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Predator
42 reviews
Sent to eliminate a gun-running camp in Central America, United States Major Dutch Schaeffer (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and his commandos get...
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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. <br> <br> 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 am...
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Arnold is Huge, Hot, and Hunted in PREDATOR
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Pros: Oscar nominated special effects, strong simple story. Action and Arnold.
Cons: Not deep.
Bottom Line:
This movie has super high rewatchability. As much fun as it was 22 years ago.
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"Predator" An Excellent Action - Sci-Fi Movie And An Alien To Die For
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Pros: The "Predator" is the best alien in any film, action, music, and effects.
Cons: For what the movie is all about, I can't really think of anything
Bottom Line: The movie plays to it's strength. in all, it's just a high octane action movie with a nice sci-fi twist. A must watch.
Predator (1987) - Arnie takes on one ugly youknowwhat. 95%
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Pros: Action, gore, well use of setting
Cons: Pacing can bother some, predictable
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An Arnie classic for sure, and recommended to hardcore action fans.
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Review #500: If it bleeds, we can kill it
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Pros: Action, horror and Sci-Fi blended brilliantly in a lush jungle with great effects.
Cons: A few plot niggles
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One of the greatest action movies of all time, if you claim to be a fan of the genre and haven't seen Predator, you should be ashamed.
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THE TEST OF TIME
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Pros: High quality transfer of movie that stands the test of time.
Cons: Enthusiasts will disappoint at lack of new extras, but hey its an old movie gang.
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This movie seems new with the high quality blu-ray transfer. Worth not just watching but owning for blu-ray enthusiasts.
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Back When Arnie and Jesse Were Still Cool...
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Pros: Unusual horror-action hybrid. Good supporting cast. Good script.
Cons: Some SFX work showing it's age. Cookie-cutter characters.
Bottom Line: First class 80's SI-FI/Action flick.
Arnie meets his match.
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Pros: Lots of action and suspense, Great FX, all around fun.
Cons: Not much at all.
Bottom Line:
Leaves Alien for dead.
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Just when you think it's safe to go back into the jungle...
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Pros: Arnie VS. Predator, nuf said, Marines shooting defenseless forest!
Cons: VHS Widescreen had more specials then DVD DTS!
Bottom Line:
A great movie to see, a horrible DVD goodies section.
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Pros: One of Arnold's best movies, and one of the best action movies ever made.
Cons: none
Bottom Line:
Arnold is the king of action movies, and Predator is one of his crown jewels.
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The ultimate slasher flick
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Pros: Tension you can cut with a knife; original concept; absolutely no pretension to a deeper meaning
Cons: Dialogue is silly in places, as is Schwarzenegger's reluctance to just slip away Read More at Epinions.com
High testosterone fun
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Pros: Great action, writing, casting... everything!
Cons: Predictable -- but what action movie isn't? Read More at Epinions.com
