Ever since i saw The Predator trailer, i wasn't sure of what to think (mostly because the trailer couldn't decide what tone this movie was going for). So i went in with low expectations and as a long time fan of the Franchise, i was joyfully impressed.
The Predator is a movie where you can simply turn your brain off and enjoy a bunch of nonsense being thrown at the screen. Does one ounce of if make sense? No. Is the plot original and well thought out? No. But i think that was the point.
In terms of quality, i would say the movie could do better. While the gore and action is badass, it really is choppy and can be headache inducing. The humor for the most part was fine, i mean the main cast kinda fits the picture, but because of so much humor i couldn't really tell when the movie was attempting to be serious.
This movie is one of those films where i agree with both sides of how they thought the movie was. If someone were to say they hated it because they turned it into a comedy, i would semi agree. If you said you liked it because it did something new with the Franchise, i would agree. If you thought it was out of character for the (main) Predator to be like he was, i would agree.
So all in all, The Predator should NOT be taken seriously at all. It's messy and could be better for sure, but like everyone in the movie; i had fun with it. It's kinda nice to get away from the Oscar-bait movies. Also grab some friends, it is a blast with a group of buddies. 7/10
The Predator is a movie where you can simply turn your brain off and enjoy a bunch of nonsense being thrown at the screen. Does one ounce of if make sense? No. Is the plot original and well thought out? No. But i think that was the point.
In terms of quality, i would say the movie could do better. While the gore and action is badass, it really is choppy and can be headache inducing. The humor for the most part was fine, i mean the main cast kinda fits the picture, but because of so much humor i couldn't really tell when the movie was attempting to be serious.
This movie is one of those films where i agree with both sides of how they thought the movie was. If someone were to say they hated it because they turned it into a comedy, i would semi agree. If you said you liked it because it did something new with the Franchise, i would agree. If you thought it was out of character for the (main) Predator to be like he was, i would agree.
So all in all, The Predator should NOT be taken seriously at all. It's messy and could be better for sure, but like everyone in the movie; i had fun with it. It's kinda nice to get away from the Oscar-bait movies. Also grab some friends, it is a blast with a group of buddies. 7/10