The planet from Alien (1979) has been colonized, but contact is lost so a
rescue team with impressive firepower is sent to investigate.
Sensible sequel to a sci-fi classic and upping the ante on suspense and
action, although there are some silly moments (alien mother riding the
elevator).
On re-watching: A step down from the original, more focused on action, but it certainly delivers the goods.
Halliwell*: "Frightening but mechanical sequel with none of the half-assed poetry of the original."
Maltin***1/2: "Intense, exciting sequel directed by Cameron the same way
he did THE TERMINATOR - once it gets going there's just no letup!
Weaver is sensational in compelling leading role."
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