Why I like the AVP films

chthon
MemberOvomorphJune 29, 20121595 Views14 RepliesOK, it seems 70% of people on this board vehemently dislike the AVP franchise. I don't get it. These films are intended to be fun, and they are fun. Why deny yourself some fun just because of OCD ? Life is messy, deal with it.
OK, so some reasons I like these films:
AVP
1)
Some time is devoted to developing the back-story of the characters.
OK, it's done in a cliched way, but who cares. You need to introduce us to the characters. It's a tried and tested storytelling truism.
2)
The scene where the Predator slices the Xeno's head open without bothering to look. Either you like this kind of cheese, or you don't. I love it.
3)
The temple concept. Chained Queen.
4)
Predator ship, Predator deployment. Awesome.
AVP2
1)
The scenes where the Alien is at the little girl's window at night. Made me scared of the Xeno again for the first time in many years
2)
The strategic intelligence of the Xenos. It's the first time the Xenos have been smart since Alien. In Alien 2, 3, 4 they're basically straight up carnivores.
3)
Pregna-impregnation scene. So bad it's good.
So, as they used to say, flame me!