slightly disappointing

Rating: Null/10 (8 October 1999)

Predator could have been slightly better. The appearance of the alien in his rubber suit is a big let-down, and some of the deaths could have been more graphic. That said, the movie is highly original and exciting. Arnie leads a group of soldiers into the jungle to rescue some VIPS, only to find themselves being picked off by an unknown, unseen presence. Once most of the cast has been killed, Arnie and the creature fight to the death. The predator is capable of invisibility (more or less) and has an impressive array of weapons which are used to lethal effect.
I first saw this on video in about 1990, hiring it out without really knowing anything about the film. When I watched it I have to admit I was intrigued that a straightforward jungle movie could turn into a Sci-Fi thriller. It's undemanding but worth a look.