It's more than a decade old, but that doesn't mean it's too late for a review.

Rating: Null/10 (7 May 1999)

Aliens is the second chapter of a saga that will eventually consist of five. Right now, this series consists of four chapters, and will eventually have a fifth added to it. Aliens is the most important and best made chapter of this terrifying legacy. Master film-maker James Cameron was asked to step behind the camera and the keyboard to write and direct the impossible: A sequel to the most terrifying movie of all time. Most thought that this could not be accomplished and that this sequel would simply be a flop to fill a void in the list of movies released in 1986. This was of course untrue, and Aliens managed to be good enough to inspire two more sequels. (and possibly three if we're lucky) By most, Alien and Aliens are the best of the series, some saying Alien to be the best, some saying Aliens to be the best. This series has been said to consist of two flawless films and two horrid films. What's wrong with you!? They're all good! But Aliens must definitely be recognized as the best of this series. Cameron is a master. All of his movies are loved by me, and by most others. This man's true talent is expressed in Aliens. Just like in Titanic, Cameron's international appeal is shown through plot twists and character development. Just like the sub-title says: 'This Time it's War,' it really is war. You've got a troop of about thirty marines, an android, and a kick-ass bitch named Ripley to kick a billion Xenomorphs' asses. On top of that is the mother/daughter relationship that Ripley establishes with the orphaned Newt, a couple scenes of flirting with Corporal Hicks, and the attempt to trust a species (android) that once s****ed her over and nearly killed her. As well as someone else who s****s you over 2/3rds through the film. Then there's a huge surprise at the end of the film that takes up most of the screen if you know what I mean, and a load of action, horror, suspense, drama... bla bla bla. This film basically has it all in my opinion, so remember that! And to sum it up, let me say a few words for the overall series: This is a saga that doesn't have a poor episode (although Alien 3 comes close) and has a different feel per film that can still all be appreciated by the same person. Aliens is the best film of them all, but not the one to start on. See these films in chronological order. If you haven't yet seen them, let me just say that you're in for a hell of a treat.