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Predators
Posted on 7/7/10 at 10:11 pm
Posted on 7/7/10 at 10:11 pm
Going to see a screening tonight!
I'll post my thoughts later...or maybe tomorrow because I'll be tired after the late show.
I'll post my thoughts later...or maybe tomorrow because I'll be tired after the late show.
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Posted on 7/7/10 at 10:12 pm to Jwodie
Posted on 7/7/10 at 10:14 pm to TigerMyth36
Sweet. Looks legit IMO.
Posted on 7/7/10 at 10:18 pm to Babalugats
Posted on 7/7/10 at 10:36 pm to Blue Velvet
I really haven't seen shite this summer.
I wouldn't mind watching this. Hopefully it's more like the original and less like AvP as far as quality goes.
Inception is my must see for the summer though...
I wouldn't mind watching this. Hopefully it's more like the original and less like AvP as far as quality goes.
Inception is my must see for the summer though...
This post was edited on 7/7/10 at 10:38 pm
Posted on 7/7/10 at 10:38 pm to CornDogCologne
It looks pretty good with the exception of Adrien Brody. Why do they keep casting him as a hardass. Its just not believable
Posted on 7/7/10 at 11:16 pm to ATXTiger1
When else wa he cast as a hardass? I don't remember this
Posted on 7/7/10 at 11:29 pm to Jwodie
Rotten Tomatoes was @ 100% on this movie earlier in the day 
Posted on 7/7/10 at 11:33 pm to F machine
He was supposed to be a hardass in King Kong. I thought there was one other one, let me check.
Posted on 7/8/10 at 12:22 am to ATXTiger1
quote:
King Kong
he was a screenwriter who fell in love with a girl and would do anything for her, not sure that makes him a badass, more of a fool in love
Posted on 7/8/10 at 9:32 am to Jwodie
Overall, I enjoyed this greatly delayed addition to the series (and by series I mean of course Predator I and II, not the AvP crap) but it was mildly disappointing in terms of originality.
What you'll find is an atmosphere, setting and mood much similar to the original - with the creepy jungle music, eerie suspense, more realistic violence, etc. Also, and what distinguishes this from the crap that was the AvP series, real actors like Adrien Brody and the like make the movie seem more credible. I liked the personalities chosen to compose the unlucky group cast on the planet but it doesn't approach the group in the original - not many could given there were two governors and Apollo Creed in that one.
Bottom line - the movie is entertaining. The "new" Predators introduced in this one are very cool, the action is fairly sustainable, the creepy suspense in the first 30 mins. or so is well done, and Adrien Brody was very good as the lead in my opinion.
My only complaints were one of the twists at the end, and the lack of originality toward the end of the movie, culminating with the climax. You'll see what I mean - there's a scene that seemingly mirrors the scene in the original where the Indian guy makes his last stand on the bridge with the machete.
If you're a fan of Predator and Predator II, you'll likely enjoy this movie. Just don't expect it to come close to the original overall...it just can't happen in these kinds of movies where the "mystery" of the evil creature is significantly diminished by this point in the series.
Sorry for the rant.
ETA: The movie does reference the original in a couple ways that I enjoyed. So, the movie does extend from the original for those wondering...
What you'll find is an atmosphere, setting and mood much similar to the original - with the creepy jungle music, eerie suspense, more realistic violence, etc. Also, and what distinguishes this from the crap that was the AvP series, real actors like Adrien Brody and the like make the movie seem more credible. I liked the personalities chosen to compose the unlucky group cast on the planet but it doesn't approach the group in the original - not many could given there were two governors and Apollo Creed in that one.
Bottom line - the movie is entertaining. The "new" Predators introduced in this one are very cool, the action is fairly sustainable, the creepy suspense in the first 30 mins. or so is well done, and Adrien Brody was very good as the lead in my opinion.
My only complaints were one of the twists at the end, and the lack of originality toward the end of the movie, culminating with the climax. You'll see what I mean - there's a scene that seemingly mirrors the scene in the original where the Indian guy makes his last stand on the bridge with the machete.
If you're a fan of Predator and Predator II, you'll likely enjoy this movie. Just don't expect it to come close to the original overall...it just can't happen in these kinds of movies where the "mystery" of the evil creature is significantly diminished by this point in the series.
Sorry for the rant.
ETA: The movie does reference the original in a couple ways that I enjoyed. So, the movie does extend from the original for those wondering...
This post was edited on 7/8/10 at 9:36 am
Posted on 7/8/10 at 3:02 pm to Jwodie
Thanks, Jwodie. I am seriously considering sneaking away from the wife and kids and checking this one out this weekend. I am a big fan of I and II and am not expecting anything of epic proportions just some solid sci fi action. The original holds up extremely well over time. I think 20 years from now it will still be just as much fun to watch as it is today.
Posted on 7/8/10 at 3:12 pm to 4nmylifetime
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Rotten Tomatoes was @ 100% on this movie earlier in the day
OMFG THE ZOMBIE INVASION HAS STARTED - AND BILLY MAYS IS LEADINT THEM!!!!!!
as to the post, ima see it friday night.
Posted on 7/9/10 at 12:21 am to 4nmylifetime
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The original holds up extremely well over time.
Totally agree. The movie had a perfect blend of great action stars along with the mystery and novelty of the Predator creature and story. I love the original.
Posted on 7/9/10 at 7:44 am to winner
quote:
he was a screenwriter who let himself get conned into a deal beneath him, locked into a cage in an animal hold of a ship, and then fell in love with a girl and would do anything for her, not sure that makes him a badass, more of a fool in love
FIFY
Don't really see a forcing into a badass role there...
Posted on 7/9/10 at 8:08 am to Jwodie
im going to see this tonight.
The consensus among critics seems to be that if you're a fan of Predator 1 and 2, you'll enjoy this one.
I love the first Predator movie and I'm a big Adrien Brody fan. I really cant wait to see it
The consensus among critics seems to be that if you're a fan of Predator 1 and 2, you'll enjoy this one.
I love the first Predator movie and I'm a big Adrien Brody fan. I really cant wait to see it
Posted on 7/9/10 at 3:12 pm to Pilot Tiger
just watched. found it better than expected. built up nicely to the action without being dull. made references to the original flick and all in all, i'd recommend. not overly heavy, but who expects it to be?
Posted on 7/9/10 at 3:15 pm to Pilot Tiger
Just saw it. Good stuff.
SPOILERS
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2012- "More Predators" wiith Arnold purposely captured and drop shipped on planet pussy face to help Jack and Anne get home.
Well, maybe not.
SPOILERS
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2012- "More Predators" wiith Arnold purposely captured and drop shipped on planet pussy face to help Jack and Anne get home.
Well, maybe not.
Posted on 7/9/10 at 3:16 pm to WMTigerFAN
U must have been in the 12:55 at Perkins rowe
This post was edited on 7/9/10 at 3:18 pm
Posted on 7/9/10 at 4:46 pm to WMTigerFAN
Saw it today and was disappointed. Sorry. All the effects were there but the only character that seemed to fit was the girl. Compared to the original, it pretty much failed.
I compare it to the Alien series. The original monsters from Alien and Predator were mysterious. The follow-up flicks gave you alot more which ends up taking away from the whole coolness of the monsters.
The movie does not take any time to develop the characters. It just jumps right to it.
I compare it to the Alien series. The original monsters from Alien and Predator were mysterious. The follow-up flicks gave you alot more which ends up taking away from the whole coolness of the monsters.
The movie does not take any time to develop the characters. It just jumps right to it.
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