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Predator (1987)

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Reviews Counted:33

Fresh:25

Rotten:8

Average Rating:6.7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: Sent to eliminate a gun-running camp in Central America, United States Major Dutch Schaeffer (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and his commandos get more than they bargained for when they cross paths with a... Sent to eliminate a gun-running camp in Central America, United States Major Dutch Schaeffer (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and his commandos get more than they bargained for when they cross paths with a mysterious assassin. As members of their unit begin to disappear, Dutch, Dillon (Carl Weathers), and Blain (Jesse Ventura) conclude that whatever is hunting them is not of this earth. Every attempt at a tactical defense is a defeated for Dutch and company and it is only in the last stretch of their race to safety that their suspicions are confirmed and they encounter the alien nimrod face to face. A summer box office smash, 1987's PREDATOR re-ignited an old trend of movies depicting aliens invading earth that began decades earlier with films like WAR OF THE WORLDS and INVADERS FROM MARS. McTiernan does a miraculous job of directing the "invisible" Predator. Furthermore, the special effects, which are stunningly subtle and never boisterous, make PREDATOR a strikingly contemporary sci-fi effort even amid today's techno-thrillers. [More]

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, Sonny Landham

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, Sonny Landham, Carl Weathers, Richard Chaves, Elpidia Carrillo, R.G. Armstrong, Kevin Peter Hall

Director: John McTiernan

Director: John McTiernan
Screenwriter: Jim Thomas, John Thomas
Producer: Joel Silver, Lawrence Gordon, John Davis
Composer: Alan Silvestri

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Nov 13, 1998

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1.5/5

Blake French

The scariest thing about Predator is that its lead actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is currently serving as governor of California.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 10 2009 04:21 PM

Filmcritic.com

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 26 2009 03:16 AM

Variety

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C

Dennis Schwartz

An unpleasant action thriller that's about as thrilling as watching a fixed fight in the pro wrestling circuit.

Full Review Source: | comment 3 Comments | Mar., 12 2009 06:44 AM

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Dragan Antulov

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 18 2008 03:45 AM

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A fast paced, high testosterone, edge-of-the-seat experience...

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 17 2008 03:29 AM

Channel 4 Film

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3/4

Peter Canavese

A dumber version of the Alien franchise, but this initial picture works anyway, as an atmospheric exercise in pure, primal action with a science-fiction-y twist. [Blu-Ray]

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 26 2008 09:38 PM

Groucho Reviews

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4/4

Stefan Birgir Stefansson

one fo the coolest movies ever

Full Review Source: | comment 1 Comment | Mar., 08 2008 02:37 PM

sbs.is

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4.5/5

Michael W. Phillips, Jr.

One of the best sci-fi/action films ever made.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 30 2007 04:02 PM

Goatdog's Movies

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3.5/4

One of Schwarzenegger's best.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 05 2007 03:21 PM

TV Guide's Movie Guide

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Pat Graham

Despite the off-rhythm styling, there's not a lot going on.

Full Review Source: | comment 1 Comment | Jun., 05 2007 03:16 PM

Chicago Reader

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Derek Adams

With its stilted dialogue and hammy acting, the film has the look of an expensive production but the feel of a B movie, delivering the sort of undemanding monster mayhem Arnie's fans have come to expect.

Full Review Source: | comment 5 Comments | Jun., 24 2006 03:33 AM

Time Out

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2.5/4

Jeffrey M. Anderson

Oddly, the special effects have dated quite well, and the action scenes -- shot by relative newcomer John McTiernan -- work well, despite a few clunky spots.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 26 2006 03:16 AM

Combustible Celluloid

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Cynthia Fuchs

Even with the rise of the governator, the complicated case made by Predator -- against mainstream movie violence, CIA shenanigans and U.S. imperialism -- perseveres.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 27 2005 10:16 PM

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8/10

JoBlo

Easily one of Schwarzenegger's best action movies, Predator represents one of the 80s' best all-around shoot 'em up sci-fi thrillers.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 07 2005 10:15 PM

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2.5/4

David Nusair

...never quite justifies it's cult status.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 30 2004 10:29 PM

Reel Film Reviews

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7/10

John J. Puccio

...a straightforward, old-fashioned action romp, devoid of much interior feeling, humor, or characterization whatever; but it's a pretty good action romp, so who cares.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 19 2004 11:47 AM

DVDTown.com

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Douglas Pratt

It is so lean, so exciting and so imaginative that you can watch it every month or two, year in and year out, and never get tired of it.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 11 2004 08:17 AM

Hollywood Reporter

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4/5

Widgett Walls

If only all sci-fi flicks were this careful with their characterizations.

comment Comment | May., 05 2004 05:14 PM

Needcoffee.com

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5/5

Luke Y. Thompson

Who knew this movie would be iconic? Who cares? It rocks!

comment Comment | Mar., 26 2004 02:02 AM

New Times

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2/5

Michelle Alexandria

No review available.

comment 1 Comment | Dec., 05 2003 03:03 AM

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