Predator is King while Alien is only Queen

Rating: 10/10 (6 April 2005)

Why can't we just sit down, get comfy and just simply enjoy a monster movie? I know all the Alien movies by heart. I know the Predator movies by heart.
I was intrigued by the idea of the 2 meeting each other. I could not decide "WHO" would win. I mean..... who could decide between an acid bleeding/spitting being with superb intelligence and survival instincts versus an invisible being with protection against such defenses? Simply because I did not enjoy Predator 2, I assumed that the Alien Queen would win the day. Some time ago ( I forget the year), I became confused about how the Queen survived, until after multiple watchings of all the alien movies, I eventually figured out how she survived. I am slow to get things in perspective sometimes and am not ashamed to admit it.
Anyway, here I am, facing a movie about 2 great alien monsters. I assumed the Alien would win, and even tho there may be purists out there that believe the Queen ruled the day, I reckon Predator kicked the ALien queen into oblivion (sorta!!1).
Paul W Anderon remained true to the whole saga of Alien. He paid the highest respect to his predecessors and did a fantastic job. AND he made the Predator better than before - Bigger, better, smarter, nastier etc etc etc AND he made Geigers Alien even better than before too!.
I read the reviews of AVP and decided I was not going to see it. I did because of other circumstances and I am so very glad that I did. I really do not care that there are holes or mistakes in continuity here and there. Within the first few minutes of AVP I found myself questioning certain things but placed them aside. Sometimes, you just have to suspend belief or practical knowledge and just get ON with enjoying the movie.. AND ignore the critics !
I give AVP 10 out of 10 for sheer enjoyment value.