A creature with a toothed vagina for a mouth is on the hunt.

Rating: 8/10 (30 June 2004)

Predator is one of those guy movies that I grew up on, so naturally I have an affinity with it despite it's minor short-comings. And the funny thing is, as I'm sure others have noticed, is that it features not one but two future US governors!
What a great formula for an action film: Great characters that can actually act and not just sit there looking stupid, a beautiful and claustrophobic setting, mood-inducing score, and one of the coolest creatures ever created as the bad guy. Yes, the dialogue in spots is laughably bad but is to be expected in just about any film in the same genre that I can bring to mind. Luckily though, this is really only contained in the beginning. A decent script and excellent direction is really what sets this apart from most other action films, including some others that Arnold stars in. Had it not been for that, this could have been a real stinker, even with an amazingly cool antagonist.
Stan Winston is a genius for coming up with the Predator design and effects. Although this film is not as good, the character itself has reached almost the same status as the "Alien" character designs. Everyone who's seen a few movies knows what the Predator is or at least can recognize it. I've always wanted to be a Predator for Halloween. Too bad the suits cost as much as a used car.
Predator succeeds because it keeps it simple and to the point, while keeping you on the edge of your seat and by not asking for your forgiveness very often. Pop the popcorn, bust out the beer and enjoy.
Classic action.