Post by boogieknight on Dec 28, 2007 23:34:25 GMT -5
The first movie was a travesty, and when I saw the end with the little predalien critter I rolled my eyes at this height of absurdity. Little did I realize that this would be the set-up for the movie I was waiting for since I heard about an Alien vs. Predator movie being in the works.
The changes made were most certainly welcome. Firstly, they called on the horror roots of the two franchises. If all else fails, always add horror. Secondly, CG was employed, but it was used when absolutely necessary and they used suits whenever they could do so. As a rule of thumb, CG monsters aren't that scary, especially when tacked onto a live action film. A human being needs to see a physical thing to tap into fear effectively, that's why I'm glad about the suits.
The token humans weren't that bad, and there were even a few guys for the audience to point at and cry, "Eat him, aliens!" The plot isn't going to win any awards, but it's pieced together well. One important thing to note is the gradual escalation of troubles. The first movie had the token humans already in it deep. To keep things interesting one has to build up the intensity, eventually leading to all hell breaking loose. And the climax is a sight to see! Certain images will haunt you, even if you've been desensitized to the violence of the franchises.
The last minute had me scratching my head, but I guess those more familiar with the Alien vs. Predator would know the character. Anyway, it's a set-up for another sequel, and I only hope it's as good as this one.
The changes made were most certainly welcome. Firstly, they called on the horror roots of the two franchises. If all else fails, always add horror. Secondly, CG was employed, but it was used when absolutely necessary and they used suits whenever they could do so. As a rule of thumb, CG monsters aren't that scary, especially when tacked onto a live action film. A human being needs to see a physical thing to tap into fear effectively, that's why I'm glad about the suits.
The token humans weren't that bad, and there were even a few guys for the audience to point at and cry, "Eat him, aliens!" The plot isn't going to win any awards, but it's pieced together well. One important thing to note is the gradual escalation of troubles. The first movie had the token humans already in it deep. To keep things interesting one has to build up the intensity, eventually leading to all hell breaking loose. And the climax is a sight to see! Certain images will haunt you, even if you've been desensitized to the violence of the franchises.
The last minute had me scratching my head, but I guess those more familiar with the Alien vs. Predator would know the character. Anyway, it's a set-up for another sequel, and I only hope it's as good as this one.
