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Rating: Null/10 (14 August 2004)

Okay, I just saw this movie last night and have some things to say about it.
First, I was/am a big fan of the original Predator/Aliens movies. Their sequels were alright. I was/am a huge fan of the darkhorse comic series Aliens/Predator/Aliens vs Predator.
Now, about the movie.
1. Length: Too short 2. Special Effect: mostly fabulous except the end fight scene....some pretty cheesy CG there....overall, the mix of CG and puppets/suits was really good 3. Action: Very good....for the whole 10 minutes of it. Overall, there was little hard core action. 4. Character Development/Script: Okay, this was really, really weak.
Character Development.....now being a fan of the original movies/comic book...I was expecting a good movie but I was also expecting to discover a new "Hero." However, character development is incredibly poor. After the movie, I asked my friend who had been the main chick!!?? (Lexx btw). I could not, and did not identify with any of the characters (except maybe that Italian guy).
The script...this was really really weak!!??? First, why bring down automatic weapons to Antarctica? Second, how come the Aliens take such little time to gestate in their hosts??? Third, Who Wrote The Characters Lines??? They were probably worse than a Steven Segal movie....no, they were worse. Wow, talk about crappy dialogue!!??
Basically, the Director relies on a great CG/Puppets and some good (but short) action to compensate for his total lack of character development/script.
To sum up...this movie does have some strong points (especially for die hard Aliens/Predator fans) but overall, it was a disappointment. Personally, wait for it to come to DVD or at least the cheap theater (if you have one available).
Overall rating: 4.5/10