Prey (2007)

I had to kill some time. But 40mins in and I wanted to see the lions tear apart the 3 stupid fools stranded. Here are 2 stupid scenes that got me to cut my misery before it got the point where I'd offer myself to the lions.* When you get the keys to the car and all you have to do while safe in the vehicle is turn around and go back. But the dumass drives straight through the bushes and trees only to get stuck in a ditch. Apparently, brakes were not provided.* When Lions are outside your vehicle, you don't run around the screaming to get the attention of a helicopter miles away.Honestly, I feel I should quit my day job, repent for my college and post grad education and just make movies. Its evident the qualification to commercialize movies like these is the ability to hold a camera, hit record and do stupid stuff.

If you are a horror film buff, from the reviews I've read so far, don't watch this as it has no chain saws, or over the top craziness.This is a beautifully shot film, with characters that are portrayed so well, that you will most likely hate them by the end of the movie. To me, one definition of good acting is that it makes you feel something about the character either good or bad.I thought the animal scenes were very well done, without being overly gory to the point where you are no longer disgusted, like most modern horror films--SAW--ahem. I could feel the fear that characters felt and understand that when you are under extreme stress and ignorant of what to do for the most part, you end up doing very stupid things. For example, people whose cars accelerators stick and instead of putting the car in neutral and coasting to the side of the road they panic break and go off the cliff.About the divorced family drama--divorce is very traumatic for kids and many kids don't like their step-parents, initially anyway, so even though this is formulaic it is real and sets the stage for a lot of the decisions that are made.I've watched this film 3 times and I probably will watch it again (with my kids when they're a little older). The ending is probably the only part that I was disappointed with but I can overlook it for the quality of the remainder.

"Prey", with its story of people trapped in a vehicle while man-eating lions roam outside, possibly takes its inspiration from two movies. The most obvious is "Cujo", but the movie may have also been inspired by the forgotten killer lion movie "Savage Harvest". While this movie may have been a passable imitation, the end results are kind of disappointing. It's hard to generate much sympathy for the three trapped individuals, with the teenage girl very annoying and the woman acting crazy during the scene where they could have gotten away. Also, with the family being trapped in the car for most of the movie, things often get quite boring. Movie isn't terrible - there are a few good things in it, like nice scenery, great cinematography, and other good production values (except for the fake-looking CGI blood.) But as I indicated in the summary line, you'll feel unsatisfied at the end.

A good movie somewhat scary. Don't look for the small detail. Because if you do you would find many awful mistakes. Just enjoy the movie as is and leave your brains in your pocket. But really if you can do that the movie was very good.The idea also seems original though far fetched. Many people have pointed out the faults. But the point is spending a good 90 minutes enjoying yourself and the predicament of certain people who are truly stupid as you see in the movie.The sub plot about the step daughter etc., was totally not required and the movie would have been shorter and tighter without it.You don't need to waver your attention from the main story which was being trapped by hungry lions and trying to escape while alive.Oh, well, most movies do have sub plots which are usually not required at all.Happy watching. I recommend it to be bought.