Beautiful Aliens And Predators

Rating: 8/10 (5 March 2005)

Why is this movie getting such a hammering? The Aliens are doing what Aliens do, the Predators are doing what Predators do, and the humans are doing what they normally do in any of these franchises, Dying! That this movie ever got made, is a credit to Paul Anderson's enthusiasm and determination. The studio obviously had a target audience, and I don't think it was entirely made up of fans of the original movies. This movie has much more a feel of the AVP computer games. The age classification compliments this idea. As a HUGE, HUGE, fan of all the original movies, I am happy to welcome Alien Vs Predator into the family. I would like to see a Director's Cut, because knowing Paul Anderson's love for these beasties, there is a lot more footage out there. Anyone who wants Shakespeare, go see Shakespeare. Anyone who wants to see, as Paul Anderson says, the most beautiful Aliens and Predators yet, take off your nitpicker's hat and see Alien Vs Predator. Roll on Alien Vs Predator 2!