Alien Versus Predator
I saw it tonight, after trying to see it for two days and having other things interrupt me, like something I forget on thursday, and Nicole and meeting random guys from oneonta on friday.
It was beautifully executed. They had me sold on the fact that the Egyptians, Aztecs, and Cambodians all worshipped the Predators. The Aliens looked better than ever, and the Alien lifecycle was understandable to the Alien/Predator laymen I went to see the movie with. (Not everyone is as obsessive as I am).
My only qualm about it was that the Predator, after the black chick spears an Alien with his combistick, honors her as if she were some great hunter. Yes, she saved his life, and yes, she killed an Alien, but for chrissakes, it's a human. They don't respect humans. They barely respected Danny Glover enough to let him live after he killed one of their guys in 80s-era Los Angeles... I need to re-watch the original Predator, I forget what happened to Arnold.
Also, what the fuck? If this only happens once every hundred years, the ritual hunt in the pyramids, why was there a Predator running around 60's-era Vietnam, let alone 80s LA? The only explanation is that they're just out for a little light challenge, like a hardcore alcoholic going out for a beer. Once you've hunted Aliens, humans dont seem like they can compare.
I'm just disappointed I guess. Even after he lowered himself and gave up his dignity to ally with the black chick, he still died. Stupid fucking Predators should have won.
Anyway. It was worth my nine dollars, but when Meri and I go out next week I doubt I'll see it again. At least I have a new icon.
On an unrelated note:
From Timbuktu to Tijuana, you know all about world
culture and politics. You've seen it all, and
what you haven't seen, you watched on one of
the "smart people channels." Your
friends tell you that you should run for
governor.
What people love: You've always got a great story
to tell.
What people hate: You make them feel like ignorant
plebians. Sometimes you slip and CALL them
plebians.
What Kind of Elitist Are You?
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I hate you, Kelly. Stop making me do these.
It was beautifully executed. They had me sold on the fact that the Egyptians, Aztecs, and Cambodians all worshipped the Predators. The Aliens looked better than ever, and the Alien lifecycle was understandable to the Alien/Predator laymen I went to see the movie with. (Not everyone is as obsessive as I am).
My only qualm about it was that the Predator, after the black chick spears an Alien with his combistick, honors her as if she were some great hunter. Yes, she saved his life, and yes, she killed an Alien, but for chrissakes, it's a human. They don't respect humans. They barely respected Danny Glover enough to let him live after he killed one of their guys in 80s-era Los Angeles... I need to re-watch the original Predator, I forget what happened to Arnold.
Also, what the fuck? If this only happens once every hundred years, the ritual hunt in the pyramids, why was there a Predator running around 60's-era Vietnam, let alone 80s LA? The only explanation is that they're just out for a little light challenge, like a hardcore alcoholic going out for a beer. Once you've hunted Aliens, humans dont seem like they can compare.
I'm just disappointed I guess. Even after he lowered himself and gave up his dignity to ally with the black chick, he still died. Stupid fucking Predators should have won.
Anyway. It was worth my nine dollars, but when Meri and I go out next week I doubt I'll see it again. At least I have a new icon.
On an unrelated note:
From Timbuktu to Tijuana, you know all about world
culture and politics. You've seen it all, and
what you haven't seen, you watched on one of
the "smart people channels." Your
friends tell you that you should run for
governor.
What people love: You've always got a great story
to tell.
What people hate: You make them feel like ignorant
plebians. Sometimes you slip and CALL them
plebians.
What Kind of Elitist Are You?
brought to you by Quizilla
I hate you, Kelly. Stop making me do these.