The last few weeks, I’ve written several serious, analytical pieces, probably greatly disappointing to some (such as Rodney – sorry, I’ll work on more fart jokes later). I still feel like doing some analysis, but it’s time to turn my focus on less grim matters – in this case, the upcoming movie, Alien vs. Predator.
It’s a fight that’s been brewing for well over a decade, and as IMDB points out, it’s been played out in comics, video games, books, and even toys. But let’s take a look at just how these two match up:
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I cant wait to see this movie! And I think the Predators are going to kick Alien Ass.
The Predators created the Aliens to help identify races that were worth hunting. If they managed to hold off the Aliens, then the Predators would go in and try their luck.
That’s my theory.
Apparently the Predator also kept Apollo Creed’s head on its trophy wall.
Christopher: Yeah, well, you weren’t supposed to notice the editorializing on the picture, just the picture itself… besides, Carl Weathers WAS killed by the Predator in the first movie.
McGeHee: I’ve read none of the comics, but while searching for that picture I picked up that apparently in the comics the Predators DID create the Aliens, but as a “test” species for their adolescents to prove their worthiness for adulthood in a “rite of passage” type of battle. I dunno if I care for that…
J.
The Alien is (to most observers) an animal, and has never been shown using any sort of tools.
I think your assumptions goes a LITTLE too far. Remember in ALIENS the nasty critters were smart enough to change their attack from full-frontal to a “death from above” through the ceiling offensive. If that doesn’t convince you have to recall also that they cut the power.
“They cut the power.”
“What do you mean THEY cut they power; they’re fucking animals.”
Of course, I’m paraphrasing.
And yes, I’m a big ALIENS/PREDATOR geek, I know this. LOL!
…apparently in the comics the Predators DID create the Aliens, but as a “test” species for their adolescents…
Again, geek territory here: that’s the impression that I get as well, but that’s only if the comics are considered canon, which generally with licensed properties isn’t the case. For example, most of the Star Wars comics are not considered as canon. Ditto for many of the early ALIENS comics. In the second ALIENS mini from Dark Horse (the first one in color) the last page of the last book reveals Ripley. She goes on to star in the next mini-series (Aliens: Earth War), and though both are good they effectively don’t exist anymore and are therefore not canon thanks to events in both Alien3 and Alien Resurrection.
I can’t believe I’m discussing this. I’m so glad I have a girlfriend otherwise this might come off sadder than it already is.