{"id":16795,"date":"2011-04-25T13:01:42","date_gmt":"2011-04-25T20:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=16795"},"modified":"2020-11-26T03:19:19","modified_gmt":"2020-11-26T10:19:19","slug":"aliens-1986","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=16795","title":{"rendered":"Aliens (1986)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;We&#8217;d better get back, &#8217;cause it&#8217;ll be dark soon, and they mostly come at night&#8230; mostly.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Poster-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-16796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Poster-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Poster-87x128.jpg 87w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Poster.jpg 354w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe sole survivor (Sigourney Weaver) of an alien attack travels back to the planet where it took place, in hopes of warning its new residents.\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aliens<\/li>\n<li>Horror<\/li>\n<li>Science Fiction<\/li>\n<li>Sigourney Weaver Films<\/li>\n<li>Strong Females<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nJames Cameron&#8217;s follow-up to Ridley Scott&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=16783\"><em>Alien<\/em> (1979)<\/a> is, as many have noted, a rare instance in which a sequel matches its predecessor in both quality and entertainment value.  In a cleverly conceived scenario, Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) &#8212; who has been in a &#8220;sleep coma&#8221; for over fifty years &#8212; is accidentally discovered by a salvage crew (whose first reaction, notably, is one of disappointment for losing its potential commission; this is a future universe in which greed rules all). Against her better judgment, she&#8217;s bullied into returning to the planet where aliens annihilated her crew, and where a settlement of humans is now (supposedly) thriving. We&#8217;re also given a bit of a back-story, learning that Ripley was the mother of a young girl who has since aged and died &#8212; thus nicely setting the stage for Ripley&#8217;s fierce protection of a young girl (Carrie Henn as &#8220;Newt&#8221;) she finds hiding on the planet. Finally, the nameless corporation which put the entire crew of the <em>Nostromo<\/em> in harm&#8217;s way in <em>Alien<\/em> is given a face (Paul Reiser) this time around, allowing audiences to palpably hiss at a known (human) enemy. <\/p>\n<p>The sets and special effects in <em>Aliens<\/em> are just as effective as before, though everything feels (appropriately) amped up a notch. While <em>Alien<\/em> was essentially a slow-moving thriller punctuated by bursts of seat-jumping violence, <em>Aliens<\/em> possesses many more non-stop action sequences &#8212; and yes, there are <u>more<\/u> aliens this time. Surrounded by a crew of ultra-macho Marines (including a couple of remarkably buff women), Ripley is no longer alone in her battle against the beasts &#8212; though she does (infamously) face off alone against &#8220;Mother&#8221; (the mother alien) at one point. Henn (who left movie-making to become a teacher and a mother) does a fine job as Newt, and is given the film&#8217;s most memorably campy line (quoted above, and infamously spoofed on &#8220;South Park&#8221;). This kid is placed in some seriously dangerous situations, yet remains refreshingly realistic about it all &#8212; she&#8217;s got both excellent luck and plucky determination on her side. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Redeeming Qualities and Moments: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sigourney Weaver as Ripley (nominated by the actual Academy as Best Actress of the Year, but not by Peary in his <em>Alternate Oscars<\/em>)<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Weaver2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Weaver2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Weaver2.png 853w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Weaver2-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Weaver2-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Gruesome special effects<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Special-Effects.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Special-Effects.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Special-Effects.png 853w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Special-Effects-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Special-Effects-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Many genuinely heart-thumping action sequences<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Heart-Thumping.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Heart-Thumping.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Heart-Thumping.png 853w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Heart-Thumping-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/Aliens-Heart-Thumping-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nYes. This sequel is a worthy follow-up to <em>Alien<\/em>, and should be seen by all film fanatics. <\/p>\n<p> (<span style=\"color:red;font-weight:bold;\">Listed in <a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-static\/1001Movies.htm\"><em>1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die<\/em><\/a><\/span>) <\/p>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0090605\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/moria.co.nz\/sciencefiction\/aliens-1986.htm\">SF, Fantasy, and Horror Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcm.com\/tcmdb\/title\/67029\/aliens#articles-reviews?articleId=87922\">TCM&#8217;s Article<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.filmsite.org\/series-alien2.html\">Greatest Films Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cinefantastiqueonline.com\/2008\/09\/aliens-1986\/\">Cinefantastique Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reelviews.net\/php_review_template.php?identifier=170\">Reelviews Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qnetwork.com\/index.php?page=review&#038;id=37\">Q Network Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeout.com\/film\/reviews\/77700\/aliens.html\">Time Out Capsule Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;We&#8217;d better get back, &#8217;cause it&#8217;ll be dark soon, and they mostly come at night&#8230; mostly.&#8221; Synopsis: The sole survivor (Sigourney Weaver) of an alien attack travels back to the planet where it took place, in hopes of warning its new residents. Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors: Aliens Horror Science Fiction Sigourney Weaver Films Strong Females Review: James Cameron&#8217;s follow-up to Ridley Scott&#8217;s Alien (1979) is, as many have noted, a rare instance in which a sequel matches its predecessor&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=16795\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16795","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reviews"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16795","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=16795"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16795\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55009,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16795\/revisions\/55009"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=16795"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=16795"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=16795"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}