Not better just different.

Rating: 10/10 (3 January 1999)

Aliens isn't better then the original, just different. Alien kept you on the edge of your seat, but Aliens goes like a bat out of hell. I feel the start of Aliens is actually the final scene of Alien and Aliens begins when Ripley is asked to return to the planet with the marines, from then on this movie is full on. James Cameron was warned not to do this film and I think it's sad that nobody saw his potential. Aliens is sci-fi/action at its best, including fantastic special effects, non-stop action, one of the most memorable character's on film (Bill Paxton/Hudson) and an incredible music score. The special edition of the film includes elements that should never have been cut in the first place and I think this also shows the lack of faith studio executives had in James Cameron. All in all one of, if not the best sequels ever made.