I realize more or less why it's loved, yet I cannot seem to get into this

Rating: 7/10 (13 May 2008)

Why, you ask? At least that's the question I assume is on your mind, since you decided to read this, instead of skipping it. I'm not entirely certain. Let me assure you, I am a fan of the creature. The same goes for Arnie(no, I wasn't calling *him* a... never mind). In fact, claiming that I am one of the director, as well, wouldn't be stretching it even a little. *And* I dig tension, horror and thrillers(not to mention the genre The Governator commonly stars in, and science fiction). So by all means, I should be of the same opinion about this as the majority seems to. Maybe I was spoiled by the first AvP game, and/or seeing the sequel to this. Perhaps I just don't buy McTiernan's attempts at suspense. It isn't impossible that it's how the first couple of scenes of this set it up to be the typical Schwarzenegger flick to such an extent that if it had been cut immediately after, it would simply be known as the shortest of such ever, with a few brief things that have nothing to do with the rest(you'll know them if you ever do view it, or have). In the end, I don't really know. Could be all, maybe only one, heck, doesn't have to be any of 'em. With that said... there are good things herein. Hall did very nice(R.I.P.). The acting is mostly great(with only a handful of exceptions), and the characters are cool. The special effects hold up fairly well, and there are some nice moments in them. Cinematography and editing tend to be quality stuff. Like Alien, this works well to introduce the title being. I recommend this to fans of the people involved in making it. 7/10