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... [More]
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, Sonny Landham
Director: John McTiernan
Reviews for Predator
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A fast paced, high testosterone, edge-of-the-seat experience... Full Review |
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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. Full Review |
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2/5 |
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4/5 |
A thumping piece of powerhouse cinema. Full Review |
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1.5/5 |
The scariest thing about Predator is that its lead actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is currently serving as governor of California. Full Review |
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An unpleasant action thriller that's about as thrilling as watching a fixed fight in the pro wrestling circuit. Full Review |
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3/4 |
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 |
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4/4 |
one fo the coolest movies ever Full Review |
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4.5/5 |
One of the best sci-fi/action films ever made. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
One of Schwarzenegger's best. Full Review |
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Despite the off-rhythm styling, there's not a lot going on. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
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 |
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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 |
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8/10 |
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 |
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2.5/4 |
...never quite justifies it's cult status. Full Review |
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7/10 |
...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 |
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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 |
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4/5 |
If only all sci-fi flicks were this careful with their characterizations.
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CommentLatest News for Predator
July 31, 2009:
Robert Rodriguez Talks Predators, Machete, More 
Skeptical of Robert Rodriguez's "Predator" movie? You'll want to check out this interview -- he says he's been given complete creative control by the studio. More...
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July 02, 2009:
Nimrod Antal Confirmed for Predators
Confirming an earlier scoop by Latino Review, Ain't It Cool News is reporting that Nimrod Antal will direct the new "Predator" project. More...
June 23, 2009:
Nimród Antal in Talks for Predator Reboot?
Contradicting earlier reports that Neil Marshall was the frontrunner to direct the "Predator" reboot, Latino Review is reporting that Nimród Antal is "the guy most likely to get... More...
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