"Predators" Discuss/Grade (Spoilers)
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I'm looking forward to it. Despite liking the Predator design, I don't feel it has ever been done much justice on screen. The original Ahnold picture is pretty mediocre in my opinion, the Danny Glover sequel is a little better (but excessive), and the two crossover movies with the Alien franchise embarrassing.
So far, the reviews for this one have been fairly positive, and the talent involved both in front of and behind the camera looks good. I'll probably see it tomorrow for my brother's birthday, if it's playing.
So far, the reviews for this one have been fairly positive, and the talent involved both in front of and behind the camera looks good. I'll probably see it tomorrow for my brother's birthday, if it's playing.
The hell!? The original is the best one! Medicore!?! How dare you, sir!
I like the original Predator. Not to the same degree as, say, the Alien films, but certainly better than the AVP crossover disasters. Predator 2 was OK, it had some good scenes, but I'm not all that bothered about it either way.
Predators seems interesting from what I've seen. The human characters are not a 'team' like Arnie's from the original, which should provide some antagonism, plus the alien setting might give it some variety.
Also, the director is called Nimrod! That's a positive sign if ever I saw one!
Predators seems interesting from what I've seen. The human characters are not a 'team' like Arnie's from the original, which should provide some antagonism, plus the alien setting might give it some variety.
Also, the director is called Nimrod! That's a positive sign if ever I saw one!
Roger Ebert gives it ** out of **** stars:
If the positive RT ratings hold up, Armond White should be giving it a condescending, negative review soon.
If the positive RT ratings hold up, Armond White should be giving it a condescending, negative review soon.
Has anyone else read Marion Zimmer Bradley's Hunters of the Red Moon?
Great SF adventure novel. A childhood favourite of mine.
The scenario for this movie reminds me strongly of that book.
Only, with Predators.
The reviews are surprisingly good. I think I will check it out tomorrow.
Great SF adventure novel. A childhood favourite of mine.
The scenario for this movie reminds me strongly of that book.
Only, with Predators.
The reviews are surprisingly good. I think I will check it out tomorrow.
I saw it a couple of days ago at a press screening and thought it was pretty good. It has a certain cheesy B-movie feel and some pacing issues, but all in all it's a lot of fun and definitely the best Predator movie since the original.
Adrien Brody is much better than expected as the tough mercenary badass and the Predator Make-Up effects are great. Some of the other actors/characters are a bit weak and the final act is a bit of a letdown, but the beginning really rocks and the premise works wonderfully. I hope Rodriguez & co. get to make more of these.
my rating: 7/10
If you happen to understand German, you can read my full review here: http://www.splashmovies.de/php/rezensionen/rezension/11957
Adrien Brody is much better than expected as the tough mercenary badass and the Predator Make-Up effects are great. Some of the other actors/characters are a bit weak and the final act is a bit of a letdown, but the beginning really rocks and the premise works wonderfully. I hope Rodriguez & co. get to make more of these.
my rating: 7/10
If you happen to understand German, you can read my full review here: http://www.splashmovies.de/php/rezensionen/rezension/11957
I'd put the first Predator right up with the first two Alien movies myself. Sure it's just a schlocky action movie at heart, but it's still beautifully executed, the premise is awesome, and it's moody and atmospheric as hell. Everytime I watch it, I feel like I'm right in that hot and humid jungle with them.
For some reason Predator 2 seems to be getting a lot of love lately, but despite being better than the AvPs, I still find it pretty dull and uninspired. And the "futuristic LA" is just completely laughable. The movie only gets good towards the end when Glover finally goes up against the Predator.
If the cast was better, I might be able to buy into the original, but Arnold is better suited playing robots than the robust action heroes he's usually saddled with. Carl Weathers isn't that convincing as Arnold's friend, and the rest of the cast seems to slide from there (Shane Black! Is that really the best way Joel Silver could keep an eye on the production?).
Perhaps I'll give it another chance later today, though, in anticipation of the new one (which is being savaged by Metacritics more selective line-up of critics, but is getting somewhat of a pass at Rotten Tomatoes).
Perhaps I'll give it another chance later today, though, in anticipation of the new one (which is being savaged by Metacritics more selective line-up of critics, but is getting somewhat of a pass at Rotten Tomatoes).
Saw it tonight. Love it, as has been said (and probably will be again) best Predator film since Predator! Hard to give it an excellent, but better than better than average which I'll go with as it seems fairer.
I saifd before hand that what I really wanted it to be was better than AVP or AVPR (especially AVPR, AVP has some redeeming qualities at least) and that if it was as good as PRedator 2 I'd be happy. Well it's better than P2.
There are some lovely homages to Predator, especially when the end credits start. In fact the only thing lacking I'd say is that it's nowhere near as quoatable as Predator.
On the Predator/ Alien comparison I'd actually say Predator is a better film than Aliens. It doesn't feel anywhere near as dated.
I saifd before hand that what I really wanted it to be was better than AVP or AVPR (especially AVPR, AVP has some redeeming qualities at least) and that if it was as good as PRedator 2 I'd be happy. Well it's better than P2.
There are some lovely homages to Predator, especially when the end credits start. In fact the only thing lacking I'd say is that it's nowhere near as quoatable as Predator.
On the Predator/ Alien comparison I'd actually say Predator is a better film than Aliens. It doesn't feel anywhere near as dated.
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I was hoping for a Na'Vi carcass. 
The first Predator is my favorite Arnold movie. It's classic. It's really quotable as well, and I love All the Over the Top characters.
I haven't seen the 2nd film, although I may remedy that soon. The idea of the Predator in the city doesn't do much for me, and I'm not a very big Danny Glover fan, but maybe I'm wrong.
In spite of my love for the first Predator and Arnold, I like the first few Alien films far better.
I haven't seen the 2nd film, although I may remedy that soon. The idea of the Predator in the city doesn't do much for me, and I'm not a very big Danny Glover fan, but maybe I'm wrong.
In spite of my love for the first Predator and Arnold, I like the first few Alien films far better.
I didn't see one, and whenever we were in the Predator camp I was looking!
There was a skeleton that had a kind of elongated skull, but it didn't really look like an Alien imo.
I thought the burning skull when they entered the camp was an Alien. Also:
It was so awesome to see another alien species! Finally, after 30 years its nice to get a 3rd member of the galaxy.
I didn't see one either.
I thought it was pretty good, not excellent but good. There were some funny lines and good kills. I really liked the way the Predators were revealed as well.