One of those situations were the sequel is equally good to the original.

Rating: 10/10 (29 July 2003)

With Ridley Scott directing ALIEN, who could be a better caretaker for its second, far more action-based outing, than James Cameron? He was the perfect man for the job, and the result is truly, truly magnificent. The movie acts like a full-blown action movie, like a wildcat, every aspect of lurking excitement from the first is here drawn into a slashing blow-'em up setting that's extremely well pulled off. The mixture of horrifying excitement with right-on military marines is a instant feature, and is just as greatly balanced as only Cameron could have achieved. Weaver returns fantastically as the bewildered Ripley as she once again encounters the terrifying creatures from outer space, and although it's a simple fan-question whether you prefer the first or the second, ALIENS has got all of the strengths from the first and puts them effectively into a new, refreshing setting. One of the very finest sequels ever made!