Predators Review

Rating: 3.5/5

The original "Predator" is right up there with Commando, Bloodsport, The Terminator, and First Blood as one of the greats of 80's action. "Predator 2," while much sillier, was entertaining nonetheless. Plus, it had more Predators, which is what many viewers came back for, and what the original is mostly remembered for.

Then, came Alien Vs Predator, and it was bad. Then, AVP: R, and it was really bad. And now, "Predators." Can it resurrect this franchise? Let's find out, shall we?

So, the universe's most dangerous creatures, including several special forces members, killers, and gangsters from Earth have been dropped on a mysterious planet. Royce, well-played by Adrien Brody, figures out that they are being hunted, and the group inevitably runs into the Predators. Despite being pretty simple, the premise works and never becomes convoluted.

Even though none of the cast match up to the walking piles of testosterone that was the original cast, they all do the job well and the characters are intriguing and fun to watch. That is, except for Topher Grace. I have no problems with the man as an actor, but he is completely out of place in an action movie, just like he was in Spider-Man 3. Anyway, the cast is just fine.

However, what makes Predators worth watching is the action. It's very creative, very suspenseful, and very, VERY bloody, just like it should be. The fact that the AVP films were PG-13 were, in my opinion, an extreme detractor from the entertainment value, especially considering the violence in the original. Predators is not afraid, and has tons of awesome and hilarious gore effects.

Besides the violence though, Predators does not take any risks, and this is the main problem I had with the film. Many things are hinted at, like the Predator homeworld, different types of Predators, and a possible civil war within the species. None of these things are explored at all, and I really would have liked to see that.

Overall, "Predators" isn't the worst action movie I've ever seen, but it's definitely not on par with the original. I say check it out if you are a fan, or are just curious.