AVP Requiem the dreaded Sequel for most sci-fi movie lovers,

This movie hit the theaters in 2007, and was produced bij John Davis, as a succesor to Paul W Anderson "AVP" movie of 2003.

for me personally it didn't live up tot the expectation, while the creatures and the effects where there, the story realy didn't work. to make matters worse the creators tried to introduce some lore in the ending of the movie "Yutani gets a Gun", I wish more effort would have been spent on creating a better story, The Characters where not that well fleshed out as in the predator and alien franchisches,

While AVP itself atleast had some greater moments going for itself in Visuals and some story and lore,the franchische never became what i hoped for. I think "Freddy V.S. Jason" was a way better mash up of 2 favorite cult icons battling it out with each other.

The Predator in AVP had Interaction with the humans, whils in "AVP requiem", did reduce these fellas to stereotype High tech Hunters.

I glad the respective studios whent their seperate ways with this. Predators was a great improvement over this film. Don't get me wrong i think AVP still has potential, But i think the stories and setup of the overal movies would have been helped, if the writters would have taken more time fleshing out a better story.

Title: Extraterrestrial Encounter: A Review of "Aliens vs Predator: Requiem" (2007)

Essential, Hook, and Thesis:

In a cinematic universe known for its thrilling battles and iconic monsters, "Aliens vs Predator: Requiem" (2007) gives fans exactly what they want: a brutal, no-holds-barred clash between two of sci-fi's most terrifying creatures. Despite criticism for its dark visual style and thin plot, the film offers visceral action sequences and impressive creature effects that are sure to satisfy fans of the franchise.

Basic Plot Summary:

"Aliens vs Predator: Requiem" picks up where its predecessor left off, with a Predator-Alien hybrid causing havoc on a Predator spaceship, leading to a crash in a small Colorado town. The film focuses on the ensuing chaos as the town's residents, along with a lone Predator, struggle to survive against the rampaging hybrid and its alien offspring.

Praise and Critique:

The standout feature of the film is its action sequences. The battles between the Predator and the Alien creatures are intense and well-executed, providing the thrilling spectacle fans anticipate from the franchise.

The creature effects are commendable. The design of the Predator-Alien hybrid is genuinely terrifying, presenting a formidable antagonist that elevates the film's sense of threat.

However, "Aliens vs Predator: Requiem" does falter in its narrative and character development. The human characters are thinly sketched, with not enough depth to make the audience genuinely invested in their survival. The plot is also straightforward, lacking the complexity or suspenseful buildup that characterized the earlier installments in the Alien and Predator franchises.

Criticism, Evaluation, and Comparison:

The film has been criticized for its excessively dark visuals, which sometimes obscure the action sequences. While this style may add to the movie's overall eerie ambiance, it also occasionally undermines the viewing experience.

When compared to its predecessor, "Alien vs Predator," the sequel amps up the action and brutality but falls short in terms of storytelling and suspense. In the broader context of the individual Alien and Predator franchises, "Aliens vs Predator: Requiem" is less a continuation of their legacy and more a creature-feature showdown aimed squarely at action-loving fans.

The Actors:

The cast, including Steven Pasquale and Reiko Aylesworth, deliver competent performances, considering the film's action-oriented focus. They convincingly portray the panic and terror of a town under alien siege, even if their characters lack depth.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, "Aliens vs Predator: Requiem" offers a thrilling, if somewhat shallow, experience for fans of sci-fi action. It excels in delivering impressive creature designs and exciting combat scenes, providing a cinematic spectacle that fans of the franchise will appreciate. While it may not be remembered for its plot or character development, the film serves up an entertaining clash of sci-fi titans that delivers on the promise of its title. For viewers seeking action-packed, extraterrestrial carnage, "Aliens vs Predator: Requiem" is a wild ride worth taking.

Remember when chest busters were scary?

This stinks, it really does, and this coming from a man who owns and loves many a cheese filled B/Z movie. Although I would in no way say that AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) was a good movie, I have a tiny soft spot and found it watchable at least, this hack job makes that film seem like the pinnacle of creature feature nirvana.

A Predator ship encounters problems on board by way of a newly born predator/alien hybrid, it crash lands on Earth (America) and thus Requiem is born as face huggers go crazy, aliens run amok, predator fights back, and the cast of genre stereotypes kill or be killed, the end! All the makers have done here (apart from attempting to kill off the franchise it seems) is splice together various staples from the other films in the series. Be it the settings or confrontations, they have just upped the blood quota, the film has no substance what so ever. Characters so dense and unlikeable you root for the monsters by way of having no choice, dumb teens in angst, Rambo mom, ex-convict trying to do good, you name it and chances are you have seen it in other rubbish murder death kill movies.

There is gore galore which I'm sure will appease the easily pleased, and in one particularly monstrous scene involving a pregnant woman, a sequence for the squeamish to chat on the playground about come Monday morning. But you honestly would be better off watching some cheap no budget slasher film from the 70s, because unlike the money backed hack directors here, they had an excuse back then. Drek 1/10

Out of all the _Alien_ and _Predator_ franchise, a series stretching out for nearly 40 years, a cultural phenomenon that has wormed its way into all manner of media, and has produced no less than eleven official movie entries, _Aliens vs Predator: Requiem_ is the worst. It's so blatantly obviously the worst that I don't think any _Alien_ or _Predator_ or even _Alien vs Predator_ movie that we ever see from now until the end of time will ever unseat it as the worst.

_Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible._

So if you recall the last scene from the first AVP film (2004) you will know that the "Predator" ship is carrying an unwelcome passenger. Well, it manages to run rampage forcing the ship to crash-land in Colorado. A nicely wooded area where the two races can pick up their unfettered hostility with enthusiasm. An added bonus for our hungry visitors is a local community of humans ripe for the eating. Maybe 90% of this is either filmed in the dark, or in dark and dingy interiors and that does nothing for the menace of the film, nor does it make it enjoyable to watch. The human actors are pretty mediocre delivering a dialogue that was clearly of little importance when it came to the commissioning of this completely unnecessary and unrewarding sequel; indeed I found myself very much in the corner of whatsoever wanted to make a feast of these rather uninspiring, hormonal, teenagers who are delivering a pizza one minute, then wielding a pump-action shotgun whilst driving a tank the next. Sci-fi is, of course, meant to be far-fetched, but this is just a beastie too far and the ending just ridiculous (if, mercifully, quite, quite final!). This gift stopped giving long ago, let's hope we can recall the glories of Arnie and Sigourney and let this nonsense just RIP.