AVP: Alien vs. Predator
AVP: Alien vs. Predator

AVP: Alien vs. Predator

2004Movie101 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users65%
Director: Paul W.S. AndersonGenres: Science Fiction, Action, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

While investigating a mysterious heat signature beneath the Antarctic ice, a team of scientists discovers an ancient pyramid. Inside, a battle for survival erupts between the deadly Xenomorphs and the fearsome Predators, with humans caught in the crossfire. As the Predators hunt the aliens, they also seek to ensure humanity does not survive to reveal their existence.

Critical Reception

AVP: Alien vs. Predator was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found the film to be a disappointing crossover that failed to live up to the potential of its iconic monsters. Audiences, however, showed more enthusiasm, with the film performing well at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers exciting action sequences and visual effects that showcase the clash of its titular creatures.
  • Many critics felt the plot was thin and the characters underdeveloped, serving primarily as fodder for the monsters.
  • While visually interesting, it often struggled to balance the lore of both the Alien and Predator franchises effectively.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the action-packed monster battles and the realization of the long-awaited crossover, though some found the story predictable and the human characters less engaging.

Fun Fact

The Predators' distinctive clicking language in the film was created by sound designer David Farmer, who used a combination of animal sounds and digital manipulation.

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5 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

Finally got around to watching this crossover between the two titular characters. It's pretty good! I'm not someone who has a keen interest in either franchise, though. I'm kinda surprised both have as many flicks made as they do and as ...
Rob

Rob

Did they actually make this!? Wait, did I actually buy this!?
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

If Paul WS Anderson had just taken a moment longer to look at the casting here, he might have had a decent property. A solid conflict between the ultimate ninja "Predator" and the ultimate killing machine from "Alien". Why didn't he? Instea...
Gimly

Gimly

I can honestly say, that this is one of the most under-rated films of 2004. Not because it was good, just because it was panned so fucking hard by critics! I think this is mostly due to the fact that it was being compared to both the Ali...
John Chard

John Chard

Monstrous - but not a total monstrosity. Antartica, and an expedition is about to uncover a battleground for Aliens and Predators. Whoever wins, we lose! So ran the tag line for Paul W. S. Anderson's prequel (?) to two fanatically wor...