Funny, clever monster script from Sayles, reminiscent of Piranha, although this wasn't done for New World: like that earlier script it was rewritten by Sayles, has a great monster who's been genetically engineer due to the baddies (in this case a genetic company who test on animals), there's some bright satire (of corporations, hunters), the heroic duo is an older washed up guy (in this case a cop who has a reputation for losing partners) and a spunky young girl. It's logical, bright and fun - I say "fun" even though Sayles has the alligator munching on a young kid. (Come to think of it, in Piranha he wasn't afraid to kill off likeable characters either). It's a shame he got rid of the big hunter so quickly - and a bit convenient the big party where the alligator goes berko at the end belongs to the evil corporation. But a solid, strong script.
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