A Good Action Thriller

Rating: 8/10 (31 May 2000)

Predator is one of those films where if you haven't seen it for a while you really look forward to it, but are slightly disappointed after viewing. The suspense level is excellent and you can almost share the characters fear but there are a number of faults that break the films atmosphere and make you realize that it IS only a movie. For example, when Dillons arm is blown off and he turns around you can see his real arm sticking out of his jacket, and when Dillon and Mac are spying on the Pred and you can see the boom at the top of the screen. Nevertheless, Predator is definately one of Arnolds best and it uses excellent visual effects to achieve this. The man himself is also excellent and the end is a fantastic battle. Rent this if you like sci-fi, but don't make the mistake I did and pay good money for it.