Aliens (1986)

Directors:

James Cameron

Writers:

James Cameron

Actors:

Mac McDonald, Jay Benedict, James Remar, Eddie Powell, Barbara Coles, Blain Fairman

Synopsis:

When Ripley's lifepod is found by a salvage crew over 50 years later, she finds that terra-formers are on the very planet they found the alien species. When the company sends a family of colonists out to investigate her story—all contact is lost with the planet and colonists. They enlist Ripley and the colonial marines to return and search for answers.
  • Science Fiction
  • Thriller
  • Action
  • Reviews 7
  • Highest Rating 100
  • Lowest Rating 82
  • Average Rating 93
87

Aliens (1986)

A great addition to an extraordinary series. I do slightly prefer the eerie cold dark terror in Scott's entries in the series. . . .but this one is still excellent.
Buchans
October 11, 2013
98

Aliens (1986)

One of those movies so filled with tension that my whole body ached upon leaving the theatre. Absolutely fantastic pacing, actoring, and incredible sets. Goopy villains are due for a comeback, I feel.
sabrina
March 27, 2013
90

Aliens (1986)

The golden standard of sci fi sequels? Despite some minor annoyances, I can't seem to find or think of a better one. I've got high hopes for the next Alien film.
brock
May 6, 2012
95

Aliens (1986)

Ridley set it up, Cameron knocked it out of the park. Getting away from the Sci-Fi a little and more into the action vein that was so popular at the time, James Cameron took a chance with the franchise but injected his B movie aesthetic into Alien with a budget that made it work.
wintermayer
February 16, 2012
98

Aliens (1986)

Chase many sci-fi or military cliches back to their source and you'll find a surprising number of them birthed by Cameron's Aliens. Perfectly paced, excellently acted and flawlessly executed Aliens is a sterling example of storytelling done right.
aaron
October 16, 2011