An Extremely Interesting Treatment of both Franchises

Rating: 9/10 (1 February 2005)

I thought this was a very excellent treatment and bringing together of the two franchises. Of course this movie is based on the extended novels, comics and video game. I found the idea extremely intriguing and entertaining.
Sanaa Lathan is excellent as the Expedition Guide to the newly discovered subterranean pyramid where the Hunter/Warrior race battled the creature as a "rite of passage" test for young warriors. Her later teaming up with the Hunter was done tastefully so that it didn't appear corny. The Elder Hunter Chief honoring her at the end for her brave stand and fighting along side the slain Hunter against the Alien was a wonderful touch.
This opens the door to a host of new sequels and possible TV movies based on all of this creative material.
I congratulate Paul W.S. Anderson on this excellent film.