Review of Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007) by Irinapantilus — 26 Nov 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, 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.