Aliens

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Aliens

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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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Scott Cain

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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.

Jul 30, 2024

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Mike McGrady

Newsday

Cameron is a master of machinery and weaponry, a technical wizard who replaces Scott's refinement with his own kind of muscularity... But with either film, you leave the theater drained, physically exhausted, well-rewarded for all your suffering.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 30, 2024

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Jay Maeder

New York Daily News

The long-awaited sequel to Alien proves to be an extraordinary treat, as perfectly realized a thrill-a-second screamer as has ever come along.

Rated: 4/4

Jul 30, 2024

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

From the small character details to the massive set-pieces, Cameron expands the Alien mythology and switches sub genres seamlessly. It truly is a perfect sequel.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 16, 2024

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

[James Cameron] takes the franchise in another direction by raising the stakes and turning the sequel into an action-packed, war epic [while] retaining the dread-inducing feel and tone of the first movie.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 15, 2024

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Lou Lumenick

Bergen Record (New Jersey)

What can I say? Aliens is the scariest and most exciting movie I've seen in several years. My adrenalin was still racing an hour later. It's involving. It has well-drawn characters. It has consistency. And Sigourney Weaver gives a dazzling performance.

Jul 30, 2024

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Kevin P

Awesome action, intense thrills, impressive special effects, a heart-pumping score, and charismatically memorable characters make this one of the greatest movies of the action, sci-fi, and horror genres. My only gripes are minor, such as the marines initially being kind of annoying in that 80’s meathead one-liners kind of way and Ripley not calling out the company’s obvious lie about not being aware of the alien despite Ash’s intentions from the first film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Nol P

Finally watched Aliens again for just my 2nd time! (1986 release) and saw in yes 1986! What a fun movie. Not quite as dramatic as the 1st one which I saw again last summer in the theatre at Grand 10 on a theatrical re-release and loved it but a great vision by James Cameron! A great sequel follow up! Because of this movie and the popularity came so many sequels including another entry very recently! 8.5.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/18/25

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matthias s

"Aliens" is a near-perfect sequel that takes everything great about the original and amplifies it. Seeing Sigourney Weaver return as Ripley is a treat, and the shift from horror to all-out action works brilliantly. The story is gripping, the worldbuilding is next level, and the set design immerses you in this gritty, lived-in sci-fi universe. Somehow, I enjoyed this more than the first—it’s tense, emotional, and thrilling from start to finish. At 137 minutes, it’s a bit long, but the pacing is so tight that time flies. The special effects hold up remarkably well, adding to the film's timeless quality. I also appreciated the emotional depth woven into the narrative—it’s not just about survival but connection and loss. It’s a masterclass in action sci-fi that delivers on all fronts. A few minor pacing hiccups aside, this is as close to flawless as a sequel can get. Loved it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/06/25

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Audience Member

A masterpiece and arguably one of the greatest sequels ever made. Still holds up 25 years after its release.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/05/25

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Carlos T

Filme: ALIENS O Resgate @alien.movie #alien Assistido: 25-12-24 Elenco: @sigourneyweaverwolrd @officialcarriehenn @officiallancehenriksen @therealmichaelb @realjenettegoldstein Al Matthews, Mark Rolston, Colette Hiller, William Hope Modelo: #ficção #suspense Duração: 2h 17m Ano: 1986 Minha opinião: Este filme é um clássico, um marco cinematográfico. Tanto da ficção, como também como o ínicio de uma grande franquia e que levou Sigourney aos holotes internacionais. 8º Passageiro (1979), O Resgate (1986), Alien 3 (1992), A Ressurreição (1997), Alien vs Predador (2004), Alien vs Predador 2 (2007), Prometheus (2012), Covenant (2017) e Romulus (2024). Uma franquia já com 9 filmes, pergunto é sucesso? Com certeza, e este 2º filme, para mim é o melhor de todos. E temos @jamescameronofficial como diretor, então já sabemos que é coisa boa. Depois de 57 anos Ripley é resgatada. E planeta onde encontraram o Alien, agora esta sendo colonizada pelos humanos. E quando eles perdem o contato com a base, uma equipe é enviada para everiguar oque aconteceu. E Ripley também faz parte. E quando chegam encontram apenas uma garotinha. E agora o esquadrão começa a ser dizimado, um a um. Só que agora ao invés de 1 alien tem milhares além da rainha mãe. E Ripley terá que exterminar todos além da rainha. Aqui ao invés de um gato aqui ela tem uma garotinha para salvar. Temos aqui também Michael Biehn que atuou no 1º filme de Exterminador do Futuro e aqui também acaba morrendo. Um filme que com os desafios da época conseguem produzir um excelente filme com seus efeitos especiais. Com boas atuações dos atores, fazem deste filme um clássico. E a batalha final entre Ripley usando um esqueleto robótico. Que viemos a ver anos depois em Matrix. Roteiro e enredo muito bem elaborados. Vale apena assistir? Com certeza. Pois é um clássico da ficção e do cinema. Nota: 9,5

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/26/24

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Chief B

Yeah what can I say that isn't said before about this movie. Cameron delivered one of the best movies and sequels ever and he did it more than once.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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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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