One of the best sci fi films ever...

Rating: Null/10 (10 July 1999)

Not many sequels can out-do their predecessor. James Cameron excels where so many have fallen short. He did it for Terminator, and now he has done it for Alien. He's provided us with an action packed sequal that will knock you on your ass. The action scenes in this movie are nauseouslly intense. The acting is flawless. Full of big names, who back then were barely heard of. Weaver is back - bringing a great sense action-heroism to Ripely, who in the first film, was a back seat character till the ending. now she is the center of every scene and holds her own with many talented actors. But when i think of Aliens - the first name to come to mind is Bill Paxton. Wow. This guy is a POWERFUL actor. I've never seen someone, who was so barely known at the time, bring so much presence to a movie. Paxton is the emotional driving force of this movie as the cocky marine who goes hysterical after the first attack. and has the best death seen EVER. watch for it. it's the best part of the movie. Michael Behin also turns in a good performance as the cool headed, and laid back Corporal Hicks. The character, other than ripley - you'll be rooting for to survive this film. after terminator this movie should have brought him to super star status. (note paxton and behin have been in a few other films together - navy seals, tombstone, terminator) the story is solid as long as you dont dissect it scene for scene and just take it as it is. all in all 10/10. if you love scary movies with intense action scenes and great acting - go for it.