If you don't like this movie, you're a girlie man

Rating: 8/10 (24 September 2005)

Major Alan 'Dutch' Schaeffer (Schwarzenegger) is called in for a mission to take him and his men deep into the heart of a Central American jungle to rescue some downed airman, which they accomplish with no sweat. Sure along the way they find some skinned human bodies, but they got the job done, right? WRONG! It turns out that a bigger Predator has turned these elite military men into prey, picking them off one by one. The remaining men and one woman have to learn how to not only survive, but triumph against this dangerous and very deadly heavily camouflaged alien warrior Are they up for the task?
The acting will never win any academy awards, but this film is an action fans wet dream. With a wonderful degree of sheer macho power that is seldom,if ever, seen in movies of today, this movie becomes a true MAN'S movie and is further proof (as if more evidence was needed), that the '80's was simply such a kick ass decade. It's such a joy to watch Arnold, and Carl Weathers do what they do best, which is kick ass. Very cool special effects and convincing gore (for the most part) as well. My Grade: A-
2-disc DVD Extras: Disc 1) Commentary by director John McTiernan; Text commentary by film journalist/historian Eric Lichtenfeld; Inside looks at and Trailers for: "Aliens vs. Predator" and "I, Robot"
Disc 2) "If It Bleeds We Kill It" documentary; a single deleted scene; 3 Outtakes; 7 featurettes (Classified Action, Unseen Arnold, Old Painless, Tribute To Kevin Peter Hall, Camouflage, Welcome To The Jungle, and Character Design); 3 'Red Suit' Special Effects Tests; 2 Predator Camouflage Tests; Predator Profile gallery; Photo gallery; and Trailer for the "Alien Quadrilogy" DVD
4 Easter Eggs: Go to special features on disc 1, highlight "Main Menu" and press Left to highlight a red Predator laser site and Enter for a clip of John McTiernan talking about his film school days; On disc 2, go to Inside The Predator and highlight Classified Action. Press Up and Enter for Jesse Ventura and cast talking about Jesse's various jobs; Go to Predator Special Effects and highlight Main Menu. Press Left and Enter for Stan Winston talking about a practical joke during the shooting of the movie; now go to Photo Gallery and on photo 16 press Enter for the cast talking about how they got sick from drinking water.