Top three faves

Rating: Null/10 (22 February 2004)

Ever since I first saw this film it somehow ended up on my top three list of movies(including Akira and theAbyss) Not only is Cameron a fantastic Film-maker, but also an unabashed fan. Watch Alien, then watch this film. While not superior, Aliens matches (or even surpasses) the intensity and rawness of the first film, (and how could a sequel match the ingenuity of the first?Dan O'Bannon wrote the script of the original film while suffering from acute stomach pain).. This is how sequels should be made. How to possibly expand on the original? How about a hardcore bunch of Marines sent to exterminate the alien(unamerican)threat, that soon succumbs, leading Ripley(Weaver) to once again take charge. But unlike the first film, Ripley becomes not just the sole survivor, but the sole believer in the true threat. They even make the ultimate insult and deny that what she experienced actualy happened! In other words, Cameron both makes a loyal sequel, but also sets the template for every action movie to come post 1986! (not even close to expressing my full adoration of this film) DrewGardner