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There are some places in the universe you don't go alone
This time it's war
More than a half-century after the events of 'Alien', Warrant Officer Ripley - the sole survivor of the Nostromo - is discovered adrift in the shuttle she used to escape. By now, the Company - Ripley's employer - has colonized the planet where the alien was found. Intent on covering up its illegal actions of years before, the Company strips Ripley of her flight officer's license. But when transmissions from the colony stop without warning, she is called into action again - this time with a group of Space Marines. Now the alien menace is hundreds of times larger, more insidious, and all but invincible. The sole survivor of the Nostromo re-enters a world of sudden, unspeakable horror - one that attacks without warning again and again and again.
| Bill Paxton | Pvt. Hudson |
| Sigourney Weaver | Ellen Ripley |
| Lance Henriksen | Bishop |
| Michael Biehn | Cpl. Dwayne Hicks |
| Carrie Henn | Rebecca 'Newt' Jorden |
| Paul Reiser | Carter Burke |
| William Hope | Lt. Gorman |
| Jenette Goldstein | Pvt. Vasquez |
| Al Matthews | Sgt. Apone |
| Mark Rolston | Pvt. Drake |
| Ricco Ross | Pvt. Frost |
| Colette Hiller | Cpl. Ferro |
| Daniel Kash | Pvt. Spunkmeyer |
| Cynthia Dale Scott | Cpl. Dietrich |
| Tip Tipping | Pvt. Crowe |
| James Cameron |
8.30 out of 10 (73342 votes)
Visitor Reviews
One Of The Biggest And Best Sequels Ever
posted on 27 Aug 2009It's certainly hard to talk about sci-fi movies and not bring up Aliens. James Cameron's sequel to the 1979 horror classic Alien is not only superior to its predecessor but it's among the greatest sci-fi movies to have ever been released.Aliens picks up where Alien left off, only it's been over forty years, and Ripley's been in cryo-sleep the whole time. After a not-so-friendly meeting about what happened in Alien, Ripley is revoked of her license. Then she finds out that the inhabitants of a colony that landed on LV-426; the alien planet have gone missing. Ripley, by her own will, chooses to go with a group of marines to hunt down the disturbance. As you might expect, things get pretty sticky and tight in Aliens as there's more than one, a lot more.James Cameron puts an action emphasis on Aliens unlike Ridley Scott's horror direction for Alien. And it's this that Aliens does so well, being a great action movie along with some thrilling moments. Not only does this change in direction make Aliens a more exciting film but also a better film. It's not just that the action in Aliens itself is great, but also that Cameron went for an original approach for the action attitude rather than make another horror-focused movie.There's also some great actors to find in Aliens. Sigourney Weaver of course returns as Ripley and she's much more serious than her character in Alien, so yeah, she's pretty bad-a** now. You've also got Micheal Beihn-who played Kyle from the Terminator as Corperal Hicks, and Beihn once again does a great acting job. Then there's everyone's favorite marine from Aliens, Bill Paxton as Hudson. You of course have to love Paxton for giving Hudson some of the best one-liners like "Oh that's great, that's just f**,king great, now what the f**k are we supposed to do? We're in some real tight s**t now man!" Once again, I have to talk about the action itself in Aliens, as it's so impressive and fun to talk about. I could mention so many awesome scenes from Aliens but the one that I love the most are the sequences with the Alien Queen. I must also give kudos to Cameron for the scenes of the Alien Queen against Ripley in the loader, which just flat-out rocks! The magnitude of Aliens was and still is excellent and huge.If you ever find yourself in need of a perfect Saturday-night sci-fi movie, Aliens will work ever time. It's just one of those movies that you don't get tired of watching, ever. Thank you James Cameron, for making some of the greatest movies of the 80's and 90's, Aliens was a true accomplishment!
An awesome sci-fi/action!
posted on 09 Aug 2009Aliens is a great movie... The design of the aliens are amazing, the action is spectacular, and the plot... Could've been better, but to me, who the hell cares about A plot? All that matters is the appearance and acting abilities. I'll have to admit, I haven't been able to see Alien, but I'm planning on it! I'd recommend this to anyone with a taste for sci-fi/action/horror/thrillers!
One of the greatest movies out there
posted on 03 Aug 2009Watch out, minor spoilers included.Muscle-tensing, adrenaline-pumping suspense and action pervade this film from nearly beginning to end. One need not even have seen the first installment in the "Alien" trilogy, now quadrilogy. This movie is ripe with tense fearful moments and the realism of less special effects than modern cinema combined with tried and true techniques of older cinema. H.R. Giger's creatures in this movie are stunningly scary and the acting of the charaters carries the viewer along with the fiction.This movie is up there on the list of greats in my book and I can't rightly put into words why. But I can tell you that it is gripping, fast-paced, and involves Paul Reiser's death ... a plus in my opinion. The seemingly no-name cast is made up of great supporting actors and Sigourney Weaver is the perfect female-lead again. Bill Paxton's performance is great, Paul Reiser is even half-way decent, and the rest of the cast mesh together in a way that is seldom seen in a movie where so many of them die off so quickly.The cinematography and setting are well done and the plot is easy to follow and entertaining. Having seen this movie in excess of 20 times, I can safely say that is a classic among sci-fi nerds and over-sexed macho men alike. Every time I see it, I am left entertained and I've usually memorized another line. Enjoy it everyone!
Solid action all the way through, and god damn a superb ending!!
posted on 28 Jul 2009What the first one lacks, the 2nd one got, what the 2nd one lacks, the 1st one got.. That's how to sum it up really.While Alien 1 was a psychological ride, this movie is plain action, and with James Cameron in the lead it's pretty damn good action.I've heard many say this is the best action movie ever, and i partly agree, but i still think Terminator 2 is better, and also some newer movies are very impressive generally due to the development within special effects, but no doubt, this is a thrill ride, and it's very experimental with camera work, and the effects are actually pretty well made, and the "monster" looks way more convincing than the 1st one, although they show to much of it here, it looks good, but not THAT good, they should have shown it less and also that way perhaps build more on the psychological part of like the 1st one. "The most frightning thing is what the eye can not see".Now as the topic says the ending of this movie is great, and hell yeh, the last 1/3 of the movie it's just to lean back and get on the ride, because from here there is no stopping, one of the best endings for this genre i have ever seen, and may i mention the best scene is when the girl and Ripley is stuck inside this room, where there are two, what appears to be, giant spiders, they were pretty creepy.Final i think this movie is definitely one of those to remember everytime you go into an action movie, you don't see a lot of action movies that works as well as this one, even now almost 20 years later it's still as good as the ones coming out today, the acting was a bit so-so, but that isn't the essence of this movie anyway, it's basically just a action ride from start to end, with a damn good storyline.9/10
This Time It's a War!
posted on 28 Jul 2009"Aliens" is the second of four alien films starring Sigourney Weaver as Ripley. James Cameron takes over from Ridley Scott as the director for this installment. The story picks up where the original left off when Ripley's shuttle craft is found by a salvage ship. When she comes around she discovers that it is now 57 years later and of course no one believes her story. She also finds out from "Company" man Burke (Paul Reiser) that the planet upon which the first alien was discovered, is now inhabited. Then it is discovered that all communications has ceased from that planet. So Burke convinces Ripley to accompany him and a platoon of crack marines, as a consultant to go back to the planet to see what has happened. The marines are led by a green lieutenant (William Hope) and include a tough sergeant (Al Mathews), Cpl. Hicks (Michael Biehn), a tough female, Vasquez (Jenette Goldstein) and a nervous Pvt. Hudson (Bill Paxton). An android called Bishop (Lance Hendricksen) is also along. They arrive at the station on the planet and find the it is deserted...except for a frightened little girl called "Newt" (Carrie Henn). Ripley manages to gain the girl's confidence and becomes her protector. She also discovers that Burke has his own agenda. The marines find the alien nest while on a reconnaissance mission. The aliens attack and several marines are killed. The survivors retreat back into the station and prepare for the ultimate invasion. James Cameron wisely decided not to duplicate the first film which was essentially a claustrophobic horror film. This film has more gadgets, more action and more bodies. The special effects are quite convincing and the battles with the monsters are very exciting. The character of Ripley if you can believe it goes from a frightened civilian to a female Arnold Schwarzeneggar virtually overnight and acquires an instant expertise in the weaponry as well. While that's a little hard to believe, the action sequences are quite well done especially the final battles. Not quite up to the level of the first film but an exciting action film nonetheless.
Take a good look at it again.
posted on 22 Jul 2009Just the other day I rewatched The Untouchables, a film I remember as fantastic. Phew, what 10 years can do to a film! The same thing is the case with Aliens. It used to be one of my favourites, but now, it just feels so clichéed, dated, unfunny and soo Cameron. I beg you, rewatch it today, and I'm sure you'll agree with me: this film has not stood the test of time.So, quickly emerging as the next best in the series is actually Alien3, a movie that has unfairly been looked upon as a the weakest in the series. Once again, watch it again, and I'm sure you'll find what I did, a really good movie for adults.
Has everything that you would want in a superior sequel.
posted on 19 Jul 2009Dynamite follow-up to the original as Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), the lone survivor returns to deal with the aliens when she's persuaded to assist a heavily-armed unit of Colonial Marines to the same planet to restore contact with a small colony.Michael Biehn, Lance Henrikson, and Bill Paxton are among the Marines who come for the mission as does Paul Reiser, who plays a dishonest company executive. When the Marines and Ripley land on the planet, they find only one survivor, Newt (Carrie Henn), who avoided being seen by the creatures.Unlike the first one, "Aliens" is almost an science fiction/adventure, thanks in part to director James Cameron who became well-known for making "The Terminator" a few years back. Cameron co-wrote the story with David Giler and Walter Hill and in return, the story feels developed all-around with some bizarre jokes along side the hair-raising action sequences. The best one of which, is the showdown between Ripley and the queen alien, which leaves the viewer rooting for Ripley."Aliens" has everything that you would want in a superior sequel (laughs, thrills, etc.) Maybe the best one of the series.
This Time It's War!!!
posted on 16 Jul 2009A rehashing of it's 1979 Ridley Scott predecessor, this sequel more than surpasses it's original. The story about a tough female science officer bombarded by corporate greed and compelled to face her fears with a group of marines on a mission to rescue colonists terrorized by treacherous Xenomorph creatures. The story, although slightly patterned after the 1979 horror classic is flawless and perfect in execution. James Cameron's direction packs a wallop. The first half-hour introduces you to the premise with lines of dialogue that have references to a few events that happened in ALIEN. But these scenes NEVER get dull because James Cameron is the master of pacing and once the action starts, prepare for the ride of your life. If you haven't seen this yet, watch the SE dvd, it is a much better version of a great film, and it runs just 15 minutes longer. But like most good movies, you'll either love this or hate this out of taste. I had a school mate watch this once, she reacted coldly and said that this film was just average because it's too dark and "metallic". She also said that the protag didn't make her feel anything. But that's mainly because she hadn't seen part 1 right before I turned her on to this film. But for you teen fanboys out there who want a lot of action, then this is the film for you, I'm not talking about high flying Vin Diesel stunts, but Aliens is one adrenaline pumping rollercoaster ride of an action/horror film. 10 out of 10.
Laudable sequel is replete with requisite intensity and slime
posted on 10 Jul 2009James Cameron has written and directed a sequel quite worthy of all the praise it has received. The film is replete with intense action sequences, very good to excellent acting by the entire cast (Weaver and Henriksen are stand-outs), slimy characters, and aliens, too. Particularly effective in terms of sound are the quiet sets in which only a pulsing meter may be heard. 8/10
A Great Sequel!
posted on 10 Jul 200957 years have passed since the attack on the Nostromo by a single Alien warrior, an attack which left only crew member Ellen Ripley alive. Suspended in cryogenic hypersleep, Ripley has been drifting in space all this time and is revived, only to learn that everything she knew is gone. Also during that time, the alien planet on which the deadly eggs were first discovered has been colonized. Now called LV426, the planet has been made habitable by atmosphere processors, but contact with the colony has been lost. A rescue mission of intergalactic Marines is sent in, and Ripley is brought along as a reluctant adviser. Ripley's fears are soon confirmed: the colony has been obliterated by the aliens and the survivors used as incubators for their embryos. Only one little girl has survived the destruction, a shell shocked second grader called Newt whom Ripley takes under her wing. As the Marines too fall prey to the aliens, Ripley and a small band of survivors find themselves stranded on LV426 with little hope of escape. With their equipment damaged and the planet's damaged reactors threatening to blow the entire world into a nuclear ruin within hours, the small group plans a dangerous escape mission. It becomes a race against time as the aliens close in, and when Newt is kidnapped by an alien warrior, Ripley comes face to face with the source of the alien colony - a huge and fiercely protective Queen Alien who is determined to take personal revenge on Ripley.Where the first Alien film was a Gothic horror tale, Aliens is an action movie through and through, but still a damn good movie. The aliens are everywhere in this tense and exhausting sequel. There are gory chest bursters, sprays of acidic blood and, most impressive of all, the Alien Queen Herself, a gigantic and deadly mother with absolute authority. I love the standoff scene between her and Ripley, in which the Queen dismisses her bodyguards and the two mothers face off, each determined to protect her young. The cast is top notch as well. Weaver makes a triumphant return as the battle scarred Ripley, who is NOT a fearless, ass kicking warrior woman, but a deeply frightened yet determined person with a truly heroic streak. Carrie Henn (who amazingly never made another film, either before or after Aliens) is perfect as Newt, the bright and solemn little girl with a pair of lungs like a car alarm. One of my favorite underrated actors Michael Biehn is here as well, playing Marine Corporal Hicks, a possible love interest for Ripley and father figure for Newt. Bill Paxton has entered into film icon territory with his portrayal of the cocky, but ultimately blubbering Pvt. Hudson, whose wails of "It's a bug hunt, man! a bug hunt!" have become a part of cinematic history. Cult film favorite Lance Henrickson is here too, playing the slightly suspicious but ultimately likable Bishop, an android who could have made Nexus proud with his More Human Than Human personality.This is a really great sequel to the original masterpiece film Alien. It doesn't try to mimic or reproduce but instead veers off into a whole new direction, filled with fast paced action and a good, strong, intelligent storyline. It's fun, it's tense and it's scary, but it's also smart. The swarms of aliens in this one are really freaky, and no more so than when they find a way into the locked down base through a ceiling panel. This film never lets up for one minute and includes a great "just when you thought it was over" ending that will have you on the edge of your seat. An awesome film!
Why not to make Alien 0
posted on 01 Jul 2009Why do not make Alien 0 ?I propose this: Make Alien 0, that would tell us what happened at the beginning of the series. That would explain why is a derelict space craft of another alien species carrying Xenomorph eggs, and that would tell the story of how all that would started. So this one would be the abandoned alien space craft that Ripley finds in her way back to Earth in that uncharted moon-planet after wards called LV-426. ¿Doesn't sound like a good idea.....? Even if it is made completely without any human character, only both alien species, no needed to be spoken. Or may be (why not?) made in an alien language. Also explaining why that alien life form ignored our SETI transmissions, but based on that they left that S.O.S. found by Ripley aboard the Nostromo...! If Cameron make this one, it would be a Hit...!
Game over man!
posted on 28 Jun 2009The best thing about the Alien franchise is that the producers used a different director for each film, it really allows the film it's own individual signature. First up Ridley Scott made the slick and beautiful ghost movie Alien (1979); later David Fincher would deliver the dark and downbeat Alien 3 (1992), followed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet's twisted mutant Alien Resurrection (1997). So where does that leave Aliens (1986), well much like the other films it perfectly represents the director's style and career.Aliens is a dark, damp, atmospheric action movie, possibly one of the best action movies ever made. The characters are totally believable (even if Bill Paxton's Hudson is unbelievably annoying) and the mother daughter relationship between Ripley (Weaver) and Newt helps crank the tension of the final reel right up to 11. But the reason this IS one of the best sequels ever is because it gives us what a sequel should, the character we love in a new and interesting situation. Cameron's style also helps, along with cinematographer Adrian Biddle; they create a tense and gloomy blue-lit labyrinth full of danger. Even if it does loose points for the annoyingness of Hudson, and the fact that I don't think the director's cut is all that good (it adds too much making the film seem strained) this is a top notch action thriller and a noble sequel to Ridley Scott's classic.8/10
An Awesome Blend of SFX & Vietnam
posted on 25 Jun 2009I saw this for the first time in ages when it was aired on ITV recently. Being a huge Terminator fan I thought the opportunity to see another Jim Cameron movie was too good to miss, and I wasn't wrong. I thought it would be impossible to beat Ridley Scott's fantastic original of 1979, but Aliens not only equals it, but SURPASSES it. From the huge build up of tension in the first 45 minutes to the phenomenal action sequences, Aliens never lets up. Stan Winstons special effects are also as dazzling as the rest of the movie and adds the element of 'perfection' to the movie.I was amazed to like Alien, hating all stuff to do with space, but the fact that I give that a 7 and Aliens an 8 out of ten just proves what fantastic direction they are both given. Unmissable.
Whooooooooa!
posted on 22 Jun 2009If you haven't seen this film, then why the hell not? It's not just a sci-fi film, it's an action film, a war film, and if you watch the director's cut there's also some very touching moments in there.There is something for everyone in this. If you like guns, you'll love it; there's more hi-tech hardware than you can shake a stick at. You want great acting? Look no further than Bill Paxton's cowardly braggart Hudson and Lance Henrickson's commendable "artificial person" Bishop. And don't forget Paul Reiser who convinces admirably as the sleazy Company rep Carter Burke. Sigourney Weaver got an Oscar nomination for this and (in my humble opinion), hers is probably the worst performance. But that's just my own opinion so please don't flame me.My only complaint is this: why, why , _WHY_ didn't they release the directors cut when they re-released it in the UK? I want sentry guns, dammit!Oh, and if anyone can tell me if Private Crowe ever says anything, anywhere in the film, I'd be grateful. I know Weirzbowski has one line ("Last stand...") but I can't seem to find anything for Crowe. Maybe he didn't get any because he was played by a stuntman. Oh well.Game over, man, game over!
One of the only sequels ever to surpass the original
posted on 16 Jun 2009This movie is the best type of action/adventure movie, lots of action, great lines, memorable characters and a good plot. Fun, entertaining and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I've watched this movie over a dozen times and I enjoy it every time.
Good sequel, basically American Marines vs the Aliens
posted on 13 Jun 2009Another of my favourite moviesNot as intelligent as the original which relied more heavily on the mood and story to create tension. This is less subtle, more of an in your face, American Marines to the rescue movie with all the American Army mumbo jumbo. Its not terrifying like the original was, rather a "Ra Ra go get em Marines" movie. Not quite as much attention to detail though, why have hand weapons not advanced at all? Lets face it, if mankind can install a huge nuclear plant that re-creates atmosphere on a remote planet, they must have come up with a newer model assualt rifle by then.However, its still a great movie as long as you adapt to the fact that its basically an American war movie where the other side isnt the Germans or the Russians, but the ALIENS.Few cliches: The young inexperienced officer screws up the operation, but Ripley and the vetran corporal save the day. Ripley challenging the queen to hand to hand combat, the corporate executive who no morals at all and will do anything for money and power (cardboard cut-outs?) etcSome thought still went into detail though which saves the movie for me. The Marines' transport and attack vehicles are believeable. My favourite scene is the combat "drop" from the orbiting transport ship. The efficient woman pilot, terrified young officer and sleeping veteran etc really feels right, plus the logic works that would be a beliveable way for a combat unit to get down from an orbiting ship to the planet surface.A good movie, especially for a sequel, but with a little more imagination it could have been a GREAT movie.
A *perfect* sci-fi film!
posted on 04 Jun 2009This is my #1 all-time, most favorite, most watched movie EVER! Need I say more? Hmm ok. James Cameron is a genius and his directorial mastery is most evident here. Forget Titanic and Terminator for a second and let's discuss ALIENS. For a movie that is 15 years old the special effects still hold up even today - that is just amazing. Never did I doubt the reality of the movie or the possibility of aliens such as those in the film actually existing. This is a film that will give you nightmares. You'll care about the characters because they are ALL likeable and fun. There's more one-liners than a Schwarzeneggar movie here too, talk about the quotage! The music by James Horner is also first rate and heart pounding. It's also a testament to pacing and intensity that the last hour of the film is filled with so much tension and drama that you will feel worn out by the time the credits roll. And get this: Sigourney Weaver was nominated for Best Actress for her role. How many action/sci-fi movies get acting nominations? Virtually none. Check this movie out, don't even rent it, just BUY IT immediately on DVD.
The best out of the legacy
posted on 04 Jun 2009Now I might be slightly bias seeing as I saw this movie before the rest, but it is still the best one. The Action, Comedy, Monsters, One Liners, Characters and Tension are all packed together to make this a very unforgettable movie.
"Aliens (1986)" the superior sequel to the 1979 block buster "Alien" still holds a kind of original but improved cast, although Sigourney Weaver is the only original character from the first. Ellen Ripley is woken from her Cryogenic sleep 57 years after she survived "Alien". But now she is with a whole new group of marines on board the Main Ship the "Sulaco". Included in the group are Michael Biehn as Corporal Dwayne Hicks, Bill Paxton as Private Hudson, Janette Goldstein as the female version of Rambo, Private J. Vasquez, and Lance Henriksen as the new Android, L.Bishop, plus a whole load more of Lambs that are led to the slaughter. A very nasty character, Carter J. Burke, played by Paul Reiser, convinces Ripley to accompany the marines back onto LV-426 to destroy the aliens, although this is not his real intention. The full extent of his Evil doings is revealed after his failed attempt to let Ripley and Rebecca "Newt" Jordan played by Carrie Henn, be impregnated by the face huggers. He sent the 158 civilians of "Hadleys Hope" into LV-426 to be wiped out by the Aliens, only Newt survived, doing so by hiding in the vent shafts that are too small to allow alien access.It is only a matter of time before the aliens reach the few remaining marines, and its a case of once again hunt or be the hunted. There are some classic quotes, that usually come in the midst of the action, as Venquez and Gorman run out of ammo in the vents with aliens running at them in all directions she calmly lets him know "You always were an A**hole Gorman!" then Kaboom, their Last grenade wipes them out along with a few aliens.The final showdown between Ripley and the Queen Alien doesn't fail to please, as she gets into the yellow thing, I can't remember what its called, she yells to the Alien who is attempting to get Newt, "Get away from her, You Bitch!!"A remarkable movie, I give this a 9 out of 10.
Suspense with character
posted on 02 May 2009This is not only a visually attractive movie, but you're held in place by the characters you could keep watching time and time again. Bill Paxton's Private Hudson is probably the standout in the bunch, Michael Biehn and Sigourney Weaver are great as well though. With all these great characters moving you through the movie, you feel like you almost dont need the suspenseful feeling. The last half hour are exactly as an action movie should be. Truly a great movie.
The Definition of Action Sci-Fi
posted on 27 Aug 2009If there were an Oscar for best cast, ALIENS would probably be nominated (PLATOON would have won it, being in the same year and all). This is my favorite movie of all time.Oh, and to all the nay-sayers who scoff at the mother alien going up in the elevator: She didn't press the button! The elevators automatically returned to the top. Pay attention next time you bash a masterpiece. I really hope they do not make a fifth movie in this series, because the two sequels are utterly ghastly pieces of film trash!