AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: December 25, 2007
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Prometheus0070Jan 31, 2023
Disappointing. I had high hopes, liked the earlier aliens films, and was excited to see the aliens on Earth finally. Nah. It went too slasher horror style, and didn't retain the tough marines against aliens feel of the second movie. Pass.
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Kai82Sep 4, 2022
This is often rated as weakest movie in the Alien and Predator franchise. While it is not total garbage it has some weaknesses. I like the set up, some ideas and the Alien & Predator scenes. On the other hand I don't find the human charactersThis is often rated as weakest movie in the Alien and Predator franchise. While it is not total garbage it has some weaknesses. I like the set up, some ideas and the Alien & Predator scenes. On the other hand I don't find the human characters and their stories that much interesting while not being awful. Also a lot of scenes are too dark to see anything clearly. This weakens the movie a lot as it is hard to figure out what is going on. A complaint by other I do not understand is the lack of ideas statement. It is Aliens vs Predators and not A Shakespearean play and for this we get enough. The story follows the events of the first movie. The Predators are leaving Earth after the rite of passage from the prequel but did not recognize that one of them was implanted with an Alien. This took them of guard and their ship crashes in a rural area in Colorado with a small town. The last dying Predator sends out a distress signal and on another planet a superior ranked Predator notice the and starts a clean up mission. This is the set up. As sidenote: An Alien is always stronger and more durable than the (unwilling) host species was. So an Alien from a Predator is far superior than one from a human. Like I said the Alien and Predator stuff is enjoyable and even the human stories are tolerable. However the later do not wow me. It is a bit more hit than miss for me. The characters aka actors are decent for the genre. Nothing outstanding but also nothing to start a rant. The special and practical effects are fine but take it with a grain of salt as I said a lot of the movie is too dark too see clearly (That is not a joke). Overall I think it is watchable but nothing worth to remember in both regards (Awful and awesome). As it hits a bit more than it misses a 6/10 is a fitting rating. As an afterthought: The blue chemical the Predator use is a far more potent weapon than anything else. A spray gun or injection dart would be devastating.… Expand
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EliqxApr 6, 2022
It is literally a b-movie that has only the interesting fact that xenomorphs are seen on earth for the first time
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jackctierney05Jan 18, 2022
A bit of a mess in my honest opinion. Although the "Alien vs Predator" action and fighting would not have been so disappointing... if only the lighting wasn't so appalling! How could they get this so wrong? Characters are forgettable, scriptA bit of a mess in my honest opinion. Although the "Alien vs Predator" action and fighting would not have been so disappointing... if only the lighting wasn't so appalling! How could they get this so wrong? Characters are forgettable, script is bland, plot was puzzling, and filming was just OK. Although I am a HUGE fan of the ferocious "Predalien". If only I could see it most of the film considering it was dark 3/4 of the time. "AVP" I enjoyed quite a bit, and considered it a bit underrated. But, "AVPR" is NOT a worthy sequel to that film. Quite a letdown to both the Alien and Predator fans out there, looking for a great, if not a decent combination of both the franchises. Nonetheless, still worth watching if you are a fan of either franchise. You don't want to miss this one out, even if it is a disappointment in the highest degree.… Expand
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kannonballMay 3, 2021
I still dont know why people hate this movie so much, is is at least decent
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eva3si0nApr 19, 2021
AVPR: Aliens vs Predator mediocre film. Apart from the name and the predator, there's nothing good. The plot is terrible, the cast of the film level B. The first part was much more interesting.
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MrPajamasFeb 4, 2021
AVPR: ALIENS VS PREDATOR - REQUIEMis still burning than the previous part. I don't have much to add. Below average film. I do not recommend.
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zenderman2Feb 1, 2021
Pretty good, i hope someone makes a sequel to this or revives the whole AVP series
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The-SarkologistDec 7, 2020
This film really gets a lot of flack that it doesn't actually deserve. Okay, maybe I have a slightly different view of films than the general population, though I have discovered that my feelings of a film generally sit well with the ratingsThis film really gets a lot of flack that it doesn't actually deserve. Okay, maybe I have a slightly different view of films than the general population, though I have discovered that my feelings of a film generally sit well with the ratings that appear on Metacritic, in most cases that is. Okay, I can sort of understand how people have reacted to some of the gore that appears in this film, and also the rather lame attempt at creating a Predalien, though I don't necessarily think that it was as bad as some people believe (though its ability to generate eggs as if it were a queen was something that sort of came out of the blue).

Look, sure, there are a few scenes in this film that do break the cardinal rules of story telling, such as never killing kids, or suddenly killing off a character with no tension or lead up whatsoever, but that didn't actually undermine my enjoyment of the film. Sure, one could argue that there is either the shock factor, or pushing the boundaries, though I still find the onscreen killing of kids to be going just that little bit too far. As for the sudden death due to friendly fire, well, that goes beyond lazy story telling. Sure, in movies like this, we expect that pretty much a majority of the characters are going to die, but the thing is there are ways to kill of a character in a cinematic way, and the more important the character is, the more cinematic the death should be. Unfortunately, at one point in this film they did drop the ball somewhat.

So, the film is pretty much set straight after the first in this series, and we have a predator that has been infested with an alien. Well, the alien escapes, causes damage to the ship, escapes in an escape pod and returns to Earth where it crashes in the Colorado wilderness. Also, the pod contains a number of face huggers, so you can be assured that this scenario is going to be set up with lots and lots of Aliens running around this small American town. Actually, this is a scenario that had yet to be explored, so I guess this is one of the reasons that I actually quite liked the film. However, before one of the predators was killed, it managed to send off a distress signal, so another predator travels to Earth to basically clean up the mess - thus we have what one could consider a true Alien vs Predator film.

Yeah, now that I think about it, that previous film really did let me down a bit, namely because of the whole idea that the predators created the Aliens to hunt, and us humans were really only fodder to fuel their hunting desires. While the pyramid under the ice was pretty cool, simply turning us into just another game reserve for a bunch of hunters really didn't do it for me to the same extent.

However, this film was much better in that regards, particularly with not only having an Alien infestation reach Earth, but also having a Predator, and a particularly will trained one at that, coming in to attempt to clean it all up. Where as the first movie pretty much had a bulk of the predators being taken out by the aliens fairly quickly, it was much better watching a seasoned hunter deal with them with no problem whatsoever. I guess that is another reason why they had to create the Predalien, even if it is only to give this particular guy a challenge. Still, with the speed at which the Alien's propogate he certainly wasn't in the position to clean the area up completely, which is why they had to end it the way they did.

Still, it is pretty clear that the only way to bring this film to a close was they way that they brought it to a close. Maybe it seemed to be one of those situations that pretty much everything was lost so they pretty much pressed the reset button. However, considering that there were a lot of scenes which were reminiscent of the earlier films, when we consider Aliens, then the ending here was rather appropriate.… Expand
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samtimoney-7975Dec 7, 2020
Violence is great, still not enough for an alien and a predator film but still fun and entertaining, it's hard to see in the dark and could of been longer, also wish there wasn't so much Pervy camera angles on the skinny blonde girl, alsoViolence is great, still not enough for an alien and a predator film but still fun and entertaining, it's hard to see in the dark and could of been longer, also wish there wasn't so much Pervy camera angles on the skinny blonde girl, also wish it was a bit longer and had a bigger plot, I've seen this film 5-6 times now, I went in with high expectations for some reason when I first watched it, hated it then I had low expectations and an open mind and enjoyed it a lot more, it's a mixed bag this one, only watch if ur look for some fun violence and don't watch if your looking for an amazing story… Expand
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joelwatchesmoviDec 7, 2020
Holy Colorado, the bloody devastation brought upon this poor ol' small town with its sheriff and diner and high school pool.. two-thirds in, the power's out and everyone we've met is getting ripped apart. "See? No monsters." Damn. Say whatHoly Colorado, the bloody devastation brought upon this poor ol' small town with its sheriff and diner and high school pool.. two-thirds in, the power's out and everyone we've met is getting ripped apart. "See? No monsters." Damn. Say what you want about the rest of the film (the character writing is pretty weak and cheesy; that butt shot was definitely unnecessary), but the horror (not just from the monsters-see the climax), in its bold, unrelenting, and impartial nature, is quite effective. 10/10… Expand
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sokoldanielDec 7, 2020
Unless you are a fanatic nerd who has his own vision of how, where and when the AVP should happen, you are going to like it, if you are into monster flicks

the movie is over compensating for the previous movie's PG13 rating, with lots ofUnless you are a fanatic nerd who has his own vision of how, where and when the AVP should happen, you are going to like it, if you are into monster flicks

the movie is over compensating for the previous movie's PG13 rating, with lots of Gore and No mercy what so ever,

all the vital elements are here, the movie did its best to give omage to the originals.

I would have given it an "8", if the movie wasnt litteraly so "Dark"

anyhow its two monster causing meyhem in a town, if you were looking for some deep melodrama, then what are you doing here?

as far as horror movies and crossovers go, this movie delivered what it promisses… Expand
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segall-1Nov 30, 2020
OK, everyone who says this is a horrible movie needs to understand something. This is a movie, not a film. It is not meant to be something awe inspiring with intelligent writing; it's a predator versus a bunch of aliens. This movie is highlyOK, everyone who says this is a horrible movie needs to understand something. This is a movie, not a film. It is not meant to be something awe inspiring with intelligent writing; it's a predator versus a bunch of aliens. This movie is highly entertaining. You watch a lone Elder/Master Predator trying to contain an alien infestation in a mountain town. This isn't going to make you think when it ends, it's not going to change your life. It is going to entertain you for an hour and half or so. You people need to understand that every piece of film is made for different purposes. You can't compare something that obviously wasn't made to be complicated to something that was.

Some 'spoilers'

I've read that these aliens were altered genetically by the predators to have a lightning fast gestation rate; so that's the 'a wizard did it' explanation by the writers. There should have been more scenes on the Predator homeworld showing their culture, women, etc. The predator xenomorph (people are calling it the 'predalien', so I guess they should call the others humaliens) was hard to make out during some scenes because the lighting and the zoom on the camera. What else? The acting was to be expected, same with choice of characters. I would have liked it better if the Predator either recruited the humans or at least have tried to communicate with them.

Basically, as I've said, this movie was made to be entertaining, and it is. If you are having a lot of people over who end up talking during movies, this is the one to watch. You're not going to miss anything important to the story and those kinds of people won't have their attentions wandering. It's also something you can watch by yourself, but make no mistake, if it's between this and a good one you haven't seen, watch the good one.… Expand
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jurugi_tomaNov 30, 2020
If you enjoyed the first AvP, you will enjoy this. This is coming from a smart movie watcher who actually posts without the 13 year old logic seen all over the internet nowadays. The only problem seemed to be that the fallen predator wasIf you enjoyed the first AvP, you will enjoy this. This is coming from a smart movie watcher who actually posts without the 13 year old logic seen all over the internet nowadays. The only problem seemed to be that the fallen predator was carried onto a huge ship with seemingly hundreds of predators, however it easily could have been carried off in a smaller ship from inside the mother ship. No organism is the perfect organism, they obviously didn't look at their fallen comrade thoroughly.. Basically, it was good and suspenseful enough. These little kids and normal people are just going with what other people say, and saying everything that they can to make it look bad.… Expand
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AidonianNov 30, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alright, finally a AvP movie we can be proud of. It's full of action, gore since it is R -rated and good battles between aliens and the Predator. The Strauss brothers did a great job at it. There is no stupid plot to explain the presence of the Predators on Earth or why they are even there. It begins where the first movie left of and is a fun ride. What's interesting about this movie is, that it's more of a Predator movie than a Alien and Predator movie. No teenage predators this time, a full grown, experienced hunter hunting down the xenomorphs and the Predalien. What's also different this time is, that there is no queen. The Predalien seem to impregnate a host with a xenomorph through its mouth, making eggs and facehuggers redundant. The humans, well, who cares anyway. 24's Michelle Dessler is in the movie and does a great job at it. She is the mom who wants to protect her child, after her husband was killed by a xenomorph. Her character is somewhat similar to that of Ripley's in Aliens where she wants to protect Newt from the xenomorphs. Honestly, who watches these movies to care about the humans. The fact that humans keep winning is annoying at itself. The Predator was about the win, when the bomb was dropped, making it impossible to tell if the Predalien or the Predator won. That on itself was a grave error on the brothers part. If their intention was to let the Predator win, they should have him kill the Predalien and and escape the bomb somehow. I must admit, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, more than the first one, where music and the one battle scene where the highlights of the movie. Not to mention, this time, there is no stupid tag line saying: whoever wins, we lose and ironically we, as humans, win, while the Queen is frozen under water and the Predators sent to Earth were dead. Than again, Paul W.S. Anderson has a gift of destroying good franchises such as Resident evil movies, Alien vs Predator. He's not that bad as Uwe Boll, but he's getting close. If there comes a third Alien vs Predator movie, let's take it back to outer space or on another planet besides Earth like with the Alien saga. Sure the Predalian was a warrior in the games, but in the movie he's something else. All in all, a very entertaining movie worth watching and is much better than the first one.… Expand
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thomas741Nov 30, 2020
YO PPL. I'm not a geek but i really enjoyed avp-r.good kick ass flick like expected.what'd u expect?some lord of the rings type off stuff??we all know the movie was made 2 entertain us with gore and effects just like the alien and predatorYO PPL. I'm not a geek but i really enjoyed avp-r.good kick ass flick like expected.what'd u expect?some lord of the rings type off stuff??we all know the movie was made 2 entertain us with gore and effects just like the alien and predator franchises.if u wanted anything else u shoulda stayed at home.my honest opinion bout the movie? 4get the acting and all that crap.lets focus on the movie.and it is pure, pure fun.no cheesy 1 liners, just a blood bath.u can afford 2 switch ur brain off 4 90-odd minutes and enjoy the show. on the down side it could b a bit longer and maybe a bit less brainless but still...i hope the next 1's gonna be set in space though. so-harmless entertainment.money well spent if u ask me.sure not an Oscar contender but good stuff for most of the male audience.I'm waiting for avp3 or better- predator 3....... give it a chance and remember-it wasn't made to be sophisticated........… Expand
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lotus_chiefNov 30, 2020
Most of the reviews I've read for AVP-R are bad ones; people looking for a "film" in AVP-R are deluding themselves. The joke that AVP turned out to be was a disgrace to the franchise. The Predator character was terribly short-changed, and theMost of the reviews I've read for AVP-R are bad ones; people looking for a "film" in AVP-R are deluding themselves. The joke that AVP turned out to be was a disgrace to the franchise. The Predator character was terribly short-changed, and the PG-13 rating hurt the movie beyond repair. With AVP-R we get a return to form of sorts, the Predator character is revived and is the highlight of the movie. This movie is just RAW; straight to the point, no sugar coating; you have the Aliens, you have the Predator, and they go at it. The body count is high, and the encounter between the two 'monsters' is satisfying.

Sure there are many plot holes in this movie, and the human actors aren't very good; but I didn't come into this to see them....I came to see the Aliens and the Predator battle, and I got what I wanted. The Predator was true to form with some new tricks up its sleeve, and it was enjoyable.

Everything just sort of happens here, and then the credits roll. Some parts were silly; for instance it was asinine to see a Predator use his shoulder cannon in their own ship the way it did....they come off smarter than that. The human actors were your basic run-of-the-mill characters, just about what I expected. It was painfully obvious that they were only there as game for when the 'monsters' arrived. A child was even subject to the fate of the aliens, which I thought was a cool change of pace. I wanted to see more of the 'Pred-Alien' and its abilities, but he was still pretty cool; the hospital scene was intense. AVP-R also pays homage to the past films in a few of the scenes; from quotes to the actions of the creatures; that brought a smile to my face, as I'm a big fan of Predator. At the end of the day, the Predator is king, to say it simply....he was the sh*t!!

As long as you go into AVP-R knowing what you're going to get, and if you're a fan of the Predator franchise especially; I think you'll enjoy this. I did.

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sarptecimerNov 29, 2020
This is a movie which could be much better but still not bad. I am not a person that gets thrilled easily, this movie got me in some scenes.

There are too many goofs and logical mistakes in the movie. I don't want to spoil them here but theyThis is a movie which could be much better but still not bad. I am not a person that gets thrilled easily, this movie got me in some scenes.

There are too many goofs and logical mistakes in the movie. I don't want to spoil them here but they are VERY obvious. I think it shouldn't be that bad.

The most promising point was the indications of a third avp movie. I wish they wouldn't do such mistakes as much as this one. There are too many fans of these creatures; so it mustn't be a disappointment.

So you'll ask me why I gave 7 stars for this movie; let me tell you why. I love to see those aliens and predators fight. Since there is a lot of alien vs predator fight, I'll be there to watch.

It's time to wait for the third movie. I'll keep my fingers crossed for it.… Expand
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bumpy-3Nov 29, 2020
Hello,this movie was nothing like the first two versions. The sauce was not as red, the kilts were not as low-cut (they were at knee-level!),and most I am certain that the props were all fake. The edits are "MTV-styled" without a hint ofHello,this movie was nothing like the first two versions. The sauce was not as red, the kilts were not as low-cut (they were at knee-level!),and most I am certain that the props were all fake. The edits are "MTV-styled" without a hint of sarcasm or pretension.One of the most confusing escape numbers I have ever had the honour to see,a virtual explosion of sight and sound in an other-wise flat movie. Not exactly the most brilliant thing on earth but hey what would you expect from a movie like this one?For all of you out there that like all the obscure and little known horror films like I do this one is perfect.Five and eight fingers up, mate!… Expand
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jm010157Nov 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OK, what are people who are into these kinds of movies looking for ? We know its not gonna be Shakespeare, we know its not a David Lean film. To say its "crap", and I quote, is a pretty easy way out, not constructive at all. The Predator was impressive, the shots in the Predator ship and planet were good. I liked the idea that the Predator had the arrogance to think he was good enough to take the Alien on himself without back up very good, like the true warrior race they are. I also liked the fact that when they got into the maternity wards, the Directors never chickened out and let the mums to be (and the babies) live. I was actually rooting for the Predator to win here. Don't let a few bad reviews put you off here, go see it............nice ending as well, leaving the door slightly ajar for another.… Expand
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abbas_ffNov 29, 2020
Many people seem to be criticizing this movie .... hmmm i wonder why .. There was a time when those who saw Terminator 1 first and later on Terminator 2 later on preferred T-1 more... generally because T-1 was a totally new concept and aMany people seem to be criticizing this movie .... hmmm i wonder why .. There was a time when those who saw Terminator 1 first and later on Terminator 2 later on preferred T-1 more... generally because T-1 was a totally new concept and a story line...

Same can be said for AVP-R. For me at least it was my money's worth because as a hard core Predator fan I want to see " PREDATOR " in action and thats all .. I for one don't care about the story line or the minor flaws as long as I get to see some good clear fights which AVP-R delivered. There was a lot of coverage on both Alien and Predator. The weapons were very good as in many of them were the same, whip was a nice touch.

Further more if you watch it with a mind set that you want to see a lot of Predator and alien ... then this movie will satisfy your needs ... coz lets me honest this movie is basically all about them ...… Expand
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reactor202Nov 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS CONTAINS SPOILERS This was actually way much better than the changing labyrinth of avp1. I liked some references to original movies, like the thing predator used to scan earth from predator home world(?) was the same thing in alien-movie where the crew found this humanoid body with hole in it's chest from the same "scanner". AVPR suggests that to be predator body. Also I liked that predator stripped it's gear in final battle with predalien, like in first predator movie in the final fight with the governor. Biggest minuses comes from slight over darkness of general picture in order to make effects look more real. In few scenes alien looked like bunch of hoes and gutter. Also the teen drama imported from conventional horror splatter movies kinda spoiled the ALIEN or PREDATOR feeling of the movie. And it should have had action like in starship troopers and the waiting thrill of alien series. Action was too forward or too messy. Like the national guard scene was just sloppy camera-work with screams and gutter. There could have been waves of aliens protruding from alleys and roofs with GI:s pounding em' with 50 cal MG:s. I have always hoped that alien 5 could bring aliens to future earth running in the streets of some big city, while armed forces tries to block streets and shoot out all alien lifeforms. In the end though.. this was improvement to avp series. I actually hope there will be more of this.. lets just give some other directors chance because change isn't always bad thing. And i like to see different visions of alien/predator saga.… Expand
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glaurung44Nov 29, 2020
I think there are two kinds of people who will hate this movie:

1) People who generally loathe films that do not constitute a piece of art (ie the typical critic) 2) Those who loved the original first two or three Alien movies and expectedI think there are two kinds of people who will hate this movie:

1) People who generally loathe films that do not constitute a piece of art (ie the typical critic)

2) Those who loved the original first two or three Alien movies and expected the AvP series to be alike

Obviously you can disregard the first kind. As for the second kind: I love the first films too, especially Aliens. It is one of the best films ever made. But you can't seriously expect the AvP franchise to continue what even the official sequels could not.

Instead, expect a mindless, straightforward action flick. There are hundreds of those, but only this one features two of the most intriguing creatures ever imagined.… Expand
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Forever_21Nov 29, 2020
Let's get one thing answered first: yes, I am a huge fan of the Aliens and Predator movies and spin off books including the original Aliens vs Predator books. I have mixed fillings about all of the previous films in the series: the firstLet's get one thing answered first: yes, I am a huge fan of the Aliens and Predator movies and spin off books including the original Aliens vs Predator books. I have mixed fillings about all of the previous films in the series: the first Predator and Alien films are still masterpieces of the genre; Aliens is still one of my favourite films; Alien 3 is disappointing; as is Predator 2; Resurrection is laughable; and most importantly Alien vs Predator (the first outing for these two monster-ka-ching-fanchises) was dire and a wasted opportunity considering the material Paul W.S. Anderson had at his disposal with the books and comics. It's important that I relay my feelings – albeit briefly – about these films because I need it understood that my eye was far more critical and biased than the casual viewer whilst watching this latest outing.

The film starts just as the first AVP film left off: an impregnated Predator back aboard his ship with the rest of his pack just as a new hybrid chest-burster rips its way free of his body. Thus begins an introduction that culminates in the Alien returning to earth and the beginnings of an infestation in a small town in Colorado. From then on what ensues is a no-holds-barred survival horror that never quite leaves you breathless but nevertheless keeps the heart racing. The only hope in stopping this infestation is a lone Predator who seems hell bent on tracking down the new hybrid and claiming its skull (imagine the kudos back home!).

This isn't top-draw film-making and it isn't Oscar-worthy acting but it is damn good fun. Each character is established nicely and even in the wake of an impending disaster you do begin to bond with some of the main characters, not deeply, but enough to care when they finally come face to face with some brilliantly timed deaths, and the death comes thick and fast. There is also some unprecedented screen killing, even bordering on controversial, but each death just exemplifies the determination and remorselessness of the Alien and indeed their relentless invasion that proves that Ripley was right: if just one of these things reaches a populous, you can kiss everything goodbye.

Having said all of that, this film is far from perfect. Kelly O'Brien played by Reiko Aylesworth and who is obviously introduced as the next Ripley just isn't convincing as an action-gal or indeed a potential saviour of Earth. Some of the technology used by the Predator is too far fetched (yes, even for a sci-fi film of this ilk) and parts of the dialogue is a little sketchy.

However, I think I can safely say that the Strause Brothers are – like me – huge fans of Cameron's 1986 Aliens. The intertextual references to Aliens (and Predator) are vast and for me were there to be lapped up (note how the title is now 'Aliens vs' and not 'Alien vs'). This film is a homage to the original films and if the powers that be decide to finance another project I'd be more than happy to hear that the Strause Brothers were again at the helm.… Expand
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spirit_pulseNov 29, 2020
Look people, if you're expecting epic plot lines and Oscar winning performances matched by dialogue, don't go see a film titled Aliens versus Predator. Go see Mr Darcy and all the other pretentious, dialogue heavy performances that middleLook people, if you're expecting epic plot lines and Oscar winning performances matched by dialogue, don't go see a film titled Aliens versus Predator. Go see Mr Darcy and all the other pretentious, dialogue heavy performances that middle England has to offer and stop complaining. All these people who go watch this film and complain about these things, obviously didn't read the title (end rant). Anyway for those interested in seeing these two characters slugging it out on screen, will pleased to see that this film makes up for the first movie. Check list should read- Aliens versus Predator: Tick. (distinct lack of this in the first film) Predators weapons arsenal explored: Tick. Taking the best bits from Predator and Aliens films: Tick. Dumb, shallow, expendable, "human" characters that nobody really cares about: Tick. Lots of decent CGI, effects and rubber suits: Tick. Easy to follow plot, only serving to help Alien meet Predator for fist fights: Tick. Hollywood style ending that rounds the ultra thin plot line up: Tick. Lots of blood, violence, gore and guts: Tick.

There you go folks. It has all the action of Aliens' chaotic shooting and fighting, mixed with the Predators exceptional style of hunting. And while its not as claustrophobic as Aliens or Homo erotic as Predator it still delivers what we all expect. It even pays homage to the originals by borrowing some dialogue, which fans of these films will spot. Don't expect big things from this, but the writers have listened to the fans gripes from the first movie. They actually put Aliens against Predators and gave me what I was expecting from the first film. Leave your brain at the door and enjoy the viewing.… Expand
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steven-marshallNov 29, 2020
Firstly its much better than AVP and doesn't let up on the action. This time as well we don't get a dumb ending.

The predator (Ian Whyte) in this film was awesome. He was portrayed as a hard as nails Predator much like in the first twoFirstly its much better than AVP and doesn't let up on the action. This time as well we don't get a dumb ending.

The predator (Ian Whyte) in this film was awesome. He was portrayed as a hard as nails Predator much like in the first two Predator movies. The way he dispatched Aliens 2 or 3 at a time was exactly the Predator I wanted to see.

The Predalien was interesting, I still prefer the Predator and found the Predalien to be just an advanced Alien. But looked cool as hell.

The acting wasn't that bad in the film, some of the script wasn't that great but who cares, I don't go see a film like this to watch good performances I wanted Gore and action and i got it. Spekaing of the gore , I realised that some of the gore shots were missing so i can happily smile knowing there will be an unrated version on DVD. :D I think this one was more for the Predator fans which suits my down to the ground.

I hope to god they make a third one but maybe this time set it in the future and give it more of a story. Guess it'd have to be predator vs Queen Predalien in the next one, lol.… Expand
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eriks-8Nov 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this movie was very entertaining throughout, lots of action and Aliens all over the place and causing havoc in some small town.

I fail to understand why so many people think this film is so bad, first of all, movies are meant to be entertaining and this movie will entertain you from the start.

I have read a lot of bad reviews on here and while might be valid some are just plain stupid, for example: Someone said that "when Predators are defeated they have to activate the bomb they carry to clean up the area, NOT to send a distress call".... - Well... the Predator DID activate the bomb but seems you missed the bit when the Alien rips that whole limb out breaking the wrist controller in the process!

Another moan I read: When the Predator activates the wrist bomb to destroy the ship it should have created a bigger explosion... -- Well... Mr... when did you learn how to read Predatorian (Predator's language). You will agree that they have far superior technology compared to ours, right? are you going to tell me that they cant adjust the bomb to not be as powerful?

Anyway, my point is, EVERY film ever made could be criticized to make it look like a crap film, this film is entertaining and that is what films are meant to do, had this been Predator 1 you would all be moaning on how stupid the concept of an alien with vast superior technology not being able to adjust his visor to see a mud-covered Arnie is.

You would also think Star Wars was a piece of doo doo, I mean, if we analyze that film like you are analyzing AvP2 it would sound really bad... for example, how does Capt Solo, Luke, Chewie and Obi-Wan Kenobi manage to get in and undetected inside the biggest base in the known galaxy and then manage to release a prisoner and escape?

Is ridiculous, what a crap film! they should have the technology to track them down all over the base and tell them of life-signs inside the ship without having to manual scan it!

See what I mean?, 2 classic film and they already sound crappy, maybe is because you all watched those films when you were younger and were easily impressed, I mean, cartoons were awesome when I was younger!

btw, I love Star Wars and Predator :)… Expand
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superlense2Nov 29, 2020
Well it was nice to just switch off the brain and enjoy a good gory film for a change, so in the original Alien film the alien dispatches their prey with a bite to the head and it was deleted from the original film due to controversy, in AVPRWell it was nice to just switch off the brain and enjoy a good gory film for a change, so in the original Alien film the alien dispatches their prey with a bite to the head and it was deleted from the original film due to controversy, in AVPR you get to see the full effect on the doctor where else do you get too see the full effect in ANY of the franchise NOWHERE you only get to see the Aliens shaking head {wait for it bore bore} and a helmet or or a splatt and that is that so big up to APVR IN THIS REGARD. Also the Taboo subject of of children being killed! to me it just added that extra dimenshion! now come off it people! this is sopposed to be two warring Factions going at it hell for leather and we the humans are just cannon fodder and egg-sacks! so tough that is that. so lets just take our heads out of the sand and stop reading into every misdameanour this films seems to put out! as is pointed out by all the saddo's on this site. So come on Saddo's grow up get a life ITS ONLY A FILM. AND I ENJOYED IT SO AN EXTRA BIG UP TO APVR CREW & DIRECTORS… Expand
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moby1974Nov 29, 2020
Well no point going over what many have said but with these films you will never please all the fans and everyday Joe. These films will never get the chance to be made how they should be because FOX is to scared to pay up a large amount ofWell no point going over what many have said but with these films you will never please all the fans and everyday Joe. These films will never get the chance to be made how they should be because FOX is to scared to pay up a large amount of cash on a 18 cert film that runs along time and costs them loads, they are just not willing to take the risk so what we get is a toned down version that never has the chance to build up and set a story because its run time will never be fit it in, FOX want people in and out popcorn films, a UK 15 cert means more bums on seats and yes I know even if they have a 18 cert it does not mean they be better but it does mean such things as over fast editing and holding back would be at a min, the next thing needed is cash as putting everything in the dark to help cover cheaper suits or cgi is not great, and length is needed to build up the story and show you more, the film is what it is, a hack and slash with Aliens and Predators, it does what it set out to do and with the money given they have made a good action film, the only real thing that holds this film back is to dark and editing is to fast, had they been able to spend more on the fights where they could show more rather than a flash and a punch and a rip and a quick flash then that would of helped, also showing more from the Predators home world and more from its point of view, yeah another risk FOX will never take, and so to end take into mind the money they had, the pressure from FOX as these guys are no big names in Hollywood so what FOX says goes, and the age cert and how long the film must run and what you have is as good as you will get and this will not change until the above points are changed, for me go see this film as its just good comic book scfi that is not scared to kill people most films would not which I for one loved :-)… Expand
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dark_angeltearsNov 29, 2020
After reading a few of the reviews here about how bad AVPR was, I was expecting horrible characters and mindless action and gore. That was not the case, however, as the dialogue wasn't half bad, and quite believable, in fact. (My opinion ofAfter reading a few of the reviews here about how bad AVPR was, I was expecting horrible characters and mindless action and gore. That was not the case, however, as the dialogue wasn't half bad, and quite believable, in fact. (My opinion of course, but that's just how I feel.) Sure, the characters weren't exactly memorable, but they were mainly there to get killed off anyways. And besides, I didn't pay $8.00 to see an Oscar-worthy drama, I wanted to see aliens and a predator fighting (hence the name AVP), which is what we got. The plot was a bit rushed as with the story, and the scenes were pretty dark, too. (Although I could still see fine, sitting in the back row.)Some plot holes here and there, but other than that it was a watchable movie. It obviously pales in comparison to previous alien and predator movies, but I wasn't expecting much, either.… Expand
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gabriel-80Nov 29, 2020
Okay then, now I have seen the movie that almost everyone loves to bash. To begin with, yes, the acting is only okay for this sort of movie, some of the dialog is cheesy and the plot is extremely simple, but my god was this movieOkay then, now I have seen the movie that almost everyone loves to bash. To begin with, yes, the acting is only okay for this sort of movie, some of the dialog is cheesy and the plot is extremely simple, but my god was this movie entertaining. The movie is really intense from the first frame and just doesn't let go until its finished. It was actually thrilling in many scenes (much to my surprise) even though I couldn't care less about all the one-dimensional characters coming and going. The battle scenes were somewhat confusingly edited, but still cool none the less. The movie has this raw editing and photography that really gives it an edge compared to AvP 1. What I liked the most was that the movie does not compromise anything. The aliens kill everybody, and I literally mean everybody, breaking every Hollywood rule about what is proper to show on screen. I didn't feel like watching a slasher movie, but felt that the killings were logical and random, like they should be when aliens run amok in a small town. One of the killings is actually surprising and kind of fun. AvP: Requiem is a bad movie if you look at it in a wider perspective, but as a fan-, nerd- and genre movie it will rock your socks off with its raw and brutal look on a few chaotic hours when a Small town is infested with aliens. It has to be chaotic, and I was relieved that the screenwriter didn't come up with some stupid storyline where the characters has to find some kid or anything like that. The movie is all about surviving a threat no one knows anything about until its too late. It is also really nice to see that they work harder to obey the rules made up in the two separate movie franchises. They do bend them as in AvP 1, but not to much. Great fun. Go see it.… Expand
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the_super_saiyaNov 29, 2020
OK, well I decided to see this again as I hadn't had a chance being back in the UK until it was released on DVD last Monday.

It was actually better than I remembered, though still not great. Quibble #1 - It was supposed to be explained inOK, well I decided to see this again as I hadn't had a chance being back in the UK until it was released on DVD last Monday.

It was actually better than I remembered, though still not great.

Quibble #1 - It was supposed to be explained in AvP why the aliens gestated and grew so quickly, I had heard this scene found it's way back into the unrated edition but I've never seen it. But either way, that explains the same growth within the strain on Earth in AvPR, but I just feel the Predalien grew far too quickly for the ship to pull out of Earth's atmosphere only to crash back on to the planet again, so unless it was orbiting Earth (which I doubt) it just seems to be a bit too rushed.

Quibble #2 - Length of the movie, god damnit there's nothing wrong with having it longer...Fox and/or the movie theatres need to realise there's more to entertainment for the fans than how many times in a day they can see it.

Quibble #3 - Aliens/Predator was never rated below 18, and these films shouldn't be either. Yes, it was entertaining for the most part and better than the first (and gorier) but still didn't earn an 18 rating.

Quibble #4 - Just a tad too dark for my liking, Alien movies have to be dark in places but not by that much.

Other than that, the usual problems from the series arose, weakish story and so forth. Though I thought the Predalien's little "talent" in using pregnant hosts was pretty neat.

My other complaints are about other peoples complaints though.

"Oh my god, they killed kids and pregnant women" - ...Well DUH, the aliens do NOT take in to concideration what their pray is, they just use them as hosts or food...simple as that.

"The music was too loud and too recycled" - They made this film for the fans, or tried to apparently, music was also going to play a similar role. I thought it was great the Predator got his P1 theme back, and generally the music is similar to AvP, Aliens and Predator (the first) in many respects.

"The aliens grew too quickly" - Do your research and you'll find out why this was so in this particular strain.

"Why only one Predator?" - Who knows, but this particular Predator obviously felt it was his job to finish what his people couldn't.

Overall, it was decent enough, not as good as I'd hoped but better than I expected and better than the first. Look forward to at least season where the extra 7 minutes fit in. Why do I rate it at 8? Because on a basic string of "Predators kicking the living **** out of Aliens" is there, so on a basis of not caring about the story as much...it's fantastic.

However, if there is a third they need to not miss the chance to make it an awesome 18 adult movie to really make the separate franchises crap themselves, otherwise...just get Alien 5 and Predator 3 in the works and finish those movies.… Expand
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folecointernatiNov 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What I can't figure out is why an Alien uniting with a German Shepherd becomes a canine looking Alien and an Alien crossed with a Predator becomes a predator looking alien or Predalien, but an alien joined with a hobo doesn't become a Hobo alien or Hobalien. It would have been cool if those aliens had been the most lethargic and least ambitious, and if one or two of the Hobaliens had just hung around the center of town bumming spare change from the regular aliens, drinking cheap wine and offering to clean the windshields of the humans fleeing the city. Sure there is carnage but geez a little humour would have gone a long way. Where is Bill Paxton when you need him. Nice touch naming the main good guy and hero Dallas.… Expand
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jdlr64Nov 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There were a few questions I had while watching the movie but overall I understood what was happening and I really enjoyed it! Personal Note: In an era of chick flicks and garbage science fiction films or just garbage films for that matter it's no wonder so many people are pirating movies. That being said, I always pay money at the theater to support films of this nature so the movie companies will continue to make more. SPOILERS: This AvP version had over the top violence, NO ONE was spared in the killing. The Strause Brothers wanted to make a serious, gritty horror film and take the movie back back to its roots, without losing sight of the human struggle. They definitely accomplished that in my opinion. There was a really cool shot of the Pred home world; the "T" clan leader was bad ass with a lot of cool new weapons and tech. I thought the first AvP wasn't too bad and I have been a fan of the Darkhorse books for years; hats off to Fox for allowing it to happen! In the future, I hope they expand more on the Pred/Alien history with lots of new weapons and technology. Can't wait for the next AvP!… Expand
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newpapyrusNov 29, 2020
Requiem is probably the 3rd best film in the Alien series after Alien and Aliens and easily the 2nd best film in the Predator series. My wife and I both found it a fun roller coaster ride.

The basic premise was excellent, a small town thatRequiem is probably the 3rd best film in the Alien series after Alien and Aliens and easily the 2nd best film in the Predator series. My wife and I both found it a fun roller coaster ride.

The basic premise was excellent, a small town that is accidentally invaded by a plague of lethal acid bleeding aliens from a Predator ship who use humans as host for their reproduction including a new alien/predator hybrid, and the alien Predator who comes to town to clean up the mess his species accidentally created and to hide the evidence of extraterrestrial activity from the humans.

Watching the growing infestation of the aliens was fascinating. And watching the determination of the alien Predator to wipe them out was equally fascinating.

Sure the humans in this movie were merely carnage for the alien vs. predator war, but I also found that interesting. Humans don't always have to be the center of the universe in order for a movie to be entertaining.… Expand
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BergandiNov 29, 2020
I thought the movie was awesome but, and there always seems to be a but, anyway in the first Alien vs. Predators when they picked up the predator that died there were a whole bunch of Predators on that ship and in the second movie they madeI thought the movie was awesome but, and there always seems to be a but, anyway in the first Alien vs. Predators when they picked up the predator that died there were a whole bunch of Predators on that ship and in the second movie they made it seem like there were only 2! Second I am a major predator fan and I wanted to see more predators, they couldn't really have expected one predator to clean up all the aliens! And lastly I just think they should have showed the Predator Alien mix a lot more, they really kind of kept it in the shadows. I have to say even though they only put in one Predator he sure did kick a lot of Alien butt. I think they shouldn't even have needed the clean up guy because if they would have followed the first movie there would have been enough Predators to take care of the mix after they got to Earth. I wasn't expecting a lot of things that happened in the movie but I think it's good that you throw in a little unexpected things, it makes the movie a lot better.… Expand
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iammiskoNov 29, 2020
Too many people are critical about this movie... complaining that the acting sucked... and they aren't too far off the mark! If you want acting go watch something else but if you want ACTION and you want lots of death and gore... this is aToo many people are critical about this movie... complaining that the acting sucked... and they aren't too far off the mark! If you want acting go watch something else but if you want ACTION and you want lots of death and gore... this is a worthy movie! The plot doesn't waste any time and is full throttle all the way!! There's awesome action... the new Alien Hybrid is cool and the "top" Predator is a kick asre commando... only thing missing are some Terminators!! Maybe in the third part... Arnald can make a cameo.

My favourite part about this movie was the "zombie" like feel as the alien reproduced like rats and swarmed the town. All the why the Predator kept trying to cover up the Alien invasion and the a few town folk were thinking they stood a chance! There is much humour in this movie... overall it's a treat to escape the holiday season doldrums!!… Expand
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scarehumanNov 29, 2020
Twentieth Century Fox releases AVP-R on Christmas because it is their Christmas present to us for the abomination that was its predecessor. The only thing that they could have done more was to let us watch it for free on Christmas morning inTwentieth Century Fox releases AVP-R on Christmas because it is their Christmas present to us for the abomination that was its predecessor. The only thing that they could have done more was to let us watch it for free on Christmas morning in our jammies.

Gone are the "Hunter's Moons." Gone are inane alliances with humans and greenhorn predators who don't even know what they are doing. Gone is the feeling that every character in the film is a difference race because they were trying way too hard to be politically correct.

The strengths of this film stem from its directors' background in special effects. These people are geeks, making a movie for geeks. With their background comes the nostalgia that most of the film is shot in camera, meaning a minimum of digital effects and a maximum of make-up, puppet, and prosthetic wizardry. The alien sound effects, as many know, came from remastered original follies, attempting greater authenticity. It was a fast paced ride that never came up for air. Once the action began, it did not stop. Some would say this was a directorial weakness, not building up enough suspense. I contend that even the same audience that gladly sat through entire half hours of nothing happening in the 80's shuffle their feet now. The truth is there is nothing to build suspense for. We know the creatures. We know the history. We know the word "versus" is in the title, now give us our monster movie and wrap it in a plausible enough scenario that we care. The Strause Brothers achieved this, populating their town with every-folk, giving you a solid feeling of what would happen should Aliens and Predators drop down on Main Street USA.

The film does have its weaknesses, notwithstanding. While I surmise none of the action and gore ended up on the cutting room floor, I feel many scenes adding depth to the human cast were left by the wayside. The interactions between some characters feels awkward and forced, that perhaps there is a deeper connection being told somewhere on another screen, and all we're allowed to see is the end product. My only true gripe with the film is that, and I don't think this constitutes any sort of a spoiler as this follows the precedent of the first, but as in the first AVP the aliens grow rapidly. I almost think they mature in a span of fifteen minutes, as was the case prior. While this is not consistent with the Alien series on a whole, it is consistent with AVP and therefore permissible. While I will say nothing of the ending, I will warn that it contains a reference to the established film continuity that is very vague, and if you are an average movie goer unfamiliar with the other movies, you will likely walk away scratching your head. But that's okay. That's why we have Google.

End of the day, you will read many negative reviews from people who would find fault with a movie that materialized via magic onto the screen directly from their own imagination. This film stands head and shoulders above AVP, and the Strause Brothers should be commended for making such a valiant attempt at transitioning from creating creature effects to telling a story, and telling it with the fans in mind as much as possible. This film is our present from Fox. Don't let anyone spoil the surprise. Open it for yourself.… Expand
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tim_smit1836Nov 29, 2020
AVP_R is just what its supposed to be; action and enjoyment for AVP fans. The movie does a good job of installing the Predator coming to Earth to eliminate all traces of the hybrid Pred/Alien offspring. Humans merely get in the way of theAVP_R is just what its supposed to be; action and enjoyment for AVP fans. The movie does a good job of installing the Predator coming to Earth to eliminate all traces of the hybrid Pred/Alien offspring. Humans merely get in the way of the hunter finding its prey. Fans of AVP finally get a brief glimpse of what the Predator home world looks like. The movie moves at a rapid clip, lots of explosions and great special effects. Movie goers find themselves rooting for the Predator to save the day, then go home triumphantly, but I won't ruin the end for those who may not know it already. I know this flick will take its proud place on my movie shelf when it comes out.… Expand
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DarkestOperatorNov 29, 2020
First of all, by "original," I mean the original AVP movie, not the original Alien and Predator movies; these can't match up to the original Alien and the original predator. That said, this isn't quite an instant sci-fi classic, but theFirst of all, by "original," I mean the original AVP movie, not the original Alien and Predator movies; these can't match up to the original Alien and the original predator. That said, this isn't quite an instant sci-fi classic, but the Brothers Strause did do more justice to the franchise than Paul W.S. Anderson could ever hope to do. What the two directors did that Anderson failed to do in the original was put in REAL alien fighting predator action. And they made it rated R, not a wussy PG-13. That, and the setting of a small town in Colorado made it also have the FEEL of an alien/predator movie. There is one scene in particular that really nails the feeling of the original Alien movies. When you see it, you'll know. Finally, the ending, which I will not spoil, will probably be a real treat for AVP fans like myself. Overall, this was a good effort directing for the Brothers Strause.

10/10...A classic it ain't but it captures the feel of the original movies and makes alien and predator respectable again.… Expand
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krydion4Nov 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can absolutely not believe all the complaining that is being done about this film. Over and over again I read how terrible the acting was. Do people honestly think Gene Hackman and Glenn Close were going to sign on for AVP-R? It's a monster movie, folks! The budget is going to the F/X and the alien suits. Let's focus on what fans want to see in a flick like this.

Does it have action? In spades. Check.

Are the aliens (and preds) badass? Check.

Do humans get toasted inventively along the way? Double check.

Is there a satisfying ending? Well, maybe not, but we're not talking Shawshank Redemption here.

AVP-R succeeds where its predecessor did not by having action galore set largely in a dark, claustrophobic setting. Ever wonder what it would be like having aliens invade your town? Here you go. Anderson's AVP had about 3 action scenes in it (and they were better than given credit for) but it was basically a snoozefest.

In this film the Wolf Predator spends most of the film tracking down and destroying the xenomorphs before they can take over the happy state of Colorado. He is a complete BAMF and you root for him, whether he's waxing aliens, deputees, or using hapless humans as bait to nab more aliens. In an odd way he reminded me of Batman from the DarkKnight Detective Comics: a forbidding, shadowy figure who hunts down killers in the night. The Hybrid proves a worthy nemesis, clashing with the Wolf several times (albeit briefly) before they lock horns for good in the end. The fight could've been longer, but it was still pretty good. Maybe it'll be extended in the DVDversion.

The other big complaint I've read is how dark the film is, with the action difficult at times to follow. Fair point, but 2 suggestions. One, sit to the back of the theater-thing swill look clearer. 2, as another poster mentioned, it will likely be lightened up in the DVD release, which I fully intend to purchase.

Way too much heat given to this film, which should be accepted for what it is: a violent, satisfying creature flick that smartly tips its hat to the previous films in the series. No, it's not as good as Alien, Aliens, or the original Predator, but I think it's better than the other 4 movies in the series. Just relax, have fun, and turn off your brain for 90 minutes. Enjoy the ride. Way too many posters here trying to be Ebert and Roeper and moaning about the acting/script/lighting. Accept AVP-R for what it is, and you'll enjoy it more.… Expand
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julio_abdNov 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just saw this movie today, and I have to say... it was pretty damn cool! I had read a few comments by people saying this movie was garbage and the first one was way better. I am saying that this was a pretty cool movie involving action, suspense and quite a bit of gore.

I saw the first one, and it was alright, seeing two famous alien creatures going at it. But after seeing AVP R, it just blows the first one outta the water. It has a single predator(who is pretty much a badass, except towards the very end, where he gets tossed around by the PredAlien) going into "clean up" a situation about a hybrid Predator/ Alien, that is killing anything in it's path. It can "create" more Aliens, making it a lot more of a challenge, hence" Aliens Vs. Predator". Yes there is a plot; "Don't get killed by the monsters". There's a story for the humans, involving a teenager and his crush on some girl, his ex-con brother, and a sheriff, discovering the first deaths, by the face huggers.

In the end, you should definitely see this movie. Don't believe the haters, they are just whiny babies. The only negative thing that really, really bugged me, was that it was way too dark. You can discern what is happening for the most part, but it is as if the Brothers Struase were using candles for lighting. Other than that this movie was an awesome action movie, leaving room for a prequel at the very end.… Expand
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FiendishDramatuNov 29, 2020
I saw it was set in Colorado, and I had my doubts. I saw it featured a cast I had never heard of and I had further doubts. I read a few of the story ideas, and I almost passed on this one.

I'm glad I didn't. First off, this was rated "R"I saw it was set in Colorado, and I had my doubts. I saw it featured a cast I had never heard of and I had further doubts. I read a few of the story ideas, and I almost passed on this one.

I'm glad I didn't.

First off, this was rated "R" rather than the watered-down whiny version of AvP which was served to us like a steaming pile of feces, in the theaters a couple of years ago.

This installment of the combo-franchise is true to both the Alien AND the Predator franchises, as well as the AvP line, itself. I was quite impressed with the beauty of the continuity, the auspicious design of the Predalien, and the incredible attention paid to detail. Look for a return of the weapon removed from the sarcophagus in AvP, some of the toys and gadgets aboard the Predator ship you may remember from Predator 2, and the deep forest setting in the beginning is quite reminiscent of the setting of Predator.

The acting was the only area, which needed some help, in my opinion. The dialog delivery was poor, although the dialog itself was quite well written. However, the slick production design, the great story, and excellent execution do serve as qualified distraction from the aforementioned fault, thereby rendering this film worthy, in the extreme.

All in all? This is a most excellent Friday/Saturday night movie! But NOT one for the kiddies. This is a fitting and deserved installment in the AvP franchise; one which tops the original by leaps and bounds. This actually rates up there with A2 and P1! It rates an 10/10 from...

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theinsanegamerNov 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a bunch of actors that die and a predator, bunch of aliens and predaliens.

first i have to say i want expecting anything Oscar worth just some fun and lots of gore and kills and thats what i got. this movie is about a war between the Aliens and predators but in this film you have the predators dead from the crash from earth so a predator comes to earth to kill the aliens while town is trying to figure out what is going on, it starts off from the last scene of the last movie. the story is not the strong suit of the movie it could have been better.

the acting in this movie is just crap theses actors are no name actors and a lot of them die, the deaths of the actors are just awesome who are killed by the aliens and the predator. just some great and bloody deaths. the Gore, the deaths, the kills are the best thing about the movie. they are so great to watch.

i did think the first one was alright but it still sucked but this was way better it had the deaths including a little kid, it had the gore and more deaths in this from beginning to the end. the movie looked good and had more of an area then snow and also feeled like an alien movie and the directing for the first time for these guys was good i hope they go on to direct more.

overall its a good movie to watch when you are in the mood to watch a movie to have fun, who doesn't want see a little kid die in a movie but aliens and predators are so cool, another thing i didn't like beside the acting was the ending i just didn't get also i would have liked to see more from the predator planet and a more of a backstory. besides the acting this is just a fun film to watch and i really did like it not expecting to like it if you are a fan of gore, aliens, predators and people dying.… Expand
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shiftkey18Nov 29, 2020
I saw this movie last night and I thought it was great. If you've played the games or seen the movies you're bound to enjoy the return of several familiar sound effects and musical themes.

The acting wasn't good, I'll admit that, but who areI saw this movie last night and I thought it was great. If you've played the games or seen the movies you're bound to enjoy the return of several familiar sound effects and musical themes.

The acting wasn't good, I'll admit that, but who are we kidding? No one goes to see Alien vs Predator for the outstanding acting. We go for the action, the special effects, and to see two of our favorite ETs fight to the death, and in that AVPr delivers.

I particularly liked how this movie showed, albeit briefly, the predators' home world as well as more of their technology and weapons. Although I'm not a big fan of the aliens, this movie really does a good job of demonstrating just how resilient and dangerous a species they are.

If you go into this movie with the right expectations you're bound to enjoy it. I highly recommend getting out to the theaters to watch AVPr on the big screen while you have the chance.… Expand
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xlgraphicsproNov 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I grew up hooked on the Alien/Predator movies. I even owned almost every copy of the Alien VS. Predator comic book series by DarkHorse. To give you a better sense of why I rated this movie the way I did I'll list all the movies from all 3 franchises from best to worst.

1. Alien 2. Aliens 3.Predator 4. Alien VS. Predator Requiem 5. Alien3 6. Predator2 7. Alien Resurrection 8. AVP

If you don't agree with me then don't read the rest. But if you do then read on. Also, If you want to get technical, I think that AVPR and Alien3 are neck and neck for 4th place on the all time list.

OK, how about I get on with the review? I expected very little from this film, especially after Paul W.S. Andersons Abortion he called AVP. I'm also having a hard time believing any of the previous reviews by people saying that AVP was a better film. I spent all of my Christmas eve Puking my guts out because of the flu, I thought I was over it till I read some of those reviews praising AVP and I almost lost my Lunch again! I will admit that AVPR kept me entertained throughout, but one thing bugged me before I even saw the movie. Just the simple fact that it took place in the Present, that was also one of the many things that made me hate AVP. Mainly because it nullifys what the first 2 alien movies established. Basically it said that the Alien creatures have never been encountered before until It ran into Ripleys crew, which was way in the future from now . //Warning Sarcasm Ahead// " Oh, except for that one time In Antartica, oh and also that little skirmish in Gunnison Colorado." Since I already was aware of this detail before I saw the movie, I was able to look past it and judge this movie for what it was. A simple knock down drag out war between two of Hollywoods greatest movie creations ever!

The acting was OK, I don't go to this kind of movie and expect Oscar caliber acting. Finally the last thing that bugged me was that the Movie trailers gave away a lot of the action, and made what would have been a surprising turn of events, predictable. I also know that if I didn't see any trailers for this movie, that I would have maybe given it one more star. I don't want to give any more of the movie away, but the trailers already did. In the end, I loved all the action scenes, and the addition of the Predator technology was cool. It satisfied my need for movie violence. Last but not least, I liked how the predator didn't team up with any humans like in AVP. It makes sense, If you get in the way, your probably going to end up dead. I suggest you go and see, and avoid the trailers!… Expand
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altec91Nov 29, 2020
Better action sequences than AVP 1. Good nods/winks to the Predator/Aliens 1&2 respectively. At first I was concerned the pacing was a bit too fast, as they quickly introduce the aliens to Earth, but then I realized no time was reallyBetter action sequences than AVP 1. Good nods/winks to the Predator/Aliens 1&2 respectively. At first I was concerned the pacing was a bit too fast, as they quickly introduce the aliens to Earth, but then I realized no time was really necessary to introduce the stars (the Predator & aliens) and they can just move forward to setting up nicely choreographed and cinematic action sequences.

I'll say the cinematography/visuals were terrific, adhering to the standards set with Predators 1&2 and Aliens 1&2. The Strause Brothers debut as directors is pretty solid, and I now eagerly look forward to the 3rd installment (hopefully) with them at the helm again.… Expand
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joshuabeattie1Nov 29, 2020
The feel I got from the film walking out from it was that it was old-fashioned. The music, special effects, actors, camera, and even text for the ending credits was all old-fashioned.

The movie was still good, with a decent amount ofThe feel I got from the film walking out from it was that it was old-fashioned. The music, special effects, actors, camera, and even text for the ending credits was all old-fashioned.

The movie was still good, with a decent amount of violence. I just wish they took full advantage of the action sequences and story line. There could have been a lot more kills by the predator(s). The camera work in the action sequences made it very hard to see what was going on. Half the time I couldn't tell the difference between the pred-alien and the predator because the camera was moving so fast and close-up. They should have done some slow motion. The action in this movie is very fast. It was nice to get a sense of the speed, but it would have been nice to get a sense for the detail of what was happening too. Therefore, I think they should have put a slow motion action sequence or two at the start and get real close up action '300' style. This would have laid the foundation for the faster sequences which are more of the same. If they wanted no slow-motion, they should have shown more kills and better camera work.

I liked the violence, but as I said, it could have been clearer and more of it. Myself and I guess everyone else just want gore, gore, gore. Also, they should have made the aliens and predators fully CG and get rid of all the costumes and robots. Mixing CG with costumes ruined the details for me.

I liked some of the characters in the movie, but really, their introduction was really not necessary. It seemed like a waste of time when that time could have been filled with more gore. Gore gore gore. Thats all I really wanted from this movie, and it delivered, although not quite perfectly.… Expand
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jed_jacobsNov 29, 2020
I really like this film over the first AvP. This one had a lot darker feel like the original movies did. I see a lot of people are complaining about the fact that there is only one Predator vs 100 Aliens but that's how the Predator's takeI really like this film over the first AvP. This one had a lot darker feel like the original movies did. I see a lot of people are complaining about the fact that there is only one Predator vs 100 Aliens but that's how the Predator's take care of things. In the first AvP movie those Predator's were young hunter's getting their right of passage. In the AvP:R they send a badass trained Predator that can take care of business. Why send a lot of Predators when one can take care of the job. Even though they didn't have a lot of big named actors this movie wasn't made to win a Oscar or rely on one person. This movie is all about the Aliens vs the Predators they are the main stars. The other people are just cannon fodder. If you like the franchise and you want to see some great Aliens and Predator action then go and watch this film… Expand
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ericdrayvynNov 29, 2020
What a glorious Christmas with this sci-fi spectacle. I only forgave the first AVP because of the fights between the species; every human (even poor spudboy) was disposable in it. Here the humans are only slightly better off - but the fightsWhat a glorious Christmas with this sci-fi spectacle. I only forgave the first AVP because of the fights between the species; every human (even poor spudboy) was disposable in it. Here the humans are only slightly better off - but the fights are BADASS!!!!! Much like Transformers on the 4th of July (also where I spent that holiday), the small shortcomings/dark combat moments are glossed over with the effect of the whole. You don't go to these types of movies for the people anyway! Who cared about Spike from the old Transformers cartoon??

This AVP pulls no punches, I dare anyone to wager who lives through this movie & succeed 100%. A particularly nice thing was references to/moments like the original films of each series. They really put some thought into this one; there was a cleverness that has not been seen in 20 years (Aliens & the 1st Predator). They catch you off guard a few times.

Hats off. It is unapologetically violent: don't take your kids. Definitely go, though. This merits a big screen viewing, and deserves opening week support. The entirety of these movies has been swept under the rug after the 1st Alien - so give this one some attention. I'm not saying awards, I'm saying true audience/fan enjoyment.

Do disregard any Ripley comparisons... NO ONE can touch Sigourney Weaver (try as they & their marketing crew may). just GO!!… Expand
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magnuspyNov 29, 2020
I really liked this movie. This has done the work of the latest Bond movie in rescuing the franchise. The story does not slow down to let "newcomers" on board and has not been softened to avoid offending any sensibilities. If you are not aI really liked this movie. This has done the work of the latest Bond movie in rescuing the franchise. The story does not slow down to let "newcomers" on board and has not been softened to avoid offending any sensibilities. If you are not a hardcore fan who is familiar with the details of both creatures, you will miss >70% of what is going on. But the movie is enjoyable even as a mere action-horror movie and the entire gang with whom I watched the show claimed to have enjoyed it.

I was happy to note that the directors did not resort to the "jerky camera" crutch that more and more filmmakers use these days. My feeling is that the "jerky camera" is used primarily to gloss over poor production values and weak storytelling, and weaker acting. Its merciful absence here is probably because the target audience includes the original "Alien" fans who are probably in their 40s now.

If anything, the movie was a bit too short. Several scenes fairly flew by with their implications insufficiently highlighted. The director seemed to make the keeping the film length under 90 minutes an absolute priority.

There were some minor holes in the plot, but nothing that detracts from the overall enjoyment.… Expand
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fivesaintsNov 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I first saw commercials to this movie and watching the first AVP, I did not have high expectations. Personally, the first AVP had cheap acting with a far-fetched storyline, whereas the AVP2 Requiem, left me thrilled and superbly satisfied leaving the theater. The reason I this movie attracted me other than the first was the storyline. Before the movie came out I new it would be about a smaller town with regular people and that intrigued me far more than a pyramid that happens to be 2000 feet under ice in Antarctica. Reasonably, if there was a pyramid that far below ice, how in the world did the ice not cover that pyramid? It just perfectly domed it so humans could walk right through. AVP2 started right where the first one ended with the half-predator/alien baby turning into a gruesome monster killing a predator, which caused another to shoot his beam at it, disabling the ship making it plummet toward a forest near a small city. The storyline kept me entertained with only a couple parts of the movie that were a little far fetched. For instance, in the movie, a small national guard battalion with an armored transport vehicle etc...let loose about thirty armed men. All the sudden a couple aliens kill every single one in about twenty seconds, and then some regular main character citizens find them, pick up their guns, and actually kill several aliens. The movie made the actual army seem stupid to contain any type of disturbance. Overall, the movie was a thrilling action-packed storyline with plenty of blood and gore to satisfy the average action movie goer. Predator RULES! 10/10… Expand
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palaeoNov 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I saw this a premiere in the Christmas day at downtown Montreal. I would like to give an edge on Lando, the first reviewer. Yeah, it resuscitated as a new breed with the old styles. Personally, it was quite a long time for me to be amazed by a screen in a theater because recent movie experience of mine was limited to the home-theater DVD. I bet it is worth viewed in a Hi-Fi big screen and strongly recommend it.

To title this movie, I think it can be called a hybrid genre. It carefully preserves and contains the authentic auras of both the Alien and the Predator series. To some extent, it still resorts to some cliché of two movies (e.g. the human host, the hi-tech arsenal of predators, the gruesome violence of both species); but as far as I remember, this piece is well-intermingled with the elements of overall stereotypes and keeping a good balance, conditionally and emotionally, between two extremities: the action and the suspense.

Remember the P1. It is highly touting the muscles of Arnie and maze-like jungle scenes. The P2 shifted from the natural to an urban environment- the downtown LA among crowded people. Now, the geographical setting of the AVP2 is suburban Colorado (a good mixture of both wilderness and urbanism) and the Predator, the main hero, SINGLEHANDEDLY cope with humans, aliens and the Predalien, the main villain. I love the most the streamline of its emotional setting. Several people gather in the town and they have their own personal background history; they are somewhat victimized by both aliens and the predator; somewhat they fight against them at their own costs. However, there is no bull-shi**y alliance between humans and predator; he just hunts down the hostile regardless of species; tries to settle down the mayhem caused by the unexpected birth of the predalien as well as revenging on behalf of his slaughtered cohorts.

Unlike the clumsy narratives of AVP1 depending on the archaeological inscription, the instinctive behavior and prompt reaction to the situation of both species are well-demonstrated in AVP2, just like the separate series decades ago. Especially the intervention of unidentified authority, whether it is the Company of the Alien series or the Secret Governmental Agency of P2, was timely launched without sacrificing the main plot of battling scene among humans, aliens and the predator. In sum, it is more than a success which preserved and synthesized the original cinematic experience brought about by both series. Another sequel is highly anticipated in the same vein.… Expand
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hallowedgrndNov 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Brothers Strauss take on "AVP: Requiem" & deliver the goods in more ways than one!!! . These two not only made a movie that looks amazing visually, but they made a movie that felt exactly like a Predator and Alien movie should feel like: Thrilling, bloody, gory, and absolutely HARDCORE. I'm not kidding. Just when you think this movie goes too far, it goes even further, and you're just sitting there, thinking, "Wow, this kicks ass!!!!; & above all else "ALIENS VS. PREDATOR" wage their most brutal battle ever -- in our own backyard.

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1 of the most over the top scenes takes place in the hospital room, when the predalien impregnants several woman with eggs which then explode into a bunch of little aliens! Way gory the top gory fun!! I don't think I'll look at childbirth the same way ever again.

"AVP: Requiem" gets very primal; you've never seen anything like it on film. No one is safe in this movie, all bets are off!

The direction is top notch, the character development is good & once the action stars it never lets up. One can see that the Strause brothers are very passionate about the "AVP" material & mythology that surround the fan base & use this passion very well.

The Strause brothers use every camera trick known in the book, amp up the action & gore & then never let it stop, & in between they throw in some very anti governmental tones into the mix! Which all add up to a very fun time in the theater, & not a dollar wasted!

There were to me several pop references to both the Alien & Predator films! I.E. There is certain parts where the score to "Aliens" can be hard, & 1 of the characters is named Dallas! Hmmmmmm!

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adamkhemiriNov 29, 2020
AvP2 erases the horrifying preceding movie and gives all A&P fans a chance to see the two species back somewhere near their best.

From the the opening credits to the closing credits this is hi octane actions mixed in with unrelenting gore,AvP2 erases the horrifying preceding movie and gives all A&P fans a chance to see the two species back somewhere near their best.

From the the opening credits to the closing credits this is hi octane actions mixed in with unrelenting gore, blood and scenes that will make most feel a little queasy.

New weapons for the Predators, a New Badass addition to the Aliens plus plenty of cannon fodder means this is well executed stuff.

There all faults in there but nothing that can't be overlooked and overall we have a movie that eradicates the horror of the first entry whilst giving us horror for all the right reasons this time around.

Brothers Strange, you saved a franchise. Let the hunt continue......… Expand
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AnrachmanNov 29, 2020
If you compare AVP Requiem to the former Aliens and Predators movies, yes, this movie is behind them. This movie is like an (expensive) B movie. Beside, AVP Requiem doesn't take place in giant futuristic spaceship or underground secretIf you compare AVP Requiem to the former Aliens and Predators movies, yes, this movie is behind them. This movie is like an (expensive) B movie. Beside, AVP Requiem doesn't take place in giant futuristic spaceship or underground secret temple, but only in a simple small town neighborhood. This thing make this movie has different feel and atmosphere from its former movies. I found AVP Requiem is more similar to old-school monster movies like Tremor, Arachnophobia, Python, Ghostbusters, and Night of Living Dead. I think because of this "disconnection", many people (especially Aliens and Predators fans) very disappointed and decided to give a very low rating. Yes, I can understand that, BUT, if you're not comparing this movie with its former, AVP Requiem actually is a very good B movie. This movie is so exciting, the effects are good, the actings are okay, the quality is not crappy, so enjoyable to watch, so deserve more than just 5,7 stars.

If you haven't watch it yet, I say give it a chance first, maybe you'll turn out to love it!… Expand
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legoharryNov 29, 2020
I was drunk with my friends and we watched this film. Terrible film by all accounts, but here's an idea: watch it drunk and turn off your brain. Why? Here's my reasoning.

This film has no special meaning. There's no plot. If you expectedI was drunk with my friends and we watched this film. Terrible film by all accounts, but here's an idea: watch it drunk and turn off your brain. Why? Here's my reasoning.

This film has no special meaning. There's no plot. If you expected either of those from this film, then you watched the film wrong. It's just a big, dumb, slasher action film and it knows it. You'll probably laugh at parts, cheer when the girl crush gets a predator blade in the chest, or be totally smashed by the drinking game we came up with.

1) Sip every time the predator kills an Alien. 2) Sip every time the Aliens kill a human (on or off scene). 3) Take a shot during the cringy human "emotional connection" scenes. 4) Chug during the Aliens battle with the National Guard. 5) If you suspect a character will do a dumb thing and/or be killed, you must announce it then promptly take a shot. 6) Pour a little out of your cup into a separate cup for when the bullies die, then pass the cup around until it's empty. No chugging. CAUTION: Mixing various boozes into one cup isn't a good idea. Not my fault if you pass out.… Expand
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mrfish5000Nov 29, 2020
Great SFX, stays true to horror concepts, and traditional character roles with enough depth to keep you engaged throughout. The music was spot-on, and the characters/ town reacted in a realistic way - crazy aliens invade, call in the nationalGreat SFX, stays true to horror concepts, and traditional character roles with enough depth to keep you engaged throughout. The music was spot-on, and the characters/ town reacted in a realistic way - crazy aliens invade, call in the national guard lol. Disturbing scenes, new creature, making the predator a badass, gives you heroes, heroines, and still provides enough victims for people seeking the opposite from the movie, so what more could you realistically want from it considering that it was made for the same amount as an indie-flick.

If you put simple judgements aside for the sake of enjoying what the movie provides in quantity and quality, you should enjoy it as much as I did, step off haters.… Expand
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vladabubaNov 29, 2020
First of all I'm huge Alien movie fan so there is no way that I did not critically looked at this movie. After marks set by Alien and Aliens, all movies afterwards including Alien 3 were gradually worse. Alien Resurrection was catastrophe andFirst of all I'm huge Alien movie fan so there is no way that I did not critically looked at this movie. After marks set by Alien and Aliens, all movies afterwards including Alien 3 were gradually worse. Alien Resurrection was catastrophe and especially AVP 1 was insult to all us Alien fans. Lacking good story and believable characters, any sense and respect to Alien history and background, too depressive or cartoonish, to me it was just plain waste of time and energy. I thought that it was finished with Alien series. However when I saw that there would be one another movie in series I decided to give it a shot and watch it. As I had so much bad experience before, my enthusiasm was low and I was skeptic and pessimistic about film prospects. When I started watching movie however this has started to gradually positively change and by the end of film I was really pleased by movie experience, for the first time after Aliens movie! Story is interesting, characters are fine, action is furious, and Aliens, Predalien and Predator are tough and believable again. One of the best scenes are in the restaurant and in the hospital, level of horror and lighting is really masterfully planned. I need to mention and military ambush scene and town gathering that also give good atmosphere in film (did anyone wondered how defense would be organized by colonists on LV426?). Ending also leaves us with questions, like did someone in top government already know about xenomorph existence? Bad things: dialogs are sometimes dull and shallow, some action scenes could be executed better by my opinion. AVP:Requiem was right at the spot, rightfully in the series with Alien and Aliens movies.… Expand
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rdnottyNov 29, 2020
Like many, I was very disappointed with the first AVP film. It had so much potential and fell flat. A lot of people don't think that the 'Alien' and 'Predator' series should mesh but the characters work so well on screen together. Both seriesLike many, I was very disappointed with the first AVP film. It had so much potential and fell flat. A lot of people don't think that the 'Alien' and 'Predator' series should mesh but the characters work so well on screen together. Both series had gone as far as they can go on their own and needed to take the next step. What I mean by this is - How many times can we see Ripley battling aliens or the action star of the week battling a predator? It has been done to death. The only logical choice is to combine them. Now, I am not a big fan of spin-offs or "versus" movies (Freddy vs. Jason was absolutely terrible), but these sci-fi monsters feel right in the same sci-fi universe. The first AVP movie didn't have the "edge" that the 'Alien' and 'Predator' series had. The concept was cool but the overall look and feel of the film was not right.

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem showed so much potential and, upon my first viewing in theaters, didn't deliver. I had the same problems with it that everyone else did: the acting was not great, the writing was not great, the action scenes were choppy and badly edited, blah, blah, etc. I have recently had a nostalgic hair up my tail and wanted to revisit the good sci-fi/horror films of the last few decades and watched the entire 'Alien' and 'Predator' franchises. After that, I watched the cross-over films. AVP still disappointed but after watching the unrated director's cut of 'Requiem' I found myself quite impressed the second time around. The footage put back into the film was actually quite substantial and made the flow of the movie much better. Even little scenes of characters running to a new location filled in the gap and plot-hole questions of "When the hell did they get there?" The added footage of the Predator tracking and detecting made the movie feel like it centered on him and his mission, making it a better film. Some of the acting and dialogue was not the greatest but some of the acting and dialogue in James Cameron's 'Aliens' (one of the, if not the best film in the series)was not that great either. The films are about the monsters and the melodrama that follows. I truly believe that the film is worth a second look and is a worthy follow up to the franchises. It isn't trying to be anything more than what it is(like the films in the series that proceeded it), a fun monster movie. Take a second look...… Expand
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GOWBTWNov 29, 2020
The long awaited sequel to AVP has arrived. Now the Predators have a new enemy that the features of the alien creature and the predator creature. Anything is possible. When this deadly hybrid appears in a small Colorado town, all hell breaksThe long awaited sequel to AVP has arrived. Now the Predators have a new enemy that the features of the alien creature and the predator creature. Anything is possible. When this deadly hybrid appears in a small Colorado town, all hell breaks loose! The Aliens and Predalien lay their eggs in sewers. Unlike the Aliens, the Predalien places his eggs in certain victims, like for instance; pregnant women! The Predator would not even attack a pregnant woman. The real heroes in this movie is a Army soldier, an angry teenager and a few others who help stop the infestation of the town. But the government is more sinister than the creatures themselves. The sheriff should have been more cooperative, however he had some bright spots when the attack came out. We don't know who won the battle, but we'll never know the victor of the invasion. The town and the creatures weren't the only casualties, the Aliens will be to true losers of the hunt. If you side with the Predator in that battle, you'll be marked as an ally. If you let the Aliens invade your town, consider yourself, UNLUCKY! 5 OUT OF 5 STARS!… Expand
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SeanDTheFilmMakNov 29, 2020
Ya know would you believe I bought this on accident. The video store had tons of films on sale and snagged it thinking it was the other AVP.

As I watched the film, clearly it didn't have A-list actors but was really surprised. It didn't feelYa know would you believe I bought this on accident. The video store had tons of films on sale and snagged it thinking it was the other AVP.

As I watched the film, clearly it didn't have A-list actors but was really surprised. It didn't feel cheap in anyway, and the follow through is good.

When it comes to plot lines, you can say that it was average. Most films whether they be first class or B-Films have for the most part a rather basic plot line. In pirates - Dead man- everyone is looking for the Heart, Transformers, OK well we're looking for a cube, and in most cases when being attacked by alien foe we are trying to escape. I've read over many reviews and Im surprised that people have been going on and on about the plot. Come on its just a fun kick back entertaining story. It isn't a "beautiful mind" and when I want to watch that kind of film... well... I put in a "Beautiful Mind" I decided to leave a comment about this film cause for the most part people love to rip into the folks that make these films. And for people who probably never made a film sure do have a lot to say about how to do things the right way. Sure it seems like everyone was kicking back and having nothing but fun, but from working on a set myself Im pretty sure it was a battle like anything else. Lots and lots of work goes into producing a movie, so lets cut them a little slack. :)

So onto the complements to the folks that made this film. First of all, it was a really good film, the effects were flawless, the actors were pretty solid for the most part, I felt killing a kid was a little too over the top but hey we cant sugar coat reality can we. Aliens don't care one way or the other, food is food. I thought that the Hybrid alien was really awesome especially in its design and how well it performed. What ever poor actor that had to sit in that suit cooking the whole time day in and day out did a really good job cause it felt authentic. And to those that commented about how they looked, lets be honest they looked a lot better than the first alien. Though its hard to get over the first one so enough trying to compare I suppose.

For those who love Sci-Fi, I got to say I was really really impressed with the film, its worth renting or even buying. It doesn't have A-list actors but they did a good job. I also highly recommend it for the Alien and Predator fans.

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NikkDaMrkerNov 29, 2020
After watching Alien vrs Predator Reqium, I looked up some of your comments which were incorrect. Avp2 isn't at all dreadful, it is a 3-4 star film which contains blood and guts, who doesn't see that in sci-fi films? Maybe In one or twoAfter watching Alien vrs Predator Reqium, I looked up some of your comments which were incorrect. Avp2 isn't at all dreadful, it is a 3-4 star film which contains blood and guts, who doesn't see that in sci-fi films? Maybe In one or two places it is a little predictable, but is still exciting to watch? I would Rather Congratulate the director than slate a film which doesn't deserve it. Further-more It Isn't at all predictable thanks to the creative story line used to re-create the idea. I disagree completely with most comments, if anything avp1 was a disappointment. I sat there predicting the fight scenes while 1 by 1 the humans were either, Stabbed,eaten,slashed or just simply impregnated by the aliens. And all this action was happening in a cave. At least Avp2 has a decent environment which on hd TV makes the movie come to life. I Can't wait till avp3 which i'm sure will be succecfull just like Alien Vrs Predator Reqium… Expand
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disdressed12Nov 27, 2020
i liked this particular.movie,even though somewhere along the line,it becomes many different movies.it's a teenage slasher flick,with some Red dawn thrown in the mix.the characters suddenly become either Rambo,or Ripley,from the originali liked this particular.movie,even though somewhere along the line,it becomes many different movies.it's a teenage slasher flick,with some Red dawn thrown in the mix.the characters suddenly become either Rambo,or Ripley,from the original Alien series.the plot twist are telegraphed a mile away.i will admit there are some pretty exciting scenes,and my adrenaline was pretty high at times.there are many more fight scenes between the two title characters.and even though the movie is all over the place,i still enjoyed it.the theatrical version of this film was rated R or 18A in Canada,and the unrated version(which i watched)promised more gore and scenes too shocking for theatres.honestly though,many TV shows are just as graphic and violent and usually have a 14A rating. it really bugs me when studios come out with these unrated versions with scenes too shocking for theatres.i have yet too see any unrated movie contain any scenes too shocking for theatres.too me,this is a cheap marketing gimmick and false advertising.anyway,back to the movie.despite it's problems,i still enjoyed it immensely.for me,AVPR:Alien vs Predator-Requiem is a 10/10… Expand
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Alien_VNov 27, 2020
Im a big Predator 1,2, and Arnold Schwarzenegger fans,i love Aliens(1986) too.Predator is one of my favorite movies ever!

OK lets start by talking a little about AVP. In 2004 i saw the movie AVP at the video store,so i rented it to see whatIm a big Predator 1,2, and Arnold Schwarzenegger fans,i love Aliens(1986) too.Predator is one of my favorite movies ever!

OK lets start by talking a little about AVP. In 2004 i saw the movie AVP at the video store,so i rented it to see what it looks like and after half of the movie i was bored... Not enough action,actor were OK thats it(Salmon,Henriksen),but the predators were looking really bad. Nowhere near Predator,Predator2,Alien,Aliens,Alien³.Even Alien4 was better i think.

I gave it a 6/10 back in 2004,and i was generous. then we heard rumors about a Predator 3 so i was excited to see it!Then they did not make it,instead they did an AVP-R.

So i was very disappointed because i did not like the first AVP movie,but i was hoping for a better VS movie at least.What i got was a movie with some good action,but bad director/writer/producer/actors made this movie lot worst that it could have been.I had fun,its a little too dark,maybe they fixed this in the DVD i don't know,but the main problem of this movie is:actor badly directed,story weak(bad writer),actor not good at all(or the fact that they are badly directed),no likable character,but great looking predator,much better than AVP predators.They restored that in AVP-R,at least thats a start.

They need the punch of the late 80's early 90's director/writer

The movie itself has action,gore,violence but has not the magic,script ,decent directing and likable character that made Predator and Aliens so good(which i both gave 10/10)

With a decent director like(James Cameron,John Mctierman,Paul Verhoeven) im sure the movie would be a lot better,but they did not want to pay!

So i will say that its better than AVP (for the action),the acting was better in AVP.but i still end up giving AVP 4/10 AVP-R 7/10

If you want a movie that kick some butts watch RAMBO 4 that is a 10/10

NOW ITS TIME FOR A PREDATOR 3 with decent director/writer/actors

example: old school:James Cameron,John Mctierman,Paul Verhoeven maybe even Stallone to direct the movie!He is a decent writer/director and he proved that in Rambo 4 and he was the writer of Rambo and Rocky movies!

2000's new talent:Zach Snyder,Robert Rodriguez,

All we need now is a Predator 3,maybe after they could make avp3 but,all the fans want Predator 3 or Alien 5 ,even on the AVP-R boards,we all want Predator 3,not avp3,

Hollywood should ask us to help them to make a Predator 3!

come and talk to us on the AVP-R board if you want to know what real fans want!… Expand
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rachelalicehuntNov 27, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ***Spoiler Alert*** The theatrical release was horrible since they cut out all the great gore and violence. The Unrated version, about 17 minutes longer, is way, way better. Not in the category of Aliens but far better than Paul W.S. Anderson's horrible AVP. It's not 5 stars but a strong 4 stars. Reiko Aylesworth, the military mommy and Ripley heir-apparent does a pretty good job (not a Sigourney Weaver job but good). Ms. Aylesworth was in 24 (TV Series) and in the excellent Mr. Brooks (Kevin Costner as the serial killer).

Even the title sequence with the Predator ship was cut from the theatrical release. The smaller ship that crashes to earth was docked at the big ship at the end of AVP. But, an alien was on board (Ripley's line in Aliens) in the chest of the Predator from AVP. I guess the Predator "teenagers" were going back to earth or somewhere to prove their worthiness to carry "the mark".

The aliens grew too fast in AVP and the theatrical release of AVP-R but not here. It took some time. The dad and his kid, in the forest, woke up with them bursting out of their chests. Censored because of the kid I guess. And, the hospital was a breeding ground after a new alien mother used the women's unborn to make more aliens. Kinda sick but new.

Kristen Hager (Jesse), the hot blonde, did say something stupid, "The government doesn't lie to people." Everyone looked at her like, "Gee, what a bimbo!" But, she was nice looking (for the guys in her lingerie).

Anyway, after the crash and the "Supreme" Predator, I guess) finds out there's trouble, he heads to Earth to kill the aliens. He has some big fights with the Aliens, unlike in AVP or the theatrical release of AVP-R, and kills a few people in the process. He takes on two Predators at once even...watch the movie for the fun.

The Colorado National Guard is slaughtered in less than 5 minutes by hordes of Aliens. Guess the Colonial Marines (led by Micheal Biehn in Aliens) weren't around yet. But, Reiko Aylesworth had some training I guess since she's takes over, drives the APC, and flies the helicopter. She also whacks a bunch of aliens.

Some errors: Having a Dallas (The name of the Capt. of the ship in Alien) was strange. The Predator's gun that blasts Aliens to pieces was taken but not given to Weyland Industries but a Japanese concern. I doubt the Army would allow a Colonel, or a General, to do that. It does explain Yutani's involvement with Weyland Industries in Aliens. In the end, why isn't Reiko Aylesworth the only one still standing (add her child) like all the other Alien flicks? I personally thought Alien: Resurrection was fun just to see Jean-Pierre Jeunet make it and the great Winona Ryder as the "artificial person" (just for Bishop's feelings--Aliens) replacing Bishop (Lance Henricksen).

Nevertheless, The Predator in this flick would give Gov. Terminator a run for his money rather than the "teenager" Predator he fought. But, why send just one Predator? I guess he was tough enough. The unrated version is excellent to watch just to have fun. I guess there are monsters after all.… Expand
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alanrayfordNov 27, 2020
I didn't see AVP 2 in the theatres. I saw it on DVD in the relative comfort and solitude of my living room. As such, I really don't see why everybody on IMDb has seen fit to hate on this flick. I liked AVP 2 and think it was one of the betterI didn't see AVP 2 in the theatres. I saw it on DVD in the relative comfort and solitude of my living room. As such, I really don't see why everybody on IMDb has seen fit to hate on this flick. I liked AVP 2 and think it was one of the better films in the franchise--for pure guttural thrills.

I will admit that the first AVP was a waste of film and time. But, I can't say that about this sequel. despite its dubious origins, it actually succeeds at being better, by far, than the original. It was friggin' awesome to see the aliens on Earth, stalking small town USA. This is largely because it didn't respect the typical boundaries of the genre. If Brock Samson, from the Venture Bros., saw this film, his eyes would bulge out--no women and children my ass.

When that ship crashed and the hunter and his child went to see it, I figured they'd escape. When the father was killed, I just knew the son would still get away--he didn't. I am a huge fan of the genre and see through most movies. That one death scene knocked me on my butt, because it established that no one was off limits. Pregnant chicks, the hot ex-girlfriend, children, they were all open to a violent end and many met them. Horror movies become terribly boring when you know who will live and who will die, which was not the case with this one I have to say. Yes, the characters weren't that well developed. But, seeing as how there was no guarantee they were going to live, does it really matter.

Another great part of this movie, which was sooo very lacking in the rest of the franchise, is that it was relatable. I don't live in the future and, therefore, can't claim to know what a space station looks like. However, I do know a hospital, a school, a diner, and a standard neighborhood when I see one. Hell, I patronize diners frequently. Seeing a poor waitress impregnated with three xenomorophs in a kitchen registered with me more than seeing it in yet another gun-metal grey hallway or ventilation shaft ever would. With everything being set in a real world environment, the movie just had more of an impact on me.

Lastly, the full title of this film is Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem. They are the true stars of this film and they are the ones who set the pace. The ship crashed because of an Alien. The human characters banded together after running for their lives from the Aliens. Chaos ensued when the Predator knocked out the power for the whole town. Coolness came about when the ex-con got his hands on the Predator's gun and was lighting things up. In short, it was the aliens who dictated how the story progressed and all the humans could do was react and hope to survive--which only four pulled off. It's only fitting that the actors were playing abstracts, at best.

All in all, AVP 2 really delivers. An appropriate level of violence--check. A high body count, which keeps you on your feet--check. Cookie cutter characters who you won't really care about until they die gruesomely and unexpectedly--check. Decent FX that effectively convey the inherent danger of the story for the viewer--check. A storyline and acting which require no effort to follow, allowing you to just watch, cringe, and enjoy--check.

To everybody who doesn't like this movie I say this. Don't hate it for what it isn't: a masterpiece, a life changing event, grand art, or a trend-setter. Anybody could do that and they'd be missing the point. Love AVP 2 for what it is: dark, grim, violent, unexpected, seemingly random, and, lastly, wholly entertaining. If another sequel is done, I hope it is paced like this one and not like a doctoral dissertation which has to explain the setting in great detail. A ten out of ten!!… Expand
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nikoladjokicNov 27, 2020
I watched this movie 15 days ago (first time), and i thought that this is nothing special. But when I watched him for third time, I understand that this is something really good. AVP2 is certainly better than Predator 2, Alien 3,4, and II watched this movie 15 days ago (first time), and i thought that this is nothing special. But when I watched him for third time, I understand that this is something really good. AVP2 is certainly better than Predator 2, Alien 3,4, and I think even better than AVP 1. (Predator 1 and Alien 1 is still the best) There are some pretty ugly scene (in the hospital) and stupid part of movie (foolish teenagers s...), poor acting, but still here is some really great parts (predator town, predator lab, beginning (finishing of AVP 1) of movie, predatalien, old good weapons, lot of Aliens (for killing), lot of fights, always stupid humans (with pathetic M-16), HOPEFULL END (AVP 3 IS Coming)… Expand
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De_PriesterNov 27, 2020
I'm a big fan of both the Alien quadrilogy and all the predator movies. And what I expect from such a movie is a lot of destruction, explosions, killings, blood, gore, and just plain violence. This is the kind of movie you know what to expectI'm a big fan of both the Alien quadrilogy and all the predator movies. And what I expect from such a movie is a lot of destruction, explosions, killings, blood, gore, and just plain violence. This is the kind of movie you know what to expect and if you like seeing it AVPR is a great movie.

Now I can imagine a lot of people will say this movie is terrible because they expect something different. There isn't a complicated story-line, nor is there a great character development.

This is the kind of movie you watch with a couple of your friends, or after a long day. No need to think about it, just watch a big Predator pummel aliens.

If you enjoy the weapons, the Predator technology, the explosions and face-melting alien blood, welcome to a great movie! If you expect something complicated or mind altering, don't watch this movie.… Expand
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jimmyass187Nov 27, 2020
Ever since i was a kid a have been a HUGE fan of both franchises, and like everyone else like me when the first AVP came out i was Shocked, mostly by how FOX managed to ruin 2 of my favorite franchises in one crappy movie. it was a short,Ever since i was a kid a have been a HUGE fan of both franchises, and like everyone else like me when the first AVP came out i was Shocked, mostly by how FOX managed to ruin 2 of my favorite franchises in one crappy movie. it was a short, written full of holes and with a PG-13 rating it was but but a poor shadow of both original concepts.

That was my first thought when i heard about AVP2 but guess what... Although this film has got all the markings of another teen horror flick (a hunky cop dude, a slutty blond teen, a bully-beaten boyfriend etc..), and no Real HERO character, what it does have is a fairly Cool setting for the PRED to do what he does Best. Starting out exactly when the First AVP left of (like i knew he would) this movie follows the account of The PREDALIEns crash in the ship after killing all the hunters on board, of course the Hunters wont miss such an opportunity for Sport and a new hunter flys in to "Clean up" the mess... in other words the PRED is finally back in business after the poor performance by the relatively Sissy hunters in AVP who managed to get killed from the start. This movie is well paced and is Very "R" rated (theres even a skinned corpse and much more:) though it seems that like in many series the producers pour more ketchup on walls instead of cinematic sophistication. technically i think the action could have been smoothed out a bit without resorting to RapVideo style filming and editing but it is still mosly inYOface hack & slash, with NEW PRED weapons and A PREDALIEn hybrid got me clappin my hands from joy a number of times... The sound work was better than expected with audio sampled from the original PREDATOR movies and the ALAN SILVESTRI soundtrack...… Expand
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timosphereNov 27, 2020
I don't understand the whining I'm hearing on IMDb about this movie. Maybe the portly fanboys should stay home and watch their reruns of Babylon 5 rather than attempting to comment on a film with solid acting, storyline, and FX (like CodeineI don't understand the whining I'm hearing on IMDb about this movie. Maybe the portly fanboys should stay home and watch their reruns of Babylon 5 rather than attempting to comment on a film with solid acting, storyline, and FX (like Codeine cough syrup, watching "Enterprise" reruns more than once a month causes one to forget what those things are). Guys who spend most of their time staring at pictures of Bea Arthur in their basements don't rate high on my "critics" scale.

As for me, I was extremely surprised at the "bring it home" storyline and key elements that were included in this film. They even kept the faith with such homages to Sigourney Weaver's famous APC driving scene from "Aliens" and even the some of the cool alien sound effects used by James Cameron. The fear and horror elements of the film were also true-to-life and really struck up the "what would you do" thinking we've all done regarding these horrific creatures. The ending was even great and left the door open for future work. I walked out of the theatre feeling refreshed, given that the first AVP left me a little less than impressed (despite Lance Henriksen's typically fantastic work).

This film certainly restored my faith in the franchise - whether Sigourney ever comes back or not (but we hope she will!) For me, here's how it rates against the competition (best to worst): Alien, Aliens, AVPR, Alien Resurrection, AVP, Alien 3.

See it or rent it. You won't be disappointed.… Expand
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gts123Nov 27, 2020
After the generally poor reviews by some, and the lowish rating here on IMDb, I was not expecting much from this sequel, but was very pleasantly surprised. IMHO much better than the first AvP film and more like my favourite original AliensAfter the generally poor reviews by some, and the lowish rating here on IMDb, I was not expecting much from this sequel, but was very pleasantly surprised. IMHO much better than the first AvP film and more like my favourite original Aliens (2) - lots of action, a minimal but adequate character build-up, and great special effects. If you are a fan of the Alien or Predator films, or indeed the great PC multi-player games AvP & AvP2, I would recommend you ignore the poor reviews and go see it with an open mind. In fact I am struggling to think of anything negative to say about Requiem - the music and sound effects were excellent, the acting good, the storyline nicely fitted into the whole series of films. I guess the only departure from the earlier films is that there is not one single strong character who dominates the story like the Ripley or Dutch or Harrigan characters - but I think that is a good thing and a bit more 'believable'.… Expand
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compgeek33Nov 27, 2020
To put it short, the actors suck bad and do not help the credibility of the film, but last time I checked, it's Alien vs Predator so they're the only characters to pay attention to. The predator is a real badass here, being a ruthlessTo put it short, the actors suck bad and do not help the credibility of the film, but last time I checked, it's Alien vs Predator so they're the only characters to pay attention to. The predator is a real badass here, being a ruthless scavenger taking no prisoners while the aliens look very old school with the closeup shots and noises. The old predator music that was in the first 5 minute trailer was not included here which sucked cause I thought it was a nice touch. The Barack Obama cop gets owned for being naive and Dallas and that Sigourney Weaver chick come off pretty good at the end since they knew better of the army's agenda.

Overall, if I skip the non-predator non-alien scenes in the beginning, the buildup to the chaos at the end keeps me stoked, so it's nice to watch once and a while for my Predator fix, but nothing beats the original. I could go for a sequel, but just put some Clive Owens or Tom Berringers or Gary Oldmans (give me your own lists if you disagree) to ensure quality.

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kenichi-3Nov 27, 2020
I was so sad about all these bad reviews, so i had to give my verdict of this flick - and that is a perfect Ten!

Here is my reasons for this verdict are the following. This movie was never intended to hold any deeper plot, Fact! there isI was so sad about all these bad reviews, so i had to give my verdict of this flick - and that is a perfect Ten!

Here is my reasons for this verdict are the following.

This movie was never intended to hold any deeper plot, Fact! there is simply not time for this, as our famous aliens multiply pretty fast(seen even in ridly's movie)and in less than 24 hours in perfect environment, these WILL multiply. It's all instinct of survival for them, nothing personal. The predator has to clean op the mess we humans only can handle with a sturdy space airlock or something with 40 megaton. Furthermore the main characters in this movie are the aliens and the predator, not the humans (Humans are necessary as they speak English, as well as we need some easy victims). The title indicates that the battle is between aliens and predator - not the humans.

I think this movie illustrate greatly how civilians as well the government will react to such a threat and how strangers can unite in a stressed situation. I would say that the movie would be very lame if it has a deeper storyline and in-depth character analysis. This will brake the pace or the stress factor of the movie and furthermore add irrelevance to the movie as they mostly will die sometime in this flick.

Now there are many ways to be entertained. we have the deeper and emotional(which scores very high among film critics, but usually bores the hell out of me - such as all the European movies and woody Allen flicks)and Then, we have this(not a deep story just visual pleasure)such as porn-flicks, Tarantino movies, gore movies, martial arts movies, all die hards and the most used action story "I used to work for some government agency, but now i'm framed". If you like any of these movies then you know what i talk about, and then this movies is you! - remember the Beers, Smokes and Pizzas and watch it with your best friends:) it's time for rock'n'roll!

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mikeyb-7Nov 27, 2020
I heard that it was crap so I was pleasantly surprised that the corny dialog didn't get in the way of an overall fun movie. And enough wasn't explained in the movie which was a nice touch. However it did feel like a TV episode, but the way TVI heard that it was crap so I was pleasantly surprised that the corny dialog didn't get in the way of an overall fun movie. And enough wasn't explained in the movie which was a nice touch. However it did feel like a TV episode, but the way TV is going there is nothing wrong with that. The three screaming Japanese girls sitting next to me added to the experience as well.

I kept expecting Arnie to turn up though when the bongo drums started playing. I thought that was to do with the jungle theme of the first predator movie not the Predators Ipod selection.

I think some people are being too harsh on this movie. I think those people should go and make their own version. Its what these guys did when they didn't like the first one.… Expand
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Biffe2Nov 27, 2020
This time the PG13-crew took a break and let the real film-makers do they thing! This movie is exactly what Alien and Predator is all about! These species don't care about the fragile minds of conservative Americans, neither do they care ifThis time the PG13-crew took a break and let the real film-makers do they thing! This movie is exactly what Alien and Predator is all about! These species don't care about the fragile minds of conservative Americans, neither do they care if you are 2 years old or 80 years of age. They don't care if you are pregnant and they don't care if you are pretty, blond and have a nice butt! The point is that we don't matter in this fight and neither does all the laws of the big movie-companies and the ratings that makes sure that little kids should be able to watch a movie which is clearly not meant for them.

Many have said that this movie is predictable. They are wrong! This movie obeys the laws of the Aliens and the Predators, not the laws of sequels and money-hungry directors. All the people you think will make it so "the boy can get the girl" and the big, tough GI-Joe can save the day, dies! They are worthless in this fight and so are the rest of humanity. Let's face it: This is exactly how it would go down if this were to happen in real life.In a "man to monster" fight, we are a pathetic species compared to these creatures and that is all this movie is about. This movie is not about movie-stars or "we are the world", neither does the "home of the brave" save the world as they always do. We are just little ants in they way of a stronger race and they step on us if we get in their path. Finally! This time they stick to the story, not the boastful egos of those who are watching and wait for Captein America to come and save the day.

Humans do not matter here, unlike the terrible and ridiculous ending of AVP, where a human is respected by the Predators for being "brave". Let's face it, we are very insignificant in the bigger picture, all though many people don't like do admit it. This movie has very few, if not zero, clichés and all the standard BS that these movies usually contain, is taken away, probably just to make a point about the fact that Hollywood need to start taking the Alien/Predator-audience serious. That does not mean that this movie is worthy of an Oscar or should be placed on the same level of film-making as Lord of The Rings and The Godfather. It just means that this sequel is very good as a Sci-fi/Predator/Alien-movie and that the director take the genre and the fans serious when it comes to what the audience want and expect. Movies like this will never be taken serious on an academic level and many people will probably laugh at my attempt to do so, but the fact is that these movies deserves just as much to be in the "movie-universe" as any other films and when I decide to see one (since I like these movies), I expect the director to not waist my time.

So, I am not comparing AVPR to LOTR, I am comparing AVPR to every other movie in this genre and there are rules to be followed and a limit to how ridiculous even a Sci-fi movie can get. This movie on the other hand, stays within these limits and they simply put Aliens and a Predator on earth in a populated town, let them do their thing and hell breaks loose! Nothing more or nothing less! This movie is made for those who want to watch Alien vs Predator, not those who want to see an educational and romantic movie with a moral and a happy ending that stays within the taboos of our society. Let's face it, people: Aliens and Predators do not care for many peoples frail needs and dependence of government censorship. These monsters do what they do, no matter what you think of it.

So... let me tell you, if the fundamentaly raw and violent world of Alien Vs Predator is what you want, then that is exactly what you will get! If you don't like that, stay at home and do something else. Enjoy!… Expand
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jaymesburrNov 27, 2020
I don't know why there are so many negative comments for this movie, it was great! You would have to be thinking "AVPR is going to suck," to even think it is bad. I do realize that there is other people that gave this movie a nice, decentI don't know why there are so many negative comments for this movie, it was great! You would have to be thinking "AVPR is going to suck," to even think it is bad. I do realize that there is other people that gave this movie a nice, decent rating; but shame on those who didn't. It wasn't PG-13, which already suggests it should be a halfway decent movie. The Predator kicks ass, especially with the blue liquid (I don't know why someone said those scenes were horrible) and blasts the heads clean off the potheads. I will admit, a plot was somewhat absent from this movie, but if you look deeper the "plot" is the Predator killing off all the Aliens. The brutality was exceptional (I recall the scene of the one blonde girl running and she gets pinned against the wall by the Predator's razor disk. I can perhaps see the side of those who hated it though, maybe their not hardcore fans of horror movies (I am), but cut it some slack.… Expand
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matt_laxtonNov 27, 2020
Aliens is one of my favorite movies, as is Predator I. This movie gets back to some of those basics. Predator 2, Alien Resurrection, and AVP were abominations which almost killed these movies. This one is surprisingly good. The action scenesAliens is one of my favorite movies, as is Predator I. This movie gets back to some of those basics. Predator 2, Alien Resurrection, and AVP were abominations which almost killed these movies. This one is surprisingly good. The action scenes were well done, the suspense was there. This was not a moronic gore flick, but a decent Aliens/predator movie. It does not live up to the originals of these series, but it comes a lot closer than AVP or Ressurrection. Maybe this movie will get them back on track.

This movie does borrow heavily from the first 2 aliens, and first predator. This is alright by me, because it makes the movie feel more like them. Now what we need is a new, original script to get aliens back on track, and then an original predator script. Lets hope it happens! If you are a fan of the original 3 Aliens, and the original predator, you will like this movie. If you liked resurrection or AVP, you will probably not like this movie.… Expand
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thanna-1Nov 27, 2020
I've been a fan of these two creatures since i was 3, watching both predator and aliens more times than I can remember. when 2004's "AvP" was released i was incredibly disappointed as were so many other fans. Why? because the film reallyI've been a fan of these two creatures since i was 3, watching both predator and aliens more times than I can remember. when 2004's "AvP" was released i was incredibly disappointed as were so many other fans. Why? because the film really didn't have its fundamental idea.

So when AvP-R was confirmed I didn't have a shred of hope that this film would be any good at all.

But I was wrong, this film delivers what it promises....ALIENS VS PREDATOR! a lot of the complaints about this film are about human characters...really? it's a Vs. movie...do you expect great human drama?

the film draws it strength from this, its trying to be the ultimate battle between the two creatures. not humans fighting the creatures. otherwise we'd have AvPvH-R

the fights are great, excelling where "AvP" failed and really if you want to see this film is that not what you want?

I recommend this to those that want to see Aliens fighting Predators or who were let down by "AvP", for those who expect human drama from a Vs. Movie I suggest you go see "Kramer vs. Predator"… Expand
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tcalbazNov 27, 2020
Try to see this movie with fresh eyes. I believe there is adequate but not perfect to the previous AVP movie. Come to this movie as if you had never seen any of the previous alien movies before and be prepared to be entertained and thrilled.Try to see this movie with fresh eyes. I believe there is adequate but not perfect to the previous AVP movie. Come to this movie as if you had never seen any of the previous alien movies before and be prepared to be entertained and thrilled. Aliens VS Predator Requiem is a classic scary alien horror movie that pays homage to the genre in great classic style. Director brothers Colin Strause and Greg Strause have done a fine job delivering a first class product. The movie never losses its pace or focus. There are no wasted scenes. Judged on its own merit this is a great, entertaining flick.… Expand
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taruc_91744Nov 26, 2020
Having been an Alien fan for quite some time now I went to go see this movie with some skepticism to say the least. Aliens or Alien 2 is still my favorite movie to this day. I am not the type of person who likes just any movie because I am aHaving been an Alien fan for quite some time now I went to go see this movie with some skepticism to say the least. Aliens or Alien 2 is still my favorite movie to this day. I am not the type of person who likes just any movie because I am a fan of a series or character. A v P 2 really caught my interest because it reminded me of the Aliens graphic novel where earth is overrun by Aliens and there are only a handful of humans left. After seeing the film I was happily surprised on how well it was made. The movie pulls no punches and is as violent as ever. The Aliens were great and so was the Predator. This is the beginning of the end for earth and hopefully they continue to go into this direction. I also liked the fact that they used basically new, no name actors. Not to say that these actors are no names...I just cant find a better phrase for it. It had th feel of the old Aliens movie with the screams and automatic gunfire, and the ending...boy....if you are a fan, this will be even better for you. Overall I thought A v P Requiem was good and it gets a recommendation from this Aliens fan...! Go see it!… Expand
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neo_corvisNov 26, 2020
After the watered down effort AvP was which had an interesting premise but poor delivery, I went into the cinema with an open mind. There will always be people who don't want the Alien or Predator series to be tarnished by numerous brainlessAfter the watered down effort AvP was which had an interesting premise but poor delivery, I went into the cinema with an open mind. There will always be people who don't want the Alien or Predator series to be tarnished by numerous brainless sequels, I for one am one of those people. However I do feel that this film delivers some serious kick ass action and a decent story whilst tying up some ends.

The predalien is a new twist to the series which to me is needed whilst the alien and predator are back doing what they do best, the fact that most action with both creatures is shot for real without CGI for the most part brings back some reality into the film series. I find it doesn't matter how 'real' something looks, your mind just tells you that it isn't real. The acting was something that I felt may let the story down as there are no real recognisable big names but they were believable in the roles they played.

Being set in modern day Colorado I was fearing from the trailers a bit of a teen slasher flick vibe but it didn't turn into one. I thought too that being set where it's set it would just feel too far removed from its space roots to feel like an alien film (thank god for sewers). Although it is interesting to note, I mean who says Alien films have to be in space? The music was well written as there was recognisable themes running through the score for the predator and alien. The other thing in this film is that it didn't play safe and everyone was fair game quite a few chestbursting scenes that are far gorier than AvP.

Now, spoiler or 2 ahead so be warned... The story picks up straight after AvP with the predalien chestburster wreaking havoc onboard the predator ship. I swear the aliens seem to grow faster in each flick however it was hinted that the predators used a juiced up queen in the pyramid in the original. This was so that laying of eggs, facehugger gestation and alien growth time are hastened so the hunt can begin sooner. The predator in the film seems to be the guy who ties up loose ends but ultimately he ends up over his head as the alien spawn gets larger and larger. There are some very cool new gadgets which I won't reveal but you can see a couple in the trailers. You also get a quick glimpse of the Predator homeworld which is awesome. The main predator's seat looks very much like the seat that the 'space jockey' is sitting in in the original Alien.

Apart from the creatures, the main human characters in the film seem to be a woman marine very reminiscent of Ripley and to me thats not such a bad thing as I just didn't relate to the main female lead in the original AvP. There is also a main male lead who is trying to escape with his brother. To be honest I found the acting in the first flick to be annoying apart from Lance Henriksen who is an acting god and his demise in that film was totally unconvincing (Thanks Paul Anderson for giving the man such poor material to work with).

The ending does tie up some of the Alien movie mythos nicely. In the future in the Alien films "the company" was Weyland Yutani, we met Weyland in AvP and in this you see the Yutani side and a suggestion as to how we accelerated our understanding of technology in the future.

All in all I was pleasantly surprised, it wasn't a touch on the original films from either of the alien or pred films but it does fit in nicely to the genre and stands on it own feet bringing something new to the series whilst being faithful to its roots.… Expand
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cobradvs1Nov 26, 2020
This is a movie definitely worth seeing. It is much different than the first in that there is a lot more action and blood. As good as it is it does have flaws. Lets just say I don't think the acting is going to be nominated for a goldenThis is a movie definitely worth seeing. It is much different than the first in that there is a lot more action and blood. As good as it is it does have flaws. Lets just say I don't think the acting is going to be nominated for a golden globe, but thats a small complaint when you consider the rest of the movie. The only other problen is some of the lighting, sometimes you cant see well, but again that is a small complaint. Now if you have'nt predator or alien, you might not understand some of the things that the predator or the alien do. Another new thing is the predalien, he prettymuch is sweet but not as sweet as the predator. This movie is worth seeing but if your not sure, wait until it comes out on DVD.… Expand
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WeedWhackaNov 26, 2020
I don't know why everybody is bashing the movie so hard.

Yeah, sure its not up there with ridley scott or james cameron's version but it sure as hell beats the *beep* out of avp1 and aliens4. In some parts I felt like I was watching a reI don't know why everybody is bashing the movie so hard.

Yeah, sure its not up there with ridley scott or james cameron's version but it sure as hell beats the *beep* out of avp1 and aliens4.

In some parts I felt like I was watching a re enacting of aliens (the familiar scenes and background musics while they rode the tank and the getaway from the nukes)

I've been a alien fan since i first seen alien back in the 70's as a kid. I had already given up on seeing a alien (/predator) movie that would really entertain me.

The movie was not without flaws, and im not talking about a weak plot (dude, its aliens vs predator not shindlers list).

OK, the teenage drama stuff was kind of unnecessary but it didn't bother me that much.

What really annoyed me was the way to close up shots during the action scenes, combined with the fast movement and the plentiful darkness i had a hard time recognizing what was going on at some points.

*beep* that bourne legacy camera and cutting style (it totally ruins the action!) I want to see what is happening and don't want to guess who just got what, where.

I understand the film makers wanted to avoid showing the creatures too clearly to make them more frightening, that's all right. But It was just too dark at times.

All in all a good movie, compared to what we have been fed in the past since aliens (alien3 was OK but NO GUNS WTF?!?)

I would happily buy a ticket for avp3 if they decide to continue the story where avp2 ended. As i said, its a action/scifi/monster flick and it does its job good. So please don't look for shindlers list, you wont find it here.

I do hope they are going to lend a bit more from the avp comics, that would be so awesome. This part was a nice start.… Expand
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oihadsfNov 26, 2020
10 out of 10 you better believe it... but why?

Like I said, the comments sold me on this film. Every bad comment discussed character development, plot lines, plot holes, etc etc. Every great comment discussed kick assery, sweet gadgets, and10 out of 10 you better believe it... but why?

Like I said, the comments sold me on this film. Every bad comment discussed character development, plot lines, plot holes, etc etc. Every great comment discussed kick assery, sweet gadgets, and lots and lots of mindless violence and destruction. That's how I knew I would love this movie. Now before the nut jobs reading this judge me, I'm not a fan of real life violence. I understand the difference between fantasy and reality. Which is why I can love this movie so damn much. Here it goes...

Look at the title people. I think the first three words might be Alien vs. Predator. I don't see anything in that title that would lead me to believe "Oscar worthy" or "in-depth". So I wonder, when you hear that what does your brain think? If your brain thinks character development, then you have serious problems with the way your brain processes information. If you hear sweet alien death scenes then your brain is working top notch. Just think about it, when you hear WWF Cage Match are you really hoping to see 40 minutes of The Undertaker discussing why he's in the cage match and how if he doesn't win, he won't have the money for his daughter's surgery. Hell no, all you hear is kicking ass. (On a side note I don't watch wrestling, it's just a good metaphor)

This movie was everything I wanted it to be. I didn't want to see a movie that sucked me into the characters and made me care about them. I didn't want a movie that spent more than five minutes progressing a plot. I wanted exactly what that title states. I wanted something based solely on straight up sci-fi killing madness. The damn movie is called Alien vs. Predator. That's all I wanted to see and that's exactly what I got. Aliens fighting a predator, a predator fighting aliens. It's in the damn title people.

If you went to see this movie and didn't enjoy it... tough luck. Think for a change. So to actually give some advice for the movie going public that is still reading this far, (congrats, you have patience above and beyond the majority of people, which is kinda sad, but $#%& them, they couldn't read this far anyways) if you want an in depth movie that will make you think and care and feel emotions, DO NOT see this movie. You will hate it. Go see Juno or Charlie Wilson's War instead. However, if you want exactly what the title states, you will get it, and you will love every single moment of it. This movie is as bad ass as it is kick ass. Trust me on this one, if watching Alien's fight a Predator ends up in your fantasies as often as hot chick's do (which I honestly hope it doesn't, though I can understand how that could be) you will love everything you see.… Expand
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agent_of_deathNov 26, 2020
As most of the people who have commented already have said, I am shocked, but not for the same reasons. The film was predictable (but what movie isn't these days?). The plot line wasn't as well put together as I hoped, but it didn't rely on aAs most of the people who have commented already have said, I am shocked, but not for the same reasons. The film was predictable (but what movie isn't these days?). The plot line wasn't as well put together as I hoped, but it didn't rely on a plot twist every twenty minutes to keep the audience awake. And the fact that there was only one predator killing over 50 aliens seemed doubtful. However I knew that this is what the movie was going to be like, in fact I was doubtful if it even was half as good as the flop that was the original. I was shocked that I liked it much more than the first one. Many scenes in the film do seem to take off of some of the alien movies. But so far I've been saying only negative things about it, so here are the positives. If your looking for a movie that you can actually watch the whole way through, this would be it. It is non-stop action, and the plot line doesn't go so far off that you sit there wondering what is going on. The movie moves at a nice pace, not slow (like the bore that was No country for old men) and not to fast (like the mind numbing oceans 13). The aliens look way more menacing than the ones from the first one (they looked funny in the first), and the predator was much more of a hunter than any of the other films made the species look like. There are also many scenes which use the full capability of both the species, using many of the what ifs. And the thing that I liked most about this movie is that it was more real than any of the first avp movie, which went to far out on a tangent. So I have a theory about this movie, if you enter the theater expecting another Citizen Kane or Godfather, I can safely say YES you will be disappointed. But if your there to watch an exciting film that will leave you at the edge of your seat such as Resident Evil 3 or Hit-man, then NO you won't be disappointed. So in the end, It wasn't as good as Alien 1 or 2, it was WAY better than Alien 3&4, it had a more interesting plot than either predator movie, and it wasn't a disgrace like AVP1.… Expand
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gODGRINDER1Nov 26, 2020
I'm going to preface this review with this disclaimer: I have been a rabid Predator and Aliens vs. Predator fan since I was 11. When I first saw the Alien skull in the trophy case in "Predator 2," I often held out hope that one day theI'm going to preface this review with this disclaimer: I have been a rabid Predator and Aliens vs. Predator fan since I was 11. When I first saw the Alien skull in the trophy case in "Predator 2," I often held out hope that one day the budgeting, the special-effects wizardry, and a gigantic performance actor (R.I.P. Kevin Peter Hall) would be available to bring my favorite comic book franchise of all time to the silver screen. I got my wish in 2004.

The first AvP was a bit of a let-down (PG-13????!!!!!) in some respects, but a valiant effort in others. Paul Anderson did what he could to incorporate many aspects of the AvP mythos into the plot line (the first comic series, the video game, etc.), but it still kind of fizzled out in a lot of ways. The plot holes and crappy acting aside, I was beside myself seeing these iconic monsters battling it out before my eyes. And the emergence of the Predalien at the end literally left me salivating for a sequel.

Fast forward 3 years and now we have "AvP:R." I'm not going to lie; when I first saw the trailer on YouTube last August, the thought of waiting four months to see this movie was almost too much to bear. That's how good it looked, even compared to the first AvP. This film picks up directly where the first left off, which spares us the agony of "plot development" and instead dives straight into the balls-out extra-terrestrial ultra-violence that we all paid to see. And for those who complain about the "lack of plot," when you view the two parts as a whole, the first movie ended as the plot was still building. Maybe that helps, maybe it doesn't.

All in all, most of the criticisms levied against this film are dead-on; two-dimensional characters, phoned-in performances, violence for violence's sake. Big deal. If you're the kind of person who experienced some sort of existential crisis when "Dumb and Dumber" didn't provide the answers to all of life's burning questions, then watching this movie is going to be extremely painful for you. The rest of us just want to have fun. Besides, look at the source material: While the premise was great, the comic book series aren't especially well-written (not counting, of course, the very first series from 1991 and Chris Claremont's "Deadliest of the Species" series from 1993-1994). Bottom line: This ain't Sundance and it sure as hell ain't Shakespeare in the Park, okay? The deficiency of the human actors notwithstanding, I really enjoyed some of the stuff they did with the Predator character this time around: A glimpse into their homeworld, dual shoulder-cannons, and an overall badassitude delivered in spades as the Aliens are dispatched in the nastiest manner possible. Very, very entertaining to watch and it had the little Predator-nerd in me jumping with glee.

My only REAL problem with the film was the ending. The climactic showdown between the Predator and the Predalien was a bit anti-climactic. And the fight doesn't really matter anyway because they both get caught in a fireball after the Army orders a nuclear strike to "contain the area" (since when does the Army have the authority to dispatch F-22's?.....Oh, and in case you were wondering, the Colorado National Guard is not based in Colorado Springs. I live in Colorado Springs. I know.). At any rate, the nuke was a chicken$#it way to end the movie. I would have liked to have seen the Predator kill the Predalien and then find a way to stow onto the helicopter (GET TO THE CHOPPA!!) so as to escape the blast. But NOOOOOOOO. That wouldn't be fair to the Alien fans!! Pfft.

All in all, this isn't the worst sci-fi movie ever made. I think that title could definitely be reserved for "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" or even "Supernova." This movie is fun, it's flashy, and it's gory. Don't read too much into it because you'll only be disappointed.

A couple of side notes: Being a Colorado native, I would venture to guess that the decision to make Gunnison the backdrop for this film is quite appropriate being that the town is a major hub for hundreds of elk "hunters" from all over the state and the country.

Also, if you've ever been to Gunnison, you know that there are worse ways to end a movie than having that town get blown up by a nuclear bomb. :)… Expand
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irinapantilusNov 26, 2020
In my opinion, AvP:R is a watchable movie. It isn't as horribly dumb and stupid as some people make it out to be. From what I've read, you either love the movie or you hate it: that's your business. If you don't love aliens and predators,In my opinion, AvP:R is a watchable movie. It isn't as horribly dumb and stupid as some people make it out to be. From what I've read, you either love the movie or you hate it: that's your business. If you don't love aliens and predators, then don't waste $8. Sure, I agree, there were plot holes and the characters weren't developed enough, and perhaps if the movie was longer, their budget was greater or they had some better actors the movie would have been a bigger hit. (Even though the action and the CGI's were awesome!) But they didn't and it wasn't. The great thing about it was that they had some kick-ass action. The soundtracks and some of the scenes were taken from the original alien/predator movies, but overall it is a GOOD movie.

SPOILER AHEAD... And yeah, they killed a little boy and some pregnant women, maybe even some newborns...but I mean, come on big deal! Don't completely disown the Strause brothers for going to an area where no one else had enough guts to go. Sure, they killed a kid. It's not like children are completely safe from harm when it comes to killer aliens from outer space. They saved enough children in the first alien and predator movies. It's about time. I'm just saying, it gives it more of a realistic feel. They did save that one kid...

I, personally, loved the movie, as for the rest of you, go see it and develop your own opinion, because I can't do that for you. I just simply tried to give the movie some more dignity. It was GOOD, not terrible, unwatchable and so horrendously set up that all you get out of it is a good nap. It is a good idea and I'm sure that there are plenty of people that could have made it better. And I'm sure that a lot of things could have been made better. But it's done and we should just live with what's there. Maybe one day an even better director will revive it and make AvP3, who knows? And maybe people will love it.

And by the way, some of the "major plot holes" that many of you found could be explained and made logical. All I wish is that the characters were developed more. Other than that, good movie--and that predator kicked ass, even though there was only one.

If you hate it, then don't watch it. If you love it, like me, good for you--buy it when it comes out on DVD. But people, remember, it's just a movie, it's not like it's real or something. It is just some good, old-fashioned entertainment.… Expand
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dunnypopeNov 26, 2020
I'm a big fan of Alien, Aliens, and Predator... Alien 3, Resurrection... not so much... Hated AVP 1.

When I saw the Rated R Trailer for this, I was intrigued. This film rocks. It's not an Oscar winner, and it's not going to win any awards,I'm a big fan of Alien, Aliens, and Predator... Alien 3, Resurrection... not so much... Hated AVP 1.

When I saw the Rated R Trailer for this, I was intrigued.

This film rocks. It's not an Oscar winner, and it's not going to win any awards, but it's a lot of fun. I found it was well acted for a bunch of unknown actors... the dialogue wasn't too bad, and the predator and aliens were bad ass... also the film has everything from a huge merciless body count to some kick ass fight sequences.

I thought the film was pretty well directed... at least better than the films that I dislike from above.

There were some character flaws, but with some thought it made sense. I would like to see the directors cut (if there is one) just for a bit more character development.

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mrniceguy21Nov 26, 2020
I saw AVPR last night at the movies with high expectations after the disappointing Aliens Vs Predator movie that fell way short, and I have to say I really enjoyed it and thought that this was the type of AVP movie that everyone had beenI saw AVPR last night at the movies with high expectations after the disappointing Aliens Vs Predator movie that fell way short, and I have to say I really enjoyed it and thought that this was the type of AVP movie that everyone had been waiting for. Now, don't get me wrong, it wasn't 100% spot on and of course, there were flaws with the character selection and storyline, but all in all, the movie delivers everything that one expects from an alien movie - gore, shocks, amazing special effects and plenty of thrills and spills.

The movie sort of takes the next step from Alien Resurrection's ending and brings the aliens to earth and explores the massacre that happens when aliens are let loose amongst the general population, and there are plenty of shocks and scares when some unsuspecting homeless person, father and son hunting team or high school jock runs into a facehugger or alien sentry.

The characters aren't particularly interesting - there's no Ripley here - but at the end of the day, you want the humans to live and for the aliens not to spread past the town's borders and infest the rest of the world - there were plenty of shocks and gasps when the main characters are killed one by one in a manner of gruesome encounters.

The best thing about the movie for me had to be all the nods to the original movies - the opening titles have the sound effect from aliens when Hudson is tracking the aliens and they're coming closer and closer, when the humans get into the army truck and drive off the score is similar to when Ripley commanders the naval soldiers' truck and drives the rescue mission into the aliens nest, when the civil guard attacks the aliens, you have the same screaming, mass chaos and alien screams that you hear when the soldiers get attacked in aliens, and of course, the ending with the mystery lady......

All in all, this was the kind of AVP and alien movie that I was looking forward to and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope the ongoing interest in the franchise encourages Cameron or Scott or Weaver to get back to the drawing board and bring us a new Alien movie to continue the alien story - with Ripley!

Go see it, shocks and gore galore!… Expand
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c_degnerNov 26, 2020
I came to see Aliens and Predators trying to kick each other's ass!! The human characters may have been 2 dimensional, but who really cares? After all, the title is 'Aliens vs Predator,' not 'Gunnerson, CO, A Love Story.' From readingI came to see Aliens and Predators trying to kick each other's ass!! The human characters may have been 2 dimensional, but who really cares? After all, the title is 'Aliens vs Predator,' not 'Gunnerson, CO, A Love Story.' From reading previous posts, you all know the story and how it goes. The first movie was about the Predator's hunting the Aliens as a right of passage, earning the right to wear shoulder cannons. The addition of the Weyland Corp. discovering the temple in the Antarctic was a good story arc.

This time around, there's the Alien/ Predator hybrid to tangle with from the first movie. Before there is any argument over whether or not the alien takes on the characteristics of its host, I'll remind you that the alien did in the 3rd movie - it burst out of a dog, if I recall correctly, and ran after Ripley and the prisoners on all fours, like it's host would. (My inner nerd/ geek coming out, here)

Another poster mentioned the showing of the hybrid in the nursery to imply it ate the human babies before shoving little baby aliens down the throats of pregnant women, as being "too over the top." I don't recall the aliens having a soul or regard for human or other life; just being the perfect killing machines that they are. Engineered and bred to kill and they do in spades in this film.

I did root for the Predator, and always will, because unlike the aliens, they do have a code. In Predator 2, he was about to kill a woman cop until he discovered she was pregnant. He let her live unlike the aliens in this movie as I mentioned above. Here, we see that he's portrayed much like Harvey Keitel's character of "The Cleaner" in 'Point of No Return' (remember when he dissolved the targets in the fountain using acid?) or 'Pulp Fiction.' He doesn't care how the mess got created, he's just there to clean it up as best he can and leave no traces. Like my Drill Instructor always said - "We were never here."

Why I gave it a '9' out of 10? First was the lighting - too dark; what's wrong with using dimmer light? Have it take place at dusk or dawn, or something? Another was because this Predator was bad ass from the get go; taking on 5 aliens at once isn't an easy feat, but from the sight of his trophy room it's clear he's accomplished and more than capable of handling his task. However, I was let down by him taking one of his shoulder cannons and turning it into a pistol. That cheapened his image for me, because I felt the Predator to be like a ninja type hunter and not have to resort to something that crude. I suppose as maybe a last resort, but still it didn't sit right with me.

The ending I felt was rushed, but it had the same feel as the 'Resident Evil' franchise; giving it a mediocre ending to leave wide enough room for a sequel.

IMO, the human characters just got in the way. Perhaps a better installment to appease everyone would be to leave out the human characters, and have us watch a movie with zero dialog set on a desolate planet in the far reaches of space where we can see both species' behavior in action.

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mayindeNov 26, 2020
I find everyone who is scrutinizing this movie to the 15 millionth degree need to get a life and put on glasses. You could honestly analyze every damn movie and say "what the hell is this, how could that happen?!" Im not saying this movie isI find everyone who is scrutinizing this movie to the 15 millionth degree need to get a life and put on glasses. You could honestly analyze every damn movie and say "what the hell is this, how could that happen?!" Im not saying this movie is Oscar worthy in the least, and of course acting/plot/character development weren't even close to some of the best I've seen. But I didn't go to this movie for any of those things cause I knew I wasn't going to get it. I am a true fan of AVP and a "true" fan looks back to the comics. They are what started it all and this movie has the feel and ambiance of all those books we grew to love. Not only that they stayed true to both movie franchises and I had so much fun watching this movie. All the old farts and over analysts who have nothing better to do then bash a movie that wasn't meant for them in the first place can go shove a corn cob up their ass and watch Casablanca (by the way I like Casablanca so don't get me wrong) since its the only thing they'll enjoy. Go see AVPR, it will be worth your while to have a little fun at the movies.… Expand
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SpikeFortressNov 26, 2020
The best action movie in many many years returns to the style that makes the original alien and Predator movies so classic and enjoyable. The terror of the alien invasion tactic is amazing to watch, and Predator culture is as badass as ever.The best action movie in many many years returns to the style that makes the original alien and Predator movies so classic and enjoyable. The terror of the alien invasion tactic is amazing to watch, and Predator culture is as badass as ever.

The fights are very epic... far better than the first avp movie. The sets showing aliens infesting human territory are excellently done, more like in Aliens. Also, unlike in Transformers, the use of human and military characters doesn't interrupt the real focus we're here to see: aliens and predators causing terror and destruction! That said, a few things are understated and some impacts could've been more brutal, but the action is in many cases easily better than many recent action movies.

The real gold under it all was that I was intensely satisfied by the expansion of the epic mythology built up through each Alien and Predator movie so far, as well as in the AVP games and novels. It was epic to see the beginnings of the Wayland-Yutani Corporation taken a step further (it appears in Alien and Aliens, and remember the Weyland corporation that starts the search for the temple in AVP1?) Also there's some internet joke references that are like icing on the cake (admiral ackbar, Schwarzenegger quotes).

I was really satisfied overall and hope more movies are like this, it could be the revival of the true Hollywood action blockbuster.… Expand
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pilotcharles747Nov 26, 2020
I am a fan of the predator movies and though I was disappointed about AVP (the first one) not containing the gore that was known from the predator films I still found it to be a decent movie. But this movie makes up for the short-comings ofI am a fan of the predator movies and though I was disappointed about AVP (the first one) not containing the gore that was known from the predator films I still found it to be a decent movie. But this movie makes up for the short-comings of the first movie. (as another person on this site has said) it has all the blood, gore, action, and violence that fans associated with the alien and predator movies. There was not one empty seat in the theater and the shows before were all sold out. Alvin and the chipmunks will benefit from all the families that went with their kids and had to purchase Alvin and the chipmunk for their kids (because of AVP-r R rating) while they purchase AVP-r tickets. If you are a fan of the predator and alien movies you will love it because it has no cheap way of trying to resemble any of the alien or predator movies (ie Weyland) or any bond between human and predator, no it was a killing movie where no one were friends just straight blood and gore. If you are a fan you will love it, if you are familiar with it u will love it, if u really don't care for alien or predator then don't waste your time or money because the movie is not for you. All the people who loved the movie watched the other alien and predator films, those who shrugged their shoulders haven't followed the predator or alien films.… Expand
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trainmaster-3Nov 26, 2020
I'll have to agree with other reviews I've read that the plot is kind of poor, but when you've got the Universe's most virulent biological weapon loose on Earth, being hunted by Rasta on super steroids, and puny humans caught in the middle,I'll have to agree with other reviews I've read that the plot is kind of poor, but when you've got the Universe's most virulent biological weapon loose on Earth, being hunted by Rasta on super steroids, and puny humans caught in the middle, who needs a plot? BTW fellows, if your wife wants to have another child and you ain't thrilled with the prospect, take her to see this movie. Even as a long time fan of the Alien franchise, I found the nursery scene to be a bit unnerving!

Touching on the weak points first, aside from the absence of plot, there were a couple of other things that I have to pick on. First off, since when did the gestation for the Aliens get so short? In the last two AvP movies, it looks like minutes instead of hours or even days like in the original Alien movies. Two, other than Alien fodder, why were such useless characters like the Blond girl, the Stoners, and the Careless Guy, put into this movie? It was obvious from the moment they stepped on screen (and from the trailers) that caring in any way for those characters was going to be like getting to know the Red-Shirted Ensigns from Star Trek!

But, as I indicated by the rating, there is more to like than to dislike. There are a few "shadow" scenes that vaguely reference the other movies in the Alien and Predator franchises: The Predator "praying" over a fallen comrade (Predator 2); an Alien "examining" a potential victim (Alien 3); the Predalien peering through the medical curtain at it's next victim (Alien 3); an Alien plays fish in the town swimming pool (Alien Ressurrection); the Aliens scream, screech, and move like the ones from Aliens. The action scenes were perfect, and I actually found the tension building and the heartbeat hastening during the earth-shattering final confrontation! Also, the way the Predator showed off his hunting skills, which were far superior to any of the Hunter's we have seen before, made you almost want to cheer for the him.

I don't know if there will be another movie in the Alien, Predator, or AvP franchises, or even if we need another movie, but AvP Requiem is a fine addition, worthy of it's name.… Expand
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IanHackbarthNov 26, 2020
It has been awhile since I have seen a movie that has really kicked a whole lot of ass. This is just such a film. AVPR picks up right where the first film left off, and from beginning to end it is non-stop Predator Vs. Alien action. You findIt has been awhile since I have seen a movie that has really kicked a whole lot of ass. This is just such a film. AVPR picks up right where the first film left off, and from beginning to end it is non-stop Predator Vs. Alien action. You find yourself thinking you will be watching a predictable "Horror" film and find yourself a surprisingly satisfying, actually scary at points, thing of beauty.

Clocking in at almost 90 minutes it hardly seems that short. With actors that have not done anything huge before, but still deliver, and fight scenes between our two favorite extraterrestrials this film has every right to be called a Blockbuster.

For Vetrans of the Aliens series, you will notice a few actors and other things, that were previously featured in the various films.

Though it does have a rather simple plot, you hardly notice underneath all of the cage match action between two of the most terrifying monsters in film history. And the ending gives sweet promises of a sequel.

Bottom Line- See this movie, if you don't you are going to feel very left out on what everyone will be talking about the next day.… Expand
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skorpionskorpoNov 26, 2020
The headline says it all,The Predator actually made this look like an awesome movie :P
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jiggydog3000Nov 26, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie gets a lot of hate that I will never understand. I don't know what people are looking for when it comes to these movies, they are so judgmental and hateful. I love this movie due to its use of the Aliens and Predator. The costume designs are tight, the Alien Predator hybrid is so dope I can't even. The only thing I never understood about AvP or this one is how fast the aliens grow. Not a complaint it just doesn't make sense. But the action in this film is tight, when the predator accidentally kills the hot blonde is one of the best scenes in a slasher film. The pool scene is creepy and the hospital scene is so disturbing its great. People complain about it being too dark, but then people also complain about movies when you can see the monster and it's no longer scary. AVP: Requiem is a great film and I'm sad we never got more of these. Anyone who hates this and likes The Predator is an idiot. I'd watch this anyday out of the year instead of the The Predator.… Expand
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anomynoususerNov 26, 2020
I don't want to explain too much but idfc about the others who hate this film. Actually this movie dissapoints me when they created those stupid characters that makes me feel like the movie mustn't exist, but this movie created Wolf PredatorI don't want to explain too much but idfc about the others who hate this film. Actually this movie dissapoints me when they created those stupid characters that makes me feel like the movie mustn't exist, but this movie created Wolf Predator and the Predalien, my favorite Predator and Alien in the entire franchise (I don't care if Alien and Predator aren't connected, they belonged in the same franchise so just deal with it) and the scenes are much better than Alien: Resurrection, Alien: Covenant and The Predator. I demand AVP 3. I hope after Ridley Scott completes his Alien Prequels, Fox immediately create plans for the Alien Vs Predator Cinematic Universe, but don't make it like Marvel films, just make them like Alien and Predator films… Expand
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jusdean-84328Nov 26, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What I mean by dark, I mean like you couldn't see hardly anything from the sewer scene, indoor pool scene and after that. That was one of my biggest complaints.



Spoiler Alert: the maternity ward scene was just pain terrifying to left me with nightmares. Kudos on who came up with that shock scene. The ending left us with humans winning not the alien nor predator sadly.… Expand
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