What you can't see CAN hurt you! Classic action/adventure...

Rating: Null/10 (4 June 2002)

This is how it's done - simple, effective and absolutely brilliant!
A group of American commandos led by Arnold Schwarzenegger
are in Central America trying to clean up yet another CIA mess
when they find themselves stalked by a mysterious adversary who
possesses almost supernatural powers. Is it, as the locals
suspect, a 'diablo' (demon) seeking their souls? Or an
extraterrestrial head-hunter, packing some very advanced military
hardware and a keen sense of fairplay?
A great ensemble cast, sparse, effective dialog and stunning
visual effects combine to make this movie pack one hell of a
punch, even 15 years on. No time is wasted trying to explain
anything. Director McTiernan fully understands that movies are
stories told with pictures and keeps the action flowing. Still, the
movie manages to score a few anti-American political points while
hiding a subtext about technology vs primitivism. One of Arnold's
best.
P.S. The technology used by the Predator is not as far-fetched as
you may think!