Rating of
4/4
Aliens review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 09/03/11
Weyland-Yutani Corporation includes a female as a Consultant with the Marines to figure out why colony on LV-426 disappeared. Film with so many endearing characters such as Lieutenant Gorman (William Hope), Privates Vasquez (Jenette Goldstein), Corporal Dwayne Hicks (Michael Biehn), android Bishop (Lance Henriksen) and the tough minded heroine Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver). The young Newt (Carrie Henn) was an effective screamer and the cocky Hudson (Bill Paxton) was effectively irritating that you just want him eliminated earlier. Its conclusion has a surprise twist.
Countless thrilling scenes and astounding special effects coupled with solid performances make the smart action sci-fi flick so believable. Screenplay wasn't dull and score made it more suspenseful. One of the best lines on the film from Bishop -"Not bad...for a human." Themes of survival, alienation (Ripley's first impression of Bishop), maternal instinct and bravery are factors that makes this movie effective. The DVD even boasts some juicy special features including an interview with the director and how they created the aliens. According to Private Hudson - "What do you mean they cut the power? How could they cut the power, man, they're animals!" These Aliens are smarter than that, and so was its legendary status as one of the best action/sci-fi movies on-screen.
