AVP - Alien vs. Predator / Aliens vs. Predator - Requiem (Unrated Two-Pack) [Blu-ray]

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20th Century AVP - Alien vs. Predato/Aliens vs. Predator - Requiem (Unrated Two-Pack) (Blu-ray) 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 decadeof development hell and eager anticipation, but we're compensated by reasonably logical connectionsto 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, butnobody 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. Forthose who found 2004's Aliens vs. Predator too lightweight in the gore-and-guns department, Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem offers a marked improvement in both categories, as well as a respectable amount of rumbles between the title extraterrestrials. Set in the 21st century (which predates the story to all of the Alien features), Requiem sends a crippled Predator ship crashing to Earth in a small Colorado town; unbeknownst to the locals, the craftis loaded with H.R. Giger's insectoid monsters, which make quick work of most of the population. Asthe human cast is slowly whittled to a few hardy (if unmemorable) souls, a Predator warrior also arrives to complicate matters and do battle with theAliens, as well as a ferocious alien-Predator hybrid (dubbed a Predalien

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1 out of 5 stars

AVP: Ridiculous March 25, 2008
28 out of 113 found this review helpful

Let me begin this review by explaining to those who may not know, that there are a series of very well written AVP books. The central figure is a woman named Machiko Noguchi, who works for Weyland-Yutani Corporation. The series starts off on a colony world, and long story short, much like the original AVP movie, Machiko is blooded as a Predator warrior. But where the first AVP movie made an uninspiring choice, in the AVP books, Machiko joins the predators on their hunts across the galaxy, which makes for a gripping story with her internal conflicts between her loyalty to the predators, her hatred of the aliens, and her heritage as a human. They're really well done, and I highly recommend them:

1. Prey (Aliens Vs. Predator, Book 1)
2. Hunter's Planet (Aliens Vs. Predator, Book 2)
3. War (Aliens Vs. Predator, Book 3)

So, given this context, I found the first AVP movie to be by far the most closely aligned with this vision of AVP, although disappointing that it stopped short of carrying through with the theme described in the novels. Not surprisingly, I found the second AVP movie (requiem), to not only be an unfaithful extension of that theme and a complete deviation from previously understood Alien canon, but also an utter mess of a movie in general.

I would rank the Alien movies as follows:

1. Aliens (*****)
2. Alien (*****)
3. AVP 1 (***)
4. Alien 3 (**)
5. Alien Resurrection (**)
6. AVP Requiem (*)

To provide additional insight about my view of this movie, I own all previously released Alien movies, but have no intention of wasting my money on this one. Furthermore, after I'd finished viewing this movie at the theatre, I was actually incensed as I told myself that I'd just lost 101 minutes of my life that I could never get back.

Do yourself a favor - spend some quality time with a friend or family member, go out to a nice restaurant, or read a good book (such as those I've listed above), but DO NOT waste some of your precious time on this Earth watching this stinker.

3 out of 5 stars

You're ALL Correct . . . April 9, 2008
13 out of 33 found this review helpful

First let me say that I have been a tremendous fan of the Sci-Fi Genre since the 50's. The very nature of Sci-Fi is that what you are viewing is NOT REAL folks it is ALL FICTICIOUS (not factual). This applies to a Sci-Fi Book as well as a Sci-Fi film. Quite often people will prefer a book version over a film version (or visa versa) but in either case NONE of it is real. I think too many people have taken the original poster to task and have been a bit too harsh. Brent did an excellent job of rendering "his" opinion about the books and the films. He has every right to render his opinions. Obviously some people didn't like his opinions, but to even suggest that he doesn't have the right to post them is unfortunate. I do have to take Amazon itself to task for constantly allowing reviews (good or bad) for products that aren't even out yet! They do this with all forms of products and people begin to issue comments on things that aren't even out yet. Yes, AVP2 was out in the movies but the Blu-Ray disc has yet to be released. So right now everyone is commenting on something that doesn't even exist yet. I do agree that comments about the quality of the disc would be most helpful but we can't possibly get that from anyone since no-one has the yet-to-be-released disc. So to sum up . . . Brent, I very much appreciated your thoughts and thank you. Amazon, you could avoid controversy like this by only making comments available once the product is actually available. Finally, Sci-Fi is total fiction folks whether in book or movie form. Enjoy it on any level you wish but always keep in mind that NONE of it is real. Peace.

3 out of 5 stars

AVP 2 Pack May 12, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Having recently watched AVP Requiem on Bluray I ended up really disappointed with this version. Being a fan of the first film (I'm among the few probably) I highly enjoyed the 2nd one in that it really pays homage to the old Aliens and Predator films, lots of violence, much better creature FX than the first AVP film and just a truer representation of the Aliens and Predators really makes this a fun film to sit through, BUT something happened with the Blu-ray release of this film. First the Unrated edition on Blu-ray is missing footage that the Unrated regular DVD has and 2nd, the movie is insanely dark. Having seen this at the theater when it was released I know for a fact that the movie was NOT this dark, something must have happened in the transfer process but unless this movie is watched in total darkness its almost impossible to see A LOT of the film, even the HD trailer on the SAME DISC is brighter, clearer and easier to see. I emailed FOX about these problems and I got a simple reply in that "We are looking into this issue but do not have a solution yet" So obviously there is a problem and I hope the institute an exchange.

Besides this the first AVP looks good, the visuals in Paul Anderson's films have always been great, whether you are a fan of his work is another story ;)

In either movie dont expect top notch performances from the human cast, neither movie is great on that front but I dont think you are watching these movies for oscar worthy performances anyhow.

2 out of 5 stars

*sigh* could have done so much more May 20, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

watched the movie last night.. I was looking forward to a good continuation of the last AVP movie, and as the film started , it began to look as though it maight deliver. Unfortunately, the story was compacted into so little time and no real development was given, I felt as though I had been handed a very pretty looking slice of cake that was all frosting, no cake. yeha, ok, the new critter looked good, but that is not a good enought reason for me to waste 2 hours of my life watching a film.. I need more substance, and frankly, after about 30 min. I was looking to go do something else.

5 out of 5 stars

Go Blu June 1, 2008
2 out of 6 found this review helpful

This was my first Blu ray movie, and I have already set on buying at least 4 more. It is a real in theater experience when you add this with a HDTV screen, the picture is so clean. With most of the movies we watched on my DVD player we had to crank the volume the sound on blu ray just adds to the experience.

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