Terrible Mess and an utter mockery...

Rating: 1/10 (28 December 2006)

Everything you've seen, learned and especially loved about "Alien" or "Predator", and their sequels, are watered down. There isn't much story, nor build up or character development. The creatures behave and look as mere mockery to the originals. Don't expect much action either.
Paul W.S. Anderson just does not seem to know how to write a decent script. Or make a movie for intellects. When basing a movie on two classics, it's important to remain true to the established mythologies. Anderson doesn't understand or care about these elements. He's done the same thing with other movies based on established universe. Total disregard for the fans.
The movie starts slow, with "decent" being the best it gets for dialog. The characters are thrown into a situation and not much is revealed story wise, nor are questions that should be answered even addressed. When the action final starts, it's laughable. Any previously imagined glorious battles between the two toughest species in the universe are tossed out the window. You feel like you're viewing a poorly acted, (as if that would narrow it down) wrestling program. As poor as the action is, it also seems to end too quickly. There's a very predictable final show down and no clean cut winner.
After feeling ashamed for watching such an embarrassing display of once mighty creatures, it has a final surprise and roll credits. Wrapped up in an hour and twenty minutes.
See it in theaters? Nah, not worth the money. Nor is it worth buying. Although, being a fan, and curious as to just how terrible it is, you'll no doubt want to see it. So rent it, return it, than try to forget it.