Confession: I'm the guy who watched the original Predator way too many times thanks to the magic of VHS...but then never watched a single sequel afterwards. As far as I'm concerned "Predator" = jungles and body butter. So I fully admit that I have limited context here. That said, this movie kicked butt. I cared way more about Naru and her brother (not to mention her dog) than I did about anybody in the original. I found the cinematagrophy breathtaking, I found the characters compelling, and I'm kind of all in on seeing what happens when we transport modern franchises into different historical/cultural contexts. Plus, the callbacks were delightful. Nobody's going to give this movie an Oscar, but I'd rather watch a story like this than most movies with capes and poorly staged action sequences. I was sucked in from moment one, and Amber Midthunder completely captivated me for the whole runtime. It's nice to know that movies like this can still surprise me, not to mention make me stand up and cheer.
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Prey is a back to basics return to form with tremendous atmosphere and suspense that unfortunately won't be experienced in theater.
tresm8727 July 2022
As a lifelong fan of this franchise I am admittedly biased. Since the revolutionary classic first film, Fox/hollywood have made 4 sequels all of which I have thoroughly enjoyed/ still critiqued. A perfect sequel hasn't been made imo and may never be, but I can say this new film has the closest effective wilderness ambience/suspense to the first film and that warrants great praise.
I was skeptical with a few things judging by the trailer but seeing the final product I can say that no matter the logic holes in the mismatch of Pred vs prey , the film is executed quite well. The settings are phenomenal and amplify the overall product. Dan Trachtenberg has a keen eye for detail as seen in 10 cloverfield lane and shows it once again. The costume design captures a completely different timeframe awesomely as well as shows a new more prehistoric predator that might be the coolest visually yet. Music and sound is crisp and powerful and adds so much. The acting is bare bones but for the story it has to be as far as context.
It's a shame that this had to be only streaming as it should have been in theater. The scenery is fantastic. But regardless it's a surprising return to roots as far as the back to basics setting and suspense aspects. It's another welcome sequel and should be seen by any predator fan or action fan.
I was skeptical with a few things judging by the trailer but seeing the final product I can say that no matter the logic holes in the mismatch of Pred vs prey , the film is executed quite well. The settings are phenomenal and amplify the overall product. Dan Trachtenberg has a keen eye for detail as seen in 10 cloverfield lane and shows it once again. The costume design captures a completely different timeframe awesomely as well as shows a new more prehistoric predator that might be the coolest visually yet. Music and sound is crisp and powerful and adds so much. The acting is bare bones but for the story it has to be as far as context.
It's a shame that this had to be only streaming as it should have been in theater. The scenery is fantastic. But regardless it's a surprising return to roots as far as the back to basics setting and suspense aspects. It's another welcome sequel and should be seen by any predator fan or action fan.
Who's the Prey and who's the Predator??
ericfield-535425 August 2022
I was only going to rate this until I decided to read some of the comments. This was easily the best one since the original. Not even close to me. I was hopefully when Shane Black did a "reboot" in 2018 I believe. I was disappointed. This was taking the franchise back to the basics and that was a good think! If you liked what Rogue One meant to Star Wars then this story will connect with you. I loved the cinematography. It was beautiful. The acting was really good. Don't worry that the lead actors aren't more well known. I was really not expecting much to be honest. The sequels since The Predator have been let downs. I only watched because the trailer had me with taking it so far back in time. At an hour and forty min it wasn't too short or too long. It was the perfect run time. I hope that you like Prey as much as me and that you rate and leave a comment. Happy hunting!
Competent movie
ramlowatakul5 August 2022
-Great visuals and music
-Very atmospheric feel...the wilderness feels like a character of its own which makes it the most immersive movie of the franchise
-I could be very critical of the script and the fact that there are not much memorable characters/not much nuance but this is a predator movie not call me by your name 2 ...
-Very satisfying action (some of my favourite in the series ) apart from one scene with bad cuts (Naru vs the other comanche guys)
-Also good pacing and length..doesn't overstay its welcome and I'd watch a sequel... I recommend.
Worth the wait
rogerbrooks-5179325 July 2022
Finally a Predator movie that can compete with the original movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger. By no means is this movie perfect but it was incredible to say the least. Cinematography was great and the soundtrack had your heart pumping. Just the right amount of action. I saw this movie at San Diego Comic Con and got to hear from the cast, director and producer. The cast is extremely new to acting but it really didn't matter. They acted superbly and Amber Midthunder was just a great choice for the lead even though she is relatively new to acting. You can tell that the budget was nowhere near a full cinematic movie but it held its own and could easily do well at the box office. I'll end this by saying if you loved Predator 1 you must see this movie. Chances are you will love it.
yo-yo tomahawk
tzhdmgtq5 August 2022
Criticisms first: The most unbelievable thing about this movie is the yo-yo tomahawk, not the 7 foot alien. This is something an 8 year old thinks of, tries it, then realizes that their imagination wrote a check that reality can't cash.
A trend in sequels lately is frequent and in your face callbacks to the original, like in Top Gun: Maverick (great movie, but too much in my opinion). There's a few in this movie that could've been done without. I just like a sequel to stand on its own more. Some people will disagree, just my preference.
Aside from that, it's probably the best Predator sequel to date. The bar is pretty low, but I really enjoyed it. It's not the woke movie early reviews says it is, just don't expect oiled body builders wielding machine guns. The Predator in this movie is big fan service and not the big headed clunky versions in previous sequels, but a deadly, agile, killing machine.
Great soundtrack too, it's got hints of Last of the Mohicans vibes.
For a period piece too, it's pretty accurate...except for the yo-yo tomahawk. I'd love to see a follow up!
A trend in sequels lately is frequent and in your face callbacks to the original, like in Top Gun: Maverick (great movie, but too much in my opinion). There's a few in this movie that could've been done without. I just like a sequel to stand on its own more. Some people will disagree, just my preference.
Aside from that, it's probably the best Predator sequel to date. The bar is pretty low, but I really enjoyed it. It's not the woke movie early reviews says it is, just don't expect oiled body builders wielding machine guns. The Predator in this movie is big fan service and not the big headed clunky versions in previous sequels, but a deadly, agile, killing machine.
Great soundtrack too, it's got hints of Last of the Mohicans vibes.
For a period piece too, it's pretty accurate...except for the yo-yo tomahawk. I'd love to see a follow up!
A worthy prequel to the classic
jaimemedina-362885 August 2022
I think Prey did an excellent job at crafting a fresh new story. Let's face it, predictor sequels and spin-offs have felt more like a money grab. But here there's a real story that cleverly weaves a number of story lines together to spin up this intriguing edition.
Amber Midthunder more than holds her own and keeps the pace moving. And the movie does a great job at leveraging the historical context for maximum effect.
Big thumbs up from me.
Amber Midthunder more than holds her own and keeps the pace moving. And the movie does a great job at leveraging the historical context for maximum effect.
Big thumbs up from me.
Deserved to be on the big screen!
reeceicy7 August 2022
I've watched Prey twice over the weekend, once in English and the second time in full on Comanche. I know that might turn off a lot of English speaking people (myself included) but the dialogue really shines through in the all Comanche version. Amber Midthunder did an amazing job point blank, and also a big shoutout to Dakota Beavers who was probably my favorite character in the entire movie. I wish they would have developed some of the other characters more even if they're just there to be slaughtered by Predator. The director manages the film at a fast yet reasonable pace, even for the 1 hour 40 minute run time I was never bored. Stunning visuals, great cinematography, and some pretty solid action scenes (even if it is just the predator beating down on whatever is in front of him). Fans of the franchise will appreciate the nods to the original, the variety of weapons, and the gruesome kills. The CGI is mediocre at best, and I can really do without it. I get the animals had to be CGI for obvious reasons, but some of it is so Video Game-like it's laughable. And also wtf was that ending? Did the Predator forget he wasn't wearing his mask? Is there not a manual aim option for his weapons? Seriously flawed ending but all in all this is one of the better streaming exclusive movies I've seen and wish I could have seen it in theaters!
Less is more!!!
jwb-842026 August 2022
Prey was Phenomenal! It was hard to find serious fault with this movie. If I had to nitpick, it would be Naru's little tomahawk trick (which wouldn't work) and that the special effects involving the animals could have been a little better. But they were in no way terrible. I loved the subtle easter eggs tying this movie into the original and the 2nd film. It stayed true to the concept of the franchise, which is the thrill of the hunt, but with a new exciting story, location, weapons, and of course the hero... Amber Midthunder. The mostly Native American cast was a beautiful change of pace. One I feel paid tribute to Native American culture and the great warriors of their past. Hopefully Hollywood learns something from this movie. That going bigger is not always better, story matters, and sometimes less is more!
A move in the right direction.
danstevon6 August 2022
Firstly let's be honest, no matter what they do they will never match the original or even the 1990 sequel. Not that they are"classics", more just the fact they are very much of their time and I'm sure most people view those two films through rose tinted glasses. Especially the original Schwarzenegger film.
Yeah I like Prey, it's a solid action film that holds your attention throughout even if it's a little predictable what the outcome would be. But predictable doesn't mean it's not enjoyable. Some great action scenes and the story has a few nice and subtle links to the past movies.
Way better than the two Alien crossovers and ahead of 2018's The Predator, although that may be because setting this 300 years ago gives it a new perspective.
Worth watching, out of the 7 "Predator" movies I'd say this falls smack bang in the middle but films like this are what they are, either you're gonna like it or you don't.
Yeah I like Prey, it's a solid action film that holds your attention throughout even if it's a little predictable what the outcome would be. But predictable doesn't mean it's not enjoyable. Some great action scenes and the story has a few nice and subtle links to the past movies.
Way better than the two Alien crossovers and ahead of 2018's The Predator, although that may be because setting this 300 years ago gives it a new perspective.
Worth watching, out of the 7 "Predator" movies I'd say this falls smack bang in the middle but films like this are what they are, either you're gonna like it or you don't.
Love it! Great cast, cinematography, and story!
lheathmc7 August 2022
It stayed true to the original Predator, but changed it enough to feel different. A great female protagonist. Loved the Native American setting. We need more movies like this. I would see it again if it came to theaters.
Stop deleting my reviews.
flightdeck7323 August 2022
I like the premise of and setting of this, except every one spoke English for the most part.
I get its sci-fi, but can we make it a little more believable? Naru is 100 pounds wet and wearing boots and she is jumping around like seabiscuits messing folks up.
I thought the animal fights were awesome!
I get its sci-fi, but can we make it a little more believable? Naru is 100 pounds wet and wearing boots and she is jumping around like seabiscuits messing folks up.
I thought the animal fights were awesome!
How does this get almost the same imdb score as the Arnie original?
nansjune13 November 2022
Watching the Hollywood machine take your favourite childhood movies, TV shows and books and butcher them over and over and over again. It's growing tiresome.
The Predator itself is a macguffin, Hollywood have somehow turned a macguffin into a franchise, each film worse than the last.
This latest effort is a snooze. There is no suspense, nothing new is added to the Predator mythology, the action descends into farce. The action can just about stay within suspension of disbelief until the little girl starts directly fighting the Predator and winning. She sustains blows that would render Thor a tetraplegic and just keeps on going. What a gal.
This is the Predator franchise reduced to a cartoon for tween girls who cannot even watch the film due to its certification.
I'm getting really sick of watching the latest effort in a popular entertainment series and thinking to myself "I hope they don't make anymore".
The Predator itself is a macguffin, Hollywood have somehow turned a macguffin into a franchise, each film worse than the last.
This latest effort is a snooze. There is no suspense, nothing new is added to the Predator mythology, the action descends into farce. The action can just about stay within suspension of disbelief until the little girl starts directly fighting the Predator and winning. She sustains blows that would render Thor a tetraplegic and just keeps on going. What a gal.
This is the Predator franchise reduced to a cartoon for tween girls who cannot even watch the film due to its certification.
I'm getting really sick of watching the latest effort in a popular entertainment series and thinking to myself "I hope they don't make anymore".
Prey marks a return to form for the Predator franchise with a unique take on the material and solid lead in Midthunder.
IonicBreezeMachine6 August 2022
Set in 1719 in The Great Northern Plains, Naru (Amber Midthunder) is a young Comanche woman who while trained as a healer has aspirations of being a hunter like her brother Taabe (Dakota Beavers). When Naru sees what she thinks is the "thunderbird" in the sky, she takes this as a sign she is ready to prove herself a hunter. As she joins a group lead by her brother set on taking down a mountain lion, they soon come across a creature more dangerous than they've encountered before.
Prey marks the first Predator movie made and released since Disney bought Fox and the first entry in the series since the underperformance of 2018's The Predator. The film began development under the working title of Skulls when director Dan Trachtenberg and screenwriter Patrick Aison approached series producer John Davis with the initial concept that would become Prey. Trachtenberg hasn't directed a feature film his breakout hit in 2016's 10 Cloverfield Lane with a number of projects he's been attached to either moving on without him or getting cancelled with Trachtenberg's largely being on TV. Prey marks both a welcome return for Trachtenberg as well as the Predator franchise as it's probably the best entry we've had since the first one.
Much like prior films Predator and Predator 2 which took established film staples such as commando and cop movies and turned them on their head with the inclusion of an alien trophy hunter, Prey takes a set of characters in its Comanche natives who could've easily sustained their own movie independent of The Predator and make for an engaging mashup with the established monster much as they did with the characters in the first and second films. Amber Midthunder is our lead Naru and she's really good in the film as she's capable in the fight scenes but also is very green which helps sell the rougher edge to the fight scenes which include some of the clumsiness you'd expect from such skirmishes. The other actors are solid performers and lend themselves to some entertaining and very brutal sequences in the film, including a sequence in the third act which had a nice nod to the ending of Predator 2. The Predator design is really unique featuring a cruder version of the helmet that more resembles a skull than the one we're used to and it works in context. We also get a solid dog character in Sarii who's pretty much a co-lead in the film and they're every bit the character you'd expect from a human actor.
Prey is solid genre fare in its own right, but it also brings the Predator series back on track after getting derailed with the mess of 2018's The Predator. Amber Midthunder is a great lead as Naru and the action and spectacle delivers. The third act runs a bit long and maybe could've been streamlined, but aside from that this is great enetertainment.
Prey marks the first Predator movie made and released since Disney bought Fox and the first entry in the series since the underperformance of 2018's The Predator. The film began development under the working title of Skulls when director Dan Trachtenberg and screenwriter Patrick Aison approached series producer John Davis with the initial concept that would become Prey. Trachtenberg hasn't directed a feature film his breakout hit in 2016's 10 Cloverfield Lane with a number of projects he's been attached to either moving on without him or getting cancelled with Trachtenberg's largely being on TV. Prey marks both a welcome return for Trachtenberg as well as the Predator franchise as it's probably the best entry we've had since the first one.
Much like prior films Predator and Predator 2 which took established film staples such as commando and cop movies and turned them on their head with the inclusion of an alien trophy hunter, Prey takes a set of characters in its Comanche natives who could've easily sustained their own movie independent of The Predator and make for an engaging mashup with the established monster much as they did with the characters in the first and second films. Amber Midthunder is our lead Naru and she's really good in the film as she's capable in the fight scenes but also is very green which helps sell the rougher edge to the fight scenes which include some of the clumsiness you'd expect from such skirmishes. The other actors are solid performers and lend themselves to some entertaining and very brutal sequences in the film, including a sequence in the third act which had a nice nod to the ending of Predator 2. The Predator design is really unique featuring a cruder version of the helmet that more resembles a skull than the one we're used to and it works in context. We also get a solid dog character in Sarii who's pretty much a co-lead in the film and they're every bit the character you'd expect from a human actor.
Prey is solid genre fare in its own right, but it also brings the Predator series back on track after getting derailed with the mess of 2018's The Predator. Amber Midthunder is a great lead as Naru and the action and spectacle delivers. The third act runs a bit long and maybe could've been streamlined, but aside from that this is great enetertainment.
An Interesting sequel
kthngm6 August 2022
Overall, the movie is good. It is not great, but good. The highlights for me were the relationship between the main character and her dog. The action was interesting but could have been better, especially in the final battle scenes. Story wise, I think they could have added a bit more depth.
Amazing.
theholycrown7 August 2022
A new take on the predator franchise, and a very good one at that. Delivers very intense and exciting moments with a wide spectrum of emotions from both the audience and the main character. More predator movies like this one is needed. I think people will never really become tired of the Predator movie series. 9/10.
NOT 'woke' and DEF not broke...like it A LOT
jritty5 August 2022
Takes a while to get going and the dialogue/acting in the beg is a little rough but this was a fun entry once the pace picks up. Makes up for the HORRID 4th film (one of the worst movies EVER). A lot of fun and I believed in the heroine by the time it was over lol. I hate woke crap too but this was not forced woke junk - this was exciting, fun and worthy addition to the series. NOW, let's get arnold, danny and adrian back for one last 'current' sequel.
A bit too teeny-bopperish for me to take serious.
Top_Dawg_Critic7 August 2022
This felt more like a Disney toned-down for family version. Too much nonsense with the tribal dynamics and Naru's empowerment issues. The first half of the 99 min runtime was just dragged out with a lot of dull filler and too much gender correctness. Only the last half got a little exciting but got ridiculous at the end to see a little girl with an axe do better than the Terminator did against an advanced alien with high-tech gadgets. I just wasn't buying what the script was selling.
Although casting and performances were decent, the all-young cast seemed like they were missing uploading their Instagram stories instead of hunting. They just weren't convincing enough, except for the brother and, well, the Predator. I'm not sure if it was poor cast direction or part of the script or both, but either way, I wasn't emotionally invested in the characters at all and had trouble taking them serious. However, the cinematography and score were decent. This film is not what I expected, or wanted, but still an ok one-time watch if you're a fan of the franchise. Just don't go in thinking this will be a revelation of an origin story, because it's far from that.
Although casting and performances were decent, the all-young cast seemed like they were missing uploading their Instagram stories instead of hunting. They just weren't convincing enough, except for the brother and, well, the Predator. I'm not sure if it was poor cast direction or part of the script or both, but either way, I wasn't emotionally invested in the characters at all and had trouble taking them serious. However, the cinematography and score were decent. This film is not what I expected, or wanted, but still an ok one-time watch if you're a fan of the franchise. Just don't go in thinking this will be a revelation of an origin story, because it's far from that.
Definitely worth your time!!
subxerogravity5 August 2022
Had to start a 30-day trial on Hulu just to watch it but It was pretty boss, so I'm not mad. The story was basic and took us back to the roots of the Predator franchise with its pre-America setting.
Like the new predator deign but far more impressed by how the new predator moved and reacted. Whoever they got in the costume was really doing some acting, making himself look like the baddest hunter on the block. It does not stand out any better than any of the other Predator movies in my book but as far as being the first one by 20th Century Studios done under the Disney Banner it was violent and gory enough for my taste.
Worth possibly getting Hulu for.
Like the new predator deign but far more impressed by how the new predator moved and reacted. Whoever they got in the costume was really doing some acting, making himself look like the baddest hunter on the block. It does not stand out any better than any of the other Predator movies in my book but as far as being the first one by 20th Century Studios done under the Disney Banner it was violent and gory enough for my taste.
Worth possibly getting Hulu for.
Lack of realistic characterisation
anthonyjlangford31 August 2022
Excellent production value, and it is very well made, can't save this film from falling into the all-too-common trap of having the central character without flaws, being able to achieve superhuman feats and general unrealistic portrayals that diminishes the films believability.
If a character achieves some incredible physical feat or overcomes a situation that they have no realistic way of achieving then the film loses all it's danger against the protagonist. If they can survive that, they will survive anything.
Immediately a film audience should be immediately emotionally disconnected Hollywood is essentially so focused on gender and identity politics that theyve forgotten to make their characters real people.
If theyre so determined to have strong female characters then look to women like Ripley. Here's a person who overcame the odds because she had no choice. She suffered great trauma and had to deal with it's after effects which is shown within the film. She has to overcome her own personal demons and fears in order to even begin to tackle greater problems. Necessity is the mother of Invention. Ripley was a survivor and she did what she had to do to save those she loved. She was not a flawless exuberant talented Mary Sue like Rey from Star Wars and the girl from this film and practically every other production these days. These people are caricatures.
Here as in many other films today, particularly in regards to female characters they are presented without any personal weaknesses or hurdles to overcome. Worse still, they present all men as weak, disposable, unlikable, something to be despised and of course they must be the enemy as well. How is this promoting equality or Unity? How is this inclusion? This just creates more division which is obviously occurring. You can simply scroll through the reviews here and in practically every other film or series that Hollywood makes today and see what's happening. They are personally responsible for generating reams of hate. This won't end well.
Ironically this film was written and directed by two white men. My suspicion is that films do not get the budgets or even greenlit unless they tick these, what's becoming stereotypical, gender identity boxes.
No film can be successful without good characters. Even story is second to a realistic person that people can identify with. Including and especially, all their shortcomings struggles. It's one of the very basics of scriptwriting. Hollywood seems to forgotten that.
They are actually providing a very poor example to young girls who think what they see on the screen is true. That they can beat up guys and tackle any situation and overcome without having to learn any skill or work around problems that arise. They can literally just do anything they want in these films.
And what sort of example does it set to young boys. They are worthless? That they are evil and useless? No one seems to be wanting to add them into the inclusion mix today. Males don't matter. Especially white males.
This is really a terrible era that we're in and Hollywood is responsible for a lot of it. That and social media where a lot of this started. Self-interested groups got together and made a lot of noise making it seem like they were much more powerful than they really were. The media jumped on board and Hollywood followed. Soon companies and government jumped in too believing they were all doing the right thing or perhaps they just didnt want to be on the outer. No one wanted to have the moralistic finger pointed at them so they joined in lest they be ridiculed too.
It's really a power grab and nothing more with films, advertising and TV as part of the propaganda. Even if you analyse it on a purely basic entertainment level, they fail miserably. This film is just one example.
The audience can suspend their belief that there exists a powerful alien. They know far better than to accept an all-powerful Mary Sue. At least for those who like their entertainment with a shred of credibility.
If a character achieves some incredible physical feat or overcomes a situation that they have no realistic way of achieving then the film loses all it's danger against the protagonist. If they can survive that, they will survive anything.
Immediately a film audience should be immediately emotionally disconnected Hollywood is essentially so focused on gender and identity politics that theyve forgotten to make their characters real people.
If theyre so determined to have strong female characters then look to women like Ripley. Here's a person who overcame the odds because she had no choice. She suffered great trauma and had to deal with it's after effects which is shown within the film. She has to overcome her own personal demons and fears in order to even begin to tackle greater problems. Necessity is the mother of Invention. Ripley was a survivor and she did what she had to do to save those she loved. She was not a flawless exuberant talented Mary Sue like Rey from Star Wars and the girl from this film and practically every other production these days. These people are caricatures.
Here as in many other films today, particularly in regards to female characters they are presented without any personal weaknesses or hurdles to overcome. Worse still, they present all men as weak, disposable, unlikable, something to be despised and of course they must be the enemy as well. How is this promoting equality or Unity? How is this inclusion? This just creates more division which is obviously occurring. You can simply scroll through the reviews here and in practically every other film or series that Hollywood makes today and see what's happening. They are personally responsible for generating reams of hate. This won't end well.
Ironically this film was written and directed by two white men. My suspicion is that films do not get the budgets or even greenlit unless they tick these, what's becoming stereotypical, gender identity boxes.
No film can be successful without good characters. Even story is second to a realistic person that people can identify with. Including and especially, all their shortcomings struggles. It's one of the very basics of scriptwriting. Hollywood seems to forgotten that.
They are actually providing a very poor example to young girls who think what they see on the screen is true. That they can beat up guys and tackle any situation and overcome without having to learn any skill or work around problems that arise. They can literally just do anything they want in these films.
And what sort of example does it set to young boys. They are worthless? That they are evil and useless? No one seems to be wanting to add them into the inclusion mix today. Males don't matter. Especially white males.
This is really a terrible era that we're in and Hollywood is responsible for a lot of it. That and social media where a lot of this started. Self-interested groups got together and made a lot of noise making it seem like they were much more powerful than they really were. The media jumped on board and Hollywood followed. Soon companies and government jumped in too believing they were all doing the right thing or perhaps they just didnt want to be on the outer. No one wanted to have the moralistic finger pointed at them so they joined in lest they be ridiculed too.
It's really a power grab and nothing more with films, advertising and TV as part of the propaganda. Even if you analyse it on a purely basic entertainment level, they fail miserably. This film is just one example.
The audience can suspend their belief that there exists a powerful alien. They know far better than to accept an all-powerful Mary Sue. At least for those who like their entertainment with a shred of credibility.
It's actually smart.
admin_mbp7 August 2022
Solid ace predator franchise
riza-iskandar6 August 2022
I've never expected this movie is really that good. Solid performance, good action, chilling thriller, great cinematography . The scene is awesome.
The leading actors has a rock solid performance, never dissapointed. Great job. I think this predator really had a rock solid performance.
The leading actors has a rock solid performance, never dissapointed. Great job. I think this predator really had a rock solid performance.
Disappointing
CrazyArty25 August 2022
Good, not great
ercfunk-445-9500467 August 2022
They did a better job with this one than the past few predator(s) films. That said, there are parts that could have been done better. Keeping humans within the realm of what's physically possible for a human to be able to do for starters. I get it, it's a movie about an alien that hunts humans, but can't we keep some realism? That's what worked in the original Predator, the human side didn't try to do more than humans are capable of.
Maybe it's nickpicking, but its so close to being vastly better.
Maybe it's nickpicking, but its so close to being vastly better.
this movie made me make an imdb account to shout it out
otero-357015 August 2022
I was excited to see this movie, I saw it's potential, and it hit the notes perfectly. While most see it as another woke Hollywood movie simply because of its female lead, in reality, it's really tame when it comes to addressing its lead unlike many other films like marvel where they obviously try too hard to appeal to their demographics.
Anyway, this film does a great job building suspense in their scenes, and the build up is worth it. The action scenes do not disappoint as the choreography for the characters and the main antagonist feel amazing. It gives just the right amount runtime for these scenes without making them feel dull. Anytime you see a character on screen fighting, you'll end up rewinding a few times to admire the fluid movements and sometimes the gory kills.
The story itself is simple, but it didn't need to be complex to tell the story of its main character. It even brings up themes other than "I'm a woman, I can do things just as well as men", in a wider scope it brings up colonial issues in the 1700s as it compares the mighty extraterrestrial to European trappers who are shown leave corpses of skinned animals across fields. In its essence, it's a David and Goliath story as it pits the Comanche natives to not only these trappers, but also another deadly hunter whose after bigger game.
Though there are references in this movie to the other franchise films, they're quite tame. With the only lines being, "if it bleeds, we can kill it", or the even less referenced " come on, do it". Of course you'll notice these in the film, but they're not cringeworthy. Their appearance is smooth and makes sense in their respective scenes, unlike another predator film which tooted its horn way too much.
Though there are major redesigns for the Predator, such as its mask, face, and equipment, they feel natural in this film and fit into it's beautiful scenery. Even the equipment that's used by the creature are played their strengths and give way to amazing and sometimes comedic scenes. Even the famous cloaking for the Predator feels a lot more modern than it's original counterpart. As a whole, the redesign will get some hardcore fans angry, which you will see in many reviews, but it gives a boon to the film as the antagonist gains a renewed sense of force when it's on screen; a boon which I felt would've been lost if the directors had decided to keep the original design.
TL;DR The film's great, watch it, and you won't be disappointed.
Anyway, this film does a great job building suspense in their scenes, and the build up is worth it. The action scenes do not disappoint as the choreography for the characters and the main antagonist feel amazing. It gives just the right amount runtime for these scenes without making them feel dull. Anytime you see a character on screen fighting, you'll end up rewinding a few times to admire the fluid movements and sometimes the gory kills.
The story itself is simple, but it didn't need to be complex to tell the story of its main character. It even brings up themes other than "I'm a woman, I can do things just as well as men", in a wider scope it brings up colonial issues in the 1700s as it compares the mighty extraterrestrial to European trappers who are shown leave corpses of skinned animals across fields. In its essence, it's a David and Goliath story as it pits the Comanche natives to not only these trappers, but also another deadly hunter whose after bigger game.
Though there are references in this movie to the other franchise films, they're quite tame. With the only lines being, "if it bleeds, we can kill it", or the even less referenced " come on, do it". Of course you'll notice these in the film, but they're not cringeworthy. Their appearance is smooth and makes sense in their respective scenes, unlike another predator film which tooted its horn way too much.
Though there are major redesigns for the Predator, such as its mask, face, and equipment, they feel natural in this film and fit into it's beautiful scenery. Even the equipment that's used by the creature are played their strengths and give way to amazing and sometimes comedic scenes. Even the famous cloaking for the Predator feels a lot more modern than it's original counterpart. As a whole, the redesign will get some hardcore fans angry, which you will see in many reviews, but it gives a boon to the film as the antagonist gains a renewed sense of force when it's on screen; a boon which I felt would've been lost if the directors had decided to keep the original design.
TL;DR The film's great, watch it, and you won't be disappointed.
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