Aliens: Crash Course Film Criticism #2

James Cameron rocketed onto the action film scene with 1984’s “The Terminator” and followed that up with a highly anticipated sequel to the 1979 film, “Alien.” His film, “Aliens,” would go on to not only be a financial success, but a critical one and has become a staple of action, science fiction, and effects filmmaking.

But, “Aliens” also rewards a deeper look through a critical lens in both some positive and not-so-positive ways.

***Alien and Aliens are the property of 20th Century Fox.