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jfrisbyAug 5, 2022

This might have been a freakin' work of art if they'd filmed it all in Comanche language, but it falls flat. Set pieces (and everything else) are too clean, Lead actress is too modern feeling.

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yakkalakkaAug 10, 2022

I've seen worse, but this is not a great predator movie. I don't think the main character is quite a mary sue, but she's a borderline mary sue(it's close). There's plenty to enjoy here if you can suspend your disbelief enough to believe sheI've seen worse, but this is not a great predator movie. I don't think the main character is quite a mary sue, but she's a borderline mary sue(it's close). There's plenty to enjoy here if you can suspend your disbelief enough to believe she can go toe to toe physically with a predator, even an injured predator. There's a lot of plot armour as well, things falling right for the protagonist to get her into the position to trick the predator at the end. If you can look past all that, you might find some enjoyment here, but it would have flopped in theatres(it'll do well on streaming though). A 5/10 movie and no way as good as the classic arnie original.… Expand

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CuRoiAug 6, 2022

The first 3 of this movie is 10/10 the rest is pretty crap. Especially the retcon with the pistol. It implies greyback(the big predator from concrete jungle) murdered the main character in single combat. (It originally belonged to a SpanishThe first 3 of this movie is 10/10 the rest is pretty crap. Especially the retcon with the pistol. It implies greyback(the big predator from concrete jungle) murdered the main character in single combat. (It originally belonged to a Spanish pirate that greyback wanted to duel but he was murdered by his crew. Greyback accepted the pistol from the dying pirate as a sign of respect. He passed it on to Mike in part 2 as a sign of the same respect.)… Expand

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thedarkbirdAug 10, 2022

The basic premesis of Predator is that it comes to earth to hone its skills against a challenging adversary. I am not sure how that translates to killing a - obviously - underequippped Comanche tribe.

Story quirks aside the acting isn'tThe basic premesis of Predator is that it comes to earth to hone its skills against a challenging adversary. I am not sure how that translates to killing a - obviously - underequippped Comanche tribe.

Story quirks aside the acting isn't great and characters are seriously underdeveloped. Especially the French colonizer which is a bland caricature (this is especially clear when you actually speak or understand French). The least they could have done was hire actual French actors, but they clearly cut corners there.

The focus of the film is on the female protagonist, and at least that is more or less okay, but not great either. As to call this 'the first good Predator movie in 35 years' is quite the overstatement.… Expand

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Mauro_LanariAug 7, 2022

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Schwarzy in inclusivist pink quota. In 1987 the naive McTiernan did not imagine that to kill a Predator a commando of Green Berets armed with M60 was not needed, an ethnologist was enough to explain to him the potential of a(Mauro Lanari)
Schwarzy in inclusivist pink quota. In 1987 the naive McTiernan did not imagine that to kill a Predator a commando of Green Berets armed with M60 was not needed, an ethnologist was enough to explain to him the potential of a 1719 Comanche girl always fresh of manicure. Professional critics of yankeeland voted this prequel with the highest score of the franchise, pardòn: of the saga: wonderful.… Expand

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osvaldadiAug 8, 2022

So this super Predator is making clicking noises just to warn it's prey? And waits around half a minute to kill an important character?
How much you have to push the main character so the viewer understands she is smarter and stronger thanSo this super Predator is making clicking noises just to warn it's prey? And waits around half a minute to kill an important character?
How much you have to push the main character so the viewer understands she is smarter and stronger than anyone? She has no weakness, not even her small 40-50kg body against a super killer machine. I really don't understand the hype. The whole movie is based again on the old story of Predator, but they fail to make him look unstoppable. Like with Schwarzenegger, you belived he found a trick that worked to kill it. Here they eat a yellow floer and they're good. Jesus this was ****… Expand

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ozymandias79Aug 7, 2022

So a little girl can drive a tomahawk an inch into a tree. An average dude can't do that. And her hair looks suspiciously good most of the time. Is she packing a brush as well? This girl power stuff doesn't work in a Predator movie. Give meSo a little girl can drive a tomahawk an inch into a tree. An average dude can't do that. And her hair looks suspiciously good most of the time. Is she packing a brush as well? This girl power stuff doesn't work in a Predator movie. Give me Ripley or Sarah Conner any day of the week. The obvious CGI was also below average for a movie.… Expand

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ChrisWebbAug 7, 2022

Okay, this movie is not woke, not white men bad, or it doesn't feel motivated by "The message"... The lead character is not a Mary Sue - It's just not very good...
I joined Disney plus to watch it & regretted doing so. There's not muchOkay, this movie is not woke, not white men bad, or it doesn't feel motivated by "The message"... The lead character is not a Mary Sue - It's just not very good...
I joined Disney plus to watch it & regretted doing so. There's not much tension. It takes a while to get going and when it does, it's underwhelming. The action is okay.
The acting can be iffy.
The writing is not good.… Expand

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ferritAug 6, 2022

Very average which means it was better than I expected, no way near predator 2 let alone 1

Questionable script, acting and CGI. The dog was the best actor, it was reasonable mindless fun for 90 minutes.

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Chubbs19Aug 8, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was a fairly entertaining film to watch but full of things that make it hardly immersive. There were nods to native american culture, my favourite being it showed the respect they had for nature regarding the scene where the protagonist finds the carcasses of many buffalo and I believe then prays for them. However the story is based on the modern idea of feminism that for a woman to be strong she needs to be like a man and to do that she needs to be a hunter with a gimicky tomahawk on a rope. I suppose though that the film is a piece of fiction.

The fight scenes are entertaining especially getting to see the predator using it's vast array of weaponry cutting people down left, right and centre whilst taking a few hits of its own. The final fight scene may seem to do the predator an injustice but the thing to remember is that just before it, it takes a shot to the back of the head which could explain it's inability to fight effectively or to think, however there were a couple of occasions where the predator could've killed the protagonist if it'd have acted as quickly as it did during the rest of the film and points in the final fight.

Overall it was an ok film that i'd probably not watch again with some modern politics thrown into it to give a false idea of the Comanche tribe.… Expand

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ArischokAug 7, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gives me the vibe of a kid with attention deficiency trying to proof her point. It fine to skip some time.… Expand

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RevanJJAug 8, 2022

Barely tolerable. It took 3 sittings to watch this. I don’t know what other people are thinking when they say it’s as good as the original. It’s just a terribly made, yet well shot I’ll admit, woke film. They stretched the reality too far toBarely tolerable. It took 3 sittings to watch this. I don’t know what other people are thinking when they say it’s as good as the original. It’s just a terribly made, yet well shot I’ll admit, woke film. They stretched the reality too far to get The Message into the story. I like a lot of Sarah Connor and Ellen Ripley types of characters. Many. But they need to be believable within the confines of the written universe they are in. Those women were amazing because they overcame insane things and didn’t have time for woke points. I do not recommend this movie. I won’t say specific scenes but just check the CGI/VFX even. The best part will make you laugh.… Expand

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kyo85Aug 10, 2022

I am a predator movie fan from the first movie, and really only the first two count. And preparing myself for PREY i didrewatch both predator movies, and coming from there PREY lacks a lot of the predator.

I recommend not to watch this movieI am a predator movie fan from the first movie, and really only the first two count. And preparing myself for PREY i didrewatch both predator movies, and coming from there PREY lacks a lot of the predator.

I recommend not to watch this movie in english but in the native indian language if its available.

Overall all actors except the main hero fitted right in the native people visually. So it is something you need to grow into. The Predator's face. I was impressed till the moment he was shown off without his mask... Its just.. why? why did you cgi it? In addition this predator, propably a teen, is skinny as they come. The predators were heavy full muscle creatures. This one is a joke in comparission sadly. Predator is way underpowered in this movie

The movie plot is quite alright, not much to complain about here. And the reference at the end, loved it.

Overall a not bad movie,mediocre movie - its worse than 1 & 2, but better then all the others.… Expand

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imthenoobAug 5, 2022

I like the back-to-basic feel that this movie has. It's simplistic in a good way and I think that elevated things more than hindered them. The plot is pretty straightforward - A young female trying to prove herself to her people ends upI like the back-to-basic feel that this movie has. It's simplistic in a good way and I think that elevated things more than hindered them. The plot is pretty straightforward - A young female trying to prove herself to her people ends up crossing paths with the Predator. There's not much in terms of a plot or a story really but what we do get is plenty of action, some decent gore, and a lead that is capable of making you care about seeing her come out on top.

The movie isn't without its faults though. The CGI can look downright amateurish at times and the pacing is inconsistent with the movie feeling a bit padded in the second half. That didn't stop me from enjoying it though. I think with a little more polish and tighter editing, It'd have been a better movie. However, I still think it is by far the best Predator sequel we have gotten thus far. I'm excited to see what comes next.… Expand

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JasonMassakerAug 5, 2022

The original film had this incredible, oppressive atmosphere, and you could see the terror in the eyes of the Vietnam veteran team members.

But this movie has 10 million plot holes. The main character was a joke, but brother was good, dog was great.

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feriatus7Aug 5, 2022

Well, at least critics seem to enjoy it. I quickly became bored with the senseless slaughter of the cute CGI animals (there was some school reenactment of Native American culture - didn't impress me much either). Trying to revive thisWell, at least critics seem to enjoy it. I quickly became bored with the senseless slaughter of the cute CGI animals (there was some school reenactment of Native American culture - didn't impress me much either). Trying to revive this franchise is a bit like flogging the dead horse, I'm afraid.… Expand

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ChillyMarginsAug 6, 2022

It’s okay. It’s like The Revenant (2015) but less interesting and more aliens.

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JinxterMetaAug 8, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie was fine until 165 cm/55 kg angry teenager physically outperformed, and brutally murdered a 210 cm / 120 kg+ apex hunter from outer space. Scriptwriters were backpedaling so hard that the predator was loosing IQ, and strength with every minute of the movie, so the rebellious angry teenager could win.
In the end, she was so brave, strong, and stunning, that predator said "Ah F... it!", and he shot himself into the face. Literally.
The End.… Expand

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kpaulAug 7, 2022

Whoever made the trailer did this movie an injustice. The trailer was all about the patriarchy putting a woman down but that is not the movie we got. Probably the best entry since the original. Intimate with clear action and a real threat.Whoever made the trailer did this movie an injustice. The trailer was all about the patriarchy putting a woman down but that is not the movie we got. Probably the best entry since the original. Intimate with clear action and a real threat.

Characters were reactive. Action was a bit cartoonish at moments. Acting was below expected but amazing for how inexperienced most of the cast was. CGI showed in some moments. But I had a GREAT time!… Expand

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Pan_KrytykAug 12, 2022

Niezły... Trochę łagodny jak na poprzednie części. Pewnie będą kolejne,oby lepsze.

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NekripsAug 8, 2022

I'll start with the good. The graphics and special effects in the film are good. Everything looks spectacular. The sound is also good. Predator looks really cool. And the acting of most of the actors is not bad. There were also repeatedI'll start with the good. The graphics and special effects in the film are good. Everything looks spectacular. The sound is also good. Predator looks really cool. And the acting of most of the actors is not bad. There were also repeated references to the first film with the legendary Schwarzenegger.
And now for the bad. The film is about a strong, independent Indian woman who in the most incredible way wins where she should have died a hundred and ten times in a row. Of course, I am not against the heroic image of women, but it was more annoying and raised great doubts about the exaggerated possibilities of that upstart. I'm not sure if the Indians used tomahawks for hunting, but this is a very strange choice of weapon in terms of logic. The same is true of plants that freeze blood, but so be it. How was it possible to understand that this would make you invisible, even if you stand stupidly against the background of fire and do not even deign to hide? A dog that runs to fight against universal evil, like in Disney cartoons. Well, the finale is the absolute pinnacle of stupidity that could only be thought of to show. It defies any logical explanation. At least I don't have an answer to that for sure. The music here seems to be pumping, but it cannot be compared with the legendary original track by Alan Silvestri.
White people are shown to be the most despicable scumbags possible. The actors tried so hard that they overplayed it. They even showed Europeans who don't mind eating dogs, like some orcs. In general, the film disappointed me, although there was enough epicness and potential here. And the Predator is really great here. Everything was ruined by stupidity and the desire to please trends. Although even with this it was possible to make everything more adequate and believable.… Expand

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killzon32Aug 13, 2022

If the whole predator series can be summarized its that the alien species went from.
Extremely capable warrior only taken out by an equal capable warrior.
To being taken out by a 5 foot 5 little girl with a hatchet. Out of fairness I wontIf the whole predator series can be summarized its that the alien species went from.
Extremely capable warrior only taken out by an equal capable warrior.
To being taken out by a 5 foot 5 little girl with a hatchet.

Out of fairness I wont simply disregard the film for how ridiculous it all was, it had its good moments.… Expand

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LionhartAug 15, 2022

The Movie failed to captivate me. One of the worst predator/Aliens movies for sure. If you looking for a great sci fi horror try Prometheus. Dont get your hopes up like i did, its OKAY at best.

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GazMcAug 5, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Much better than The Predator (2018) thankfully, but let down by the final act. I liked the cast, the setting and the story in itself, it was a very decent vehicle for a Predator film. Sadly, the Predator itself was the biggest issue. Losing the final battle is always to be expected, but the closing 30 minutes is an assassination of what the Predator is supposed to be. A supreme hunter making stupid decisions, losing badly in what is essentially hand to hand combat with two seperate humans before being killed in similarly silly fashion. It's not a bad movie in itself, it's just not a particularly good Predator one.… Expand

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AlphaZer0Aug 5, 2022

Predator goes woke and fails miserably. Didn’t cost me anything to watch since I saw it on Hulu but that’s about all it had going for it. Doesn’t come close to catching the vibe of the original.

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FursnakeAug 5, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was every bit as cliched and contrived as I thought it would be. It actually has the line "if it bleeds we can kill it." The entire end confrontation between the poorly written main character and the seemingly weak excuse for a Predator is just so much stupid it is cheesy. The Predator can kill a bear in hand to hand combat, it can kill armed Indian braves and armed French trappers but can't manage to kill a 100 lb. girl...this movie is the definition of CONTRIVED! frankly my favorite part of the movie was the dog Sarii. They just tried too hard to make Amber Midthunder's character a strong powerful woman and it comes off as forced especially when going up against an advanced alien hunter that is like three times her size. And don't forget the magical herb that can completely nullify your body heat without actually doing anything else. The Predator design was kind of hokey looking too, it looked more like cheap cosplay than any Predator design from the franchise yet.… Expand

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TVJerryAug 6, 2022

In an attempt to freshen the Predator franchise, this version is set 300 years ago in the Comanche Nation. A young woman (Amber Midthunder) is determined to be recognized as a good hunter, so she resolves to track down the mysterious monster.In an attempt to freshen the Predator franchise, this version is set 300 years ago in the Comanche Nation. A young woman (Amber Midthunder) is determined to be recognized as a good hunter, so she resolves to track down the mysterious monster. Even though some of his traits are different (earlier tech), he still has enormous powers to quickly dispatch man and beast. The action scenes are staged adequately and the action keeps moving. On the other hand, there's never anything original or unique about the writing or direction (other than the setting). While I'm sure the producers worked hard to assure culturally appropriate decisions, Midthunder sounds L.A. and looks Goth, plus the dialogue also uses 21st century syntax, which takes viewers out of the period. Overall, it's adequately made, but won't do much to move the franchise forward.… Expand

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MrJPrimeAug 6, 2022

Indigenous girl power. She don't need no mens and especially no evil white mens. Must include the message....
Decent acting
Decent effects
Beautiful star

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raihidaraAug 7, 2022

Probably one of the better VOD movies, but it is held back by poor acting, significantly low budget that is detrimental to the premise, and unutilized potential of the setting.

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JeBjBoAug 7, 2022

More than 30 years after the original they finally managed to give us a decent Predator sequel.

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JensjensiusAug 5, 2022

It was better than expected, a tipical one time streaming movie. Thankfully it was a normal underdog story and not a piece of anti man woke **** Sadly the predator himself was too weak and was beaten to easily. The New Design of him wasIt was better than expected, a tipical one time streaming movie. Thankfully it was a normal underdog story and not a piece of anti man woke **** Sadly the predator himself was too weak and was beaten to easily. The New Design of him was cool, except his new face Design. The original face design was a grotesque masterpiece of horrormovie monster Design. The is often too random and has no clean Vision. Often things happen, because something has to happen. In the end I would sah you will be entertained once and will never watch again.… Expand

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simoshAug 5, 2022

Medias doesn't have it easy these days as you see in other comments. Most of the 0 and 1 are not that wrong and there swings this woke swords behind its neck and not in a good way. I try to but objective cause they really tried. A new settingMedias doesn't have it easy these days as you see in other comments. Most of the 0 and 1 are not that wrong and there swings this woke swords behind its neck and not in a good way. I try to but objective cause they really tried. A new setting and a more mainstream suited lead role. And I guess that's one of the problems. Predator was never mainstream and never about a coming of age story for a girl. It shows some horror and dark parts but it develops not straight forward in this way. It has also some very very predictable and standard plots and characters. But it also has some great scents and gives off the 18th century vibe they wanted to show. There could had been more of this. And the best at the end: the fight scenes. They are better than the average and I liked it. I wouldn't rewatch but I enjoyed it last evening and that's ok.… Expand

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megapeejAug 5, 2022

This was not the full on woke crapfest that I had been expecting. It does have a few of issues but it was not the usual heavy virtue signalling turd that the entertainment industry has been blasting out of their backsides for the last coupleThis was not the full on woke crapfest that I had been expecting. It does have a few of issues but it was not the usual heavy virtue signalling turd that the entertainment industry has been blasting out of their backsides for the last couple of years. If I am brutally honest with myself after watching the trailers I had already "pre-hated" this film and expected the story to be "strong independent native American woman, perfect at everything and only held back because of the men of her tribe, has to fight against adversity when she encounters an even bigger threat, white men. Also there is a predator in it". The trailers were so bad that I even expected Naru to team up with the predator to fight the evil colonialists. But this was not the case, Naru does go on a bit of heroes journey, she is a bit of crap hunter in the beginning, the dialogue is a bit clunky but it does not have to resort to belittling all men in order to show that Naru has strengths, her brother is clearly portrayed as a likeable character as well as a stronger hunter and fighter, sure most of the characters are forgettable fodder and are purely present just to be torn apart by the Predator and the white colonialists are written to be obviously unpleasant and unlikable but they are all French, so not too difficult to suspend your disbelief there.
It is no way a perfect film, some of the CGI is TV quality levels, but it was not the franchise killer that I expected it to be, whilst it does not really add anything new it does not crap all over any of the previous canon like Disney usually froths at the mouth with excitement to do, it has a couple of nods to the other films and is leagues better than the last Predator film that was released. Naru is certainly no Ripley, but at least she is also not another Captain Marvel either. Much better than I expected.… Expand

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Mack9393Aug 5, 2022

Visually pleasing, hardcore gore, unnecessary virtue signaling throughout the plot, victimhood porn-kills, not enough expansion on the broader lore. Worth at least seeing once and a decent addition to the franchise overall.

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JLuis_001Aug 6, 2022

This is how you reinvent a franchise, without entirely breaking out of the mold, but looking to explore other narrative variants.

Not everything works, that was to be expected, but I definitely found it much better than the terriblyThis is how you reinvent a franchise, without entirely breaking out of the mold, but looking to explore other narrative variants.

Not everything works, that was to be expected, but I definitely found it much better than the terribly disappointing 2018 movie and the middling 2010 installment.
We also have to be honest, mostly those who call it the best installment in the franchise since the original. It's not like Prey had a mountain to climb to top that. The one thing I find really problematic for the Predator mythos is that basically anyone can kill them.
I mean with all its technology and brute strength, you have a young Comanche girl with arrows, spears and a 17th century weapon to defeat it, that doesn't look good for your villain. I was entertained enough and that's all that counts considering I had no expectations before I started watching it. Needless to say, it's worth a look.… Expand

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GlassoAug 5, 2022

It's not bad. Actors are ok. Setting is ok. But the main character is literally the most intelligent and perceptive teenager ever seen in a movie!

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ekkcrazyAug 7, 2022

The whole movie is average. The predator is a fool, because he gives himself a lot of damage. The girl is an assassin

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Voodoo123Aug 6, 2022

This was a fun movie that balances avoiding retreading too much familiar ground from the original and at the same time capturing the essence of predator viewed through a newer lens. Despite the great action choreography and visual effectsThis was a fun movie that balances avoiding retreading too much familiar ground from the original and at the same time capturing the essence of predator viewed through a newer lens. Despite the great action choreography and visual effects restraint, there was just that missing 'x' factor from the original that still hold up so well. Honestly not sure this film could've been any better though. A decent watch.… Expand

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priamXusAug 6, 2022

I won’t go into spoilers and also I was so let down that this movie forces me to write just one thing that wrecks all together it…

How could the writers drop the ball SO HARD at the end while also missing an explanation to Predator’s 2I won’t go into spoilers and also I was so let down that this movie forces me to write just one thing that wrecks all together it…

How could the writers drop the ball SO HARD at the end while also missing an explanation to Predator’s 2 ending. Those two mistakes (You’ll realize after watching it) makes the film average/mediocre.… Expand

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bredconnoisseurAug 8, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought it was pretty good, my one gripe with the film however is the fact that the Predator itself was quite inconsistent for example: It K.O'd a Grizzly Bear with one punch but can't seem to put the protagonist down for long and it also screamed in pain when stabbed but seemed un-phased when it's arm was severed. It's a pretty minor thing but I just thought the film would be a little bit better if the main villain was more consistent.… Expand

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MetacriticOnurAug 5, 2022

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veljkomcxAug 21, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie was pretty whatever,the main character cant beat a tiger at first,but is then able to beat an invisible laser-eyed predator.… Expand

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HellHoleHorrorNov 3, 2022

This is the best sequel to Predator (1987) since Predator 2 (1990) but that isn’t a great compliment. There are some truly outstanding and excellent moments and this is an original take on the idea. There are also plenty of ridiculous momentsThis is the best sequel to Predator (1987) since Predator 2 (1990) but that isn’t a great compliment. There are some truly outstanding and excellent moments and this is an original take on the idea. There are also plenty of ridiculous moments that you have to suffer through. The whole stupid CGI animal bits are painful. You think the predator is going to attack but it’s just a silly animal and this happens more than once. The worst bit was balancing on the tree opposite a CGI lion or whatever it was. Painful and silly. But the chaos of the predator battling with humans in the mass brawl scene is excellent. Overall I loved the concept but the pacing and silliness drag down what could have been much more entertaining.… Expand

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liamexeAug 13, 2022

Predator hunting in the 1700s is a very fascinating concept, but it fails because Hollywood insists we all want female protagonists. Next, I want to see Predator battle Maximus in the Roman Gladiator era or combat cyborgs in the future.

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DolphinReviewsAug 23, 2022

I enjoyed watching the movie. It's decent but slightly better than mediocre.

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yoshi594Sep 1, 2022

it's a decent movie, but that's cos expectations were very low from the last predator movie. The first half is pretty much her being told she's not good enough to hunt and her role as a female. 2nd half is actually pretty cool with theit's a decent movie, but that's cos expectations were very low from the last predator movie. The first half is pretty much her being told she's not good enough to hunt and her role as a female. 2nd half is actually pretty cool with the predator doing it's thing.

Ending was...questionable but ok.… Expand

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JLauAug 23, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Basically the plot of Mulan is given the setting of Pocahontas as the main character fights back against gender roles, whilst also fighting back against an actual predator.… Expand

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Oceanus_VIJun 21, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well it's a Predator movie so there isn't really that much to explain. One difference with this latest entry is the fact there aren't two different tribes of Predators runnin' around. This time we're going back to the original in terms of plot and tone (although they said that about 'Predators'). This time it's Predator versus primal man...woman...girl. This time it's back to booby traps, mud, and hunting. This time it's a Predator versus a Native American girl, yup, welcome to 2023.

Anyway the main crux (or carrot) for this entry is the fact it's a Predator vs. Native Americans. To be honest this sounds like the perfect idea for a Dark Horse graphic novel series for sure, but a full-blown movie? I just find it cheesy because you can swap out the Indians and use ANY period warriors and it would be exactly the same. Predator vs. Vikings. Predator vs. Knights. Predator vs. Samurai. Predator vs. Spartans. Predator vs. Mongols etc...The list goes and every idea would literally be the same albeit the locations obviously.

And here lies the problem, this movie isn't actually very original at all and once again pales in comparison to both the 1987 original AND the 1991 sequel (I said what I said). The plot is completely predictable naturally. The young female (with an awkward American accent) wants to be a warrior but the rest of the tribe poo poo this idea (present-day social commentary!), so she has to prove herself. At first she fails but after much perseverance and the arrival of a Predator she manages to do just that. Along the way we get various callbacks to the original including dialog, shots, and scenes. The main difference is this is a prequel so the Predator is using dated tech and for some reason looks completely different...again.

But yeah I wasn't really impressed here. The movie is surprisingly dark so you actually don't see that much gore. I get that they tried to make it look natural with natural light in the wilderness and adding to the suspense factor, but it didn't work for me. The movie wasn't suspenseful and I couldn't see a great deal because a lot happens at night. There is gore but it's almost entirely CGI which is just pathetic I'm sorry. This is why older flicks are so much better, real blood effects, practical effects, squibs etc...This is why Paul Verhoeven movies are so God damn epic. You don't ever really see the Predator's face that well again because much is set at night, and I didn't really like the new design. His mouth is HUGE! Takes up half his face and his eyes are almost on either side of his face! Didn't like the bone-esque looking mask either. Couldn't really see how it stayed on his face to be honest.

I also didn't like seeing all these wild animals getting killed frankly, kinda depressing. I get the gist of the Predator obviously but I really don't see why he would be killing wolves or snakes (I get the bear). The Predator is an intelligent species, it can tell the difference between another creature being a threat and another creature merely hunting for its own survival, right? So why would it kill these animals unless they actually attacked him, especially creatures that are so small. I mean, does the Predator have to kill every flippin' predator species it comes across in order to prove itself or conquer that particular planet??

Around the halfway mark a load of French voyageurs turn up because of course they do. Naturally these guys all turn out to be a really nasty bunch of White guys (of course) and cannon fodder for the Predator. At first it seems like there's only a handful of them but as the Predator starts wiping them out their number seems to grow rapidly (cannon fodder required for action sequences as there aren't many Natives and the Natives are of course goodies). Once again the visuals are disappointing because you don't actually see any of the kills and all the blood is CLEARLY CGI. It's also around this point where our female protagonist turns out to be a martial artist of sorts and is able to take out multiple grown men at the same time...ugh!!

So yeah...overall this was a mixed bag for me. In general the visuals are nice with some lovely atmospheric location shots. The Natives all look and sound authentic as do the French men whilst the Predator certainly sounds good and comes with those nice infrared optics. Alas the movie is packed with terrible CGI, bad acting, dim visuals at key moments, and the Predator doesn't look as good as it should. They keep changing the look but the original simply cannot be beaten so why try? The real issue here is the movie is simply another retread of the same old formula but merely with Native Americans. They have to move this franchise forward, maybe into space? Maybe onto the Predator home world? They cannot keep doing the same thing over and over geez!… Expand

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TristanHemlockNov 1, 2022

Better than The Predator which isn't saying much, but still nowhere near the quality in all senses of Predator 1 and 2.

Had Naru fought any of the previous Predators in the previous she would've had zero chances, with Native-American magicalBetter than The Predator which isn't saying much, but still nowhere near the quality in all senses of Predator 1 and 2.

Had Naru fought any of the previous Predators in the previous she would've had zero chances, with Native-American magical medicine or not. She was given a far inferior Predator to fight, inferior in technology, physical capabilities, and intelligence. This movie was rigged from the start, and it has almost zero character development. You only know why Naru wants to be a hunter, but other than that there's really nothing else to know about her.

Dutch from the first movie he started out cocky and confident because he was special forces and had a team he knew very well backing him up. And by the end of the movie you can see in his face how much that ordeal had changed him, and you can see the pain in his eyes of the loss of his team and friends. Naru seemed like an outcast in her own tribe and even though she loses one of the two people that show any concern for her, she still manages to smile in the end as if she felt nothing and only her goals mattered.

The movie starts a little slow, increases in pace and becomes actually interesting, but it loses at the finish line. This could've been a worthy sucessor to Predator 2, and even explained one specific scene. But all the opportunities are lost, leaving you with a good enough movie to pass the time, but nowhere a sequel to the first two movies. In my opinion even Predators was better than Prey.… Expand

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