"Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem" ** (out of four): Respectable attempt to revive these two flagging franchises fares only slightly better than its predecessor, but still fails to generate an ounce of suspense or thrills.
What's worse than witnessing the deterioration of a beloved franchise? Seeing two disintegrate at the same time. Such was the feeling of watching 2004's lazy Paul W.S. Anderson effort, Alien vs. Predator. So it was with a heavy, betrayal-filled heart that I signed on for this next installment "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem". While this randomly-named entry has none of the style or thrill of its source material - and a plot that amounts to little more than “Friday the 13th” with Aliens - “Requiem” is a slightly more respectable attempt to save these two flagging franchises from the dust bin.
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