Through somewhat interesting visual effects, the filmmakers are able to sustain the film with almost intolerable suspense, and occasionally heart-stopping moments.

Rating: 9/10 (2 August 2010)

Predator represents how sci-fi horror is so marketable. After James Cameron's Aliens, Predator offers another thrill for the mass audience, combining similar story structure with an instantly recognisable film star - Arnold Schwarzenegger (in a role that suits him perfectly). Through somewhat interesting visual effects, the filmmakers are able to sustain the film with almost intolerable suspense, and occasionally heart-stopping moments.
Predator is solid fare, but it doesn't match the standards set by Aliens. While McTiernan has a steady hand in what he's doing, he's unable to capture the 'dread feel' associated with Aliens. Nevertheless, the action doesn't tire viewers on repeated viewings, and the film has a lasting quality to it. It's not a bad way to spend two hours, anyway.
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