A perfect example of the perfect film.

Rating: 10/10 (9 March 2008)

The action is pure adrenaline. Guns, explosions, crashes, shouting... Everything an action junkie could ask for and more! Cameron's realism is frighteningly effective. Despite the fact that his story takes place in the distant future, his treatment of it makes the real world seem a bit less safe.
The cast is dynamite! Weaver, Biehn, Reiser, Henriksen, Pullman... Everybody gives 110% performances, so the audience cares about their fates. I really like the crush between Ripley and Hicks. There is an obvious attraction between them, but it's very hushed, almost childlike, making it much easier to relate to and, therefore, enjoyable. It adds nice bits of levity to the conflict without interfering with the story in any way.
The film is spectacular on its own, but James Horner's score makes it outstanding! He, like Cameron, masterfully infuses horror and action elements together to make the audience's adrenaline pump double time.
Aliens is, in my opinion, a perfect film. It utilizes every good story telling technique to make an absolutely compelling tale that you can't look away from. Bravo, Mr. Cameron!