Aliens Vs. Predator

Raiders Army · 08-14-2004, 06:33 AM

Anyone see this movie yet? I'm going to go this afternoon. Son and his friend are going to see some Yu-Gi-Oh crap, and I'm gonna see this one. I'll let you guys know how it is when I get back. I was watching Headline News yesterday, and they didn't think it was too good.

Chief Rum · 08-14-2004, 06:37 AM

I haven't seen it, so take this for what it's worth.

But rottentomatoes is giving it rotten reviews (that site has a collection of professional critics' comments from all across the country), and the studio did the dreaded "don't screen it for the critics" deal--that is, they scheduled a late Thursday night screening as the first time the movie was shown to critics, so that the writers can't meet their deadlines for the next day. The movie then gets a day of business before the critics tear it apart. Supposedly, the studio doing the new Exorcist film next week is doing the same thing.

Obviously, movies for which this is done are often some of the worst ever made.

So just to warn you.

CR

CraigSca · 08-14-2004, 07:08 AM

I heard Predator loses and blames it on tearing a knee ligament in the first round.

GrantDawg · 08-14-2004, 07:45 AM

It was a fun movie. Good story and plot? No. It was an excuse to see the Alien fight Predators. Predictable and goofy, but fun.

thrym · 08-14-2004, 11:36 AM

Seen it and I'd give it a C, maybe a C+...they cut SOOOOO much out from the novel, I'm sure for time and ratings reasons, however, what WAS in it was right outta the book SO, it stands to reason that the EXTENDED version or Director's Cut DVD will kick major BUTT with all the restored footage.

Also, I'd suggest anyone who wants to 'like' this movie, read the book... its much more fulfilling. But, I guess the book is always better than the film.

bbor · 08-14-2004, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by thrym

Seen it and I'd give it a C, maybe a C+...they cut SOOOOO much out from the novel, I'm sure for time and ratings reasons, however, what WAS in it was right outta the book SO, it stands to reason that the EXTENDED version or Director's Cut DVD will kick major BUTT with all the restored footage.

Also, I'd suggest anyone who wants to 'like' this movie, read the book... its much more fulfilling. But, I guess the book is always better than the film.

There was actually a novel?????

Easy Mac · 08-14-2004, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bbor

There was actually a novel?????

Women are from Venus, Men are from Mars

CraigSca · 08-14-2004, 12:24 PM

As with all things, the movie was based on a Shel Silverstein poem from "Where the Sidewalk Ends".

Easy Mac · 08-14-2004, 03:54 PM

I prefer the Missing Piece.

Raiders Army · 08-14-2004, 04:23 PM

After seeing it, it was worth $5-6, but not the $10 I paid for a freaking matinee. It was pretty much everything I thought it was, but they could've done a lot more with it. That being said, the ending was no surprise. There were quite a few plot holes in it though. DO NOT READ IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS!

Spoiler space

#1: The Predators have had the same technology for milennia???
#2: Okay...the Earth was pretty much the same as it was in 1904. Even if the temple had heated up, who would've known about it? And if no one had known about it, how would the Predators produce Aliens? (especially since the pyramid was a trap for humans)
#3: Badass Alien takes down Predator? Don't know if I believe that. The badass Predator was waaaay more believeable, after watching one of them kick California and Minnesota's Governors' asses.

That being said, I will get this on DVD. Definitely enjoyable. Could've been much worse, could've been even better. A little corny at times and predictable, but I'd give it a B-.

08-14-2004, 11:36 AM	#5
thrym Mascot Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Central Arkansas	Seen it and I'd give it a C, maybe a C+...they cut SOOOOO much out from the novel, I'm sure for time and ratings reasons, however, what WAS in it was right outta the book SO, it stands to reason that the EXTENDED version or Director's Cut DVD will kick major BUTT with all the restored footage. Also, I'd suggest anyone who wants to 'like' this movie, read the book... its much more fulfilling. But, I guess the book is always better than the film. __________________ I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I don’t think you realize that what you heard was not what I meant.

08-14-2004, 06:37 AM	#2
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I haven't seen it, so take this for what it's worth. But rottentomatoes is giving it rotten reviews (that site has a collection of professional critics' comments from all across the country), and the studio did the dreaded "don't screen it for the critics" deal--that is, they scheduled a late Thursday night screening as the first time the movie was shown to critics, so that the writers can't meet their deadlines for the next day. The movie then gets a day of business before the critics tear it apart. Supposedly, the studio doing the new Exorcist film next week is doing the same thing. Obviously, movies for which this is done are often some of the worst ever made. So just to warn you. CR __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

08-14-2004, 07:08 AM	#3
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	I heard Predator loses and blames it on tearing a knee ligament in the first round.

08-14-2004, 07:45 AM	#4
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	It was a fun movie. Good story and plot? No. It was an excuse to see the Alien fight Predators. Predictable and goofy, but fun.

08-14-2004, 12:24 PM	#8
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	As with all things, the movie was based on a Shel Silverstein poem from "Where the Sidewalk Ends".

08-14-2004, 03:54 PM	#9
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I prefer the Missing Piece.

08-14-2004, 04:23 PM	#10
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	After seeing it, it was worth $5-6, but not the $10 I paid for a freaking matinee. It was pretty much everything I thought it was, but they could've done a lot more with it. That being said, the ending was no surprise. There were quite a few plot holes in it though. DO NOT READ IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS! Spoiler space #1: The Predators have had the same technology for milennia??? #2: Okay...the Earth was pretty much the same as it was in 1904. Even if the temple had heated up, who would've known about it? And if no one had known about it, how would the Predators produce Aliens? (especially since the pyramid was a trap for humans) #3: Badass Alien takes down Predator? Don't know if I believe that. The badass Predator was waaaay more believeable, after watching one of them kick California and Minnesota's Governors' asses. That being said, I will get this on DVD. Definitely enjoyable. Could've been much worse, could've been even better. A little corny at times and predictable, but I'd give it a B-.

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