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James Cameron's sequel to Ridley Scott's classic is as exciting and innovative as its predecessor.  I still don't think it is the masterpiece that it is hailed as, but Weaver's Ripley is certainly an iconic action heroine.  That shot of the aliens up in the ceiling will definitely give me nightmares.  The Alien franchise, including the Alien Vs. Predator installment, is a lot of fun.