Predators

[Dont be a nubcake]

Go see it. It is awesome more than you know. It has some pretty unexpected stuff in the movie that adds to the coolness overall. Felt very much like the classic Predator. It's not just "another Predator movie" either. I'd tell you WHY, but that would ruin everything. Go see it before it leaves the box office. Too awesome. Best sci-fi flick I've seen in YEARS.

Kind of seems like Alien to Aliens type of jump to me. "Predators" steps the whole Predator mythos up a notch

If I had to describe this movie in one word, it'd be : BRUTAL.

No spoilers. Can't do it.

 

[Big-Al]

yes I wanna see this too

 

[Thrallala]

Will watch it when it comes to Swedish theatres

 

[Lruce Bee]

Honestly - it's not that good.

 

[SirYawnalot]

Best sci-fi flick you've seen in years? Superior to Inception, Avatar, District 9, Moon and Star Trek, all of which came out over the last year or so?

I happen to be a huge fan of both the Alien and Predator series...es... and while it's easily better than the horrible AVP films, I think "just another Predator movie" is exactly how I'd describe it. It doesn't suck, but there's nothing particularly brilliant about it either; in a lot of respects it's a rehash of the first one. I prefer Predator 2 if only because that film has a sense of humour, which the new one does not.

 

[Capt.Toilet]

The OP obviously loves the movie, though he does give it more credit than it is worth. I liked the film and it is obviously better than Predator 2 and the AvP movies, but naming it the best sci fi movie in a while is pushing it.

 

[Kantham]

I SAID GET TO DA CHOPPA!!!

 

[Dont be a nubcake]

Best sci-fi flick you've seen in years? Superior to Inception, Avatar, District 9, Moon and Star Trek, all of which came out over the last year or so?

I happen to be a huge fan of both the Alien and Predator series...es... and while it's easily better than the horrible AVP films, I think "just another Predator movie" is exactly how I'd describe it. It doesn't suck, but there's nothing particularly brilliant about it either; in a lot of respects it's a rehash of the first one. I prefer Predator 2 if only because that film has a sense of humour, which the new one does not.

I only liked Star Trek of the movies you listed. I saw that in theaters on premiere and absolutely loved it. However, I think it translates to DVD/BluRay poorly. It's just not the same on the "small" screen. The movie seems more trite and remakey to me on DVD. Something I've yet to be able to judge Predators on obviously.

I've always been more into Sci-Fi horror, than straight up Sci-Fi. Maybe it's more accurate to say Predators is the best Sci-Fi horror picture I've seen in a long time. A lot of this has to do with the fact that it harkens back to the original Predator. I'm not much of a fan of those super digital movies like Avatar and District 9. My "willing suspension of disbelief" or w/e is not that "willing" anymore.

It's for sure the best Pred/Alien film in a long time. Long story shorty, if your a fan, it's a must see.

 

[Plumb_Drumb]

I'll go see it sometime. A Predator movie that does the original justice is long overdue.

As for best sci-fi movie of recent times, I'd say Serenity wins.

 

[Sjosz]

Predators is a good Predator movie. It's not half bad a movie in general, but it's not that good, really.

 

[Mister_Prophet]

Still haven't seen it. Will do when I get a free day.

 

[NRG]

I thought this thread was going to be about an issue in your local neighborhood and an excuse to get Chris Hansen into your town.

 

[Dont be a nubcake]

I thought this thread was going to be about an issue in your local neighborhood and an excuse to get Chris Hansen into your town.

LOL! That's Predators RAWWW...RAWW DUDE RAW. He moved on to nigerian scammers. That rules even more.

 

[Plumb_Drumb]

Predator movies should go straight up horror from now on.
Take a cue from The Decent and kick it up a notch.

Seeing Arny scream while mowing down a rainforest isn't exactly the defacto standard anymore

 

[DarkED]

As for best sci-fi movie of recent times, I'd say Serenity wins.

I'd have to agree with you there. Serenity was the best Sci-Fi flick I'd seen since Equilibrium, and that's not even as Sci-Fi as it was Dystopian. I think you need to see Firefly before seeing Serenity though; I watched Serenity first and then saw the series. After watching the series I watched Serenity again and it was so much better.

 

[Twisted Metal]

Predator movies should go straight up horror from now on.
Take a cue from The Decent and kick it up a notch.

Seeing Arny scream while mowing down a rainforest isn't exactly the defacto standard anymore

The Descent is soooooo good. :tup:

 

[Capt.Toilet]

The Descent is soooooo good. :tup:

Any thoughts on the sequel? I was going to pick it up along side Predator collection but opted not to.

 

[Wail of Suicide]

Any thoughts on the sequel? I was going to pick it up along side Predator collection but opted not to.

The sequel is terrible and pretty much has none of the good qualities of the first movie. I honestly wouldn't bother watching it.

 

[Plumb_Drumb]

Apparently it wasn't written or directed by the same guy.
Some people love the movie, some people hate it.

I'll watch it and see where it stands.
It's said to take off right where the first left us, which is interesting.

 

[OO7MIKE]

I love scifi so isn't easy for me to dislike anything from this genre.

I did a double feature today leading off with Inception. The two movies are have have a different quality standard to them, story wise that is. The only thing that pulled me out of the story in Predators was some of the cheesy dialog. Out of all the movies which have predators in it, I think this ranks #2. The first movie still being my favorite.

I agree with the op. I cant really tell you anything about it without spoiling it. You should see it if you are a fan. Lastly, seeing Adrien Brody as an action star seems so unlikely.. but I am now convinced he is up to the task.