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thoughts on Predator
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DrJohnGalt
Banned
I'll just leave this here.
Edit: Also, check out the other Rage-aholic Cinema reviews for your 80s muscle-cheese fix.
Edit: Also, check out the other Rage-aholic Cinema reviews for your 80s muscle-cheese fix.
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PanzerAzel
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“Want some candy?”
Arnold’s win was kind of the point. The Predator was, face to face, undefeatable. Dutch was only able to win by wit, exploitation of the Predator’s tech by turning its strength into a weakness, doing proper preparation before the fight, and a little bit of luck during it.
Even then he still barely managed to eek out a win which was far more satisfying because the odds were so against Dutch’s favor.
Stilton Disco
Member
We almost got that in the Dark Horse comics (with Ripley and John Connor showing up even), but it was unfortunately utter shite.
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Prison Mike
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Stuart360
Member
One of the best sci-fi action films of all time, and up there with T1, T2, and Total Recall as Arnies best film imo.
Its also a film that probably wouldnt be made today, with the overly masculine macho tough guys.
Also as Bryank said, shout out to Predator 2 that is vastly underrated, and people never gave a chance to at the time due to the lack of Arnie.
Its also a film that probably wouldnt be made today, with the overly masculine macho tough guys.
Also as Bryank said, shout out to Predator 2 that is vastly underrated, and people never gave a chance to at the time due to the lack of Arnie.
West Texas CEO
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Commando has aged terribly. Between Arnies acting and cheezy action - stormtrooper level enemies. Predator has aged 100x better.
I mean that whole begining of the movie where he plays a loving dad is cringe inducing amature hour.
nush
Gold Member
Commando has aged terribly. Between Arnies acting and cheezy action - stormtrooper level enemies. Predator has aged 100x better.
I mean that whole begining of the movie where he plays a loving dad is cringe inducing amature hour.
And that's why it's so great.
Predator is the superior movie
Commando is the superior Arnie movie. The cheese IS the charm.
John Mullins
Banned
Bunch of slack-jawed faggots around here.
and 3 others
Banned
Yeah, was trying to find a way to tie this to Cuties somehow.
Rockondevil
Member
Love it. 10/10.
cryptoadam
Banned
any movie with those 2 quotes is clearly in the top 5 of all time movies.
SafeOrAlone
Banned
Any thoughts on the 4K remaster?
EverydayBeast
ChatGPT 0.1
Not better than the Terminator how about that
T8SC
Gold Member
Here we are again, guys... Just you's and me. Same kind of forum, same kind of topic. Real number 10, remember? Whole members, 32,000 men meme'd into meat... We walk out, just you's and me, nobody else. Right on top, huh? Not a meme... Not a fuckin' meme. You know, who ever got you, they'll come back again. And when he does, I'm gonna post your name all over him... I'm gonna post your name onto him!
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
Anyone who doesn't like this movie probably subsist on a steady diet of soy based products. This movie is a fucking masculine masterpiece that'll give you body hair just by quoting lines from it.
xrnzaaas
Member
It's one of my all-time favorites. Perfect cast, incredible soundtrack and slowly revealing the predator is super cool for first time watchers. This doesn't mean the movie isn't great for a rewatch. I must've seen it 10+ times.
It's a shame that unlike Terminator and Alien it didn't get a great sequel. Tbh the only other watchable flick from the series is Predators.
It's a shame that unlike Terminator and Alien it didn't get a great sequel. Tbh the only other watchable flick from the series is Predators.
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a multicultural team of v
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Nah you are totally right, I think a lot of movies just have general misperception from people. Like Terminator 1 most people would say is an action movie, but honestly that shits like a horror flick. Its really unsettling to watch because the characters never, ever feel comfortable or safe (other than I guess the fucking scene).
DragoonWalker
Member
Predator is so successful because a pack of alpha males led by the most alpha of them all are reduced to literal nothing one by one as they're stalked by something more alpha than they can possibly imagine. They smartly kept it invisible for most of the film to let your imagination take over, building up its credibility as it cuts its way through the commandos--after all, you wouldn't believe right from the start any old monster could cause Arnold--a monster of a man himself--to piss his pants hiding in the bushes.
By the end, when only Arnold is left, you believe in the mythos of the Predator. The final battle feels like a fight for humanity itself. What's so special about possibly the greatest action film of all time is that it isn't a straight power fantasy, instead a subversion our expectations of action hero tropes.
By the end, when only Arnold is left, you believe in the mythos of the Predator. The final battle feels like a fight for humanity itself. What's so special about possibly the greatest action film of all time is that it isn't a straight power fantasy, instead a subversion our expectations of action hero tropes.
Similarly Predator is a slasher movie full of macho men instead of teenagers. But a good question is how much action is required to be an action movie.
I think they're equally awesome. How about that that?
Elektro Demon
Banned
It's a perfect movie, I agree. Classic.
Bombolone
Gold Member
Flipping through channels a few weeks back, and it was airing.
Watched the whole god damn thing.
Action movies do have this 'not to be taken seriously' baggage amongst cinema, but it is a legit A+ movie imo.
Writing, acting, cinematography, audio, pacing. Everything works together to make such a tense & engaging film.
Always get the chills when the boys light up the jungle seeking retribution for a downed bro.
No ragrets everytime.
Watched the whole god damn thing.
Action movies do have this 'not to be taken seriously' baggage amongst cinema, but it is a legit A+ movie imo.
Writing, acting, cinematography, audio, pacing. Everything works together to make such a tense & engaging film.
Always get the chills when the boys light up the jungle seeking retribution for a downed bro.
No ragrets everytime.
quickwhips
Member
The guy directed predator and die hard. He knew what he was doing.
Silent Duck
Member
GTFO with that design.
Explosive Zombie
Banned
I love the whole franchise...
1. Predator - 5/5
2. Predators - 4/5
3. Predator 2 - 3.5/5
4. The Predator - 3.5/5
Also love the AvP movies
1. AVPR - 4/5
2. AVP - 3.5/5
1. Predator - 5/5
2. Predators - 4/5
3. Predator 2 - 3.5/5
4. The Predator - 3.5/5
Also love the AvP movies
1. AVPR - 4/5
2. AVP - 3.5/5
kunonabi
Member
I certainly enjoy it more but I wouldnt call it the better film.
DragoonWalker
Member
But it's intentional. Commando is as much a spoof as it is straight action. Not a wisp of seriousness in it runtime. Start of the film is hilarious, like a sitcom but with Arnold. It's 80s charm is unique, and Arnold at peak physique mowing down goons is a pleasure not a demerit.
Commando has aged terribly. Between Arnies acting and cheezy action - stormtrooper level enemies. Predator has aged 100x better.
I mean that whole begining of the movie where he plays a loving dad is cringe inducing amature hour.
Predator is timeless though, and the better/smarter film by several orders, I must agree. Don't stop Commando from being a guilty pleasure
kunonabi
Member
It's fantastic and much better than the blu-ray releases.
iconmaster
Banned
If you reacted to the OP with any emote other than “Strength” which is taken from this film, you probably need to go (re)watch the film.
Also, how am I agreeing with a Mister Apoc post?
Also, how am I agreeing with a Mister Apoc post?
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Too good.
MetalAlien
Banned
I always feel I like Predator 1 more 2, right up until I start watching part 2 and then can't decide. I love them both. I also deeply love Robocop 2.
dan76
Member
In the 80's it felt like just another good but dumb action movie, now it's a almost a perfect film. It does exactly what it's supposed to do, it knows what it is, doesn't overstay it's welcome, doesn't shoehorn in some message. You learn everything about the characters from their actions and reactions to that situation. I can't really fault it.
Hollywood is incapable of making a film like this now.
Hollywood is incapable of making a film like this now.
Mattdaddy
Gold Member
It's a goddamn classic!! Predator, Aliens, Terminator, Die Hard, Rambo, Robocop, Conan...
They just don't make em like that anymore. That era of action movies was legendary. I'm a product of the 80's so I might be biased... but Hollywood just can't do it like that anymore for whatever reason.
Oh and an honorable mention to Red Dawn. It doesn't hold up as well as the above and I acknowledge if you go down the good movie checklist its pretty cheesy. But it's got a special place in my heart. WOLVERINES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They just don't make em like that anymore. That era of action movies was legendary. I'm a product of the 80's so I might be biased... but Hollywood just can't do it like that anymore for whatever reason.
Oh and an honorable mention to Red Dawn. It doesn't hold up as well as the above and I acknowledge if you go down the good movie checklist its pretty cheesy. But it's got a special place in my heart. WOLVERINES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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