Aliens

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Aliens

R

1986

2h 17m

Sci-Fi

Horror

Action

Adventure

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After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley's 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. But even these battle-hardened marines with all the latest weaponry are no match for the hundreds of aliens that have invaded the colony.

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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Joe Kane

New York Daily News

Apr 8

"Aliens" is a violent, visceral winner.

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Peter Stack

San Francisco Chronicle

Apr 8

3/4

The dark design of "Aliens" is captivating and disturbing, on almost every level.

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Scott Cain

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

07/30/2024

Let's not mince words: Aliens is the greatest horror movie since Frankenstein. Here is a rare instance in which a sequel is infinitely superior to the original. Alien, the 1979 thriller, now seems like a preliminary sketch.

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Lou Cedrone

Baltimore Sun

Apr 8

The movie is a bit longer than it should be, but director James Cameron has achieved a masterful blend of comedy and horror.

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Michael Arkush

Flint Journal

Apr 8

3.5/4

Directed by James Cameron, "Aliens," accomplishes its basic objective so effortlessly that it shouldn't be missed.

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Bruce Cook

Los Angeles Daily News

Apr 8

When the real action begins, it fairly explodes off the screen.

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Priya C.

@Sci-FiTrekkie 5d

Aliens ups the action and stakes with characters you care about. Ripley once again continues to be an amazing character.

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Jeffrey G

@Jeffrey20000 Apr 30

This was one of the very best action flicks ever produced by Hollywood. Just like Godzilla Minus One, it's not just a monster flick - it's the sort of movie where you become invested in each character - the human equation. You can relate to them and feel their pain and anguish. Anyone who gives this movie anything less that 98% is simply disingenuous or uninformed, IMO. The stars are among the best.

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J H

@RT44490115 Apr 28

Excellent follow up movie to the original horror sci fi classic Alien. I recommend the new directors cut that provided better background to the story. Definitely great effects, story, and characters.

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Howie B

@Howie10 Apr 21

Definitely as good if not better than the original. More of the Aliens than in the first film, and despite a little too predictable set-up script was visually very satisfying for its time and it even stands up well for today for its special effects. The testosterone overdrive in the earlier portions of the film are a bit cringeworthy, but Sigourney saves the day. Watched as a double feature either the first film was a great night at the movies in a packed theatre.

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Michael H

@RT18197340 Apr 16

Absolutely the best movie in the franchise, some of the best movie quotes of all time, Bill Paxton is at his peak in this, They all are, it’s one of my top most entertaining movies, if you have never seen it, your life isn’t complete.

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Benjamin W.

@Code70 Apr 15

A perfect sequel to a perfect movie. Whereas Alien was a masterful slow-burn, atmospheric horror film, Aliens is a much more action-oriented, viscerally thrilling experience. Which one you prefer lies entirely on your own tastes, but there’s no denying that Aliens is one of the all-time great movie sequels. It goes bigger with the scale, the stakes are more personal, and there’s a lot more alien carnage-candy to feast on. I mean, what can you say? It’s just one of the greats.

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Synopsis

After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley's 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. 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
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox, Brandywine Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Action, Adventure
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)