Not the greatest movie, but definitely MY favorite.

Rating: 10/10 (26 May 2000)

There are always movies that each of see while growing up that make us say "wow" and make us think that we are a part of something special. Sure "Star Wars" blew my mind as a kid, it still does today. But I have two words to say, Arnold and Predator. I remember the first time watching the film in theaters, I was about 9 years old and I had to beg my mom to take me. But that's enough about me, onto Predator. The movie is loaded with explosions, a kick-ass cast, and the coolest creature from beyond earth, ever. You know the usual stuff any 9 yr. old boy digs. We all know the story of Predator and some would say the "lack of story". There are a few what if q's about the plot, which are mostly answered in the lack luster sequel. But then again we're supposed to leave the theater wondering what if, right? The cast headed by Arnold does an outstanding job and the personalities of each character fit their look perfectly. The dialogue is harsh and to the point, in other words it's not for church girls. There are the usual Schwarzenegger one-liners and quite a few hysterical lines. The action in the movie builds up to a sensational ending that one will never forget. So, overall, Predator doesn't quite generate the type of buzz worthy of oscar nominations, it isn't as creative or overwhelming as "Star Wars", but it came out at the right time in my lifetime, when GI Joe was cool and when Arnold was at his prime, to be considered MY favorite movie of all time. And it probably always will be. Oh yeah, Arnold is the best actor of all time, well at least the coolest in my book.