This movie wasn't as bad as people are complaining about, but it definitely could've been better.

Rating: 4/10 (15 August 2004)

I saw this movie and I was so nervous walking into the theaters because of all the bad vibe and comments that critics and audiences are saying. When the movie ended, I thought the movie wasn't that bad. Some explanation:
First of all you need to read and like the original AVP comics that came out about 14 years ago because they explain very well on explaining the culture of the predators. These guys are shown as very noble and honorable creatures, despite the fact that they can do horrible things to humans, but that's only if they get in the way or if they're worthy of hunting. So if you're a fan of the comics, chances are that you may like this movie. So in short, this movie is a lot more influenced on the comics rather than the movies. The lead actress was way more influenced by a certain character in the first 4 issues of the AVP comics, and less on Ripley. I just can't believe so many people have missed out over these 14 years.
The only things I really didn't like in the movie was that a lot of character development material from the AVP movie novel were not shown in the movie. I don't know why. And also, some of the acting and dialogue were a little cheesy at times but bearable. And I'll admit that the predator's face didn't look as cool as the one in the first Predator movie. And as a true fan, they should've added some more human blood and gore in the movie. The book was pretty gory.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I remember hearing complaints that it's a really dumb idea for having Lex team up with the predator. Well that's because the she saved the Predator's life by giving him the shoulder cannon to blast the Aliens crawling on the walls. And there were more complaints on the part when the predator marked her as respect. Well it wouldn't look good for an honorable creature to kill the person who helped kill the queen. Again, this movie was hugely influenced on the comics.