31 Days of Horror Day 25: Whoever wins we Blog.

AVP: Alien vs Predator 2010:
Sometimes two franchises will subtly hint that they are in the same universe with one another like Freddy vs Jason did. Other times they will smack you in the face with it until fans of both are begging for a crossover to the point where it all comes together in one big explosive over the top melee of violence and action. This second example fits Alien vs Predator. Although not as good of quality as Freddy vs Jason AVP as it came to be known has its moments of wowing major fans of the two franchises.
The film is set in Antarctica where a group of archeologists find a huge pyramid burried deep beneath the earth. Lead by archeologist Alexa (Sanaa Lathan) and funded by billionaire Charles Weyland (Lance Hendrickson). Upon entering the pyramid the group slowly starts to realize that other factors are at play in the temple. We start to realize that this is not a temple but a hunting ground known for the predator where they track the most deadly game which is the Xenomorph.
Now most of the time I am a huge fan of both of these science fiction horror icons however in this one they miss the mark just a little bit. I have always seen the predator as a sleek lean hunter almost like the perfect athlete in this one they are built like 90's WWE superstars and are way to big. I mean I believe they are supposed to be stealthy and nothing that huge is sneaking up on anyone. The Xenomorph is another example of how to screw up a good thing. What Works about the monster in all the movies is the costume is real however in this one there is way to much CGI.
Some of the redeeming parts to the film is that while paying respect to the original material they also add to the mythology. The film is not all bad it does give you nice nods to the two previous franchises and makes you smile with some nice touches here and there. I do enjoy that they did follow through on a sequel which surprisingly managed to meet and exceed the expectations of the first. AVP isn't a bad movie it just doesn't reach the heights of other cross overs that came before it.
So we are out of the crossover's and it is time for the new type of terror. The terror of isolation and being stranded. For High Weirdness I'm Benjamin Kolton reminding you "It's Only a Movie." "It's Only a Movie."