Give it a chance!

Rating: Null/10 (13 August 2004)

I just got back from viewing the midnight showing of AvP and I have to say, it wasn't that bad! I have read for the last week all of the negative chatter and poor previews of this movie. I have to say that almost ruined it for me as I have been anticipating this film for years. All the hype about the PG-13 rating and the lack of press screenings is unfounded. I guarantee that most of the main stream press who see this film will pan it. But this film isn't for the main stream press...it is a piece of candy for die hard fans of the genres and franchises. It wasn't meant to be an award winning epic....just a little bang for your buck to pass a summer evenings time. So with guarded anticipation and a deep breath I settled in for what I expected to be a flop. I was actually relieved and surprised at just how alright this movie was. Of course the plot left a lot to be desired, of course the acting was so-so, of course there were a lot of cheap thrills...but isn't that what a summer movie blockbuster should be?
To make a long story short, if you are a fan of the franchises looking for a serious and groundbreaking sequel to both franchises...forget it you will not find it here. But...if you are a fan of the franchises who likes to sit in a dark theater, with a big tub of popcorn, and likes to be just entertained...you will probably get a kick out of this film. For all those overcritical whiny poor sports who were apparently expecting to see an Oscar contending film with Tarantinoesque dialogue, Spielberg's visionary touch, and Shyamalan's knack for originality and context...get a life and lighten up...you need to come up for air sometimes. For die hard fans of these monsters....go in with an open mind and just friggin' enjoy the ride.