The review embargo apparently ends in 1 hour so you can use this topic to post any reviews from the press you find. We'll try and keep this post updated.
Here's the Rotten Tomatoes link: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/prey_2022
Three here, two 8/10s and an A-
IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/prey-review-predator-prequel
The Weekend Warrior (have to scroll down): https://edwarddouglas.substack.com/p/the-weekend-warrior-august-5-2022
Collider: https://collider.com/prey-movie-review-predator-amber-midthunder-dan-trachtenberg/
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/prey_2022
100% on Rotten Tomatoes so far! ;D ;D ;D
Finally!
CBR: https://www.cbr.com/prey-hulu-movie-review/
Unscored but very positive.
:o
Hopefully it will stay this way with the positive reviews. That would be so great.
The lowest score I have seen is 7/10 so far...I hope it keeps this up and not only critical successful but I hope it gets viewed a lot on Hulu so they will make more movies down the road.
9/10
https://twitter.com/GeekTyrant/status/1554874883032629248
9/10
https://twitter.com/AlanWCerny/status/1554861645138108418
Positive
https://twitter.com/io9/status/1554861542801154051
3.5/5
https://twitter.com/nerdist/status/1554860520552931328
8.5/10
https://twitter.com/FandomWire/status/1554860645887234048
Positive
https://twitter.com/GameSpot/status/1554859763921559553
4/5
https://twitter.com/jamescdyer/status/1554861169491468288
7/10
https://twitter.com/slashfilm/status/1554860769480790016
Vital Thrills: https://www.vitalthrills.com/prey-review/
9/10
This is the very first somewhat negative one i've read of the many, many positive ones.
https://lwlies.com/reviews/prey/#.YuqstMHSZyM.twitter
EDIT: I think the rating doesn't go higher than 5, so still 3/5.
Loving all the praise. The reviews that are negative aren't even all that negative.
4/5
https://twitter.com/BDisgusting/status/1554859885975797761
4/5
https://twitter.com/totalfilm/status/1554860078771077122
Positive
https://twitter.com/THR/status/1554859729989636098
Quote from: Mike's Monsters on Aug 03, 2022, 05:19:03 PMLoving all the praise. The reviews that are negative aren't even all that negative.
Indeed! Those are the 'worst' reviews till now. And i think it will go on like this. 10 reviews: 8 raving reviews, 2 somewhat 'negative'. That would be incredible.
independent [uk] 4/5: Prey review: Brutal, pulse-quickening Predator prequel succeeds by ditching the nostalgia
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/prey-review-predator-prequel-b2137443.html
EDIT: and another one!
winteriscoming.net: Movie Grade: A
https://winteriscoming.net/2022/08/03/review-prey-best-predator-movie-since-the-original/
https://twitter.com/RomanWriting/status/1554881559899115521
Till now...33 reviews! All fresh!
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/prey_2022/reviews
Stop it! It's scaring me!! ;-)
Punch Drunk Critics (4/5): Review: 'Prey', Amber Midthunder Slays It In A Smart, Ultra-Violent 'Predator' Prequel That Reignites The Franchise
https://twitter.com/pdcmovies/status/1554882462777499648
Yeah, they're all very positive.
The only negative I can find is the over-reliance on CGI is mentioned in a couple of them.
The Reel Roundup (3/5): 'Prey' is a 'Predator' Prequel that Aims to Redefine the Iconic Sci-Fi Action Franchise
https://twitter.com/BenMkWrites/status/1554890029268434944
https://twitter.com/metacritic/status/1554864840509997061?s=20&t=andsKq-mSKIA5ZIb6GyB7g
After 43 reviews we got a rotten one!11!1 ;-)
42 fresh, 1 rotten.
Culture Audience: "Prey" will appeal primarily to people who are fans of the "Predator" franchise and anyone who doesn't mind watching predictable, boring and idiotic horror movies.
Wow, what a b*tch (Carla Hay, Culture Mix). What a hate from this creature Carla.
https://culturemixonline.com/review-prey-2022-starring-amber-midthunder-dakota-beavers-stormee-kipp-michelle-thrush-julian-black-antelope-and-dane-diliegro/
And here we go again with the positive ones.... :-)
screen-one.net (4/5): It's everything a Predator fan could want from a sequel – or prequel, in this instance – and so much more.
https://twitter.com/ScreenOne/status/1554893018888654849
Pretty positive so far, wish it came out today!!
Quote from: 343 on Aug 03, 2022, 06:13:04 PMAfter 43 reviews we got a rotten one!11!1 ;-)
42 fresh, 1 rotten.
Culture Audience: "Prey" will appeal primarily to people who are fans of the "Predator" franchise and anyone who doesn't mind watching predictable, boring and idiotic horror movies.
Wow, what a b*tch (Carla Hay, Culture Mix).
https://culturemixonline.com/review-prey-2022-starring-amber-midthunder-dakota-beavers-stormee-kipp-michelle-thrush-julian-black-antelope-and-dane-diliegro/
A quick glance at her other reviews and they're all the same thing. You'd swear every movie ever made was terrible if you went off her 'wrapping up' paragraph at the end of each review.
Fkn outstanding!, just as we all cautiously hoped was going to be the case since the initial Collider screening responses, the fans and this franchise deserve this!
Cannot wait for this in the UK
Quote from: Doomofman on Aug 03, 2022, 06:15:21 PMQuote from: 343 on Aug 03, 2022, 06:13:04 PMAfter 43 reviews we got a rotten one!11!1 ;-)
42 fresh, 1 rotten.
Culture Audience: "Prey" will appeal primarily to people who are fans of the "Predator" franchise and anyone who doesn't mind watching predictable, boring and idiotic horror movies.
Wow, what a b*tch (Carla Hay, Culture Mix).
https://culturemixonline.com/review-prey-2022-starring-amber-midthunder-dakota-beavers-stormee-kipp-michelle-thrush-julian-black-antelope-and-dane-diliegro/
A quick glance at her other reviews and they're all the same thing. You'd swear every movie ever made was terrible if you went off her 'wrapping up' paragraph at the end of each review.
Yeah, man! I edited my previous post (included another positive one), but that Carla has issues. What a hateful review. Sickening.
In tha face, Carla, In tha face!! ;-)
Loop.com EDITORS' RATING: 10/10
Prey Review: The Ultimate Hunt
Pros
An amazing ensemble cast
Amber Midthunder shines in the lead role
The Predator design is fantastic
The action scenes are great
Cons
I only wish it was longer
Read More: https://www.looper.com/951295/prey-review-the-ultimate-hunt/?utm_campaign=clip
https://twitter.com/awalrusdarkly/status/1554894453952880642
You did it... You crazy son of a bitch you did it.
Class that this is getting such great reviews.
Don't be a Carla. ;) Bam, another one!
idobi Radio: Rating A.
In the End: Prey is an awesome restart of the Predator franchise featuring a fantastic new heroine with a star-making performance.
https://idobi.com/ent-review/film-review-prey/
https://twitter.com/idobiradio/status/1554896061298118656
Gamespot: https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/prey-review-the-predator-movie-we-deserve/1900-6417926/?ServiceType=twitter&ftag=ftag%3DGSS-05-10aab8e&UniqueID=885F8FF0-0F5D-11ED-A3A4-936F96E8478F&TheTime=2022-07-29T16%3A43%3A11&PostType=image
8/10
Whammooooo.
flickeringmyth (rating 4/5): #PreyMovie is a technical marvel, a uniquely refreshing take on the Predator formula, and Amber Midthunder is up to the challenge, immediately cementing herself as a must-see action heroine. This is how a reboot is done exceedingly right
https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2022/08/movie-review-prey-2022/
https://twitter.com/FlickMythRob/status/1554897127955914753
scifibulletin.com (rating 8/10): Verdict: A very different, and very effective take on the Predator mythos that respects the culture it's depicting. 8/10
https://scifibulletin.com/film-reviews/science-fiction/review-predator-prey/
https://twitter.com/scifibulletin/status/1554898342131417090
So far after 49 reviews. Second rotten one.
Fresh (47) | Rotten (2)
Every new installment of the Predator franchise has aimed to recapture that original film. But instead of coming up with new quotable lines and a new charming lead, Prey simply doesn't have as much to offer.
Full Review | Original Score: 5.5/10
https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/reviews/1232793-prey-review-another-middling-sequel
FilmFocusOnline (4/5) REVIEW | PREY
Prey will most certainly reignite interest the Predator franchise with a fierce enemy and a powerful performance.
https://www.filmfocusonline.com/post/review-prey
https://twitter.com/FilmFocusOnline/status/1554903023901720577
Can't see a rating, but both positive...
Movie Review: 'Prey' is the sci-fi action thriller Predator fans have been waiting for
https://twitter.com/Attractions/status/1554881117471363074
Review: "From the action set pieces to the quiet, more intimate moments in the forest, Trachtenberg immersed the viewer into Naru's world for the entire runtime of the film. This prequel made the franchise more intriguing for a new generation."
https://candidxcinema.com/2022/08/03/prey-movie/
https://twitter.com/amxndareviews/status/1554903493277880321
https://twitter.com/amxndareviews/status/1554903493277880321
strangeharbors (B+)
"If it bleeds, we can kill it." #PreyMovie is an absolute corker: a simple formula weaponized into a sleek, sci-fi action missile. Powder keg tension, sick kills, and a formidable Amber Midthunder are all proof that bigger isn't always better.
https://www.strangeharbors.com/blog/2022/8/3/film-review-predator-movie-prey
https://twitter.com/strangeharbors/status/1554907407628861442
Some of the taglines on these reviews are mind blowing, the Digital Spy one is my fave so far:
"New Predator movie is a must-see triumph"
Best day i've had on this forum in the 15 years since i joined!
Compared to the other Predator-movies...
https://twitter.com/DRMovieNews1/status/1554907751138185219
51 reviews now, still 96% (certified) fresh.
thathashtagshow (5/5)
Prey – The Predator Is Scary Once Again [Review]
https://www.com/2022/08/03/prey-predator-movie-review/
https://twitter.com/ThatHashtagShow/status/1554907940414300161
Gizmodo (Positive): Prey Is the Best and Most Intimate Predator Movie in Years
https://gizmodo.com/prey-review-predator-hulu-dan-trachtenberg-1849362267?utm_medium=sharefromsite&utm_source=_twitter
https://twitter.com/NickGrantham83/status/1554908104927617025
Quote from: Firestorm on Aug 03, 2022, 07:15:03 PMSome of the taglines on these reviews are mind blowing, the Digital Spy one is my fave so far:
"New Predator movie is a must-see triumph"
Best day i've had on this forum in 15 years since joining!
Yeah after being here in the leadup to Predators and The Predator, today feels like a real victory and I've still to see the movie... Exciting times
This is nuts!
Rotten tomatoes has it certified fresh at 96 with 51 reviews, fastest I've seen
I guess it was always Fox screwing things up. Excited to see what Disney does with Alien now that we know they can make a good predator movie!
I just can't believe this...
Quote from: 343 on Aug 03, 2022, 07:23:33 PMCompared to the other Predator-movies...
https://twitter.com/DRMovieNews1/status/1554907751138185219
Predator 2 is lower than The Predator lol
Yeah, incredible. :-)
Quote from: HumanPredator on Aug 03, 2022, 07:29:51 PMRotten tomatoes has it certified fresh at 96 with 51 reviews, fastest I've seen
54 reviews and still 96%.
theonlycritic (B+): 'Prey' review: 'Predator' franchise gets the hardcore and bloody prequel it deserves
Not that anyone needed another prequel/sequel in the dormant PREDATOR franchise but hot damn does #PreyMovie rip, laying a clear blueprint for how to effortlessly make what's old feel new and fresh again.
https://www.theonlycritic.com/post/prey-review-predator-franchise-gets-the-hardcore-and-bloody-prequel-it-deserves
https://twitter.com/TheOnlyCritic/status/1554913385220898818
The Wrap (Very Positive): 'Prey' Film Review: Suspenseful 'Predator' Prequel Revitalizes Monster-Alien Franchise
https://www.thewrap.com/prey-film-review-predator-prequel-amber-midthunder/
https://twitter.com/TheWrap/status/1554919381813153792
nativeviewpoint (9.2/10) 'Prey' #NativeNerd review: The Best Predator Movie Ever!
https://nativeviewpoint.com/prey-nativenerd-review-the-best-predator-movie-ever/
https://twitter.com/DelSchilling/status/1554921354583068677
Even in my wildest dreams i would have dreamt these kind of reviews...just incredible!
Quote from: 343 on Aug 03, 2022, 07:54:39 PMYeah, incredible. :-)
Quote from: HumanPredator on Aug 03, 2022, 07:29:51 PMRotten tomatoes has it certified fresh at 96 with 51 reviews, fastest I've seen
54 reviews and still 96%.
theonlycritic (B+): 'Prey' review: 'Predator' franchise gets the hardcore and bloody prequel it deserves
Not that anyone needed another prequel/sequel in the dormant PREDATOR franchise but hot damn does #PreyMovie rip, laying a clear blueprint for how to effortlessly make what's old feel new and fresh again.
https://www.theonlycritic.com/post/prey-review-predator-franchise-gets-the-hardcore-and-bloody-prequel-it-deserves
https://twitter.com/TheOnlyCritic/status/1554913385220898818
The Wrap (Very Positive): 'Prey' Film Review: Suspenseful 'Predator' Prequel Revitalizes Monster-Alien Franchise
https://www.thewrap.com/prey-film-review-predator-prequel-amber-midthunder/
https://twitter.com/TheWrap/status/1554919381813153792
nativeviewpoint (9.2/10) 'Prey' #NativeNerd review: The Best Predator Movie Ever!
https://nativeviewpoint.com/prey-nativenerd-review-the-best-predator-movie-ever/
https://twitter.com/DelSchilling/status/1554921354583068677
Even in my wildest dreams i would have dreamt these kind of reviews...just incredible!
Even my PC has now turned blood green with joy :laugh:
(https://i.ibb.co/9wtHsNY/48-E047-A1-5-FCD-46-C8-8654-592-EA7364134.jpg)
What happened to "Disney will ruin everything" and so on and so forth. Fox was ABSOLUTELY the problem with this franchise, I think poor Robert Rodriguez can attest to that as well. In fox's defense though I don't think the studio was why The Predator was such a disaster, I think the studio was trying to clean up the disaster that Black had made (predators in U.S. military uniforms) of the movie but they did make the decision to hand Black come in and.....do what he does to franchises these days.
Anyway I'm really glad this movie is doing so well and who knows maybe we will get more period piece Predator movies down the line.
Quote from: SisterJill on Aug 03, 2022, 06:27:26 PMYou did it... You crazy son of a bitch you did it.
People doubted me but I felt it in my bones!!!
Quote from: BlueMarsalis79 on Aug 03, 2022, 08:18:36 PMQuote from: SisterJill on Aug 03, 2022, 06:27:26 PMYou did it... You crazy son of a bitch you did it.
People doubted me but I felt it in my bones!!!
We're ballin' this friday!!
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/MPLpvJcsWvrkk/giphy.gif)
(https://i.ibb.co/7JHLR8z/consensus.jpg)
96% God damn
61 reviews; 59 fresh, 2 rotten.
97% fresh.
The last 3 for tonight!
'Prey' review (B): A star-making turn from Amber Midthunder and a stealthy Predator make for a promising future of the horror-action franchise
https://awardswatch.com/prey-review-a-star-making-turn-from-amber-midthunder-and-a-stealthy-predator-make-for-a-promising-future-of-the-horror-action-franchise-b/
https://twitter.com/awards_watch/status/1554925079833718784
Another very positive review from Geekcentric.
https://twitter.com/GeekcentricYT/status/1554925515269718020
theartsguild (Positive) Amber Midthunder shines in 'Prey' on Disney+
https://www.theartsguild.com/2022/08/03/amber-midthunder-prey-disney-plus/
https://twitter.com/TheArtsGuildCA/status/1554927949895405569
Sleep tight! 8)
Fox still made this movie my dudes.
This is so awesome! I truly hope it stays this way and doesn't continue to drop too far as more reviews come in.
I guess I'm in the right fandom after all ;D
I'm living for all this praise for Amber! I can't wait to see her in the movie
Quote from: SiL on Aug 03, 2022, 08:38:37 PMFox still made this movie my dudes.
It's still a 20 century studio film yes. Yet Disney cleaned house once they got Fox. All management people from Fox pre Disney is gone from what I understand. Those executives that killed alien 5 & demanded Shane Black to change The Predator (not that it would have helped) are gone. New management put there by Disney
Overall Prey seems to have a positive review! BRING. IT.ON! I'm ready for this! Gonna go through Predator,Predator 2 and Predators to get primed! Anyone know what time Hulu releases their movies? Is it midnight?
Geez... i was at the very least expecting some décents reviews but this is way beyond my wildest expectatives. :o
A franchise has been resurrected ladies and gentlemen!!!
Quote from: chopperXgill on Aug 03, 2022, 09:13:14 PMQuote from: SiL on Aug 03, 2022, 08:38:37 PMFox still made this movie my dudes.
It's still a 20 century studio film yes. Yet Disney cleaned house once they got Fox. All management people from Fox pre Disney is gone from what I understand. Those executives that killed alien 5 & demanded Shane Black to change The Predator (not that it would have helped) are gone. New management put there by Disney
Yes, but people are acting like this is a Disney film. Fox, like every studio, has always had highs and lows depending on who was running the place at the time.
A fact that will definitely be overlooked by most who look at things at a surface level unfortunately.
Quote from: Kradan on Aug 03, 2022, 07:53:52 PMQuote from: 343 on Aug 03, 2022, 07:23:33 PMCompared to the other Predator-movies...
https://twitter.com/DRMovieNews1/status/1554907751138185219
Predator 2 is lower than The Predator lol
That one made me so a double take. I thought I read the score wrong 😂
I Love Predator 2. Herb Sleeping, The end scene, Love the Music in the end scene,
Positive
https://twitter.com/tribecalledgeek/status/1554937993009328128
https://twitter.com/ian_sandwell/status/1554934817963528192
Positive
https://twitter.com/ScottMendelson/status/1554899973547864064
https://twitter.com/whynowworld/status/1554905038048432129
Seems like we have a winner. Excellent, definitely getting excited. I wanna try and watch it at my aunt's house on Sunday maybe. Nice big screen TV.
PREY is not produced by Disney. IT IS 100% Fox.
Fox pre-Disney commercial movies:
Logan, ape trilogy..., Deadpools, Kingsman, Free Guy, The last duel, and more.
Fox between 2011 and 2019 was a good studio with good blockbusters.
President Rothman is now at Sony. He was on Fox from 90 to 2011.
Worst time Fox with Rothman.
Fox didn't get it right with Predator because you can't always get everything right. Logan and apes are very good, they received more than 90% rotten as PREY.
So Fox resurrected Logan, the apes before Disney.
Origins Wolverine - Logan
Apes Tim Burton- Apes Matt Reves
Where was Disney?
The predator -PREY
And now within Disney to Predator. The merit belongs to the director and to give him freedom not from Disney who do not produce but only distribute.
Fox in Disney is Fox. Producers associated with Predator continue on PREY.
DAN T is the difference.
Don't waste time on the fringe "fans" dissing "Prey" because apparently we got a female lead on the film. The most important thing is we do our part to support this film by watching it. The reviews are good, now we need to do our part.
Quote from: GreybackElder on Aug 03, 2022, 09:34:58 PMOverall Prey seems to have a positive review! BRING. IT.ON! I'm ready for this! Gonna go through Predator,Predator 2 and Predators to get primed! Anyone know what time Hulu releases their movies? Is it midnight?
Yup midnight eastern time.
I'm west coast, so I'll get to see it at 9 pm Thursday 😏
It's fantastic. So chuffed.
95% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes for "Prey", I think that's the best rated Predator movie of any kind:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/prey_2022
A friend said it's good, safe but still wholesome. It doesn't test the boundaries like the last film.
So good seeing so many positive reviews.
The number of f**kwits online still insisting this film is shit even though they haven't watched it and it's getting good reviews from everyone who has :laugh:
So where did PREY succeed that Predator 2 didn't? Base on the reviews, a common thing I'm seeing is that this is very much back to the basics of the first film, which is great, but granted, even in the city, P2 has a similar plot structure and film beats from the first. Let's be honest, Predator is really a film you can tell once because there's no longer a mystery and the more you try and expand on the lore, the less interesting that mystery is. If Predator 2 were released today, how would contemporary reviews look based on the same.ones reviewing PREY??
Probably in having a story that actually goes somewhere and a protagonist that actually develops, rather than a lot of stuff happening very loudly and then ending somewhat anticlimactically.
Quote from: SiL on Aug 04, 2022, 10:06:09 AMProbably in having a story that actually goes somewhere and a protagonist that actually develops, rather than a lot of stuff happening very loudly and then ending somewhat anticlimactically.
Not only does Harrigan not develop, he even wears the same clothes throughout the movie. I remember James Cameron making a point that he likes to develop his characters both ways, and they often swap clothes about the midpoint in the movie.
He wears a suit at one point!
Compare to how Dutch develops through Predator and it's not hard to see why P2 falls flat. So much fun, but so lacking in substance.
Quote from: SiL on Aug 04, 2022, 11:10:48 AMHe wears a suit at one point!
Compare to how Dutch develops through Predator and it's not hard to see why P2 falls flat. So much fun, but so lacking in substance.
I think he wears a suit and a tactical vest at different points, but it's still on the same sweat-trenched shirt, pants, and shoes.
Yeah that's going to haunt me on my next watch. Story even takes place over several days, like geez.
predator 2 is a classic,
so underrated.
I dunno, did they need to cast Danny Glover? Felt like stunt casting for woke points.
Quote from: SiL on Aug 04, 2022, 11:27:48 AMYeah that's going to haunt me on my next watch. Story even takes place over several days, like geez.
Have you considered the fact that he's such a dedicated cop he just owns multiple copies of the same outfit, so he doesn't expend precious investigative brain cells deciding what to wear each morning?
Quote from: HuDaFuK on Aug 04, 2022, 11:36:27 AMHave you considered the fact that he's such a dedicated cop he just owns multiple copies of the same outfit, so he doesn't expend precious investigative brain cells deciding what to wear each morning?
We never see his home so I'm open to the possibility he lives in one set of clothes in his car.
Quote from: SiL on Aug 04, 2022, 11:38:01 AMWe never see his home so I'm open to the possibility he lives in one set of clothes in his car.
:laugh:
EDIT: Actually, I think his apartment crops up in either the comic or the shooting script. Can't recall the wardrobe situation.
Quote from: SiL on Aug 04, 2022, 11:34:28 AMwoke.
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Maybe I'm losing my mind but I could swear all these are different outfits:
(https://cache.moviestillsdb.com/i/500x/9enaygg9/predator-2-lg.jpg)
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcRqUFGXQAAuSpJ.jpg)
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Guys, this is about the reviews on Prey, not yet another debate on Predator 2, come on, man. 8)
Quote from: 343 on Aug 03, 2022, 07:23:33 PMCompared to the other Predator-movies...
https://twitter.com/DRMovieNews1/status/1554907751138185219
51 reviews now, still 96% (certified) fresh.
thathashtagshow (5/5)
Prey – The Predator Is Scary Once Again [Review]
https://www.com/2022/08/03/prey-predator-movie-review/
https://twitter.com/ThatHashtagShow/status/1554907940414300161
Gizmodo (Positive): Prey Is the Best and Most Intimate Predator Movie in Years
https://gizmodo.com/prey-review-predator-hulu-dan-trachtenberg-1849362267?utm_medium=sharefromsite&utm_source=_twitter
https://twitter.com/NickGrantham83/status/1554908104927617025
P2 with 30% makes absolutely no sense.
Quote from: BlueMarsalis79 on Aug 04, 2022, 12:26:05 PMMaybe I'm losing my mind but I could swear all these are different outfits:
https://cache.moviestillsdb.com/i/500x/9enaygg9/predator-2-lg.jpg
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/pv-target-images/4a93d8e900f393af1304c48f14a01f33aef87ade10583f847e42d06abd09119b._SX1080_.png
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcRqUFGXQAAuSpJ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/cJM552X.jpg
The last two shirts are different for sure. God f**king damn it, the fella wore a jacket while it is supposed to be 110 degrees out there !
Jeremy Jahns review is up.
It's good!
Nice!
AV Club Review (A-): https://www.avclub.com/prey-review-predator-dan-trachtenberg-amber-midthunder-1849361254 (https://www.avclub.com/prey-review-predator-dan-trachtenberg-amber-midthunder-1849361254)
Rolling Stone:
https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/1555258535017054208
Very positive.
I'm sure it will be great. But P2 will always be my favourite.
Angry Joe:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7dq2d1rH6M&ab_channel=AngryJoeShow
Quote from: SiL on Aug 04, 2022, 10:06:09 AMProbably in having a story that actually goes somewhere and a protagonist that actually develops, rather than a lot of stuff happening very loudly and then ending somewhat anticlimactically.
I can't disagree more.
I haven't seen Prey so it might suffer the same shortfalls as Predator 2, but from reviews it didn't sound like it.
Quote from: RidgeTop on Aug 04, 2022, 09:20:48 PMRolling Stone:
https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/1555258535017054208
Very positive.
Wow, not long now, bring it...
3.5/5
https://twitter.com/odienator/status/1555273593608601602
It's live now
positive reviews from jeremy and joe!
The fact that this film is considered good getting a positive reception is refreshing, apart of me felt it sound to good to be true leaving me feeling like.
https://c.tenor.com/GWzT9-9dpZEAAAAM/the-avengers-marvel.gif
First major critic Negative review?
Picking a very condescending tone from her...
I'm jus annoyed they undid canon with 1715 backstory
Quote from: The Saint on Aug 05, 2022, 06:32:35 AMFirst major critic Negative review?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjvNbkOe1VU
Picking a very condescending tone from her...
Of course she doesn't like it. She likes to always play the Devil's advocate to stir shit up.
Question for those who've watched the movie (No spoilers, please): Does the predator actually take trophies, this time around?
He does. :)
Hell, YEAH!
Yeah I think Prey does a good job about getting the predator's motives across through what we see on the screen
Quote from: Mike's Monsters on Aug 05, 2022, 09:21:37 AMQuote from: The Saint on Aug 05, 2022, 06:32:35 AMFirst major critic Negative review?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjvNbkOe1VU
Picking a very condescending tone from her...
Of course she doesn't like it. She likes to always play the Devil's advocate to stir shit up.
God, that annoying thing with even a more horrible voice. Can't listen to her and i don't take her serious at all.
Loved it. Hope there is more to come.
yes it does, animal trophies as well
Yeah, and it does it well, basically like it's working its way up the food chain throughout the film.
Quote from: 343 on Aug 05, 2022, 11:04:34 AMQuote from: Mike's Monsters on Aug 05, 2022, 09:21:37 AMQuote from: The Saint on Aug 05, 2022, 06:32:35 AMFirst major critic Negative review?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjvNbkOe1VU
Picking a very condescending tone from her...
Of course she doesn't like it. She likes to always play the Devil's advocate to stir shit up.
God, that annoying thing with even a more horrible voice. Can't listen to her and i don't take her serious at all.
I'd rather shit in my hands and clap than listen to a minute of her voice.
A great new look at a Predator movie it is surtenly on of the best out the we want more ASAP
The original with Arnie will always be the cult classic and a favorite, but hard as it is to say......Prey is better. Everything the director and cast did with this was amazing. Now if the director would only do Alien vs Predator Rage War that would be the ultimate
McTiernan's direction was much more distinct and defined than what we see in Prey.
Did they? Could still be solved with a sequel. Can it be not?
Quote from: SinSixx on Aug 06, 2022, 06:47:33 AMThe original with Arnie will always be the cult classic and a favorite, but hard as it is to say......Prey is better. Everything the director and cast did with this was amazing. Now if the director would only do Alien vs Predator Rage War that would be the ultimate
Rage War would need a massive budget. I would happy if they stay in the past with something like Predators vs. Vikings, Predators vs. Samurai, or just continue the same story "thread" with Naru. This will get a sequel for sure.
Give Kradan a WWI Predmovie and he'll be the happiest boy
Quote from: Firestorm on Aug 06, 2022, 12:49:04 AMI'd rather shit in my hands and clap than listen to a minute of her voice.
Mental image is priceless :D
Did you guys catch the hint for a sequel, right at the end of the animated credits?
Quote from: Kradan on Aug 06, 2022, 07:41:31 AMGive Kradan a WWI Predmovie and he'll be the happiest boy
Quote from: Firestorm on Aug 06, 2022, 12:49:04 AMI'd rather shit in my hands and clap than listen to a minute of her voice.
Mental image is priceless :D
:laugh:
Prey is still holding out strong on RT and back up at 93%, I saw it go to 91% yesterday and figured it would start to drop to the mid-low 80s but looks like that ain't happening, i know it doesnt really mean anything in the long term but nice to actually see a Predator flick with such a high rating on there.
Quote from: Mike on Aug 06, 2022, 12:52:40 PMDid you guys catch the hint for a sequel, right at the end of the animated credits?
I hope that isn't actually sequel bait. I'd rather it's just a little coda to explain the gun away post-
Prey, rather than promise of a literal "Prey 2."
Would love to see
Predator continue from here on as a series of one-offs.
I like Naru enough that I am up for more honestly.
so that means that the first one will stay the best, i think these reporters who judge probably wern't even born yet when the first predator came out, all the effects and the close ups from the predator's face and details where put amazingly on screen, in that time it wasn't so easy to make it to get the result the movie has, but now they can put cgi in it and have the technology to go far behind emagination and still looks real, so get your ass to the chopper!
Quote from: corey de vriesr on Aug 06, 2022, 04:04:08 PMi think these reporters who judge probably wern't even born yet when the first predator came out
Okay?
She always sound like that. Horrible voice.
Quote from: corey de vriesr on Aug 06, 2022, 04:04:08 PMso that means that the first one will stay the best, i think these reporters who judge probably wern't even born yet when the first predator came out
I think this site wouldn't exist if that were the case, because most that run it weren't around when it was made. Weird way of looking at it.
Quote from: Mike's Monsters on Aug 06, 2022, 05:30:20 PMQuote from: corey de vriesr on Aug 06, 2022, 04:04:08 PMso that means that the first one will stay the best, i think these reporters who judge probably wern't even born yet when the first predator came out
I think this site wouldn't exist if that were the case, because most that run it weren't around when it was made. Weird way of looking at it.
Yea I don't agree with Corey on that at all. Most of my favorite movies were made before I was born, including "Alien" but it doesn't make me like them less 🤷
Continuing with the story of Naru would be totally fine, especially if the director returns.
Hell, they could even go the Machiko route with her, join her up with Preds (Greyback).
He's not a critic, but the Sexual Tyrannosaurs has thoughts.
https://twitter.com/govjventura/status/1556118433732988928?s=21&t=IlfFeQTZac51pOMWXGthAw
https://twitter.com/govjventura/status/1556144501638447106?s=21&t=IlfFeQTZac51pOMWXGthAw
Those scores just reinforce my general dismissal of professional movie critics outside of a few like RLM. Aside from the nice landscape shots and some of the somewhat amusing and gratuitous kills, didn't particularly enjoy this film.
For context / Comparison, in my humble opinion.
Predator : 10/10
Predator 2 : 7.5/10
The Predator : 6/10
Predators : 6/10
AVPR: 5/10
Prey: 5/10
AVP: 3/10
That's so nice of him!
Even the best films ever made have folks who think they are just pure sh*t.
I'm just happy we got a well received film that has been given a lot of praise from both audiences and critics.
There will always be haters but I'm just so happy with the reception Prey has gotten so far.
Quote from: 426Buddy on Aug 07, 2022, 05:54:54 PMEven the best films ever made have folks who think they are just pure sh*t.
I'm just happy we got a well received film that has been given a lot of praise from both audiences and critics.
There will always be haters but I'm just so happy with the reception Prey has gotten so far.
Personal taste is an important aspect of people's criticism too. Is the movie an objectively better filmed movie than the others? Possibly. But I probably won't be reaching for it as much as some of the other movies. For me, it was missing certain elements that made the the other movies more entertaining, but that's ok. It didn't need to tick all the boxes to still be a solid addition to the Predator lineup, imo.
Quote from: SariiDoggo. on Aug 07, 2022, 04:29:17 PMThose scores just reinforce my general dismissal of professional movie critics outside of a few like RLM. Aside from the nice landscape shots and some of the somewhat amusing and gratuitous kills, didn't particularly enjoy this film.
For context / Comparison, in my humble opinion.
Predator : 10/10
Predator 2 : 7.5/10
The Predator : 6/10
Predators : 6/10
AVPR: 5/10
Prey: 5/10
AVP: 3/10
What happens if RLM loves it? I'm almost expecting them to praise it too. But I could be wrong, they throw me off quite a bit with expectations at times.
I expect them to be slightly more critical of the movie than most
If RLM like it, they like it. Won't likely change my opinion and I'll most probably enjoy their review regardless. I can't think of a video they've done that I've disliked, even if i've wildly disagreed with their actual reviews. They've recommended things i've disliked and vice versa. I watch RLM mainly for entertainment and the humour / general movie discussion. I only mentioned them because it's one of my favourite YT channels and technically they're film critics.
I know you like the film, that's cool, i watched your review. Seemed like genuine enthusiasm. But I didn't feel it at all and i'm surprised some put it up there with the first..
Quote from: Mike's Monsters on Aug 06, 2022, 05:30:20 PMQuote from: corey de vriesr on Aug 06, 2022, 04:04:08 PMso that means that the first one will stay the best, i think these reporters who judge probably wern't even born yet when the first predator came out
I think this site wouldn't exist if that were the case, because most that run it weren't around when it was made. Weird way of looking at it.
Most of the people in charge of this site weren't alive for the release of Predator?
I would say most are around or younger than 34. Movie came out in 87, I was 2.
Quote from: Wysps on Aug 07, 2022, 06:10:15 PMQuote from: 426Buddy on Aug 07, 2022, 05:54:54 PMEven the best films ever made have folks who think they are just pure sh*t.
I'm just happy we got a well received film that has been given a lot of praise from both audiences and critics.
There will always be haters but I'm just so happy with the reception Prey has gotten so far.
Personal taste is an important aspect of people's criticism too. Is the movie an objectively better filmed movie than the others? Possibly. But I probably won't be reaching for it as much as some of the other movies. For me, it was missing certain elements that made the the other movies more entertaining, but that's ok. It didn't need to tick all the boxes to still be a solid addition to the Predator lineup, imo.
Well said and agreed.
Quote from: 426Buddy on Aug 08, 2022, 01:05:22 AMI would say most are around or younger than 34. Movie came out in 87, I was 2.
Oof. I'm much, MUCH older than that.
Maybe why I find it so strange that almost immediately after watching Prey and going on social media, I witnessed a few people immediately claim it to be better than Predator, Predator 2, etc. I was like, "calm down! It just came out!" lol.
I think a lot of the young-uns are quick to proclaim things as "best ever" upon the quickest of glances. Far too quick for me, at least.
Quote from: Mike's Monsters on Aug 07, 2022, 07:35:49 PMQuote from: SariiDoggo. on Aug 07, 2022, 04:29:17 PMThose scores just reinforce my general dismissal of professional movie critics outside of a few like RLM. Aside from the nice landscape shots and some of the somewhat amusing and gratuitous kills, didn't particularly enjoy this film.
For context / Comparison, in my humble opinion.
Predator : 10/10
Predator 2 : 7.5/10
The Predator : 6/10
Predators : 6/10
AVPR: 5/10
Prey: 5/10
AVP: 3/10
What happens if RLM loves it? I'm almost expecting them to praise it too. But I could be wrong, they throw me off quite a bit with expectations at times.
The one thing I can always count on with RLM is that their review will be hilarious and spin the movie in a way I never even considered. Mike is like Awesome-O and should pitch script ideas to studios.
The Critical Drinker has posted his review. Still goes on a lot with sexism and is quite condescending but somewhat likes the film overall.
f**k him
Does anybody know what Doug Walker thought of the movie ?
Quote from: Kradan on Aug 08, 2022, 08:12:47 PMDoes anybody know what Doug Walker thought of the movie ?
No review yet from Doug or Red Letter Media.
There's only one critic "review" I'm waiting for.
Pitch Meeting. ;D
Quote from: The Shuriken on Aug 09, 2022, 01:21:01 AMThere's only one critic "review" I'm waiting for.
Pitch Meeting. ;D
Wow wow wow wow wow. Naru defeats the Predator it was barely an inconvenience. LOL. Then at the end something involving money, Hulu, and ratings comparing it to The Predator, only to show the studio messed up and it is the highest rated Predator film so far. I'm looking forward to it too.
Quote from: shadowedge on Aug 08, 2022, 03:36:42 PMThe Critical Drinker has posted his review. Still goes on a lot with sexism and is quite condescending but somewhat likes the film overall.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPbhK3TF8VM
This guy is dumb.
Naru actually has the same chances that special forces and hard-boiled detective have.
That's the point. The Predator reduces any advantage your strength, guns, and hand-to-hand training gives you down to nothing. He's better at all of that. Her being physically weaker than them has no bearing on her ability to defeat it.
She could beat it the same way Dutch did ... with cunning and luck.
Quote from: Hadji Murad on Aug 09, 2022, 03:37:56 AMQuote from: shadowedge on Aug 08, 2022, 03:36:42 PMThe Critical Drinker has posted his review. Still goes on a lot with sexism and is quite condescending but somewhat likes the film overall.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPbhK3TF8VM
This guy is dumb.
Naru actually has the same chances that special forces and hard-boiled detective have.
That's the point. The Predator reduces any advantage your strength, guns, and hand-to-hand training gives you down to nothing. He's better at all of that. Her being physically weaker than them has no bearing on her ability to defeat it.
She could beat it the same way Dutch did ... with cunning and luck.
Yeah correct. It doesn't matter strong you are, even one as strong as Dutch. You are still so much weaker then a Predator. The only way to beat it is to out think it. Naru, Dutch, and Harrigan all do that.
Don't bother responding in Drinker's comment section in search for polite discourse either. People are telling me my point of view doesn't matter because I'm a girl therefore I have no logic or sense. Should have figured.
Quote from: shadowedge on Aug 09, 2022, 01:28:51 AMQuote from: The Shuriken on Aug 09, 2022, 01:21:01 AMThere's only one critic "review" I'm waiting for.
Pitch Meeting. ;D
Wow wow wow wow wow. Naru defeats the Predator it was barely an inconvenience. LOL. Then at the end something involving money, Hulu, and ratings comparing it to The Predator, only to show the studio messed up and it is the highest rated Predator film so far. I'm looking forward to it too.
French settlers are tight !
Quote from: Kradan on Aug 09, 2022, 06:17:41 AMQuote from: shadowedge on Aug 09, 2022, 01:28:51 AMQuote from: The Shuriken on Aug 09, 2022, 01:21:01 AMThere's only one critic "review" I'm waiting for.
Pitch Meeting. ;D
Wow wow wow wow wow. Naru defeats the Predator it was barely an inconvenience. LOL. Then at the end something involving money, Hulu, and ratings comparing it to The Predator, only to show the studio messed up and it is the highest rated Predator film so far. I'm looking forward to it too.
French settlers are tight !
...All while becoming each other's Prey.
HEY THAT'S THE NAME OF THE MOVIE!
Quote from: newagescamartist on Aug 09, 2022, 05:21:43 AMDon't bother responding in Drinker's comment section in search for polite discourse either. People are telling me my point of view doesn't matter because I'm a girl therefore I have no logic or sense. Should have figured.
f**k all them too then.
Love how he says she's not a Mary Sue and works for her victory, and how it was a refreshing take. To then spend the entire runtime of his video on how modern cinema is weak due to representation and women. Can definitely tell he has an opinion he likes to share.
What an absolute chud.
Well... the haters can suck it cause it's #1 film premiere on HULU... EVER.
'Prey' Lands No. 1 Premiere On Hulu To Date (https://deadline.com/2022/08/prey-lands-1-premiere-on-hulu-to-date-across-film-tv-1235088490/)
@Kradan ^
:laugh: @ "Native American Aubrey Plaza"
I'm loving how they are ripping into the dumbass arguments these incels have about the protag.
They took it down for some reason, but it's back up now at a new link.
No way !
Mike's Predator Phone Home pitch would still be leagues better than The Predator.
I'd buy a ticket.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Aug 09, 2022, 11:41:10 PM@Kradan ^
:laugh: @ "Native American Aubrey Plaza"
Makes sense to me.
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Quote from: Kradan on Aug 10, 2022, 03:29:09 AMNo way !
You were anticipating RLM's review more than the movie itself, weren't you?
Excellent but very niche channel:
Quote from: Local Trouble on Aug 10, 2022, 04:25:56 AMQuote from: Kradan on Aug 10, 2022, 03:29:09 AMNo way !
You were anticipating RLM's review more than the movie itself, weren't you?
I was hoping for one, but wasn't sure they would actually do it
Quote from: shadowedge on Aug 10, 2022, 04:40:34 PMQuote from: Mike's Monsters on Aug 10, 2022, 03:10:48 AMThey took it down for some reason, but it's back up now at a new link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TWb7qw11wE
Glad RLM liked it.
Yep, and expected them to. Loved the 10 or so minutes of them shitting on the folk who are getting mad about the whole stuff too. Love them. Wonder how many will start parroting what they say after this is one, like many do.
good god RLM is still around, what a bunch of absolute crock
Quote from: Omegamorph on Aug 10, 2022, 05:39:35 PMgood god RLM is still around, what a bunch of absolute crock
Hey come on now. Those guys are some top tier film critics.
Quote from: Omegamorph on Aug 10, 2022, 05:39:35 PMgood god RLM is still around, what a bunch of absolute crock
Bad take, David! Bad!
*slaps hand*
No pizza rolls for you,
@Omegamorph
Quote from: RidgeTop on Aug 10, 2022, 06:38:20 PMHey come on now. Those guys are some top tier film critics.
so top tier garbage
Quote from: Mike's Monsters on Aug 10, 2022, 06:43:32 PMBad take, David! Bad!
*slaps hand*
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WHAT HAND
Quote from: Kradan on Aug 10, 2022, 08:04:03 PMNo pizza rolls for you, @Omegamorph
Yeah, feasting on RLM's rotten brains (straight out of their skulls since it's already in that state) will suffice
Quote from: Omegamorph on Aug 10, 2022, 05:39:35 PMgood god RLM is still around, what a bunch of absolute crock
Spoiler
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Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 10, 2022, 10:41:45 PMQuote from: Omegamorph on Aug 10, 2022, 05:39:35 PMgood god RLM is still around, what a bunch of absolute crock
Spoiler
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Spoiler
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The f**k is this, Tumblr?
Quote from: Omegamorph on Aug 10, 2022, 05:39:35 PMgood god RLM is still around, what a bunch of absolute crock
Spoiler
RLM reviews are often a better watch than the movies they're reviewing. 8)
Quote from: Omegamorph on Aug 10, 2022, 10:56:07 PMQuote from: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 10, 2022, 10:41:45 PMQuote from: Omegamorph on Aug 10, 2022, 05:39:35 PMgood god RLM is still around, what a bunch of absolute crock
Spoiler
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Spoiler
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Spoiler
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Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 11, 2022, 02:17:40 AMSpoiler
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
sorry mate, can't sympathize with RLM in the slightest
Omega is probably a prequels apologist
Love RLM, fun wacky review video, weird that they didn't comment on the excellent cinematography and score. It's good to see them putting a little effort in their sketches again😅
I rarely watch RLM these days save for Prey (which I enjoyed) because folks here are talking about it, I mostly remember enjoying their take on the Star Wars prequels.
Quote from: Omegamorph on Aug 10, 2022, 05:39:35 PMgood god RLM is still around, what a bunch of absolute crock
Based
Ok, I have a question: what does "based" mean ?
Quote from: Kradan on Aug 11, 2022, 11:10:12 AMOk, I have a question: what does "based" mean ?
QuoteBased is a slang term that originally meant to be addicted to crack cocaine (or acting like you were), but was reclaimed by rapper Lil B for being yourself and not caring what others think of you—to carry yourself with swagger.
And in modern internet parlance, can mean several things, one of which is "I agree with that statement".
I apologize for my boyfriend's opinions in this matter. lol
Quote from: Kradan on Aug 11, 2022, 04:53:59 AMOmega is probably a prequels apologist
YOU CANNOT STOP ME KRADAN
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I guess I can't
I'm an unashamed SW prequel apologist and have always liked them despite their many flaws and would take them over most of what Disney has produced any day. I'm also a big RLM fan, however just like how i disagree with their views on the prequels, I'd have to disagree with them on Prey. And while it wasn't exactly a glowing review, I am a little surprised that they liked as much as they did as they tend to emphasise the importance of characters (or at least good / charismatic actors to make up for it), which I thought this film was severely lacking.
Quote from: Long Time Lurker on Aug 11, 2022, 02:38:06 PMI'm an unashamed SW prequel apologist and have always liked them despite their many flaws and would take them over most of what Disney has produced any day. I'm also a big RLM fan, however just like how i disagree with their views on the prequels, I'd have to disagree with them on Prey. And while it wasn't exactly a glowing review, I am a little surprised that they liked as much as they did as they tend to emphasise the importance of characters (or at least good / charismatic actors to make up for it), which I thought this film was severely lacking.
Goddamn, we need more of this way of thinking
Nah they're always right, evidenced by Jay liking Alien³ and liking Prey.
Not based.
Very based
Quote from: Local Trouble on Aug 12, 2022, 03:06:22 AMQuote from: Long Time Lurker on Aug 11, 2022, 02:38:06 PMI'm an unashamed SW prequel apologist
Quote from: [cancerblack] on Aug 12, 2022, 12:06:11 AMNot based.
I do not endorse this use of my quotes, because The Phantom Menace is one of the only two Star Wars movies I can sit through. Whatever the other two prequels are called though, yes, those suck.
Please, please, don't tell me the other one is Rogue One
Quote from: Kradan on Aug 12, 2022, 09:03:42 AMPlease, please, don't tell me the other one is Rogue One
It is.
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To be fair, R1 and TPM both make me roll my eyes a lot too, they're just tolerable compared to the rest of George and JJ's nonsense.
dammit
Rogue One is my favourite Star Wars movie.
Quote from: SiL on Aug 12, 2022, 10:11:36 AMRogue One is my favourite Star Wars movie.
Good taste.
Let's stay on topic guys, please
Wait, is this not the Rec Board?
Quote from: [cancerblack] on Aug 12, 2022, 08:53:11 AMI do not endorse this use of my quotes, because The Phantom Menace is one of the only two Star Wars movies I can sit through. Whatever the other two prequels are called though, yes, those suck.
A blood vessel in my eye popped out when reading this. ;D
I'd make the argument that all Star Wars movies suck actually, besides the ones were scenes featured Harrison Ford.
Quote from: Pu$$yFace on Aug 12, 2022, 02:36:17 PMI'd make the argument that all Star Wars movies suck actually, besides the ones were scenes featured Harrison Ford.
I said there were two I could sit through, not that two were good.
Quote from: Pu$$yFace on Aug 12, 2022, 02:36:17 PMI'd make the argument that all Star Wars movies suck actually, besides the ones were scenes featured Harrison Ford.
You realise Harrison Ford was in Rise Of Skywalker, right ?
Quote from: Kradan on Aug 12, 2022, 09:08:07 PMQuote from: Pu$$yFace on Aug 12, 2022, 02:36:17 PMI'd make the argument that all Star Wars movies suck actually, besides the ones were scenes featured Harrison Ford.
You realise Harrison Ford was in Rise Of Skywalker, right ?
I actually didn't even bother to watch that one, or any of the crappy spinoffs, to an already overrated franchise
Just saying
Empire strikes back is a masterpiece for real though.
According to a "Den of Geek" article, this is what self-proclaimed fans of the 1987 movie who hate "Prey" don't get:
The (1987) movie is about turning the beefiest and most cartoonishly masculine clichés of '80s pop culture into helpless terrified cattle before the slaughter. Schwarzenegger of course wins—it is an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie—but mostly due to cunning, a back-to-basics approach, and finally luck.
Prey successfully digs into that back-to-basics ending and in some ways improves on it.
No, the Comanche of the Northern Great Plains in 1719 did not have machine guns, grenades, and the "choppas!" of Dutch and the boys. But it's for that reason the Predator in the new movie underestimates them... particularly Naru. Much like how the character of Anna (Elpidia Carrillo) in Predator was deemed not a threat by that film's titular monster—and Dutch even slaps a gun out of her hands when she tries to help—the Predator of Prey initially dismisses Naru as a non-threat. Also in-keeping with many of her sneering online critics, the Predator seems to veritably scoff at her holding a tomahawk, considering her less worthy of attention than a snake crawling in the grass.
Source: https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/prey-haters-fail-to-grasp-about-original-predator-movie/
Well, the author is not going to win any fans from the "Prey" haters. But the point remains, does the author of this article have a legitimate point...or is he just trolling certain...shall we say, "segment" of the Predator fandom?
They're right. That's absolutely the point.
You can get that and still not like the movie though.
Quote from: SiL on Aug 13, 2022, 11:29:37 AMThey're right. That's absolutely the point.
You can get that and still not like the movie though.
Prey is not perfect and its fine to point out the weaknesses in the film, to ensure that a future sequel can avoid those pitfalls. As an example, folks have pointed to the feral predator's design as an issue, that's a legitimate point to debate over. Still...reading some of the hate directed at Prey, I do have to wonder whether some "Prey" haters are really honest with their critique...or whether they are just biased or prejudiced to begin with...
There does seem to be an influx of individuals who only seem to want to speak on the negative, and not the positive. Or when positive is being discussed, some folk seem to want to come in and throw a wrench in the conversation to be the devil's advocate. Like, rarely seeing any positivity from some. You don't have to like it, but maybe do something else if all you do is focus on the negative. Can't be good for the mind.
Not to say that there isn't room for conversation and criticism, constructively. Just feels like some want to be like "NAH, it's shit" just to be the one to say it. Not always constructive when it's handled that way and some seem to only want to do it that way.
Old heads need to find something else to do with their time other than be mad lots of younger people love the new film.
I've had many friends who know I'm a huge Alien and Predator fan who have texted or called me to tell me how much they enjoyed it. I love hearing casual fans enjoying the movie, because it means more butts in seats. After Covenant and The Predator, the franchises needed outright positive buzz and Prey earned all the love it is receiving.
Quote from: Cougerboy on Aug 13, 2022, 10:59:48 AMAccording to a "Den of Geek" article, this is what self-proclaimed fans of the 1987 movie who hate "Prey" don't get:
The (1987) movie is about turning the beefiest and most cartoonishly masculine clichés of '80s pop culture into helpless terrified cattle before the slaughter. Schwarzenegger of course wins—it is an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie—but mostly due to cunning, a back-to-basics approach, and finally luck.
Prey successfully digs into that back-to-basics ending and in some ways improves on it.
No, the Comanche of the Northern Great Plains in 1719 did not have machine guns, grenades, and the "choppas!" of Dutch and the boys. But it's for that reason the Predator in the new movie underestimates them... particularly Naru. Much like how the character of Anna (Elpidia Carrillo) in Predator was deemed not a threat by that film's titular monster—and Dutch even slaps a gun out of her hands when she tries to help—the Predator of Prey initially dismisses Naru as a non-threat. Also in-keeping with many of her sneering online critics, the Predator seems to veritably scoff at her holding a tomahawk, considering her less worthy of attention than a snake crawling in the grass.
Source: https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/prey-haters-fail-to-grasp-about-original-predator-movie/
Well, the author is not going to win any fans from the "Prey" haters. But the point remains, does the author of this article have a legitimate point...or is he just trolling certain...shall we say, "segment" of the Predator fandom?
Exactly. And even then Arnold who gets rag dolled wins by extreme luck. They all get destroyed by a vagina with teeth faced monster too :laugh:
I mean Harrigan called him pussy face for a reason, yeah.
Quote from: BlueMarsalis79 on Aug 12, 2022, 03:14:06 PMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UDUnFQWG1M
This guy nails it. Which is also why I don't understand the nitpicking criticisms of fans from this franchise on these boards. With Shane Black's The Predator? Well deserved. Predators? Kind of deserved.
Prey? Hell no.
I have it tied for second best with the original sequel, which slightly edges it due to nostalgia, vulgarity, and violence, plus slightly superior likability of Danny Glover and Gary Busey and Bill Paxton, besides that?
Prey molly whops everything else we've seen in this franchise otherwise.
Quote from: BigDaddyJohn on Aug 15, 2022, 12:53:51 PMI mean Harrigan called him pussy face for a reason, yeah.
It's just funny the Alien franchise was a female protagonist trying to escape a phallic shaped creature.
And the Predator franchise up until now was hyper macho masculinity trying to survive a vagina with teeth faced monster.
Interesting dynamic.
Quote from: Pu$$yFace on Aug 15, 2022, 01:55:28 PMPrey molly whops everything else we've seen in this franchise otherwise.
Yeah, but bar isn't too high. I think ppl need to sit on this one a little bit.
Quote from: Memphis on Aug 15, 2022, 05:22:13 PMQuote from: Pu$$yFace on Aug 15, 2022, 01:55:28 PMPrey molly whops everything else we've seen in this franchise otherwise.
Yeah, but bar isn't too high. I think ppl need to sit on this one a little bit.
What do you mean? Predator is an all-time classic. Predator two is one of the most underrated sequels of all time, Prey is arguably on cinematic merits better than predator two, and falls just short of predator. On average this franchise is better than the alien one, while also being more fun, good subtext, and not as annoyingly British and pretentious oh, and boring. This new movie was good, filmed well, likable characters, great cinematography, action packed and was quick and efficient at an hour and a half. Meanwhile the most recent alien installments, was like watching paint dry
Quote from: Pu$$yFace on Aug 15, 2022, 06:13:55 PMWhat do you mean? Predator is an all-time classic. Predator two is one of the most underrated sequels of all time, Prey is arguably on cinematic merits better than predator two, and falls just short of predator. On average this franchise is better than the alien one, while also being more fun, good subtext, and not as annoyingly British and pretentious oh, and boring. This new movie was good, filmed well, likable characters, great cinematography, action packed and was quick and efficient at an hour and a half. Meanwhile the most recent alien installments, was like watching paint dry
I think people overhyped good movie into being something great. Is it truly better than Predators, or we in the moment. Predator doesn't have sequels that can rival Alien's. Also Predator movies are less bonkers than some of the Alien (exept one).
The one bonkers alien that I can think of is Resurrection.
Quote from: BigDaddyJohn on Aug 15, 2022, 07:22:50 PMThe one bonkers alien that I can think of is Resurrection.
Covenant. There is comedy gold in it, if you look from a certain point of view. Why again I wrote last sentence :laugh:
Quote from: Memphis on Aug 15, 2022, 07:20:11 PMQuote from: Pu$$yFace on Aug 15, 2022, 06:13:55 PMWhat do you mean?
Predator 1987 is an all-time classic.
Predator 2 is one of the most underrated sequels of all time, Prey is arguably on cinematic merits better than Predator 2, and falls just short of predator. On average this franchise is better than the alien one, while also being more fun, good subtext, and not as annoyingly British and pretentious oh, and boring.
This new movie was good, filmed well, likable characters, great cinematography, action packed and was quick and efficient at an hour and a half. Meanwhile the most recent alien installments, was like watching paint dry
I think people overhyped good movie into being something great. Is it truly better than Predators, or we in the moment. Predator doesn't have sequels that can rival Alien's. Also Predator movies are less bonkers than some of the Alien (exept one).
I disagree.
And yes Prey is 100% better than the shameless retread that's is Predators.
Prey like Predator 2 before it, honors the original, expands on the mythology, but doesn't just remake the first movie.
With that said Predators is still pretty decent. The concept of Predators alone isn't really in line with the characters motivations as seen in the first two films, that ultimately make him so badass. He's incredibly frightening, but also like a samurai, incredibly honorable in his methodology, his hunting, and killing.
I think Predator 2 is every bit as enjoyable and entertaining as Aliens.
Is it considered as much of a classic? No. Alien, Aliens, and Predator are all-time classic films. As I said. The aliens franchise however is top-heavy as shit.
Where as with the lone exception of The Predator jumping the shark in 2018, on average the predator series is batting a better average in terms of enjoyment and quality level. Now just imagine if the predator wasn't so f**king shitty? It would be a landslide.
Alien3 was good, many consider it to be not that great, and honestly disrespectful and kind of ruins the film that came before it.
And all the sequels after Alien3 for sure, definitely suck. Including the Ridley Scott ones over the past few years, where we have a guy who is just way way past his prime yet still oddly full of himself but incredibly out of touch.
Those last two alien movies were pretentious and boring as shit, regardless of a few good performances in them. They also kind of ruin the mystery of that original space jockey ship as well in his own movie.
Quote from: Pu$$yFace on Aug 15, 2022, 07:56:16 PMI disagree.
And yes Prey is 100% better than the shameless retread that's is Predators.
Prey like Predator 2 before it, honors the original, expands on the mythology, but doesn't just remake the first movie.
With that said Predators is still pretty decent. The concept of Predators alone isn't really in line with the characters motivations as seen in the first two films, that ultimately make him so badass. He's incredibly frightening, but also like a samurai, incredibly honorable in his methodology, his hunting, and killing.
I think Predator 2 is every bit as enjoyable and entertaining as Aliens.
Is it considered as much of a classic? No. Alien, Aliens, and Predator are all-time classic films. As I said. The aliens franchise however is top-heavy as shit.
Where as with the lone exception of The Predator jumping the shark in 2018, on average the predator series is batting a better average in terms of enjoyment and quality level. Now just imagine if the predator wasn't so f**king shitty? It would be a landslide.
Alien3 was good, many consider it to be not that great, and honestly disrespectful and kind of ruins the film that came before it.
And all the sequels after Alien3 for sure, definitely suck. Including the Ridley Scott ones over the past few years, where we have a guy who is just way way past his prime yet still oddly full of himself but incredibly out of touch.
Those last two alien movies were pretentious and boring as shit, regardless of a few good performances in them. They also kind of ruin the mystery of that original space jockey ship as well in his own movie.
I don't want to blow this out of proportion. We have different opinions on subject matter. I love first Predator but not it's sequels. I like P2 for the cast, humor and new toys. Prey was enjoyable and has good action, but I didn't get kick out of it. Characters are bare bones, plus I dislike new look without mask. Yes, it is one of the best outings, but Aliens are closer to my chest in general. Two movies I love, at least one is guilty pleasure. Yes, Ridley's funfiction is stupid and insulting, but I can separate them. Agree to disagree?
Quote from: BlueMarsalis79 on Aug 16, 2022, 09:14:20 PMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7X2jZUMyn8
Best Predator sequel? I'd buy that for a dollar. It's in conversation and hedging out P2 depending on your preference.
Better than the original concept? With Arnold? Come on, that's ridiculous.
Quote from: BlueMarsalis79 on Aug 14, 2022, 06:46:12 PMOld heads need to find something else to do with their time other than be mad lots of younger people love the new film.
I'm 37. Absolutely love and adore and was raised on Predator and the massively underrated Predator 2.
This movie Prey is the first one to do the franchise justice since P2.
I'm neither an old head nostalgia lord or a young dumb prisoner of the moment.
I'm just honest. Prey was sick, and is in conversation or definitely the second best film in the franchise.
Prey is the hot new thing. There will be plenty of hyperbolic praise and condemnation, especially in an Internet culture where everything is either the best thing ever or abject trash. It'll die down.
It's for better or for worse, but I wish that mainstream people could feel that interest in Alien.
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 16, 2022, 10:24:47 PMIt's for better or for worse, but I wish that mainstream people could feel that interest in Alien.
Alien went way too far up its own arse and is still firmly poking about up there. By the sounds of the new TV show it's going to stay there, but I hope im also pleasantly surprised by that one.
Unsurprisingly Alien is best when it's got Aliens killing people , just like Prey.
Never forget Amber Midthunder was prominent in Legion by Noah Hawley before Prey though!
Quote from: Highland on Aug 16, 2022, 11:57:14 PMQuote from: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 16, 2022, 10:24:47 PMIt's for better or for worse, but I wish that mainstream people could feel that interest in Alien.
Alien went way too far up its own arse and is still firmly poking about up there. By the sounds of the new TV show it's going to stay there, but I hope im also pleasantly surprised by that one.
Unsurprisingly Alien is best when it's got Aliens killing people , just like Prey.
Getting back to basics I guess.
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 17, 2022, 04:09:31 AMQuote from: Highland on Aug 16, 2022, 11:57:14 PMQuote from: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 16, 2022, 10:24:47 PMIt's for better or for worse, but I wish that mainstream people could feel that interest in Alien.
Alien went way too far up its own arse and is still firmly poking about up there. By the sounds of the new TV show it's going to stay there, but I hope im also pleasantly surprised by that one.
Unsurprisingly Alien is best when it's got Aliens killing people , just like Prey.
Getting back to basics I guess.
For real. The Alien short films proved what we already know (and Prey). It's ok to be repetitive, just find different ways to be repetitive.
Why thank you lol ;D
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 16, 2022, 10:24:47 PMIt's for better or for worse, but I wish that mainstream people could feel that interest in Alien.
Actually I think for a long time, among critics and general moviegoers, the Alien franchise has, arguably, enjoyed higher prestige and overall greater public profile, recognition and respect than the Predator franchise.
It's hard to overstate the sheer impact that "Alien" had on moviegoers and Hollywood in general in 1979. It established the "monster/slasher-kills-characters-one-by-one" trope that was endlessly copied in subsequent movies. The biomechanical design of Giger was completely innovative and a shock to audiences back then. The gritty "working class truckers in space" theme was a huge contrast to the simple fantasy based Star Wars.
And the directors who worked in the Alien franchise all became top directors respected in the film industry. You got Ridley Scott and James Cameron becoming big name Hollywood directors thanks to their work in the Alien Franchise. Even less well-received entries in the franchise, like Alien 3, had future critically acclaimed director David Fincher, who would of course go on to make classics like "Seven", "Fight Club" and "The Social Network". And let's not forget Alien Resurrection, while yet another subpar entry in the franchise, had French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, who would go on to make critically successful hits like "Amelie" and "A Very Long Engagement".
In contrast, the only real big name director in the Predator franchise is John McTiernan. His three most famous movies, "Predator", "Die Hard" and "Hunt for Red October", were directed back-to-back. But one could argue the success of those films was due to the fact those movies had terrific scripts to begin with. Heck, those movies could essentially direct themselves. Its telling that McTiernan afterwards has not directed a movie that has the enjoyed the level of critical and box office success as those three films.
And remember, before the release of "Prey", most critics and moviegoers thought the Predator franchise was dead and buried six feet under. After the disaster that was 2018 "The Predator", everyone thought the Predator franchise was finished for good.
Its only right now, thanks to "Prey" enjoying surprisingly good reviews and record ratings on Hulu, that everyone (outside the Alien and Predator fandom) is talking about the Predator franchise. So the current attention on the Predator franchise may be a temporary phenomenon.
Quote from: Cougerboy on Aug 17, 2022, 11:40:54 AMQuote from: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 16, 2022, 10:24:47 PMIt's for better or for worse, but I wish that mainstream people could feel that interest in Alien.
Actually I think for a long time, among critics and general moviegoers, the Alien franchise has, arguably, enjoyed higher prestige and overall greater public profile, recognition and respect than the Predator franchise.
It's hard to overstate the sheer impact that "Alien" had on moviegoers and Hollywood in general in 1979. It established the "monster/slasher-kills-characters-one-by-one" trope that was endlessly copied in subsequent movies. The biomechanical design of Giger was completely innovative and a shock to audiences back then. The gritty "working class truckers in space" theme was a huge contrast to the simple fantasy based Star Wars.
And the directors who worked in the Alien franchise all became top directors respected in the film industry. You got Ridley Scott and James Cameron becoming big name Hollywood directors thanks to their work in the Alien Franchise. Even less well-received entries in the franchise, like Alien 3, had future critically acclaimed director David Fincher, who would of course go on to make classics like "Seven", "Fight Club" and "The Social Network". And let's not forget Alien Resurrection, while yet another subpar entry in the franchise, had French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, who would go on to make critically successful hits like "Amelie" and "A Very Long Engagement".
In contrast, the only real big name director in the Predator franchise is John McTiernan. His three most famous movies, "Predator", "Die Hard" and "Hunt for Red October", were directed back-to-back. But one could argue the success of those films was due to the fact those movies had terrific scripts to begin with. Heck, those movies could essentially direct themselves. Its telling that McTiernan afterwards has not directed a movie that has the enjoyed the level of critical and box office success as those three films.
And remember, before the release of "Prey", most critics and moviegoers thought the Predator franchise was dead and buried six feet under. After the disaster that was 2018 "The Predator", everyone thought the Predator franchise was finished for good.
Its only right now, thanks to "Prey" enjoying surprisingly good reviews and record ratings on Hulu, that everyone (outside the Alien and Predator fandom) is talking about the Predator franchise. So the current attention on the Predator franchise may be a temporary phenomenon.
I can agree with most of this. Alien has always been the more interesting and intriguing series of the two, it's got more space to move into. Predator is the thrill seeking action movie.
....but, you speak to any "general" movie fan, they will put Aliens in as the big ticket item above Alien. Easily.
Folk are attracted to big entertainment and thrills, it's just the way it is.
Prey is doing well because your girlfriend or best mate doesn't have to understand how the f**k the black goo can be engineered into some blah blah blah.
Quote from: Highland on Aug 17, 2022, 01:39:55 PMQuote from: Cougerboy on Aug 17, 2022, 11:40:54 AMQuote from: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 16, 2022, 10:24:47 PMIt's for better or for worse, but I wish that mainstream people could feel that interest in Alien.
Actually I think for a long time, among critics and general moviegoers, the Alien franchise has, arguably, enjoyed higher prestige and overall greater public profile, recognition and respect than the Predator franchise.
It's hard to overstate the sheer impact that "Alien" had on moviegoers and Hollywood in general in 1979. It established the "monster/slasher-kills-characters-one-by-one" trope that was endlessly copied in subsequent movies. The biomechanical design of Giger was completely innovative and a shock to audiences back then. The gritty "working class truckers in space" theme was a huge contrast to the simple fantasy based Star Wars.
And the directors who worked in the Alien franchise all became top directors respected in the film industry. You got Ridley Scott and James Cameron becoming big name Hollywood directors thanks to their work in the Alien Franchise. Even less well-received entries in the franchise, like Alien 3, had future critically acclaimed director David Fincher, who would of course go on to make classics like "Seven", "Fight Club" and "The Social Network". And let's not forget Alien Resurrection, while yet another subpar entry in the franchise, had French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, who would go on to make critically successful hits like "Amelie" and "A Very Long Engagement".
In contrast, the only real big name director in the Predator franchise is John McTiernan. His three most famous movies, "Predator", "Die Hard" and "Hunt for Red October", were directed back-to-back. But one could argue the success of those films was due to the fact those movies had terrific scripts to begin with. Heck, those movies could essentially direct themselves. Its telling that McTiernan afterwards has not directed a movie that has the enjoyed the level of critical and box office success as those three films.
And remember, before the release of "Prey", most critics and moviegoers thought the Predator franchise was dead and buried six feet under. After the disaster that was 2018 "The Predator", everyone thought the Predator franchise was finished for good.
Its only right now, thanks to "Prey" enjoying surprisingly good reviews and record ratings on Hulu, that everyone (outside the Alien and Predator fandom) is talking about the Predator franchise. So the current attention on the Predator franchise may be a temporary phenomenon.
I can agree with most of this. Alien has always been the more interesting and intriguing series of the two, it's got more space to move into. Predator is the thrill seeking action movie.
....but, you speak to any "general" movie fan, they will put Aliens in as the big ticket item above Alien. Easily.
Folk are attracted to big entertainment and thrills, it's just the way it is.
Prey is doing well because your girlfriend or best mate doesn't have to understand how the f**k the black goo can be engineered into some blah blah blah.
Yeah, the audience want to be entertained and have a good time at the movies. To leave their everyday worries and stress behind for just an hour or two at the theatre. I get that.
Still, Alien...there was no black goo or stuff like that in the original 1979 movie. Just a "Space Jockey" (before we started calling them "Engineers") to suggest a certain mystery about the origin of the xenomorph.
In a certain way, I find "Alien" has aged better than "Aliens". That sense of unknown danger and horror...I find more thrilling. It stays with you longer than "Aliens".
And if you look at how critics and a lot of moviegoers rate both franchises, they would rate Alien as superior to the Predator franchise, in terms of impact on subsequent movies in Hollywood and general popular culture.
And I'm saying all that even though I actually like the Predator franchise more than the Alien franchise. Leaving aside the expanded universe about the history and lore of the Yautja in the comics and just looking at the movies only, the premise of Predator was a lot more straightforward than Alien. An alien hunter goes after human prey it deems worthy to be hunted. That's it. I admire the appeal in the simplicity of that premise. But at the same time, it does make the Predator franchise more of a one trick pony compared to the Alien franchise.
The Predator franchise only survived as long as it did by hitching itself to the Alien franchise.
The Alien franchise is undoubtedly bigger than Predator, but has suffered from not having a widely well received addition to the series in such a long time. Prey earning such glowing reviews will undoubtedly help the series, and that should surely be seen as a good thing by the fans, whether they liked this film or not.
Quote from: SiL on Aug 17, 2022, 07:34:35 PMThe Predator franchise only survived as long as it did by hitching itself to the Alien franchise.
ohsnap
Quote from: SiL on Aug 17, 2022, 07:34:35 PMThe Predator franchise only survived as long as it did by hitching itself to the Alien franchise.
Alien hasnt had a movie since 1996. Predator has had 3. Unless you count Prometheus and Covenant which were both stinking :laugh:
Id say both Alien and Aliens have aged similarly for me.
Resurrection was 1997 and of course the prequels count. Alien Covenant had an Alien in it, why would it not be counted?
There were 20 years between Predator sequels with two Alien-featuring movies in between.
Was only a matter of time before the Prey thread became the "Alienz is still better" thread :laugh:
We can enjoy both. It's possible. I do.
Nobody's saying which is better or arguing about enjoying either of them. Just that the Predator franchise was kept on life support by hitching to the Alien franchise.
It's now clearly being taken off life support and thriving. Which is great.
Quote from: SiL on Aug 17, 2022, 08:30:07 PMNobody's saying which is better or arguing about enjoying either of them. Just that the Predator franchise was kept on life support by hitching to the Alien franchise.
It's now clearly being taken off life support and thriving. Which is great.
Neither monster had anything going for it until AVP. I'd say they both contribute to each other, we made a whole website about it :laugh:
Predator benefited more from AvP than Alien. The seven years between AR and AvP was tied for the longest gap in movies in that franchise, compared to 14 years for Predator. Alien had more solo games and merchandise as well.
None of this is to talk trash, it's just that Predator hit a wall as a franchise after Predator 2 which it has since recovered from. 3 of its 5 movies were made in the last 12 years.
Mu opinion:
Solid movie, only the real issue is the Predator face was ruined which at least for me takes away from the long term impact and the re-watchability of the movie. The reason being that the predator face design is far far less iconic as well as unrecognizable to old, distracting when on screen due purely on poor design, its outright forgettable and the jumping between practical vs CGI was done poorly. So as a whole unfortunately for me, that predator face takes away from the movie as a whole.