On Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:46:50 -0700, Darren New wrote:

> I don't know why people really thought that. There are few movies where
> the sequel is as good as the original, and I'll grant Aliens held its
> own. But I didn't like it as much as Alien. Perhaps it was just because
> I was at the right age for Alien and too cynical by the time Aliens came
> out or something.

For my wife particularly it was Ripley's maternal instincts with regards 
to Newt - they resonated really well with her - as in "mommy's going to 
protect you at all costs".

Jim

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