pretty spectacular; ending was "different"

Rating: 8/10 (13 August 2004)

Not too bad, not too bad. I don't think I wasted that much money seeing this one. Not only does it provide great special effects (and yes, a lot were non-CG), but it provides the suspense and action that any Alien/Predator fan will enjoy. There were no smartguns, SADARS or flamethrowers in this one, but that's alright. The trailers don't really do the movie justice. I went in thinking the movie was going to be really bad (some say it was, and that's their opinion). It turned out to be well done even though James Cameron sat out this time. One problem: the ending. You'll agree with me if you've seen it. Overall, a pretty good movie, and one that most should see. And remember: if you step outside the AvP mind frame and just concentrate on the war between humans, aliens and predators, you'll like this movie a lot more. Think of it as Saving Private Ryan with acid gorged "lizards," menacing armored hunters and terrified people, and it will all make sense...