Better memories from my childhood

Rating: 10/10 (12 September 2006)

We had once a black-and-white TV-set at home, which used to "fade away" when showing something interesting. It was the case when they transmitted "Predator" back in 1988-1991 (don't remember the year exactly). The image became weaker and very soon the signal was lost. It was lost completely during the "helicopter" scene. Deep frustration it was. Then, years later, it was possible to get a VHS on the local markets. But that was not enough, of course. Now we have a DVD release. No extras - just the movie itself (like "Commando"). Quite happy with that.
"Knock, knock!" and "Stick around" are charmingly cruel jokes delivered by you-know-who in a usual easy-going manner. All the characters in the movie are real tough. They look tough, they talk tough, and they can kill all right. There is no stupid "love story" attached. The only detail, which is not very true to life, is the way the Russian men are shown. If the Russian men had dusted at least one or two persons from Dutch's team  it would have been more believable (as well as Dutch's death at the end). But that is a matter of personal preference In "First Blood" also would like to see Rambo die (not because dislike him  consider it would have been more tragic and cool).
The design of the title monster is quite good. The "little painless" is superb. The choice of the actors surpasses any expectations. The music is very to the point  in a movie like this it is just priceless (it seems to be in "jungle" trend). All in all this movie is of the highest class and can kick the hell out of nearly any action/horror of today's cinema. The second part doesn't get close to the original  it never had a chance. It could not have reached the heights of "Predator", even if the big Dutch would have been there.
After numerous watching still cannot see any interfering drawbacks.
It is a definite 10 out of 10. Thank you for attention.