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This film is the sequel to Alien, and follows the story of the only survivor, Ripley. 57 years later, her small escape pod was discovered floating in empty space. She gives her statement to the Weyland-Yutani company, and they choose not to openly believe her. She is later offered a chance to return to the planet where the source of the SOS, warning, was sent from. A colony full of families were established to try and make the planet livable. begrudgingly, Ripley accepts the offer, and follows a group of trained military soldiers to find out what happened to the colony.
This film was directed by James Cameron in 1986 (remade in 1990). This film holds a much more complex story than the previous film had, and it also is told from a military perspective. It is easy to see Cameron's distrust of big corporations greed, and the dark seeds of human nature that reoccur in another big budget film featuring an alien species (Avatar). The story uses military professionals to fight off hordes of aliens, whereas the other films tend to make the characters into pure victims. The story goes deeper into telling the backstory of Ripley by revealing she had a daughter who died of old age. There is also more story development with the characters that are involved. There are some mistakes that come from the plot. Having space dust appear in Ripley's ship as its being discovered is laughable, and unbelievable. How can you get dust from space? The ending's hole is that the alien is disposed of in the vacuum of space. There is a great dramatic scene where the alien is clinging onto Ripley's foot. She pushed the button, and it gets pulled out into space. Only problem, if there is a hole in the ship, humans would die. Without a special suit humans would die as soon as the hold opened in the ship. This film doesn't have the same build-up the first film had. instead it's more of a roller coaster containing lost of action sequences. It still remains a staple for the genre.
Sigourney Weaver reappears in the leading role of Lt. Ripley. She is great reprising this role. She really explores the new depths of the character making it her plight much more believable. Carrie Henn starred in her only film role as Rebecca 'Newt' Chambers or Jorden (not sure which is the last name). She was great in this role, and created a very sympathetic character. Jenette Goldstein played the bad-ass role of Pvt. Vasquez. She is the bad-ass military woman full of sarcastic personality. She is great to watch in this film. Lance Henriksen played the role of Bishop. The android sent on the ship to assist the crew. He really pulls out a sympathetic character for an android. Paul Reiser played the role of Carter Bruke. He plays the spineless villain sent by the company. He's great in his role. He makes the audience want him dead.
I give this film a 5 out of 5 stars! I really enjoyed watching this more complex take in the alien franchise. There was a few small problems, but nothing major.
Answer to last blog: The Nostromo was the name of the ship featured in the first Alien movie.
Que: What is the name given to the alien race featured in this franchise?
Xanorph
Xenomorph
Xanter
Xendter
If you enjoy reading my blog, please become a fan of my facebook page! The Film Code Page!
This film is the sequel to Alien, and follows the story of the only survivor, Ripley. 57 years later, her small escape pod was discovered floating in empty space. She gives her statement to the Weyland-Yutani company, and they choose not to openly believe her. She is later offered a chance to return to the planet where the source of the SOS, warning, was sent from. A colony full of families were established to try and make the planet livable. begrudgingly, Ripley accepts the offer, and follows a group of trained military soldiers to find out what happened to the colony.This film was directed by James Cameron in 1986 (remade in 1990). This film holds a much more complex story than the previous film had, and it also is told from a military perspective. It is easy to see Cameron's distrust of big corporations greed, and the dark seeds of human nature that reoccur in another big budget film featuring an alien species (Avatar). The story uses military professionals to fight off hordes of aliens, whereas the other films tend to make the characters into pure victims. The story goes deeper into telling the backstory of Ripley by revealing she had a daughter who died of old age. There is also more story development with the characters that are involved. There are some mistakes that come from the plot. Having space dust appear in Ripley's ship as its being discovered is laughable, and unbelievable. How can you get dust from space? The ending's hole is that the alien is disposed of in the vacuum of space. There is a great dramatic scene where the alien is clinging onto Ripley's foot. She pushed the button, and it gets pulled out into space. Only problem, if there is a hole in the ship, humans would die. Without a special suit humans would die as soon as the hold opened in the ship. This film doesn't have the same build-up the first film had. instead it's more of a roller coaster containing lost of action sequences. It still remains a staple for the genre.
Sigourney Weaver reappears in the leading role of Lt. Ripley. She is great reprising this role. She really explores the new depths of the character making it her plight much more believable. Carrie Henn starred in her only film role as Rebecca 'Newt' Chambers or Jorden (not sure which is the last name). She was great in this role, and created a very sympathetic character. Jenette Goldstein played the bad-ass role of Pvt. Vasquez. She is the bad-ass military woman full of sarcastic personality. She is great to watch in this film. Lance Henriksen played the role of Bishop. The android sent on the ship to assist the crew. He really pulls out a sympathetic character for an android. Paul Reiser played the role of Carter Bruke. He plays the spineless villain sent by the company. He's great in his role. He makes the audience want him dead.
I give this film a 5 out of 5 stars! I really enjoyed watching this more complex take in the alien franchise. There was a few small problems, but nothing major.Answer to last blog: The Nostromo was the name of the ship featured in the first Alien movie.
Que: What is the name given to the alien race featured in this franchise?
Xanorph
Xenomorph
Xanter
Xendter
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