A violent and bold return to form for the franchise- Predators takes many elements from the original along with Alien vs. Predator to make for quite an enjoyable if uneven little ride. Sadly there are several flaws and problems I had with this film, but thankfully I did really enjoy it nevertheless. The pacing can be an issue at times, and at others the film can be rather predictable or just plain silly. What makes up for these scenes you ask? Well besides the incredible and often graphic fight scenes throughout- the look of this film is just so hauntingly beautiful to watch. It takes the vibes from the first film and scenery and escalate it to an extraordinary amount. I love the look of the new predator costumes, weapons, and other foes- as well as the alien ships we see and several nods as well to the Alien franchise. There's an overall feeling of claustrophobia at times, which certainly isn't as present as it was within the original- but you certainly can feel it at times throughout and it certainly is charming. The actors all give it their all, but none really stuck out among the others for me. The characters all feel like rather average archetypes and though it was enjoyable enough to watch on screen- it certainly doesn't provide anything memorable like Schwarzenegger once did for the franchise. In the end, Predators may be inferior when compared to the original, but it easily knocks 2 out of the water. It has its problems here and there but for the most part makes for a solid action romp that gives us some of the best moments of this characters world.
My Rating: 7.1/10.
My Rating: 7.1/10.