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Aliens

R

Released Jul 18, 1986

2h 17m

Sci-Fi

Horror

Action

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After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is found by a deep space salvage team. Upon arriving at LV-426, the marines find only one survivor, a nine year old girl named Newt (Carrie Henn). But even these battle-hardened marines with all the latest weaponry are no match for the hundreds of aliens that have invaded the colony.

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Critics Consensus

While Alien was a marvel of slow-building, atmospheric tension, Aliens packs a much more visceral punch, and features a typically strong performance from Sigourney Weaver.

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Jay Scott

Globe and Mail

It is a far more traditional exercise in scaring and thrilling the moviegoer; essentially, it re-constitutes the war movie, and in so soing marries a feminist Rambo to Star Wars.

Dec 6, 2022

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Bob Thomas

Associated Press

Sigourney Weaver is merely terrific... When she straps on her armament to do battle with the aliens, she makes Sylvester Stallone look like a pipsqueak.

Mar 15, 2019

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Melanie McFarland

Salon.com

Beyond dispute, however, is the film's timeless worth as a cathartic work, especially in terms of its accidentally commentary on the sexism of the corporate structure.

Oct 4, 2018

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

Weaver was an excellent casting choice for the Alien saga as she has a tough exterior that reveals a soft and vulnerable, underside.

Rated: 5/5

Mar 13, 2024

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

We're glad James Cameron took this one bigger, stronger, and faster from where it came from.

Jan 18, 2024

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Preston Barta

Fresh Fiction

'Aliens' is an exhilarating sci-fi action film with a reach that many films still aspire to. It's a visceral and intelligent work that punches up the original's haunted house setting with a cinematic energy that leaves the mouth almost permanently agape.

Rated: A+

Jan 10, 2024

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Arnold S

Best Sci Fi movie ever in my estimation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/23/24

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Average P

This is a great sequel. Benefits from not merely giving us more of the same but completely switching genres from claustrophobic horror movie to war movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/23/24

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Stan D

One the best sequels ever made. Cameron is a master and his refusal to us CGI made the movie even better. Just an incredible action movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/21/24

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Estevan G

Is a masterful blend of sci-fi horror and action, featuring a strong female lead, Ripley, whose resilience and intelligence set a high standard for heroines in cinema. The film's intense atmosphere, coupled with its anime-influenced visuals, creates a gripping experience. The creature design is both terrifying and iconic, making "Alien" a must-watch for fans of strong character-driven stories and immersive, suspenseful narratives.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/20/24

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Zoe G

'They mostly come out at night... mostly'

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/04/24

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The Movie G

One of the best sequels to a movie in the history of film. I love James Horner score and he even used some of Jerry Goldsmith score from the original Alien movie. The cast is great. James Cameron was the only director that could make this movie worked. Give it up to Bill Baxton as Hudson freaking hilarious. H. R. Giger Alien looj is one reason why this is one of the great movies ever made. 10/10 EPIC FANTASTIC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/30/24

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James Cameron

Director

Sigourney Weaver

Lt. Ellen Ripley

Carrie Henn

Rebecca 'New' Jorden

Michael Biehn

Corporal Dwayne Hicks

Paul Reiser

Carter J. Burke

Lance Henriksen

Science Officer L. Bishop

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After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is found by a deep space salvage team. Upon arriving at LV-426, the marines find only one survivor, a nine year old girl named Newt (Carrie Henn). But even these battle-hardened marines with all the latest weaponry are no match for the hundreds of aliens that have invaded the colony.

Director: James Cameron
Producer: Gale Anne Hurd
Screenwriter: James Cameron, David Giler
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox, Brandywine Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 18, 1986, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $77.6M
Runtime: 2h 17m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Stereo, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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