This film demonstrates just what a sequel SHOULD do

Rating: 10/10 (24 October 2007)

The following review is my... oh God, don't tell me that I've already lost count!
The Positives: -The acting is superb throughout the film. I don't feel the need to go into how great Sigourney Weaver's performance is, considering that she got an Oscar nomination for it (unheard of for the science-fiction genre). Also of particular note is Carrie Henn as Newt. It's too bad that this was her only film appearance, considering how deftly she avoided joining the long list of annoying children in grown-up movies (even with all the screaming she does). -The movie (very thankfully) avoided becoming a rehash of the first film, instead opting to become more of an action film with thriller, horror, and sci-fi elements mixed in. And boy, was James Cameron (the director, for those ignorant people who don't already know) ever successful! After the first hour, which serves as setup and character development, the film becomes an extremely intense, frightening thrill ride (sorry for sounding like the critic from Maxim magazine). -The visual effects hold up very well, even though the film was made in 1986. You can hardly (if at all) notice any of the puppetry, stop motion, or models. It looks realistic. On a different note, the sets and atmosphere also contribute greatly to the film's success.
The Negatives: -The Marines seem a bit too jokey at times, but considering how much better the film is with the humour they contribute, you can't honestly cite that as a problem.
My 3 choice words: Intense, B**ch, Newtastic