I will say this about Shane Black

[germanator2]

I have my own skeptics about what we know so far, especially since the pictures of the Predators have dropped (they're kinda low quality, so I don't think its fair to judge, but based on what I see, they look good) and the whole idea behind the Predators working together with the humans. I may not be a hundred percent on it, however, the pictures very well could be taken out of context, i.e. what if the Predators were originally hunting the humans, then were forced to team up and will hunt them later - keep in mind, the Predator race isn't exactly evil. They're just assholes, thats all, but don't want to see the human race be exterminated, so if something is going to threaten their favorite game, I can understand a team up plot. But I still have faith in Black. He was part of the franchise, so I have no reason to doubt him. If Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Lethal Weapon and even Nice Guys is any indication, he knows how to construct interesting and compelling characters to care about, so I feel like we'll definitely be rooting for some of the characters. But also, Black is going a different direction. It won't just be another run-of-a-mill killing off 7 or so characters in the jungle and the last guy fights the Predator. Would fans be upset if he did that, probably not, but if Alien: Covenant is any indication, it went back to its roots with the standard Alien and everything. Did fans like it, yes, but at the same time it also hurt the film because it didn't really offer anything new. I think Black will definitely explore more into the Predator's mythos with compelling and interesting characters and just a fun time.

[Randomizer]

I think it's a bit early to judge. Maybe they were fooling around the set. The Predators don't have to be in the tank or even stick together with the humans.

[SpeedyMaxx]

what if the Predators were originally hunting the humans, then were forced to team up and will hunt them later - keep in mind, the Predator race isn't exactly evil

Literally the plot, give or take a few potential assumptions.

[Master]

Bullshit. They deflected earlier and are effectively working with US army. They are good, human friendly predators.

[Johnny Handsome]

That's why they are deflectors, they aren't normal Predators and probably being abandoned by their own kind anyway.

I don't know what the fuzz is all about, it's not like all Predators are good guys all the sudden, they are still the cocky mofos they were in the past movies, so there are a couple that aren't really all on killing and hunting, fine, that's not how an intelligent, very advanced civilization works anyway. That's the difference between us and the neanderthals.

When there are bad bloods, why not Predators that are exactly the opposite? Predators already understood our language in the past, the elder even talked to Harrigan, suggesting that Predators also study languages and the culture of their prey, i don't think this is far fetched at all and actually really interesting.

I think the idea with the translator is awesome and a really clever way to give the Predator more character, without having him talk actual words with our heroes.

[Doomofman]

That's why they are deflectors, they aren't normal Predators and probably being abandoned by their own kind anyway.

I don't know what the fuzz is all about, it's not like all Predators are good guys all the sudden, they are still the cocky mofos they were in the past movies, so there are a couple that aren't really all on killing and hunting, fine, that's not how an intelligent, very advanced civilization works anyway. That's the difference between us and the neanderthals.

When there are bad bloods, why not Predators that are exactly the opposite? Predators already understood our language in the past, the elder even talked to Harrigan, suggesting that Predators also study languages and the culture of their prey, i don't think this is far fetched at all and actually really interesting.

I think the idea with the translator is awesome and a really clever way to give the Predator more character, without having him talk actual words with our heroes.

I agree with most of this, not entirely sold on the translator but it's better than having english speaking predators conversing with humans

[SpeedyMaxx]

Bullshit. They deflected earlier and are effectively working with US army. They are good, human friendly predators.

Big difference between working with humanity against a common enemy and 'good and friendly.'

Spoiler

The defector featured in the first two acts slaughters McKenna's men without hesitation.

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[Predator_Spirit]

Bullshit. They deflected earlier and are effectively working with US army. They are good, human friendly predators.

This is a fact.

[SpeedyMaxx]

We've (allegedly) read the same script and come away with opposite impressions, so no, it's not. It's your interpretation. You can call these things 'facts' all you want, but I'm sorry, nothing will change.

[Johnny Handsome]

He's always stating his opinion as facts, it's ok though, he's still learning.

[Doomofman]

Alternative facts?

[Johnny Handsome]

Alternative facts?

In a galaxy far far away... NOW... what was i thinking, back on topic.

Anyway Shane Black, yeah, still looking forward to the movie.

[Predator_Spirit]

He's always stating his opinion as facts, it's ok though, he's still learning.

It's a fact from the script and the pics.
Deal with it.

[Master]

Bullshit. They deflected earlier and are effectively working with US army. They are good, human friendly predators.

Big difference between working with humanity against a common enemy and 'good and friendly.'

Spoiler

The defector featured in the first two acts slaughters McKenna's men without hesitation.

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Spoiler

Honestly I'm not sure what Predator in first act is supposed to be. He acts like normal predator, is supposed be defector and has human dna like hybrid.

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[The Alien Predator]

That's why they are deflectors, they aren't normal Predators and probably being abandoned by their own kind anyway.

I don't know what the fuzz is all about, it's not like all Predators are good guys all the sudden, they are still the cocky mofos they were in the past movies, so there are a couple that aren't really all on killing and hunting, fine, that's not how an intelligent, very advanced civilization works anyway. That's the difference between us and the neanderthals.

When there are bad bloods, why not Predators that are exactly the opposite? Predators already understood our language in the past, the elder even talked to Harrigan, suggesting that Predators also study languages and the culture of their prey, i don't think this is far fetched at all and actually really interesting.

I think the idea with the translator is awesome and a really clever way to give the Predator more character, without having him talk actual words with our heroes.

Exactly, what is so hard to understand that not all Predators think the same?

Do you guys really think that every single one out there hunts and kills humans? That some won't stop to think that we can be useful in fighting a common enemy?

They're an intelligent and "civilised" race of individuals, not Xenomorphs. Some will deflect and do things out of the norm.