Alien vs. Predator or AVP reviews?
#130
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I just got back from seeing it, here is my short review.
I didn't hate it, I didn't like it, and I'll forget about it in a few days.
I think it helped a lot that I went into this film with the lowest expectations, as I said I was going to do earlier. I expected a letdown, and a bad film, and it's what we got.
A totally forgettable film that sucked, then was just ok, then sucked even harder. I wouldn't recommend the film to anyone, I couldn't do that in good faith especially to those who are huge fans of both Alien and Predator.
If I had to chose between hating it and liking it though, I'd go with hated it. But like I said, it's a throwaway film to me.
Here are a handful of things that I had against the film.
And these are just a few of the plot points that I hated. It doesn't take into account various other aspects of the film that was poor.
Had I went into this film expecting anything other than the worst, I more than likely would be pulling my hair out right now.
I didn't hate it, I didn't like it, and I'll forget about it in a few days.
I think it helped a lot that I went into this film with the lowest expectations, as I said I was going to do earlier. I expected a letdown, and a bad film, and it's what we got.
A totally forgettable film that sucked, then was just ok, then sucked even harder. I wouldn't recommend the film to anyone, I couldn't do that in good faith especially to those who are huge fans of both Alien and Predator.
If I had to chose between hating it and liking it though, I'd go with hated it. But like I said, it's a throwaway film to me.
Here are a handful of things that I had against the film.
Spoiler:
And these are just a few of the plot points that I hated. It doesn't take into account various other aspects of the film that was poor.
Had I went into this film expecting anything other than the worst, I more than likely would be pulling my hair out right now.
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Originally posted by shill66
Well, I didn't go to the movie with the purpose of running back to the internet to tell everyone how it sucked, like so many others seem to be doing.
I liked it. A lot. And I'm a big fan of the Alien series, and Predator. It started pretty slow, but by the end I was far more satisfied.
The rest of the audience LIKED IT TOO. Applause at the end, and several times DURING the film. Not nit-pickers and doomsayers, apparently.
I felt a lot better walking out of the theater than I did after Alien Resurrection, anyway.
Well, I didn't go to the movie with the purpose of running back to the internet to tell everyone how it sucked, like so many others seem to be doing.
I liked it. A lot. And I'm a big fan of the Alien series, and Predator. It started pretty slow, but by the end I was far more satisfied.
The rest of the audience LIKED IT TOO. Applause at the end, and several times DURING the film. Not nit-pickers and doomsayers, apparently.
I felt a lot better walking out of the theater than I did after Alien Resurrection, anyway.
I know what you mean. Sometimes we have to remember that people on the Net tend to be a bit hardcore, picky, negative, and to be honest, lemmings. That's not to say the bad reviews here aren't valid, it's just that most of us are hardcore fans of the both franchises so we tend to go overboard in our criticism and nitpicking.
With that said, I think the "average moviegoer" will probably get a real kick out of this flick and the movie will make decent money.
That's all that matters to the Heads at FOX.
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Well the "mainstream" reviews are coming in..not so good either
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If you are a huge fan of Alien or Predator movies you have got to see this,its really not that bad,i went in knowing that this was'nt cinamatic history in the makeing and i enjoyed the movie.Sure its not as good as aliens,but its like seeing an old friend again,i know that its follows a pretty standard formula for these kind of movies but the bottom line is its ALIENS VS PREDATOR.It could have been done a lot better,but i am glad i went to see it in the theatre,the aliens screams where shakeing the building and the queen was one nasty bitch,all in all i had a good time.As far as i am concerned they can pump one of these out every 2 years and i will be glad to go see it
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Originally posted by fumanstan
Anyone want to post spoilers for the ending and whether any side "wins"?
From the comments i'm seeing i probably won't bother catching it in theaters.
Anyone want to post spoilers for the ending and whether any side "wins"?
From the comments i'm seeing i probably won't bother catching it in theaters.
Spoiler:
I liked it. The action was okay and seeing the Aliens and the Predators get screen-time again was cool. I'd give it a C (2 stars) and I'll probably get the DVD.
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Whew, a cash grab of non-monumental proportions.
Didn't care who lived or died, didn't care for the back history of predators, aliens, and humans tied together. For most of the last 2/3 of the film, folks are just running and gunning for their lives. Ho-hum.
I give it 1 star, or a grade of D.
Didn't care who lived or died, didn't care for the back history of predators, aliens, and humans tied together. For most of the last 2/3 of the film, folks are just running and gunning for their lives. Ho-hum.
I give it 1 star, or a grade of D.
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Originally posted by cinemaman
Am I reading IMDB correctly? it says 63% of the people rated this film a 10?
boy - talk about love/hate opinions about this film!
Am I reading IMDB correctly? it says 63% of the people rated this film a 10?
boy - talk about love/hate opinions about this film!
I'm thinking those 150 or so people all work at FOX, or are corporate shills.
Just check out Rottentomatoes for what the real score is.
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Originally posted by Zodo
I'm thinking those 150 or so people all work at FOX, or are corporate shills.
Just check out Rottentomatoes for what the real score is.
I'm thinking those 150 or so people all work at FOX, or are corporate shills.
Just check out Rottentomatoes for what the real score is.
as a fox worker I can tell you that a lot of us hate it to. IMDB has always been the "flavor of the week" when it comes to films ratings. What ever is new is always going to be high up there.
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An alien takes out one of the three Predators quite easily.
Another alien takes out another one, but it takes awhile.
Another alien takes out another one, but it takes awhile.
I'm amazed they killed off not one, but two predators with the same god damn alien. really made the predators look like *******.
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Not all the predators had their mask off. there were tons. You figure they would realize that something is alive in it.
Whatever, it was a cheap excuse to leave an opening for a sequel.
Whatever, it was a cheap excuse to leave an opening for a sequel.
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
no no no.. it was the same alien. I call him Netty.. cause that net the second predator tossed at him made him scarred up and all. You can see him through the entire movie as the alpha male alien
I'm amazed they killed off not one, but two predators with the same god damn alien. really made the predators look like *******.
no no no.. it was the same alien. I call him Netty.. cause that net the second predator tossed at him made him scarred up and all. You can see him through the entire movie as the alpha male alien
I'm amazed they killed off not one, but two predators with the same god damn alien. really made the predators look like *******.
Ok, Predators are generally badasses but the fact the they often end up blowing shit up indicates that they can have "bad days".
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I really enjoyed it as well for what it was. I will be seeing it again with my other free ticket on Sunday.
And for all those who complain about how it was done, lets get going, get a better script and see you direct it.
And for all those who complain about how it was done, lets get going, get a better script and see you direct it.
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Ok, I just saw AVP.
I liked it and the audience was really into the movie and was totally having fun...until:
One guy even booed Paul Anderson's name when the credits started.
I can't wait for the dvd.
I liked it and the audience was really into the movie and was totally having fun...until:
Spoiler:
One guy even booed Paul Anderson's name when the credits started.

I can't wait for the dvd.
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Originally posted by Rammsteinfan
I really enjoyed it as well for what it was. I will be seeing it again with my other free ticket on Sunday.
And for all those who complain about how it was done, lets get going, get a better script and see you direct it.
I really enjoyed it as well for what it was. I will be seeing it again with my other free ticket on Sunday.
And for all those who complain about how it was done, lets get going, get a better script and see you direct it.
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
actually that already happened in the alien vs predator world. their was even a video game that featured that same team up. I don't think the team up itself is what screwed it up. It was the way paul anderson handled the team up that was so damn lame.
actually that already happened in the alien vs predator world. their was even a video game that featured that same team up. I don't think the team up itself is what screwed it up. It was the way paul anderson handled the team up that was so damn lame.
I agree on all points. Anderson could've handled the scene better.
Also, speaking of Pred/human team up...there's a Dark Horse comic where a Human female has joined a Predator tribe and travels with them. I think she was ex marine.
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Originally posted by Rammsteinfan
And for all those who complain about how it was done, lets get going, get a better script and see you direct it.
And for all those who complain about how it was done, lets get going, get a better script and see you direct it.



