Different concept than the original-fantastic idea,but hindered by some minor flaws

Rating: 9/10 (30 December 2012)

One of the main problem of many horror movie franchises is their repetitive nature.Many sequels to horror films,successful enough to spawn them, are usually a rehash of the original with few new ideas.If they decide to take the franchise in a different direction,however,there is a very high chance that it will be an even greater failure(like "Halloween 3",for example).
In this regard,Cameron chose the second path and I must say,"Aliens" is a very well made and entertaining movie.It's a little more action oriented than the original,but that doesn't mean,there aren't suspenseful scenes,either.Unlike the original,Ripley is clearly the protagonist of the film from the very beginning.Her character is further developed and that aspect of the movie was done perfectly.The movie has a higher budget than the first and it is utilized very well.We see more of the aliens and we get more background on them.As I mentioned before,there are more action scenes,which are done very well.
What I didn't like about the film,was that at some points it was kinda over-the-top and cheesy.I have seen this in other Cameron films,such as "Terminator 2:Judgment Day",but the cheesy moments are a distinct part of "The Terminator",but in "Aliens" they stick out like a sore thumb.This is most distinct in the scene where the marines awake from cryogenic sleep.I get,that their behavior is supposed to explain to us,that they don't know what they're up against,but I think Cameron went a little too far.
Overall,"Aliens" is a very well made and entertaining film and while it's not better than the original,it's definitely a worthy sequel.