in space, no one can hear you say what a great movie this is

Rating: 9/10 (20 November 2001)

"Aliens" is without a doubt one of the greatest sequels of all time. Not just because it's a great movie, but because it displays such unique synergy with the orignal. Most sequels of the sci-fi/action genre tend to just repeat the success of the preceding film, but "Aliens" puts a new spin on the adventures of Ellen Ripley, taking her from a haunted house to the Vietnam War. The action in the movie is non-stop from the moment the marines land, and could be exhausting to the audience if it were made by a lesser talent. However, it is executed so masterfully by director James Cameron that the suspense is never tiring or dulled. The sets and effects are a marvel, and the Alien Queen, designed by Cameron, is just as frightening and intriguing as the orignal alien designed by H.R. Gieger. The best action movie ever by far.