PREDATORS (2010) Retrospective / Review

PREDATORS (2010) Retrospective / Review
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[@Trentesttubebaby40]

Arnold didn’t want to “repeat himself” yet here he is stuck in the Terminator loop

[@nicklander3301]

He is stuck in the Terminator loop cause Terminator is HIS franchise....Meanwhile Predator has moved on with Arnold

[@adamgray1753]

True, @@nicklander3301, about Terminator being his franchise. It would be fantastic for a sequel to Predators (2010) to include Arnold's character even briefly.

[@gerbear3227]

yes and Terminator Dark Fate was an ABOMINATION! seriously what a piece of SHIT.....sooooo incredibly cringy to watch i actually skipped through half-way just to see the ending! utterly forgettable

[@NavySharkz]

Translation: "They won't pay me what I want".

[@Welther47]

@@nicklander3301 Yet Predator is HIS best film ever. Also, one of the best films EVER!

[@dodson43]

Totally underrated film, they should have a made a sequel to this and not made The Predator.

[@terrywright8289]

They should've went ahead & made this after the 1987 version instead of the one with Danny Glover or just made #2 the 3rd sequel😉

[@davidjjanderson1981]

Predator , Predator 2 & Predators are all great but the rest are dire.

[@JV-qh7ix]

I disagree! Only AVP2 and the 2018 one were worse.. But this too is awful!

[@lukassrensen4788]

I still can’t fucking believe anyone thought “Let’s have the Predator want to absorb a kids autism to make itself stronger” was a good idea. Generally all the decisions surrounding the use of autism in the film were god-awful.

[@stacypare7955]

Agreed

[@badkarmaonezero]

Fishburne's character is hinted that he was abducted in Vietnam. He claims he is Air Cavalry, wears Tiger Stripe combat (a stable of US Special Forces in Vietnam), he also hums Ride of the Valkyries a clear nod to Apocalypse Now which featured a teenage Fishburne

[@DaveVoyles]

Great observation

[@seeingeyegod]

I thought the movie was finally going to get interesting when they brought him in, only to immediately kill him and forget about his character, this movie disappointing me in so many ways.

[@TheRomaduce]

is it true that they offered the role to danny glover?

[@grubbybum3614]

@@seeingeyegod that just suck for you. Because i love this film.

[@alexsilva28]

@@seeingeyegod Yeah, I'd wish they had done more with him

[@VenusHeadTrap2]

The sword fight with Hanzo sent chills down my spine. I loved Predators

[@coffeebean_tamer]

Heavy anime vibes loved it.

[@galmorzu]

I actually really enjoyed this movie and thought it had some great chilling moments to it. It was a bit different, but I think they handled the Predators themselves very well. And after The Predator, I think it's aged even better. No predators using disembodied arms to give people a thumb's up. And I'm definitely in the minority, but I liked that they used Brody as the main character instead of a huge body builder as the soldier-type. He felt more natural, and just an interesting change of pace.

[@Rivaldi530]

100% Agree. I really like it when you take a solid actor from prestige films and give them a chance to go Rambo. Brody was great!

[@fredfredburger5150]

A lot of soldiers (including special forces) aren't massive muscle bound dudes.

[@ReverendMeat51]

@@fredfredburger5150 There's heavy emphasis on running for PT over lifting, yeah. Brody is a far more realistic socom soldier than Arnold

[@wjzav1971]

Yeah, Brody being more of a lean type was great. But I have to admit, as much as The Predator was a mess, the thumbs up scene was genuinely funny and had me laughing. I still think the comedic tone was not the problem with The Predator. It was just a shitty and cluttered script.

[@galmorzu]

@@wjzav1971 Yeah, good point. I think a lot of the things that bugged me about that movie could have been less important with a better script and story. My biggest issue with that movie was that studio interference feeling of, "if we do another movie, the predator is so familiar and boring, how can you make him bigger and meaner than before? Can we just make a super mutant predator? Now THAT would be scary!" Granted the berserker tribe in Predators is pretty much that, too, but they still function like normal predators for the most part and still get killed about as easily. They ended up just being another type of Predator species, so it was easier to fly with.

[@FourKaiju]

I'm so shocked that this movie is already 10 years old, its crazy.

[@pintobeans994]

Same :/

[@TheSwordfish009]

we're getting old, dude.

[@tomlinson1710]

I was 8 when it came out

[@vincentheslin9636]

Hard to believe it’s been a decade! Also, does anyone else feel this movie is better with time on its side?

[@misterpowers5234]

@@vincentheslin9636 agreed

[@LoadedGunn47]

You know, watching the montage at the end makes me realize just how awesome this movie actually is, goddamn

[@PinballCollection]

I hope Oliver never gets tired of doing these retrospectives. Fantastic as always.

[@Kantami]

i remember being really pissed watching this film because of the lie in the trailer that shows Adrien Brody with dozens of Predators targeting lasers on him, on the bright side it wasn't the greatest Predator movie it was at least way better than The Predator.

[@tturnquest1]

You’re right about that. ;)

[@joe95883]

Not sure why some film studios would still sometimes do that.

[@se4586]

I was actually glad that scene was not in the movie, sure it looks great in the trailer, but for a movie it would be too cheese with dozens of predators aiming at him it doesn't make much sense because he would be dead right away if that happened.

[@WarDankEagle]

@@se4586 Agreed. Also, a small group of humans would have no believable chance against that many predators, so what's the point of showing so many laser beams. Doesn't suggest a better movie to me.

[@silvervalleystudios2486]

The script had a few gaps but the film played out quite good.

[@largodeeprose]

I never understood why the mercs/soldiers didnt assume the "non killer" guy wasnt put there to be their medic, seemed like a realistic assumption, given as he was a surgeon.

[@alejbr4]

i was wondering that to, prolly something cut...for me watching i figured he was either a medic for them or a serial killer.....we know from this vid royce at least thought he might have been a killer.

[@chesterstevens8870]

Actual combat medics are built, though. They're expected to carry a weapon like any other soldier in addition to their CLS bag. They also oftentimes have to, in the event of a wounded soldier on the battlefield, drag said soldier to a covered position in order to perform triage on them. Take it from experience: dragging a 200+ pound dude in full battle-rattle is not an easy thing to do, especially when your adrenaline is pumping after a firefight.

[@Flint-Dibble-the-Don]

@@chesterstevens8870 yes predator movies are known for how realistic and combat accurate they are.

[@CallOfEuropeanSpirit]

Exactly, and it would have been so much better, the twist was so cringe ("But here, among the monsters, I'm normal. I like it here. I wanna stay.") ...

[@connormcleod9595]

Well brody did suspect that he stood out

[@jimofthenorth8090]

I enjoyed this movie a lot. It had style, good acting and great practical effects. Plus the Kurosawa style sword fight is beautiful.

[@jiggygrand]

I'm grateful for your fair estimation of this movie. I liked it and thought Adrian Brody's being cast and his being 'Fast' was an interesting addition. The fact that there's a discussion between this and Predator 2 being a worthy sequel justifies its craftsmanship in my eyes.

[@RK-jp4xe]

I think this is the best sequel to the Predator franchise. Cannot wait for Prey next week. Based on the trailer it may give this a run for its second spot. Thanks for video!

[@Ninja-Hayate]

Laurence Fishburne: "These Predators took people from anywhere. They took me from the Matrix."

[@NeoConnor1]

'Oh, wait. No, I think they took me from Metropolis. I remember Batman and Superman. No, wait. I remember...... Ant-Man was there, I think?'

[@reloadpsi]

"They took me from The Matrix." Wait, so if they plucked him out of a simulation and into the real world, does that mean Predator is a massive Star Ocean prequel?

[@Mvp-nq2zu]

​@@NeoConnor1nah the aliens abuducted him from FBI's behaviorle division

[@shainewhite2781]

7:52, Mahershala Ali. That man has won 2 Oscars and will play the role of Blade in a new Blade reboot, despite being 47 years old.

[@alienboy1322]

@Shaine White I was going to comment on that. A lot has changed since the film's release.

[@JoeChillton]

I did a double take watching it years ago during the time of Luke Cage and shocked me. Cottonmouth.

[@davidjames579]

Yeah but vampire's are immortal or something.

[@fredfredburger5150]

I didn't realize the guy from Alita was in Predators until watching this video...that's good acting.

[@FermentingSmeg]

Litshttam lotion

[@URBONED]

I've always loved this film and thought the ambiguous story telling worked really well in its favour to create mystery and add to the Predator lore without going too far in any wrong direction. Something that has always stuck with me however, is the fact that it's almost a beat for beat copy of the movie Cube. A bunch of strangers find themselves in an alien landscape and have to work together to essentially solve the puzzle they've been placed in - it even goes as far as to have the good guy - turn bad guy twist at the end, which is the one thing about both movies I really don't like. Really wish this got a sequel, that final shot is just perfection. It has a very similar feeling that Lost had in its mystery sci-fi storytelling.

[@PACKYCSONE80]

I've been a fan of the original 1987 film since its release. My friends and I rewatched heavily in the 1980s on VHS and made some of us join the military. When it came time to buy movies in blue ray, i only bought three anrold Schwarzenegger films: terminator. T2, and predator. I read the comics, and I was not impressed by predator 2. However, predators is a true sequel and a master work...save for the concept of the super predators. Always mega work mate

[@mateyv]

underrated movie

[@jospi2]

Yes, a well fed Laurence Fishburne really took me out of the movie.

[@GenoX1987]

Predator meat is very high in carbs.

[@davidjames579]

Reminds me of that line he says in Mission: Impossible 3 about how he's eaten far too much chocolate over the years.

[@bsgtrekfan88]

I mean I could stand to see a three or five minutes scene of him arriving totally green maybe he’s a new guy but he spends 10 or 20 years on that fucking planet and becomes a battle hardened warrior but unfortunately suffers mentally and maybe even a line spoken even if it’s off camera about how he has found a way to eat comfortably etc. I just feel like his character wasn’t done properly from the word go

[@seanbrazell6147]

I loved his performance. I actually thought it was one of the best parts of the entire film

[@stuv1996]

@@bsgtrekfan88 We don't know how long a "season" is on this planet so we don't know how long he was really there

[@solidsnake3861]

after the first two predators this is realy underrated

[@TheJoePiper]

Really good breakdown of the film, I did enjoy this sequel. I felt only the alien dogs were a major weak point...

[@amyv7961]

Yes the alien dogs seemed silly.

[@TwoTonePictures]

Agree... hated those dogs. Over-designed CGI cartoons.

[@eddysandland58]

Joe- And Fishburn/Roland getting Killed TO EASILY PISSED ME RIGHT OFF!!! I mean He Had The Predator Cammo Gear, he new they would be coming & he didn't Wear any of it!!!!?? A film with good ideas but was let down with the execution!!! Gutted coz if did it would of been A Much Better Movie!!!

[@TheJoePiper]

Eddy Sandland yes there were a few things that kept it at great fun, rather than super awesome. At least it wasn’t total pants.

[@videoguy6966]

I’ve always thought the part of Nolan should have actually been Danny Glover reprising his role as Mike Harrigan.

[@WarDankEagle]

Nah, he earned his right to live by the end of Predator 2 :) Would have been funny to see him with that musket, though.

[@FLEXER657]

And at the end of The Predator it should have been Royce comming out of the Pod instead of the flying Suitkindathing...

[@imcallingjapan2178]

So, the hero cop from Predator 2 becomes a wretched bad guy in this movie? That would be a big downer

[@eddysandland58]

After Predator 2 when Glover gets the Gun!!! They could've gone back in the past & shown The Predators fighting The Spanish or Other timeliness!!?? Instead of The Predator!!!

[@SomeHarbourBastard]

@@eddysandland58 It's a story from the comics. It shows a Predator going to the 17th Century and having to team up with a Pirate who gives him the pistol.

[@_Katzenberg]

I think people complain a lot about everything, this is a good movie and a great sequel.

[@parrishharris3008]

Your absolutely right

[@itnaklipse1669]

Yep.

[@Jaqen-HGhar]

I think too many people complain about people complaining

[@Mark_o_Helm]

I like AVP. Especially Sanaa Lathan. And it has one of my favorite movie quotes. . . . Comparing Condoms with Guns: "I'd rather have one and not need it, then need it and not have one." 🤣🤣🤣

[@ALoonwolf]

I love how it's implied that the doctor was there to keep them all patched up, but then you realise how futile that is when people are getting ripped apart, and the concept of a hunter taking along a vet to patch up the animals that get away is absurd.

[@steveericson9137]

As far as I'm concerned, this is the second best Predator film - behind the original of course. Yes, the lying trailer really pissed me off... but ultimately this was a satisfying and fun throwback to the original and I love that they did so much practical FX work. It's a pity this film wasn't the one followed up on and we got Shane Black's god-awful attempt a few years ago instead. One would think that of all people, Shane Black would be able to deliver a solid Predator flick... but man, what a disappointment! I vaguely remember the sequel comic being kind of interesting. I'll need to track it down online...

[@Bloodynine606]

I honestly think Shane black was so pissed off at the studio he purposely made the film shit. It’s the only way I can fathom him making such a bad movie.

[@bubbytumby8509]

@@Bloodynine606 why was he pissed

[@connormcleod9595]

@Toby Williams nonsense

[@deathmachine808]

It was 'okay' and it's still 'okay'.

[@ReverendMeat51]

nah fam I'd upgrade that "okay" to "pretty decent"

[@silvervalleystudios2486]

@@ReverendMeat51 Yeah a few notches above ok for me.

[@Person-ex4bx]

i find it decent

[@halloweendecember7770]

Royce was such a badass rocking that AA-12

[@vermis8344]

"Predators retrospective? But that was just in the cinemas the other day, wasn't it? What, a _decade_ ago...?" Problems with this bunch of badasses in the jungle compared to the original badasses in the jungle, IMO, is these badasses take themselves just a wee bit too seriously. Just a wee bit. Also, Adrien Brody, yeah no. This ain't no Batman '89. Was that some Guy Davis art I saw there? I'm gonna need that DVD for those features.

[@Not-TheOne]

The heat vision of the original had a "scary" factor to it, the new feels clean and ummm, nothing.

[@josesosa3337]

Yeah. The original thermal vision and technology of the original felt very gritty and heavy with how clunky and glitchy it appeared. It felt very unnerving to think of what was watching our protagonists in the jungle. As time went on this advanced technology stopped feeling heavy. Now it feels like this clean marvel movie instead of horror experience.

[@KBennett77]

My personal favorite Predator film - criminally underrated. Thanks, Oliver!

[@TheSuprahuman]

This is a great movie, Royce is a bad ass and Isabel is a kick ass character. Way underrated.

[@peterdwyer6118]

I really liked the premise of the movie, there was bits I loved but overall it didn't hit the mark. Adrian's bat voice didn't work.

[@edwardroy3401]

Agree.

[@robcain8865]

Predators, a mostly worthwhile sequel held back by its similarities to the original and wasted potential with characters. It's not on par with the original, but I would have taken a follow-up to this any day over 2018's The Predator. Massively disappointing direction for the franchise.

[@thaitran4527]

i think without Adrian Brody the movie itself would have suffered the same fate.

[@anubusx]

Predator 2 was better.

[@alecrabuse9955]

The throw back music at the end should have been the opening shot. With them falling from the sky. Would have been sick

[@DCSimon-ni4bo]

By the way, you should really check out Nimrod's movie Kontroll, if you have the chance. It's dark, it's funny, it has a powerful message about self-isolation, it has an atmosphere so strong I never seen anything like it since then, and the soundtrack is just brilliant. Really worth watching, no wonder Rodriguez was so impressed by it.

[@gdjones6325]

By far the best predator sequel

[@LuisVazquez-hu3jx]

pretty underrated movie in my opinion also really liked adrien brody in this movie and he did a good job in my opinion, big fan of his movies and i think this is one of his best.

[@BryanTorresdey]

This movie is a gem, im so happy with this movie

[@Slappysan]

The Predator 2 slander needs to end.

[@eliasripley2357]

I love the credits music, Oliver. I got nostalgic vibes for videogames in my youth, even though I don't recognise it! Great video as always

[@80sKids]

I thought it was Underrated

[@adamdavis1737]

Big agree

[@bubbytumby8509]

i thought it was undersexual

[@iNeverHadMercy]

30:44 " HUNT MY SLICK RICK!!!" Classic 🤑

[@metalbrainmextrememetalent6810]

I don’t think the action set pieces in this movie are too great. They are serviceable and entertaining enough. I still like the movie a good bit though. Not as much as the original two movies. I love Predator for being a masterpiece, and I love predator 2 for nostalgia reasons, knowing the movie has problems and is critically panned. It’s ok to love bad movies.

[@sjs9698]

i still rate that as one of the best opening scenes of all time. great movie -i love it- but i felt the whole of the rest of it struggled to match that opening shot.

[@fjzsuri9615]

Just watched it again today..just awesome..just sad it has been over 10years. Great actors are greying

[@markameh4990]

Excellent review. Keep it coming!

[@wjzav1971]

I have to admit, I wasn't a big fan of Adrian Brody in this movie, but he has kind a grown on me. And the idea of having your action-stars be more tough and lean instead of hulking muscle monsters is a nice touch.

[@dennismason3740]

Please. Predators 2 rocks. I am grateful that you showed the clips so that I never have to see Predators. I saw Mister Fishburne about a year before Predators was released at a local bookstore (Bodhi Tree) and he was limping something fierce - I can't imagine how the dude did this film in that condition, perhaps they had finished principle photography and he was wielding a walking stick as a result of the film. His condition looked so painful that I regret not having offered him basic hatha yoga instruction. Danny Glover rocks. Just a few minutes of Mister Rodriguez' effort makes my skin crawl. Too much money, too much fake passion. I don't want to ever, in experiencing the movie experience, want to see actors acting. I don't believe any of the people playing on screen though whoever the chick is somehow I believe her. Plump directors sitting in chairs and looking at screens? Seriously? Your 31 minutes saved me about 99 minutes. Good work.

[@terrydactyl2077]

I’d love to see a retrospective on The Keep

[@MrFox619]

I loved the Royce character and I would love to see a sequel with him in it.

[@jr_fishing9287]

this is the only post predator and predator 2 that I enjoy

[@pintobeans994]

The two predator sequels are underrated. Good films but the last one , the predator .. COMPLETE GARBAGE

[@keithdutcher3073]

This is my favorite Predator movie. I can watch it over an over an never be tired of it

[@jackashworth3956]

Oh Oliver youve gotta do Sin City man. Thatd be perfect for your wheelhouse and its quite easily Rodriguezs finest film.. well that and Planet Terror of course. Id love to see u tackle Sin City its an absolute classic.

[@mitchjust6688]

Yes, Predators is my second favorite Predator movie too.

[@HurricaneDDragon]

Like Brie Larson in Captain Marvel, Adrien Brody WAS miscast, but UNlike Brie Larson in Captain Marvel his acting was good enough to make up for it.

[@polkod]

Brie Larson is a waste of time and so was captain marvel.

[@seeingeyegod]

not as miscast as Topher fucking Grace

[@TroggadoreVaultson]

Are turbonerds still upset that a woman did a thing? This much time later?

[@HurricaneDDragon]

seeingeyegod Are you talking about Predators or Spider-Man 3? I thought his was perfect in this movie! ...As Venom, not so much. 😑

[@HurricaneDDragon]

TroggadoreVaultson What are you talking about? There are so many amazing female characters in the MCU. Carol Danvers ain’t one of them.

[@HenchmenNo616]

Wow its been 11 years since I watched this film

[@averagechadlegionary5824]

I thought Brody did a good job he’s smaller and a lot of people criticized that but despite his size he still comes off as a bad ass

[@efxnews4776]

Long way Alice Braga came from City of God to Predators, as a brazilian i can clearly spot her accent, wich in this movie fits perfectly, i always imagine her as some kind of brazilian special agent from ABIN, in this movie...

[@ScarecrOmega]

Just finished re-watching all the Predator films, I'd say this or The Predator is the 2nd best Predator film and both are underated. Predator 2 is good but some parts don't hold up now.

[@joshc9676]

Hey Oliver, I stumbled upon your channel less than a month ago and I've already watched more than 20. Lol. Your videos are very interesting and of course I love to hear interesting facts I didn't know about movies we've grown up with (I'm 35). I'm gonna start this video now, looking forward to it. Take care and be safe during this time especially.

[@_.Lucifer_Lightfall._]

The concept of this film has always intruiged me. The idea that the worst of the worst on planet earth being humbled by 'monsters' much scarier than they is powerful. A drug cartel, the most wanted, a serial killer, a Yakuza, etc. all of these big bads fearing for their lives and banding together only added to the fear you felt of the Predators. Like... if these guys are afraid, then holy crap!

[@TomasCyr]

Love your Gunship opening

[@mkkravist11]

You can’t come late to a production, be skinny then suddenly put on 25 pounds of muscle!! To get a build line that, quickly, you have no choice but to take specific steroids. It’s well known. Decent film, I enjoyed it. Very hard, impossible really, to get near Predator. But it’s an interesting film.

[@samlaurence8576]

Sensational review with awesome behind the scenes footage

[@BugsyFoga]

The predator film nobody talks about or remembers.

[@Moviemakers05]

I like that thing with music as it's gets distorted or something when the predator fires at brody and the end of video before the credits trailer

[@at3479]

I enjoyed this one a lot and was one of those that never thought there would be a stand-alone entry after the debacle that was the AvP series.

[@at3479]

AvP had its moments but could have been better. AvP:R........like I said, AvP had its moments

[@thetrolle]

Great "retro" as always Oliver! I have an idea for an original predator movie screenplay. Do you know who to turn to? Best regards

[@theflickgeek2089]

Great review, Oliver. And an unexpected one. Keep up the good work. This movie is definitely better than Shane Black's The Predator, but I think Black screwed by Fox when it came to editing the movie. Still waiting for a Director's cut of that one. Would really like to see what he had in mind, because what we got was a jumbled mess of a movie.

[@FreedomCompatriots]

Predators was good the first time when it was titled Predator.

[@Pewpewpew182]

I still remember when the yakuza member killed the predator everyone in the theater gave a standing ovation. One of my favorite film experiences in my life.

[@pajkinuza]

Was waiting for this one, thank you!:)

[@timytimeerased]

Man that intro trailer was neverending.

[@MediaGhost_]

Okay I'm having a meltdown because I could have sworn there was a third predator film set in the wild west. But really can't find any proof of it.

[@LeonEvans_Guyver1]

Predators is to the Predator franchise as Episode 7 is to the Star Wars franchise; a love letter/homage to the original while still trying to tell something new and interesting

[@getbendt2970]

Great movie. And a strong female lead character that’s not a Mary Sue! Imagine that. When HollyWood tries to fix a female lead problem that never existed it ruins franchises. Star Wars is dead. Captain Marvel, She Hulk and this Amazon Turds or Power is proof. Ripley ruled the Alien franchise and nobody seems to mention it.

[@scientist1417]

This movie tried hard to resemble the original but is totally outclassed by the 1987 version... Adrian Brody isn't that believable and there is barely any characterisation for those killed off. The new predator was unnecessary and ending was underwhelming.

[@alienboy1322]

@Nova N I thought The Predator was ok and nothing special. WAS NOT a fan of The Predators thinking that autism is the next step of human evolution. And I'm disappointed that Shane Black wrote that.

[@maxdembo2029]

I liked Brody and Braga in this. The rest of the characters are unnecessary.

[@mikepointer5067]

Your videos are brilliant documentaries. Your work is wonderful and a joy to always see whenever you post something. The best

[@MoldyMojoMonkey]

I didn't realise people didn't like the design of the Berserker's face? I think it's pretty cool and is something different compared all the other Predators over the years. The Hot Toys version definitely stands out on the shelf amongst the others.

[@Ecw_Kevin_Torres]

Predators is the best since the first movie

[@alienboy1322]

@Ecw_Kevin Torres If you ask me which predator movie I would want to watch: Predators or The Predator. I'll choose Predators.

[@Ecw_Kevin_Torres]

AlienBoy13 great I would pick both of them

[@UnwrittenSpade]

I love this film way underrated

[@Stereostupid]

Honestly the original predator, predators and prey are a nice little trilogy!

[@davidbricejr.7340]

A far better film than the other one

[@barricade1391]

The characters, the development, the acting, the writing.... all disappointing

[@zimmer1019]

Yes, back then I was very excited to see it as I like the first two very much. This one was a letdown. :/

[@cuteface4891]

Your mom ;)

[@zimmer1019]

@@cuteface4891 Whose mom do you mean? Kris' or mine? And why?

[@stuv1996]

This is definitely the Aliens to the first Predator. This and the original are the only ones worth rewatching for me.

[@dinsism]

This is probably my 2nd favourite installment after the original

[@paver9661]

Predator 2 is way better than Predators FACT

[@A_Drift...]

Not a fact.

[@MyMy-tv7fd]

not a bad one, lots of good scenes, could not tell what was going to happen

[@Xenosaurian]

"two lackluster AVP films"? They greatly expanded the Alien and Predator universe and franchise and they're just as underrated if not more so than this film discussed here. Also, did you just refer to Noland as "Ronald"? xD

[@valecrassus7835]

I didn't watch the first AVP in its entirety, only bits and pieces. I know the first of those added some backstory about the Aliens and the Predators fighting over hunting rights to the planet or some such...I feel that's a bit out of alignment with what the movies have shown before; Predators use highly advanced tech, Xenomorphs are about as smart as bees or any other hive insects with only the queens demonstrating anything approaching animal intelligence. Not a huge quibble but I hear other than that the movie was lackluster at best. What little I saw seems to bear that out. AVP Requiem I *did* see, and the only contribution of import it made to the universe was the short sequence at the end, which does more to highlight Weyland Yutani's overall role in Alien and Aliens than anything it does for this movie. Other than that, it was a woefully underacted, overproduced gore flick. The characters were cardboard. You were just waiting for people you didn't care about to get killed in gruesome fashions that the weirdos who read Fangoria back in the day would have liked.

[@Stuart267]

Predators look like a masterpiece next to *The Predator 2018* & less said about *Prey* the better

[@BLUEGUTTA]

Damn why didn’t they do a sequel to this?!?!

[@demm9000]

My friend! Have you done any CRITTERS movie review?? And what about a WEIRD SCIENCE (I´ve seen the poster in the intro, but couldn´t find the review in your channel :( ) CHEERS! Awesome channel!

[@Syklonus]

I enjoyed Predators but I also agree that it wasn't mind blowing. It felt more like a pilot for a TV show, but a good TV show. The first two films are immense, and I liked the first AvP, but Predators is fine as well. I think by 2010 we had hit the point where people were happy that it just wasn't garbage.

[@MrTrenttness]

I liked this movie. Even with the usual tropes that infect every Hollywood movie it was a refreshing Predator film. Especially now after the PVA movies and the new Predators.

[@mr.dr.kaiser4912]

I've got the same feeling for the Predator trilogy (The Predator doesn't count) that I do about the Jurassic Park trilogy. They're fun, classic movies that are easy to enjoy, but the first movie in each is far and away better than the others.

[@lakvindersingh4632]

Trejo got the role because yes he was interested but also Robert Roderigez is his 1st or 2nd cousin. Trejo has stars in a lot of his movies

[@persona2bestpersona891]

loved this film and still do

[@AntiqueSpell]

I really liked Predators when I saw it, it's my fav after the original. It's like a mix between Predator and Outpost with its multicultural cast. I liked some of the characters and didn't want them to die; though Royce was an asshole Brody played him well in my opinion and made him more likeable than he actually was. The fact that he wasn't too muscular fit with real-life active-duty soldiers since most of them tend to be leaner, so I had no problems with that. However, I believe if the main chara was more like Dutch in the way he cared about his people and wanted to save them and not just himself (at the beginning), people could root for him more. As it was, he wasn't all that likeable in the first half, especially compared to others, like Nikolaj who seemed warmer and more 'soldier-like' in how he looked out for his new team. I do realise that since the characters never met before, it was to be expected but still, something could have been done regarding that.

[@kyla3635]

I think this movie is severely underrated. I'm glad Oliver is showng it love.