Endlessly re-watchable.

Rating: 10/10 (5 August 2013)

People often argue the merits and their personal preference for Alien or Aliens, but not even a 57 year debate wouldn't settle that argument. I'm just glad we have two such great (and different) films to enjoy. For my two cents, although I love Alien, it's Aliens that I've comfortably watched more times. It's like a great roller coaster, once you catch a glimpse of it you need to hop on board, strap in, and enjoy the ride.
Cameron was never (nor should he) going to outdo Ridley in terms of mood and atmosphere. So Cameron played to his strengths and changed gears (breaking a transaxle in the process, sorry!). What we're left with is a film that sits happily in (and adds to) the universe that Ridley and Co. so beautifully created and ranks as once of greatest action/sci-fi films ever, and certainly my favourite.
So go (re)watch it!