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Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson

An expedition of archaeologists on Earth discover an Aztec temple hidden under the Antarctic circle, housing a host of Alien creatures. A group of coming-of-age Predators have also come to the temple, as it has long been a training ground for their race. From there on, it's Aliens vs. Predators, with the humans caught in the middle.

In delivering PG-13-rated excitement, Alien vs. Predator is an acceptably average science-fiction action thriller with some noteworthy highlights, even if it squanders its opportunity to intelligently combine two popular and R-rated franchises. Rabid fans can justifiably ask "Is that all there is?" after a decade of development hell and eager anticipation, but we're compensated by reasonably logical connections to the Alien legacy and the still-kicking Predator franchise (which hinted at AVP rivalry at the end of Predator 2); some cleverly claustrophobic sets, tense atmosphere and impressive digital effects; and a climactic AVP smackdown that's not half bad. This disposable junk should've been better, but nobody who's seen Mortal Kombat or Resident Evil should be surprised by writer-director Paul W.S. Anderson's lack of imagination. As a brisk, 90-minute exercise in generic thrills, however, Anderson's work is occasionally impressive... right up to his shameless opening for yet another sequel.

I there was a 2 1/2 then thats what would chose...I think that at least 1 pred should live, it wasn't the greatest movie I've ever seen, bottom line.

I disagree with you guys who give a low rate to this movie. Try to forget about previous versions of both Alien and Predator, and then be honest about this. i hope a sequel will come soon, this time happening in a big city, with a lot of human killings.

This horror that has been loosed upon us by Paul WS Anderson is as appaling as it is surprising. After directing such theatrical treats as Solier and Mortal Kombat he crashed and burned. Nobody but someone like Spielberg or Cameron should have been allowed the rights to the Alien/Predator franchise.Like, whats wrong with your head man! He cant come up with any kind of plot so he vulgarly pieces together a Alien and Predator to make one wienerish monster. No script. No larger than life heroes. Anhy AvP comics have infinitly more depth, character development, plot, and explosive kick-assness. Bad Paul! In what twisted, false recess of your compulsive rudimentry elements of instinctivness that you call a brain, made you think this was going to be a good idea?!

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