Review of Aliens (1986) by Mandela W — 21 Jan 2017
No matter who you talk to in the sci fi community they all say the same thing, they all consider Aliens to be the best sci fi film ever made. The first alien was a wonderful horror film in space that was incredibly innovative. Although a shame that ridley scott never got to direct this sequel, James Cameron took over and managed to up the ante big time and create a large scaled picture. Despite the level of fear factor that remains from the first film there is a major switch in tone here. This is more intense than the first film.
After being found and woken up from 57 years in stasis. Ellen Ripley finds herself going back to the planet she escaped from years earlier but this time with a group of marines and more firepower. However it may not be enough as there is now more than one alien inhabiting the work facitily where the multiple aliens are staying at. Ripley must confront her fears and find a way to save her comrades before it becomes a mass slaughter like before.
This film certaintly is a classic and it was was awesome! I really liked how we got to learn more about how these aliens operate.Cameron takes what started as a horror type film and made it more of an action packed thriller. that kind of major shift in a sequel is an huge move that when done right becomes an extraordinary feat and something a director can be proud of. Incredible work here from this Oscar winning director.
At this time I can imagine how unprecedented it was to see this kind of heroic character. a woman who is surprisingly strengthened by her experiences with the aliens and becomes a total badass and a fearless fighter! Sigourney weaver definitely broke down some barriers here. A tremendous performance here!
Such impressive visual effects for this time. it far surpasses what was done before 86. Very good sound design as well. The final 20 minutes of the film is incredibly suspenseful but also the real highlight of it all.
Such a thrilling picture and a real defining piece of work for all involved int his project.
This review of Aliens (1986) was written by Mandela W on 21 Jan 2017.
Aliens has generally received very positive reviews.
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