That said, not every sci-fi movie from the 2000s was a winner.
It’s based on the popular video game series of the same name, although quite loosely.
In its favor,Doomknows it’s a terribly dumb movieand never tries to be anything else.
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However, Verhoeven is not infallible, and when he misses, he really misses.
For example, take his 2000 horror sci-fiHollow Man, starringKevin Baconand Oscar nomineeElisabeth Shue.
A rip-off of the classicInvisible Manstory,Hollow Manoffers a plot that lives up to its title.
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Unfortunately, 2003’sDreamcatcheris the latter, and pretty much everyone agrees.
Unfortunately, Burton’s trademark style is nowhere to be found inPlanet of the Apes.
It seems like the director is actively trying to go against everything that comes naturally to him.
Burton is trying his best to match the original’s heights, if not necessarily surpass them.
Alas,his efforts amount to nothing but some admittedly cool practical makeup.
6’Aliens vs. Their first crossover,Paul W.S.
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Anderson’s 2004 turkeyAlien vs.
The same cannot be said of the 2007 sequel,Aliens vs.
The debut of The Brothers Strause,Aliens vs.
Predator: Requiemfeatures a hybrid between the two creatures, known as the “Predalien.”
“Loud and overly violent yet vapid and occasionally nauseating,Aliens vs.
Indeed, they are annoying to the point of exhaustion, featuring mind-numbing spectacle that dazes rather than entertains.
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However, his remake of the 1975 filmRollerballwould be a point of no return in his career.
Indeed, ifRollerballis remembered today, it’s becauseit actually landed McTiernan in prison.
Although the premise is intriguing,The Happeningis a woefully inept movie.
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