Predator (1987)
78 %
Reviews Counted: 32 Fresh: 25 Rotten:7 Average Rating: 6.8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins
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 mysterious assassin. As members of their unit begin to disappear, Dutch, Dillon (Carl... [More]
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, Sonny Landham, Carl Weathers
Director: John McTiernan
Screenwriter: Jim Thomas, John Thomas
Producer: Joel Silver, Lawrence Gordon, John Davis
Composer: Alan Silvestri
Screenwriter: Jim Thomas, John Thomas
Producer: Joel Silver, Lawrence Gordon, John Davis
Composer: Alan Silvestri
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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]
05/26/08
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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.
06/24/06
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.
05/26/06
Even with the rise of the governator, the complicated case made by Predator -- against mainstream movie violence, CIA shenanigans and U.S. imperialism -- perseveres.
03/27/05
Easily one of Schwarzenegger's best action movies, Predator represents one of the 80s' best all-around shoot 'em up sci-fi thrillers.
02/07/05
...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.
08/19/04
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.
08/11/04
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