James Cameron's sci-fi sequel Aliens comes to DVD in this two-disc Collector's Edition from 20th Century Fox. Presented with a widescreen 1.85:1 color transfer. Dolby Digital Surround soundtracks are available in English and Spanish. English and Spanish subtitles are also accessible. Disc one contains the original 1986 theatrical version and the 1991 special edition. Director Cameron provides an introduction. Audio commentary is also provided by Cameron, along with producer Gale Anne Hurd, alien effects creator Stan Winston, visual effects supervisors Robert Skotak and Dennis Skotak, miniature effects supervisor Pat McClung, and actors Michael Biehn, Bill Paxton, Lance Hendriksen, Jenette Goldstein, Carrie Henn, and Christopher Henn. Disc two contains all the extra features, including an Alien Vs. Predator teaser trailer. The Pre-Production section explores the screenwriting process, conceptual art, casting, and characterization. The Production section contains "This Time It's War: Pinewood Studios, 1985," The Risk Always Lives: Weapons and Action, " "Weapons and Vehicles: Photo Archives," "Bug Hunt: Creature Design," "Beauty and the Bitch: Power Loader Vs. Queen Alien," and "Two Orphans: Sigourney Weaver and Carrie Henn." The Post-Production section explores music, editing, sound, and reaction to the film's release. Each disc contains an extensive photo gallery. A highly recommended disc for fans of the saga.
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By far, one of my favorite movies of all time. Aliens is one of a few sequels to live up to the original film and in this case surpass it! With a terrific cast including Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Bill Paxton and Lance Henriksen this movie delivers in all aspects. The story is great, action is intense and the special effects are done tremendously well. If you're thinking about getting Aliens then this special edition is the way to go with both the theatrical cut and director's cut included. I highly recommend this dvd!
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When I first found out about this movie, all I could think about is how Chris Nolan(director), Christian Bale, and Michael Caine were delaying production on Batman Begins 2 aka The Dark Knight. After seeing this film and subsequently buying this film my mind has been changed. This is a very well written, cast, directed and acted movie. Bale and Jackman were great together, Nolan delivers another great film and Scarlett Johansson is a beautiful as ever. I highly recommend this film, if you were on the fence about it don't be, its a great movie that doesn't disappoint