhouse in space and completely changed gears to deliver the ultimate scifi war film. Do smartguns on steadycam mounts make a ton of logical sense? Maybe not, but they looked damn cool. So much of what James Cameron designed was incredibly cool and has influenced pop culture. The Pelicans from Halo? Just copies of the Dropship from Aliens. The dropship pilot telling us we're in the pipe five by five? A direct line from Aliens. Angry black sargeant? That's just Apone. Shotgun being good in Doom? Probably Hick's, for close encounters.

The greatness of Aliens, apart from its many cool little tidbits, is the pacing. It's relentless. You're on this sorta roller coaster ride, but it's not quite fun. It's tense, scary, completely draining. And when you think you've managed to escape the worst of it... the Queen pops out of the rear landing gear and you're right back in the thick of it, witnessing an epic fight with a goddamn power loader. This film is great because it dialed absolutely everything up to 11. Looking back, it's easy to see that Alien 3 would've been somewhat of a disappointment no matter what they chose to do. Aliens said pretty much everything that needed to be said about humans in space battling xenomorphs. Game over man, game over.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

HyliadOct 7, 2011

Most entertaining movie ever. Simply. And probably the better from James Cameron. Sigourney Weaver is an awesome actress, the action scenes are amazing, the alien creature is truly horrific.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

ZegilgameshDec 29, 2012

Where a copy of the original would have gone wrong completely, this takes a great horror movie and turns into a gripping action story with remarkably memorable characters, gripping dialogue, and ramps up the horror to eleven.

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

BengalsfanAZMar 28, 2012

This movie is one of my favorites. It doesn't matter that it was made in 1986, if you love sci-fi or horror just watch it. It is truly a scare-fest of the best kind. The effects were top-notch for the decade and are still great today. TheThis movie is one of my favorites. It doesn't matter that it was made in 1986, if you love sci-fi or horror just watch it. It is truly a scare-fest of the best kind. The effects were top-notch for the decade and are still great today. The acting by Sigourney Weaver is awesome and the plot and storyline are incredible. You don't have to watch the original Alien movie to get it, but it wouldn't hurt to get the full appreciation of this film. Truly awesome film.… Expand

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

All this user's reviews

10

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

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

All this user's reviews

10

potatoes351Jan 16, 2013

57 years after the Xenomorph discovery and the destruction of the Nostromo, Ellen Ripley awakes from cryo and taken in by some of the Weyland corporation associates. After contact with the colony inhabiting the same planet Riley's crew found57 years after the Xenomorph discovery and the destruction of the Nostromo, Ellen Ripley awakes from cryo and taken in by some of the Weyland corporation associates. After contact with the colony inhabiting the same planet Riley's crew found the alien on 57 years ago goes dark she and a squad of marines are sent in to fix the problem. A great action packed thriller from start to finish, still very little character development but the character of Ripley is fleshed out here. There are 2 kinds of people, those who prefer Alien and those who prefer Aliens, I am the former.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

BobboMar 6, 2014

1/10th the budget of most movies these days. 10 times the "Hell Yeah!" as most movies these days. James Cameron really raised the bar on this one.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

All this user's reviews

10

Lippy197Jun 28, 2012

This is one of the best movies ever made, as it uses the first Alien film but instead turns it from a horror film into an action film, which may put many fans of the original film off.
The story is great and the suspense is built up throughThis is one of the best movies ever made, as it uses the first Alien film but instead turns it from a horror film into an action film, which may put many fans of the original film off.
The story is great and the suspense is built up through the 1st hour of the film where we learn about the characters and their personalities and then suddenly the action kicks in with them fighting for survival making you feel a part of the group of humans trying to survive.
Overall the film is great with a perfect cast and a great director in James Cameron and is exciting from start to finish. One of my favorite films. 10/10… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

All this user's reviews

10

PersinOct 6, 2012

Action, emotion, cool-looking aliens, and one of the best female film protagonists in history..... What more could someone want in a movie? This is on a different level to any action film I have seen, and even beats its predecessor in termsAction, emotion, cool-looking aliens, and one of the best female film protagonists in history..... What more could someone want in a movie? This is on a different level to any action film I have seen, and even beats its predecessor in terms of sheer, blood-curdling excitement. James Cameron's finest work.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

AtalaOct 27, 2012

Estupefacta me hallo al darme cuenta de que, con el cuento de ir a ver Prometheus, de Ridley Scott, hay más personas de las que pensaba que aún no han visto una de las obras maestras, no solo de Ridley Scott, sino del cine y deEstupefacta me hallo al darme cuenta de que, con el cuento de ir a ver Prometheus, de Ridley Scott, hay más personas de las que pensaba que aún no han visto una de las obras maestras, no solo de Ridley Scott, sino del cine y de la ciencia ficción, el primer Alien.
Por eso hoy hago un llamamiento a todos aquellos afortunados (y digo … Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

Falcon22MFeb 15, 2013

by the sheer amount of video games and movies this film has influenced should guarantee this film a 10 every time, i cant agree with critics saying its not as suspenseful as the original.. the original this the original that, this is anby the sheer amount of video games and movies this film has influenced should guarantee this film a 10 every time, i cant agree with critics saying its not as suspenseful as the original.. the original this the original that, this is an entirely different movie and should be taken as such.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

FeyrStormFeb 16, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It just doesn't get any better. It revisit an eerily haunting universe and takes a modern horror film and turns it into possibly the best sic-fi action movie to date. Almost 30 years after it's release it enjoys a cult following due largely to Cameron's high production values and is watchable over and over and over...Played HALO? Aliens is so recognizable in much of the this premiere shooter's canon.

Dialogue is loose, realistic and doesn't get caught up in the mumbo jumbo. Seriously, you can feel the Sulaco crew's distress, the palpable feeling of 'oh And through all this bravado, machismo and testosterone, Ripley emerges as the ultimate badass.… Expand

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

All this user's reviews

10

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.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

jake38May 17, 2013

this is the single greatest movie ever made by humanity in the history of the world. as long as the earth is round aliens will always be the greatest movie of all time.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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.

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

All this user's reviews

10

JohnnyStephensNov 9, 2013

A masterpiece!! The greatest sequel ever made!!! Alien franchise is perfect and absolutely excellent!!! Do not miss it!! WARNING: Alien 2 Sulla....... is not real!!! The real sequel of Alien is Aliens!! 1. Alien, 2. Aliens, 3. Alien 3, andA masterpiece!! The greatest sequel ever made!!! Alien franchise is perfect and absolutely excellent!!! Do not miss it!! WARNING: Alien 2 Sulla....... is not real!!! The real sequel of Alien is Aliens!! 1. Alien, 2. Aliens, 3. Alien 3, and 4. Alien resurrection. Alien 2 Sulla Terra is fake.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

All this user's reviews

10

omnislash82Oct 15, 2013

A movie i first saw aged 9 it terrified me but as i watched it more it became my favourite movie and the best sequel i have ever seen uncompromising and mrs weaver never better i have written essays on her journey and the top of his gameA movie i first saw aged 9 it terrified me but as i watched it more it became my favourite movie and the best sequel i have ever seen uncompromising and mrs weaver never better i have written essays on her journey and the top of his game direction of James Cameron.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

All this user's reviews

10

PvtJacksonJun 18, 2014

Contrary to my initial expectation, Aliens is not a sequel with similar directorial style; it is a marvelous action sci-fi movies packed with another strong performance from Sigourney Weaver while still successfully maintaining some elementsContrary to my initial expectation, Aliens is not a sequel with similar directorial style; it is a marvelous action sci-fi movies packed with another strong performance from Sigourney Weaver while still successfully maintaining some elements of horror that took away audiences' breath just like Scott's original film did.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

talisencrwJan 22, 2014

I have seen it twice over the years, in the late 80s on VHS and recently on DVD with my 10 year-old son. I loved it, though I still rank Sir Ridley Scott's entries, both Alien and Prometheus, above it. This is still pulse-pounding, theI have seen it twice over the years, in the late 80s on VHS and recently on DVD with my 10 year-old son. I loved it, though I still rank Sir Ridley Scott's entries, both Alien and Prometheus, above it. This is still pulse-pounding, the closest James Cameron came to authentic expression of emotion (in Ripley) without going maudlin (ie., Titanic, Avatar). The best this cat can do, and miles ahead of Fincher and Jeunet's approaches to the series.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

All this user's reviews

10

ii_like_bl00dMar 8, 2014

The best Alien movie I have ever seen, the story is great, the acting is great, the movie is everything I could ever want in a sci-fi/ horror film and more.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

TheRiddler1948Apr 20, 2014

Simply better than the first Alien from 1979 as it has better and more gripping effects, incomparable and better characters, stunning continuation and phenomenally-enjoyable, mid-film action scenes. I also think that 'Aliens' has incredibleSimply better than the first Alien from 1979 as it has better and more gripping effects, incomparable and better characters, stunning continuation and phenomenally-enjoyable, mid-film action scenes. I also think that 'Aliens' has incredible dialogue from the actors playing their roles, thus it's got great dialogue all-round. Genius directing from master director James Cameron and also stars Sigourney Weaver as Ripley again.

Spectacular Science-Fiction film that surpasses is's incredible predecessor, THAT is how incredible James Cameron's 'Aliens' really is. 9.5/10. (A-)… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

Larry223Aug 22, 2014

Esta película me ha encantado, ha mezclado muy bien los momentos de terror pero también los de acción. Hay partes en las que piensas que los protagonistas no van a lograrlo. Hasta cuando crees que todo acabo la cosa sigue y sigue, llega aEsta película me ha encantado, ha mezclado muy bien los momentos de terror pero también los de acción. Hay partes en las que piensas que los protagonistas no van a lograrlo. Hasta cuando crees que todo acabo la cosa sigue y sigue, llega a impactar aparte de tener algunos personajes memorables, en especial Ripley que aquí muestra que solo por ser mujer no quiere decir que no pueda estar a la altura e incluso superar en mi opinión a grandes de la acción como Rambo, Chuck Norris, etc. Esta película en mi opinión es la mejor que he visto hasta el día de hoy. Yo personalmente veo una película y ya me suelo olvidar aunque me guste, pero cuando una película se mete en tu cabeza y te hace pensar aun después de semanas de verla, entonces sabes que es una gran película. Le doy un 10/10 es un clásico, es legendaria y puede que algunas personas piensen que exagero pero me gusto tanto y tanto que tenia que darle una puntuación que iguale a la película.… Expand

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

All this user's reviews

10

mbelizecApr 20, 2023

Best of the Alien moves. Better even than the original movie. Highly recomended.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

3 of 4 users found this helpful31

All this user's reviews

10

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.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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.

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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.

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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.

Hope you like my review. :)… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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.

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

All this user's reviews

10

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!

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

JustinhorrorJun 9, 2020

My second favorite Sci-fi movie, one of the best sequels ever made, and amazing practical affects for 1986.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

CameronPepeJul 17, 2020

In my opinion I think this is one of those cases were the sequels are better than the original.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

Clive_cowanJul 25, 2020

Absolutely fantastic. 1 of my most favourite films. Ripley kicks ass. Unbelievably great writing

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

All this user's reviews

10

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

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

All this user's reviews

10

AngysYoungg321Nov 7, 2020

Aliens is a perfect sequel! Must watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

geewahDec 12, 2020

One of the greatest sequels of all time.
Along with Terminator, Aliens is James Cameron's finest moment in cinema.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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!

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

LiammatherSep 22, 2021

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

GDsReviewsJun 7, 2022

An excellent and dark sequel to the original Alien, and shows Ellen Ripley at her most powerful and finest.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

10

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

9

DeVr33zAug 30, 2010

Another classic film from James Cameron. The tension is incredible, as well as the action. Also, the aliens themselves are some of the most terrifying creatures ever to appear in a movie. Some of the acting can feel a bit corny, but no filmAnother classic film from James Cameron. The tension is incredible, as well as the action. Also, the aliens themselves are some of the most terrifying creatures ever to appear in a movie. Some of the acting can feel a bit corny, but no film is perfect. 9/10… Expand

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

All this user's reviews

9

TheQuietGamerOct 11, 2011

One of the greatest Sci-Fi movies ever created, if you have not seen this masterpiece then you don't know what your missing, it's tense and enjoyable, and the only reason it's not getting a perfect 10 is because I happened to watch theOne of the greatest Sci-Fi movies ever created, if you have not seen this masterpiece then you don't know what your missing, it's tense and enjoyable, and the only reason it's not getting a perfect 10 is because I happened to watch the directors cut afterwards (which gets a perfect 10) which adds even more emotion to the movie, but even if it's not as good as the directors cut this is still a must watch (but then watch the directors cut afterwards), all I can say is that this is fantastic and one of my favorite movies of all time and you must watch it.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

All this user's reviews

9

CanamavrickJan 18, 2011

A fun to watch action/ sci-fi/ thriller movie. This movie was directed by James Cameron (same person who directed Titanic and Avatar). It has a good script and voice acting. Fun to watch action scenes and a couple spooky moments. This is anA fun to watch action/ sci-fi/ thriller movie. This movie was directed by James Cameron (same person who directed Titanic and Avatar). It has a good script and voice acting. Fun to watch action scenes and a couple spooky moments. This is an enjoyable movie.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

All this user's reviews

9

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

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

9

SwatiDec 14, 2013

Takes off in a completely different direction from the original. While the first one was more about the fear that arises in people in the face of an unknown and deadly danger, this was more about an all out open warfare between humans and anTakes off in a completely different direction from the original. While the first one was more about the fear that arises in people in the face of an unknown and deadly danger, this was more about an all out open warfare between humans and an overwhelming army of aliens, hence the title. I could see hints of James Cameron's other memorable character, The Terminator, in the Ripley of this instalment.

I could sympathize with some of the secondary characters, the ones who were well developed, but couldn't care less about the others, who I rightly recognized as cannon fodder from the outset. This time around, a child survivor is thrown into the mix, a girl called Newt. She is a primary character and I found her portrayal very satisfying.

The action sequences were shot extremely well. They both enthralled and kept the tempo running. James Cameron's direction captures every scene with subtlety and precision, a technique which he improved over time and used in delivering a greater film a few years later in the shape of a sequel to another franchise. But this movie amongst his other works proves beyond any doubt that he has all the makings of a great action director.

The effects did not necessarily jump out at you. They seemed to be at the same standard as the ones from the original, even though this was made seven years later. The score was slow paced and haunting.

Ripley seems different from the first movie. She feels like another character. And as it is mainly an action flick, this change is not explored. In Alien, she was a flawed heroine. But here she just fills the boots of a main character, firing guns, killing stuff, and hardly ever pauses for reflection. In essence, she brings nothing new to the table, even though the movie ran for two and a half hours. A lot of this time was spent developing the other characters, some of which were fairly well realized, so some amongst the audience may be more satisfied than I was.

Why I couldn't give this movie a perfect score has a combination of reasons that ultimately has to do with my personal preference. Cameron is clearly intrigued by ideas and stories of heroic men and women struggling to survive against odds ordinary mankind may not be able to cope with. These larger than life super monsters often create much of the action and drama in many of Cameron's other movies too. Ridley Scott's Alien was a simple science fiction, albeit significantly more plausible, tale about a parasitic alien species who reproduce by inhabiting living organisms and killing them eventually.

Cameron does not explain how or why these species came into being, where the Queen came from, or what happened to the ship where these eggs were found at the start of the first film. He simply saw an opportunity to expand the idea into a highly charged gun blazing blockbuster. Now I'm not saying there's anything wrong with it. On the contrary I believe his Terminator 2 is amongst the greatest movies ever made. But Terminator series was his own creation and he made it that way. It was his child to mould as he pleased. This was not. Here I was hoping to see a sequel which would continue the story Scott set out to tell, a kind of story which would encourage philosophical discussions.

I enjoyed the movie for other reasons, though I could not help but feel a little disappointed. I came out of it thinking that Cameron was not capable of delivering a movie that could amaze holding the same concepts the original did. He could have easily retained all the gun fighting and flame throwing but may have dotted the plot with a bit of discussion related to the origin of the species, the engineer species, or anything logical and reasonable he could come up with. If he thought this was not possible, he could have at least addressed the issues by putting the words into the mouth of some character so we would have known that the characters are thinking the same thing but had their hands full.… Expand

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

All this user's reviews

9

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

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

All this user's reviews

9

Akshay7Jan 4, 2014

Now that's Kick-alien!!

Firstly make sure you watch Alien (1979) first before reading this review. You may watch Aliens independently but miss out many plot elements key to the franchise. With Alien having established the presence ofNow that's Kick-alien!!

Firstly make sure you watch Alien (1979) first before reading this review. You may watch Aliens independently but miss out many plot elements key to the franchise. With Alien having established the presence of deadly alien in a suspenseful horror manner this sequel satisfies the kick-alien action which was missing (definitely not necessary) in the first film without sacrificing much of the suspenseful storytelling that made Alien special. Another plus point for Aliens is that it has a strong lead performance by Sigourney Weaver and very impressive visuals for 1986. It has the typical James Cameron touch for both screenplay and direction and does complete justice as a sequel. The movie always has edge of seat thriller feeling with the Aliens getting smarter with every advent thus suspense has a strong hold. The final act is full on entertainer but has feel like the protagonists would escape any kind of dangerous numerous times which has a bit hard to digest apart from that Aliens is among the top lists in sci-fi, a justifying sequel which answers few unanswered questions of 1st film and not to be missed even today.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

All this user's reviews

9

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

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

All this user's reviews

9

FelipePedro07Sep 1, 2022

Very good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

9

SkyrimGuy935Sep 28, 2014

I can't find it in myself to give this a 10, but it comes pretty close. My third favorite James Cameron film (behind T1 & T2) and my 8th favorite movie ever. Why? This thing is filled with suspense, a surprising amount of emotion, andI can't find it in myself to give this a 10, but it comes pretty close. My third favorite James Cameron film (behind T1 & T2) and my 8th favorite movie ever. Why? This thing is filled with suspense, a surprising amount of emotion, and awesome action. It takes a different tone than Alien's nail-biting horror approach, but the action movie we get instead is just as good, if not better than the original. Oh, and it has one of my favorite lines ever.
Ellen Ripley to the queen alien - "Get away from her, you b*tch!"

9.8/10… Expand

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

All this user's reviews

9

DenisManuSep 5, 2014

James Cameron takes Ridley Scott's place in the director seat for the Alien sequel and it shows.He brings a more terrifying and gritty film with a true battle to the last survivor between aliens and humans

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews