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Alien vs. Predator (often abbreviated as AVP) is a science fiction and action horror film that unites two of the most iconic monsters in cinema. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, the film finally brought the epic showdown from the comics and video games to the big screen in 2004. 

Brief Synopsis: A Buried Hunt in Antarctica

In the early 21st century, a billionaire industrialist named Charles Bishop Weyland (played by Lance Henriksen) discovers a mysterious heat signal originating from beneath the ice on Bouvet Island, Antarctica. He quickly assembles a team of experts, including a tough guide named Alexa "Lex" Woods (Sanaa Lathan), to investigate this anomaly. 

Beneath the ice, they uncover an ancient pyramid, believed to be older than any known civilization. However, they are unaware that they have stumbled into a long-standing hunting ground. The pyramid is a battle arena set up by the Predators for their "coming of age" ceremony, where they test themselves by battling deliberately bred Aliens. 

The human team finds themselves trapped in the middle of a brutal conflict between these two alien species. As chaos escalates, Lex realizes that the only way to survive is to form an unlikely alliance with one of the hunters. 

Key Highlights

• Franchise Unification: For the first time on the big screen, audiences saw a direct fight between the terrifying Alien Xenomorphs and the formidable Predators. This concept previously only existed in comic books and games.

• An Unlikely Alliance: The film features an improbable alliance between the human protagonist, Lex, and a surviving Predator, nicknamed "Scar". Scar marks Lex with Alien blood as a sign of respect and recognition of her courage.

• The Return of Lance Henriksen: Lance Henriksen's role as Charles Bishop Weyland is a homage to his role as the android Bishop in the Alien franchise, where he often portrayed characters related to the Weyland-Yutani corporation. 

Reception and Legacy

Despite being a box office success, AVP received mixed to negative reviews from critics and hardcore fans of the franchises. The main criticisms were its PG-13 rating, which limited the violence and gore that were hallmarks of the previous films, and the human characters, who were considered underdeveloped. 

Nevertheless, the film managed to draw a large audience and proved that the Alien vs. Predator concept still had major appeal. The film led to the release of a darker sequel, Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem in 2007.