Action and adventure galore!

Rating: 10/10 (20 August 2001)

If you saw "Alien", now that was horror. I can't put "Aliens" in that genre. What I saw was non-stop action and adventure, suspense and drama in a science fiction setting. The aliens were not invincible. Ten times as many aliens died as marines. Paul Reiser was wonderfully sleazy as the villain. No tears were shed for him! Sigourney Weaver (Rippley) is tough as nails in a soft-hearted way. Is that possible? The rest of the cast make for Xenofodder with the exception of Michael Beihn and the android, Bishop.
To me the defining moment was the shuttle sequence. The pilot did not scream or cry as the crew from "Alien" did. She died going for her gun. The special effects of the crash were spectacular. The aftermath of the crash devastating.
I share the same opinion as many that this sequel was the best that was ever done, and far surpasses the other three movies in this series.