Comments on: Six Reasons Why Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Will Suck

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:02:39 +0000

The first AvP is on my very selective list of movies I will probably never watch, even if it’s Saturday afternoon, they’re on cable, and I’ve got two broken legs. That list also includes both Baby Geniuses and that movie where the dogs and cats are really from space and fighting or something. Oh, also Leprechauns in the Hood (unfortunately, I already watched Leprechauns in Space).

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:34:30 +0000

I guess the thing I find puzzling is why Fox gives these 2 series to newcomers.I would think there would be more experienced directors who would want a shot at making these films.It must just be because these guys work cheap.These series died a long time ago in my mind.There’s only two good Alien movies and neither of the Predator films is particularly good even though I love that monster.The monster on monster action in this film looks good to me.Everything else doesn’t and just seems desperate and ill-conceived.The predator violently killing sorority type girls? What? Sigh.I just wish he’d get a decent starring role in a vehicle worthy of his bad-assedness.

By: christopher

christopher — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:22:35 +0000

although “aliens” is probably my favorite film of all time, i gave up getting upset at the demise of this franchise a long time ago (like with 3, and definitely 4). but i agree with point 1. i just watched their two short films on their site and a couple of the music videos. these guys have no idea what a story is. vfx? sure. but movie-making? story-telling? entertainment? no clue.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:42:54 +0000

I can’t help but think that if they hadn’t included that Xenomorph skull prop in Predator none of this would have happened.

By: Tyrell

Tyrell — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:23:10 +0000

I’m wondering at the decision to change the PG-13 rating for the first to an R. The first film no doubt was toned down to appeal to a wider audience. While this alienated (no pun intended) the hardcore fanboys, the movie still made a lot of money at the box office. Changing to an R is a way to appease the fans, but doesn’t seem as lucrative. It’s one of the many things about the sequel that doesn’t make sense to me.

By: smoonn

smoonn — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:44:20 +0000

I like Alien, and Aliens, but I’d hardly describe myself as a rabid fan. After reading your take on AvP2: Torture Porn, I’m actually pretty angry about what they’re doing to the franchise. Why can’t they leave it alone? Why!?!