When scientists discover something near Antarctica that appears to be a buried Pyramid, they send a research team out to investigate. Little do they know that they are about to step into a hunting ground where Aliens are grown as sport for the Predator race.
Critics largely dismissed this franchise crossover as shallow spectacle — cardboard characters, negligible scares, and fight sequences so darkly lit they were nearly unwatchable. A small minority found genuine pulpy enjoyment in the creature mayhem, though even sympathetic reviewers noted the film was all surface and no substance.
“For a big dumb production about a movie monster smackdown, Alien vs. Predator is a surprisingly good time”
Rick Kisonak·Film Threat
“a pretty movie to look at with its grandiose sets and top notch creature FX, but it's a lot like Anderson's previous works in that it's all facade and no foundation”
Staci Layne Wilson·Horror.com
“a transparent attempt to jumpstart two run-down franchises”
Gary Dowell·The Dallas Morning News
Adventure, Science Fiction, Action, Horror
When scientists discover something near Antarctica that appears to be a buried Pyramid, they send a research team out to investigate. Little do they know that they are about to step into a hunting ground where Aliens are grown as sport for the Predator race.
Critics largely dismissed this franchise crossover as shallow spectacle — cardboard characters, negligible scares, and fight sequences so darkly lit they were nearly unwatchable. A small minority found genuine pulpy enjoyment in the creature mayhem, though even sympathetic reviewers noted the film was all surface and no substance.
“For a big dumb production about a movie monster smackdown, Alien vs. Predator is a surprisingly good time”
Rick Kisonak·Film Threat
“a pretty movie to look at with its grandiose sets and top notch creature FX, but it's a lot like Anderson's previous works in that it's all facade and no foundation”
Staci Layne Wilson·Horror.com
“a transparent attempt to jumpstart two run-down franchises”
Gary Dowell·The Dallas Morning News
Adventure, Science Fiction, Action, Horror