Underrated return to the greatest sci-fi monsters.

Rating: 8/10 (7 November 2004)

OK, since there is such a massive amount of negative criticism/flames about AvP... I want to point out I didn't take any of it to me since I had decided to see it the moment I heard it was in production.
I like AvP. Quite a lot. Although Paul W.S. Anderson may not be the best director around I think it's an improvement in the film's camera compared to Resident Evil: Apocalypse. Also the dark environment naturally eases it in AvP's case.
*Possible Minor Spoilers* The characters are cool. For the first time we get to see the predators from a deeper perspective, with flashbacks through Earth's history. The Aliens are intelligent, tough and very agile fighters and prove to me more than just a match for the Predators, which is quite entertaining.
The return of Lance Henriksen is enjoyable, also because he has a not-so-pity role and so carries the film forward. The loss of Sigourney Weaver is of course unfortunate but due to the time the action takes place, it cannot feature her. That would just complicate things even more.
Overall... I had a great time. Don't take in too much of the flaming on this movie. At least I can share my experience.
8/10