Reviews

Don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of Frank Miller, and I loved Sin City. But this movie is really a load of crap. Visually interesting, but not as cutting edge as Sin City from which it is borrowing much of its style but without its spirit (pun intended). The story is so flat, uninteresting and stupid that it tanks the movie. The best thing you can do is watch it with the sound off (if you really have time to waste and want to watch it anyway). Either Frank Miller has done this movie while under the influence of hallucinogenic mushrooms, or I never truly understood his work up to now, and I deeply regret it. This movie is Sin City on crack, with half its brain gone and the other half mentally retarded.

When I saw the previews of this movie, I wasn't too sure it would be good. And when I read some of the reviews here it really didn't look like a movie I would want to see. But I am a real fan of 3D animation and I will eventually see every feature movie, even if it is to look at the technique only. I have dabbled myself in 3D for several years so I can watch movies from an educated stand point on the 3D itself as well as cinema, which I studied in University. So I went to see this movie and was pleasantly surprised. It seems it is a rendition of a book but I haven't read it so my comments are without prejudgment of the story itself.

The story, while having several classic plot elements (princess that awaits for her knights to save her for example) is also about courage, honor, and selflessness. It is well paced, well written, and well executed. This is not a plot that will surprise you with incredible twist elements, but we have to remember that it is aimed at a young audience. It reminds our kids of values that are too often muddied in kid movies these days. Desperaux is well rounded, and unlike other reviews I read, I cared about his journey, as I also cared about his rat friend as well. Technically, it is a well made movie with a style of its own that recalls greatly the pages of old children books. I am very confident in recommending this movie for all the family.

Really average slasher movie with a lot of repeats of effects seen in earlier, better Alien and Predator movies.

It feels like it is done by a director with very little imagination. It brings nothing new to the franchise and it is mostly a waste of time. Half way through the movie and most characters still don't relate to the Aliens or Predator except as victims. Who cares about Joe-schmoe who will be done with in 20 minutes and had absolutely no link to anything.

I enjoyed the first Alien vs Predator very much. It had a story. This movie has none.