The Best of the "Alien" Series

Rating: Null/10 (26 October 2000)

As good as the original is, "Aliens" is still the best of the popular series. James Cameron's in-your-face direction creates edge-of-your-seat chills and thrills that will leave you shaken well after the film's final act. Sigourney Weaver (Oscar-nominated) does some of the best work of her career. This is definitely her show as she adds a new dimension to the film. A group of space marines are assembled to find out what has happened on planet LV-426 (the planet from the original) after Earth loses contact with its inhabitants. Weaver knows what has happened and warns the group of soldiers. However, it takes an all-out assault by the title characters to convince the remainder of the crew that they are against an unbeatable foe. The screenplay is just smart enough to work and the supporting characters are great as well. Lance Henriksen, Paul Reiser, Michael Biehn, and Bill Paxton stand out the most among the rest of the cast. Although the film is very different from the original, its style makes it an incredible experience which is unforgettable. A great addition to the action, sci-fi, and horror genres. 4.5 out of 5 stars.