Sequels mostly aren't better than the original. Mostly.

Rating: 9/10 (28 February 2001)

Aliens is the exception to that rule. It takes the Sci-Fi/suspense filled classic, Alien and turns it into a great war movie. The camera work was magnificent as was the f/x. Sigourney Weaver did some of her best acting to date (and yes I know that is not saying much, but anyway). also Paul Reiser is a great manipulative little weasel, but we all already knew that. James Cameron has a history of making better sequels than originals. Don't believe me compare T2 to Terminator and then get back to me. Aliens is one of the greatest Sci-Fi movies ever. Better than Star Wars or Star Trek in that it focuses more on the danger of space than the majesty. See it if you haven't.