Predator (1987)

ACTING 5/10 Though we could say it has Arnie at his best here, Predator (1987) is a festival of plank characters with strong personalities.SOUNDTRACK 5/10 Overall, generic action movie soundtrack for the time.SPECIAL EFFECTS 7/10 Even though they did a great job with what they had, you'll be seeing some weird CGI and that heat detection camera view that is overused throughout the movie.PLOT 6/10 Predator spawned a legacy of his own, but we gotta be real here: its plot is as simple as it gets. "A rescue time is called to, duh, rescue hostages from a bunch of guerrillas." Sounds generic, and it is! The plot twist: they are being hunted since the beginning by a killing machine creature. Nothing is explained enough and it's all about them being hunted down.OVERALL 6 (5.75)/10 Predator creates an inovative, sort of weird, plot that manages to deliver. It's nothing but good ol' 80's action.

Loved growing up with this movie as a kid. Way beyond it's time.

One of the greatest alien movies ever made. The idea itself of a hunter killing for pride and manhood is genius, but I have to say the movie is not very autentic. Typical "who will survive at the end" american action with musscle men and a lot of guns. For it's time it is great, I was six when I watched it and I was like: "Noo, how could he kill the Predator, I liked him!" Do you really think if in reality grown men with power and obviously no problem of killing other men were found a helpless girl, at the forest, far from eyes and judgement, they should not rape her and probably kill her? And one more thing, it was pretty not realistic about shining eyes of the Predator, who ever created that? Being invisible - fine, non waterproof armor - fine, shining eyes? What for? How? Watever, I am waiting the next Predator movie and I hope they won't mess it up.

I read on the IMDb trivia that Arnold was originally wary of the original script that featured just him facing off against the Predator, and thank goodness for the rewrite. All of the supporting characters compliment the plot near perfectly, and they all have simple, easy to follow character traits and motivations that make for easy investment without taking away from our lead - Dutch, played by Arnold. The setting of the film is fun, believable and engaging. It certainly brings the jungle alive and pulls you into the story. The score plays a big part in the storytelling, and does a phenomenal job at creating the mood and atmosphere for the scenes that it takes place in. The sound design is what I would personally compliment the most, as I do not believe the film would be the same without the way the jungle sounded so authentic, the effects of all the different types of gunfire used, and not to mention the iconic sounds that brought the Predator to life. A seamless film with little to no dull moments, would be the perfect addition to anyone's collection for all sorts of occasions.