If you’ve ever taken a moment to think about what an Alien vs. Predator movie might be like, your thoughts are probably right. Alien vs. Predator offers us exactly what we might have expected from it – no less, and no more.

A quick checklist:
Bland human characters that get killed off one by one? Check.
Campy dialogue? Check.
Improbable situations in abundant supply? Check.
Disgusting, yet strangely appealing visuals of alien creatures? Check.
The Predator made out to look as cool as possible because fans favor him? Check.
Dark, Giger-esque backgrounds and settings? Check.
Aliens popping up out of humans’ chests? Check.
Jump scenes that are mildly frightening but really just jumpy? Check.
Lots of alien slime? Check.
Most importantly, aliens and predators beating the crap out of each other? Major check.

I must admit that Alien vs. Predator did throw us a few surprises though. Humans befriending and teaming up with the Predator? Not expected. How come Arnold Schwarzenegger couldn’t do that?

 
 
 

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MPAA Rating: Running Time: Date Written:  
2004 PG-13 1:41 10/04  
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