One of the questions that has plagued man since the beginning of time... or rather around 1987 is this, "Why is it so difficult to make a decent sequel to Predator?" The classic Arnold Schwarzenegger sci-fi/action flick made quite an impact on moviegoers for its fun, suspenseful, and thrilling concept. It eventually was followed by a mediocre sequel in 1990, with Danny Glover filling in for Arnold. 14 years after audiences finished spitting out Predator 2's bad taste came Alien Vs Predator, a long hyped theatrical crossover between two of cinema's most memorable intergalactic baddies... and it sucked. Now that Predator 2 looked amazing compared to its over hyped successor, Hollywood decided to add some more insult to injury 3 years later with Aliens Vs Predator: Requiem... and then, the shit really hit the fan.When all hope had seemed lost, a light at the end of the tunnel appeared, a light shined by fan favorite producer Robert Rodriguez, the filmmaker behind cult hits like El Mariachi, Desperato, From Dusk Til Dawn, Sin City, and Grindhouse. Rodriguez has almost always delivered in the world of action and horror movies, and therefore seemed like the perfect contender to produce (but unfortunately not direct) a new entry in the Predator lineup. Is Predators the sequel we've all been waiting for.
Predators takes a bit of inspiration from its sibling series, Alien, in both title and concept. Now instead of one pred
ator preying on a group of people, its a bunch of predators hunting a whole horde of unfortunate humans. Instead of grunt marines, however, this is a group composed of psychos, convicts, and killers all dropped into a predator game reserve planet. On this unknown planet, the group tries to work together, protect themselves from the bloodthirsty predators, and find a way to get home.
That plot description was pretty vague, but to be honest, there really is not much more to it. Like every other film in the series, Predators is essentially a B-Movie. It features a group of human characters being chased vicious monsters. If you were hoping for a more dynamic or original plot, you'll probably be disappointed. Of course, if you're looking for some balls-to-the-wall, bloody, over-the-top action, than there is plenty here for you.
Its been a while since I've seen a brutal and bloody action movie, and I have to admit, it was a breath of fresh air. In terms of action, Predators delivers! It features some of the bloodiest shootouts I've seen in a long time. The fights were hardcore, the Predators are still big and tough, and the whole movie is such a wild rush that hardly ever settles down. Its a roller coaster ride of a movie... fast, fun, and thrilling.
One of the biggest surprises of the film was the talent recruited for the human characters. Leading the ensemble cast is Academy Award winner Adrian Brody! This actor has one of the most interesting post-Oscar film resumes of any award winner
I can think of. He went from serious dramas like The Pianist to movies like King Kong, The Darjleeling Limited, Splice, and now Predators. Most of his movies aren't bad, just interesting choices for an actor of his caliber. Other members include Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Danny Trejo, and a few more. By in large, the acting is... there. That's really all I can say about the cast, nobody is particularly bad but none of the performances are by any means great or inventive. Acting-wise, its exactly what you would expect and all you really need. Hey, if the shoe fits...
Overall, Predators has a lot going for it. A fun premise, cool special effects, and sweet action make this the best Predator sequel so far. Still, it fails to outdo the original, and I still can't shake the feeling that the "definitive" predator movie has yet to be made. Its a good movie, but not amazing and isn't likely to wow anyone. Nonetheless, the Predator series seems to be back on track, and with Rodriguez in control, another sequel is very promising.
My Score: 3 Out of 5!
ator preying on a group of people, its a bunch of predators hunting a whole horde of unfortunate humans. Instead of grunt marines, however, this is a group composed of psychos, convicts, and killers all dropped into a predator game reserve planet. On this unknown planet, the group tries to work together, protect themselves from the bloodthirsty predators, and find a way to get home.That plot description was pretty vague, but to be honest, there really is not much more to it. Like every other film in the series, Predators is essentially a B-Movie. It features a group of human characters being chased vicious monsters. If you were hoping for a more dynamic or original plot, you'll probably be disappointed. Of course, if you're looking for some balls-to-the-wall, bloody, over-the-top action, than there is plenty here for you.
Its been a while since I've seen a brutal and bloody action movie, and I have to admit, it was a breath of fresh air. In terms of action, Predators delivers! It features some of the bloodiest shootouts I've seen in a long time. The fights were hardcore, the Predators are still big and tough, and the whole movie is such a wild rush that hardly ever settles down. Its a roller coaster ride of a movie... fast, fun, and thrilling.
One of the biggest surprises of the film was the talent recruited for the human characters. Leading the ensemble cast is Academy Award winner Adrian Brody! This actor has one of the most interesting post-Oscar film resumes of any award winner
I can think of. He went from serious dramas like The Pianist to movies like King Kong, The Darjleeling Limited, Splice, and now Predators. Most of his movies aren't bad, just interesting choices for an actor of his caliber. Other members include Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Danny Trejo, and a few more. By in large, the acting is... there. That's really all I can say about the cast, nobody is particularly bad but none of the performances are by any means great or inventive. Acting-wise, its exactly what you would expect and all you really need. Hey, if the shoe fits...Overall, Predators has a lot going for it. A fun premise, cool special effects, and sweet action make this the best Predator sequel so far. Still, it fails to outdo the original, and I still can't shake the feeling that the "definitive" predator movie has yet to be made. Its a good movie, but not amazing and isn't likely to wow anyone. Nonetheless, the Predator series seems to be back on track, and with Rodriguez in control, another sequel is very promising.
My Score: 3 Out of 5!
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