Nothing Special, But Thoroughly Entertaining Action

Rating: Null/10 (16 September 2004)

"Alien Vs. Predator" is in no respect a cinematic classic or even a blockbuster sensation, and it is about as silly and inane as movie-going experiences come. Yet, in its own respect, the action is constant, relentless, nasty... and pretty fun! This is a film that doesn't require adherence to criticism, yet a liberated, animated desire for action and violence, which is exactly what "AVP" succeeds in delivering. We watch the grotesque creatures collide in an all-out war wherein one species will be terminated... It's mindless, savage action laden with disgusting gore and grotesque violence, nothing more and nothing less. I really didn't care which species prevailed in this "war of supremity", yet I enjoyed the action, and yes, the silliness of it all. It's a fast-paced, meaningless battle, lacking any earnestness or cinematic attention, trafficking in nonstop, brutal violence with characters vanquished one-by-one, and only for fans of sheer action and eye candy. Don't take it seriously and you just might find some entertainment in this "battle of the species". *** out of ****