The Predator (2018)

[The Deadman]

http://i65.tinypic.com/34i02uu.png

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3381482/the-hunt-begins-for-the-predator-in-2018/

“You’ll never see him coming.”

Twentieth Century Fox will hunt down The Predator on March 2, 2018.

Fred Dekker (The Monster Squad) penned the screenplay for director Shane Black (Iron Man 3, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang).

We haven’t heard much since April when Producer John Davis exclaimed that the next Predator would reinvent the franchise.

We’ve been told it’s a direct sequel to John McTiernan’s 1987 Predator, although that has not been confirmed.

I’m just happy to see the franchise go in a new direction, again. Shane Black is an amazing writer/director, mostly because he understands how to develop memorable characters (I love that Tony Stark is the star of his Iron Man). Predator was all about the ensemble. Predators attempted to emulate this feeling and failed. If anyone can get back to the franchise’s roots, it’s Black.

I'm kinda hyped for this. Just sad it's not a follow up to Predators cause that movie was kinda amazing.

[Wildcat]

I agree I really liked Predators. Well even so I've always liked these movies and the monster/species.

[ProactiveMan]

I've been hearing about this for a while, and I'm pretty happy Shane Black is involved. I don't understand why Predator 2 always gets the sh*tty end of the stick, but I'm excited that another movie is coming out.

I liked Predators, but I wans't a fan of those super Predator things. They built them up to be bigger and meaner than the OG Predator, but they were about 50,000 times easier to kill in the end.

[THGhost]

Wow, this came out of nowhere. :tcool:

[AT-Man]

Excellent! I like Predators, but it's got nothing on the first and second. Let's hope the new one can challenge them.

[Sumac]

Predators were somewhat rough, but not without its moments. Much better than the crap like AVP2. I hope new movie will concentrate on establishing some interesting characters, BEFORE starting to kill them.

[ProactiveMan]

I'm starting to think I may be the only person on Earth who likes AVP Requiem.

[Spike Spiegel]

I'm starting to think I may be the only person on Earth who likes AVP Requiem.

I probably would have liked it if the lighting and cinematography actually allowed the viewer to see what was going on.

I don't think I ever finished watching it.

[Krutch]

You sure you're not thinking about the first AvP? I remember hating that one for the same reasons, and while watching AvP:R feeling a little relieved that I could actually see the damn thing.

[The Deadman]

The first AVP had decent lighting, the 2nd one had scenes that were shot in almost total darkness or the lighting was so bad you probably had to adjust it on your TV, like the scenes with the PredAlien or the scene where the chick got the Alien's eggs forced down her throat.

[Krutch]

Ah, I see. I'll take your word on it. I don't feel like revisiting either film to check lol

[Amaranthus]

Predator, you say?
https://i.imgur.com/OAgzggh.png

[THGhost]

Glc4D2sstLA

I probably would have liked it if the lighting and cinematography actually allowed the viewer to see what was going on.

I don't think I ever finished watching it.

Just turn up the brightness/contrast on your TV. Problem solved. Then you only have to live with yourself knowing that you just watched AVP: Requiem.

[TigerClaw]

Glc4D2sstLA



Just turn up the brightness/contrast on your TV. Problem solved. Then you only have to live with yourself knowing that you just watched AVP: Requiem.
I read about it, I hope it happens, and i hope he's the main star in the movie and not just a supporting role or cameo.

[AT-Man]

I, for one, do not hope Arnold is the lead in the new Predator film.

[Spike Spiegel]

I, for one, do not hope Arnold is the lead in the new Predator film.

Maybe a post-credits cameo (or just a cameo in general).

[raph27]

So it's a direct sequel to the first one? Cool. I've actually only seen the first one, haven't gotten around to the others yet.

[TigerClaw]

So it's a direct sequel to the first one? Cool. I've actually only seen the first one, haven't gotten around to the others yet.
Probably, but I liked Predator 2 with Danny Glover also.

[ProactiveMan]

So it's a direct sequel to the first one? Cool. I've actually only seen the first one, haven't gotten around to the others yet.

That's fine, but I'll be cheesed if they retcon Predator II out of existence. I hate when they do that. I don't take movie stuff too seriously, but it actually pissed me off when Robert Rodriguez was saying Predators was going to be what Predator II should have been. The central premise of Predators is probably more interesting than the 'concrete jungle' angle of Predator II, but Predator II executed its premise way better than Predators did in my opinion.

[THGhost]

That's fine, but I'll be cheesed if they retcon Predator II out of existence. I hate when they do that. I don't take movie stuff too seriously, but it actually pissed me off when Robert Rodriguez was saying Predators was going to be what Predator II should have been. The central premise of Predators is probably more interesting than the 'concrete jungle' angle of Predator II, but Predator II executed its premise way better than Predators did in my opinion.

It probably will. Predator II isn't as fondly remembered like the first movie. It was a decent movie (II). I actually hated it the first time I saw it, but I eventually grew to like it.

[Sumac]

I remember rumors about Arni having cameo at the end of Predators.

As for Predator 2 - I like it. Good, very 80s movie, with interesting characters. I liked that it was very different from the first. I generally like when sequels do something different from the first movie.

[AT-Man]

Rodriguez can go suck it. Predator shouldn't be confined in the jungle, he can hunt everywhere. There's even an excellent reason for him being in the city, because it's hot as hell and people are fighting all around.

[TigerClaw]

Rodriguez can go suck it. Predator shouldn't be confined in the jungle, he can hunt everywhere. There's even an excellent reason for him being in the city, because it's hot as hell and people are fighting all around.
It's the reason I liked Predator 2, cause it was set in a city filled with people, and the Predator was able to take out some of the more bad ones like the gangs.

[ProactiveMan]

The jungle comes up a lot when people deride Predator II, and I guess I can see why. The jungle is a pretty interesting and colourful place, and it's creepy and mysterious; but they covered it in the Predator. What else is there to do that makes sense in an action movie? A Predator or Predators stalk some jungle fighters. If you keep going back to the jungle, you're eventually just making the same movie over and over.

[The Deadman]

Shane Black’s The Predator is Set in the Present-Day (http://collider.com/predator-3-timeline-shane-black/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=collidersocial&utm_medium=social)

[TigerClaw]

Shane Black’s The Predator is Set in the Present-Day (http://collider.com/predator-3-timeline-shane-black/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=collidersocial&utm_medium=social)
I wonder if it will take place during Christmas time, a lot of his movies are set around Christmas.

[AT-Man]

I wonder if it will take place during Christmas time, a lot of his movies are set around Christmas.

Oh boy, that would be AWESOME!!! :o

[Andrew NDB]

I remember rumors about Arni having cameo at the end of Predators.

That would have been an awesome finisher. "Cahm ohn! Let's get dese ugly mathafahkas!"

Also cool would have been Danny Glover in the Laurence Fishburne role. That would have made a lot of sense.

I'm really looking forward to seeing Arnold in The Predator. That is the only sequel he should be bothering with in this stage of his career, minus King Conan/Legend of Conan/Conan the Conqueror (or whatever it's being called this week).

[The Deadman]

Shane Black’s ‘The Predator’ Will See a New Suit Design (http://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3390984/shane-blacks-predator-will-see-new-suit-design/)

Shane Black is really ramping up the hype train for The Predator, the fourth film in the Predator franchise. He’s been letting little bits of information slip here and there to get people ready for the March 2nd, 2018 release date, such as calling the film a “…spectacle“, saying that the film takes place in present day, and stoking the possibility of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s return.

But now Black tells ComingSoon.net that there might be a change in design when it comes to the visual appearance of the one of the universe’s deadliest and most cunning hunters:

It’s not to ‘improve,’ it’s make it fun, make it different, make it organically different. So what’s the extension of it that makes sense, that’s exciting? There have been a lot of changes to Stan’s design over the years. These different Predator movies have done different things. Ultimately it’s not about design to me, it’s about the story you want to tell. There are people who are always going to agonize over Iron Man, what color his suit is. Maybe this weapon does a new thing, but if the story is not good I don’t give a sh*t what color the suit is. In ‘The Predator’ we’re doing a lot of upgrades to what you would consider to be the traditional Predator technology and look, but hopefully the story is what’s going to drag people in, not just the attention to the minutiae.

[The Deadman]

The Predator Would Feature an Old Arnold Schwarzenegger, If He Appears…
(http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/687099-the-predator-would-feature-an-old-arnold-schwarzenegger-if-he-appears#/slide/1)

Rumors have swirled for some time now about Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to the world of Predator with Shane Black’s upcoming reboot of the franchise, though no confirmation has ever come about. Speaking with CraveOnline, Black confirmed some details on the film, like its modern day seting, meaning that, like Terminator Genisys, should Schwarzenegger return, he’ll be back as “Old Arnold.”

“These things all happened in 1990,” Black says of the events in the first two Predator movies. “But now it’s 25 years later. So in other words, if Arnold [Schwarzenegger]’s in it – which I’m not allowed to discuss [laughs] – he would be old Arnold.”

Schwarzenegger appeared as Major Alan “Dutch” Schaefer in John McTiernan’s original film where he lead a United States special forces team that came under attack from an alien entity that prizes the thrill of the hunt above all else.

Black also said that the title for the film, The Predator, has significance in the film’s script,

“There is a reference in the script as to why that makes sense, but I’m not really supposed to talk about it.”

[Foombamaroom]

I just re-watched Predators. Honestly, it's not that bad. It's not perfect, but it's one of the better horror films of the 2010s. Hopefully there will be some sort of sequel to it.

[The Deadman]

‘The Predator’ is Going to be an Action Spectacle (http://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3392830/predator-going-action-spectacle/)

[The Deadman]

Shane Black Wants To Bring Mystery Back To Predator Franchise (http://411mania.com/movies/shane-black-wants-to-bring-mystery-back-to-predator-franchise/)

In an interview with IGN, writer/director Shane Black spoke about his upcoming film The Predator. The planned sequel is due out on February 9, 2018. Black said that he hopes to bring some mystery back to the franchise. Here are highlights:

On the status of The Predator: The train is rolling I should say. I think it’s pretty clear now that this is the next thing I’m gonna do, is work on that. We’re having a lot of fun. The idea is to take what has been a series of kind of modest knock-off type movies which all made a guaranteed return. Not bad movies but certainly not on the level of what Ridley [Scott] was doing with Alien and then Prometheus and now this very much lauded prequel/sequel coming up. How can I follow in the footsteps of someone who re-invents and brings that much event-ised quality to a pulp franchise. How do you get people to know about the Predator and buy their tickets a month before it comes out as opposed to just ‘What are you seeing tonight? We can see a comedy or… oh, there’s a new Predator.’ No, no, this one we want to make people aware of – we’ve paid a lot of attention, there’s even some more money spent. We’re going to get a great cast and we really just write it and write and and write it – just keep writing it to make it as interesting and stuffed with ideas as we can and hopefully to re-infuse it with a sense of mystery. The worst thing you could hope for in one of these is a shot in bright sunlight of a field and the Predator just kind of walks on and ‘hello’ – you want to do… I keep going back to Ridley Scott, the way he captured the alien in that first movie. The sense of mystery and portent. If we could just cut into a little piece of that – that sort of vibe – and then I think there’s humour to be had too. And tonal shifting. I’m just having a ball. I’m getting more excited by the day, 30 years later working on this damn thing. Who would have thought when we started out and they were saying ‘Geez the costume doesn’t work – throw this back to Winston and let him save the day!” Eight weeks later “I don’t know, looks like dreadlocks to me!” Suddenly it’s the most iconic costume ever. It’s the most iconic movie ever. It’s lasted 30 years and here I am god blessedly making a… it’s just unbelievable to me.”

On if Predators exists in this film: “Well it seems to me if we set ours in 2018 which is when the film is set, then we can only be a prequel to that one, so you could say yes it exists, but people won’t be discussing it really.”

On when the film is set: “It’s in the midst of the mythology. It’s a movie that’s set in our present-day. Or maybe the day after tomorrow.”

[Andrew NDB]

Very, very exciting.

[The Deadman]

‘The Predator’ Main Character Revealed and it’s Not Schwarzenegger (http://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3394132/predator-main-character-revealed-not-schwarzenegger/)

Shane Black was recently interviewed about The Predator, the upcoming fourth entry in the franchise that began back in 1987, and he released a very important detail that casts doubts on whether or not we’ll be seeing the return of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “Dutch”.

“The name I’ve given the [hero] in ‘Predator’ right now is Quinn Mackenna. And that may change,” Black tells Empire. So yes, it may change to Dutch but as of now it seems pretty obvious that this means Schwarzenegger isn’t committing to face the universe’s deadliest hunter any time soon.

Continuing his interview, Black brought up some really great points about the current status of films and how audiences absorb them.

We live in a culture where everyone’s like, ‘[I want to] know everything about it before it comes out, and I want to be able to see every moment, and I’m gonna go back and forth on the goddamn YouTube channel and get every goddamn moment and every Easter egg.’

[But] I’ll tell you a little bit about it. It’s an attempt to event-ize the ‘Predator’ and make it more mysterious. ‘The Predator’ has been so overdone in a way —very low budget with a guaranteed return, every couple of years there’s a knock off churned out. It’s gotta get to the point where people buy their tickets in advance instead of saying, ‘Oh honey look, another ‘Predator’ movie. No, Adam Sandler’s got this thing on TV, let’s do that instead.’

I want people to say, ‘’The Predator’ is coming, I know it’s coming, we want to see it, it’s mysterious, interesting, it’s got the same sense of wonderment and newness that ‘Close Encounters’ had when that came out.’ That’s what we want. That’s very impossible to achieve, but we’re going to try.

[Andrew NDB]

‘The Predator’ Main Character Revealed and it’s Not Schwarzenegger (http://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3394132/predator-main-character-revealed-not-schwarzenegger/)

I never figured Arnold would be the main character, but I bet he'll be in there.

[The Deadman]

James Franco May Lead Shane Black’s ‘The Predator’ (http://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3399260/james-franco-may-lead-shane-blacks-predator/)

Okay, so this isn’t confirmed yet at all but CAA (Creative Artists Agency) is apparently pushing real hard for James Franco (127 Hours, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) to land the leading role of “Quinn McKenna” in Shane Black’s The Predator, according to PopcornTalk. The podcast stresses that this information is simply rumor at this point and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Personally, I’m having trouble seeing this one. Remember when Adrien Brody was announced as the lead of Predators and a million eyebrows collectively shot up in confusion? Yeah, this is the same thing for me.

Last month, we reported that The Predator was going to begin filming this fall in Vancouver so that it can meet its expected release date of February 9th, 2018.

[ProactiveMan]

There is no way James Franco is beating a Predator, unless he creeps it out somehow and kills it while it's distracted.

[The Deadman]

Thomas Jane in Talks to Battle ‘The Predator’ (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3422206/thomas-jane-talks-battle-predator/)

[Andrew NDB]

Thomas Jane and Arnold? Excellent.

[CyberCubed]

I've never seen any of the movies outside the first one. I was bummed when Arnold didn't return in Predators 2 so I never saw it. I also never saw any of the later or more recent ones from the 2000's. Are they worth watching?

[Andrew NDB]

I've never seen any of the movies outside the first one. I was bummed when Arnold didn't return in Predators 2 so I never saw it. I also never saw any of the later or more recent ones from the 2000's. Are they worth watching?

I doubt you're being serious, but there's a grand total of 3. Predator 2 is fun, if not nearly as satisfying as 1. It went for more of a... comic book vibe. Predators was great, although way, way too many throwbacks to the first one (like, different characters saying the same lines, etc.).

AVP1 and 2 are way more Predator movies than they are Alien movies. Although they don't happen to be very good. If AVP1 had the teeth of AVP2 (i.e., not PG-13) it might have been alright. Likewise, if AVP2 had the budget of AVP1, it might have also been alright. It was neat to have a brief peek at the Predator homeworld.

[The Deadman]

Arnold Schwarzenegger Unlikely to Return for The Predator (http://411mania.com/movies/arnold-schwarzenegger-unlikely-to-return-for-the-predator/)

[CyberCubed]

Arnold Schwarzenegger Unlikely to Return for The Predator (http://411mania.com/movies/arnold-schwarzenegger-unlikely-to-return-for-the-predator/)

People thought he would?

[Andrew NDB]

People thought he would?

Why wouldn't we? He met Shane Black to discuss it. Normally you don't do meetings with actors about the fourth installment of a series they haven't been in since the first one unless, y'know, you want to utilize him in some way.

http://screenrant.com/predator-shane-black-arnold-schwarzenegger-casting/

[CyberCubed]

I didn't know that, it's just that he hasn't been involved with the franchise since the first over 25 years ago.

Come to think of it, it is really weird Schwarzeneggar didn't become the face of the Predator movie franchise like he did with the Terminator franchise. The Terminator films can't seem to move on from Arnold, but Predator moved on right after the first one.

Seems so weird given how iconic the first Predator movie was too.

[Andrew NDB]

I didn't know that, it's just that he hasn't been involved with the franchise since the first over 25 years ago.

Come to think of it, it is really weird Schwarzeneggar didn't become the face of the Predator movie franchise like he did with the Terminator franchise. The Terminator films can't seem to move on from Arnold, but Predator moved on right after the first one.

Seems so weird given how iconic the first Predator movie was too.

He didn't want to.

[Andrew NDB]

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-fi/get-a-first-look-at-the-cast-of-the-predator-as-production-commences-on-a149099

[RaphaelinSTL]

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-fi/get-a-first-look-at-the-cast-of-the-predator-as-production-commences-on-a149099

Oh god...not Olivia Munn. :lol: I didn't know she was cast in this.

Hoping for a good film though!

[Andrew NDB]

Oh god...not Olivia Munn.

She's barely recognizable but yeah, I guess that's her. I'm kind of not her greatest fan, but whatever. And robot hand man from Logan replaced Benicio Del Toro. Lame.

It is kind of feels like we're back in 2010. You know, "Predators" is about to come out to revive the Predator franchise, and "Prometheus" is about to come out to revive the Alien franchise. Both were kind of missteps (though Predators was pretty cool, it just lacked a punchy ending... imagine if they'd made it to the Predator ship, escaped into orbit and had, I dunno, a shootout with other Predator ships while simultaneously fighting some giant Predator bruiser on board), but here we are in 2017... "Alien: Covenant" is about to come out and so is "The Predator." Maybe they'll get it right this time.

[Wildcat]

Keegan Michael Key! Cool.

[DestronMirage22]

Arnold turned down The Predator.
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/2017/04/06/arnold-schwarzenegger-turned-predator/
https://www.yahoo.com/movies/arnold-schwarzenegger-talks-new-movie-aftermath-plus-predator-twins-conan-updates-195430705.html

[AT-Man]

Arnold turned down The Predator.
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/2017/04/06/arnold-schwarzenegger-turned-predator/
https://www.yahoo.com/movies/arnold-schwarzenegger-talks-new-movie-aftermath-plus-predator-twins-conan-updates-195430705.html

Yisss! This is good news.

[Andrew NDB]

Arnold turned down The Predator.
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/2017/04/06/arnold-schwarzenegger-turned-predator/
https://www.yahoo.com/movies/arnold-schwarzenegger-talks-new-movie-aftermath-plus-predator-twins-conan-updates-195430705.html

This is the worst movie news I've heard so far this year. Horrible.

[ProphetofGanja]

https://s.faketrumptweet.com/j16m8bx6_1rxsym1_u6dtp9.png

[Andrew NDB]

Very frustrating, if this is true. Schwarzenegger has no problem doing pulse-less movies like Maggie and Aftermath, wants to do a bunch more unnecessary Terminator sequels and a Twins sequel absolutely no one is asking for... but won't play Dutch again? Apart from King Conan it's like the only sequel he should even be considering, I don't care how small the part might have been.

[TigerClaw]

Arnold turned down The Predator.
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/2017/04/06/arnold-schwarzenegger-turned-predator/
https://www.yahoo.com/movies/arnold-schwarzenegger-talks-new-movie-aftermath-plus-predator-twins-conan-updates-195430705.html
Sounds like it was for a small role, and he wanted a bigger one, given his "more significant role" comment.

[DestronMirage22]

Apparently he wanted a bigger role or he just won't do it. It was rumored he only had one line a the end that would set up another movie. If that was the case, I kinda side with him.

[Andrew NDB]

It was rumored he only had one line a the end that would set up another movie. If that was the case, I kinda side with him.

That's exactly what they wanted him to do at the end of "Predators."

Dumb... but I'm skeptical if this is even true.

[TigerClaw]

Shane Black responded on twitter regarding the comments.
https://twitter.com/BonafideBlack/status/849956540568150017

Me too... I spoke with him, I think it was that he didn't have enough to do. Enough presence in the film.

[CyberCubed]

It honestly seems like he hates the Predator franchise for some reason. Really odd

[Wildcat]

It doesn't sound like he hates it. Maybe just the particular script or the cameo really is too small. Which I can understand. Why show up if it's such a small appearance?

He's more the face of Terminator than anything else. Well to me anyway. Not that either franchise needs him to work.

[Andrew NDB]

He's more the face of Terminator than anything else. Well to me anyway. Not that either franchise needs him to work.

Predator needs him one more time, god dammit. For Terminator, he never should have returned beyond some kind of Dirty Dozen Future War movie where he, Robert Patrick, Kristanna Loken and company launch a last ditch effort on SkyNET, succeed, but get their skins copied.

[ProactiveMan]

For Terminator, he never should have returned beyond some kind of Dirty Dozen Future War movie where he, Robert Patrick, Kristanna Loken and company launch a last ditch effort on SkyNET, succeed, but get their skins copied.

I'll book a ticket for that right now!

[NinjaPug]

Release date got pushed back to August 3, 2018

[DestronMirage22]

First look at the actual Predators courtesy of some guys screwing around on set.

http://www.avpgalaxy.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18512387_1885164491696934_3412391150630207488_n.jp g
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/2017/05/14/first-predator-set-photos-showing-predators/

For the life if me I can't even begin to comprehend why that Predator is wearing cargo pants. :roll:

[Candy Kappa]

Very kawaii predator.

[Allio]

You trying to say that the predator was not kawaii in the first place? You have bad tastes in waifus.

[THGhost]

If it was just a cameo at the end that would set up another movie, would that movie be about Dutch? I can understand him wanting a bigger role, but he may have got his wish if he's signed on for a cameo first.

[Candy Kappa]

You trying to say that the predator was not kawaii in the first place? You have bad tastes in waifus.

Everyone knows Xenomorphs are the superior waifus.

[THGhost]

Everyone knows Xenomorphs are the superior waifus.

You're not joking!

https://68.media.tumblr.com/22901789b251d665b136c0e0e1bfc5ae/tumblr_nhs5519ZZl1qdmqzbo1_500.png

[DestronMirage22]

Everyone knows Xenomorphs are the superior waifus.

You're not joking!

https://68.media.tumblr.com/22901789b251d665b136c0e0e1bfc5ae/tumblr_nhs5519ZZl1qdmqzbo1_500.png

All fair points, but you just can't say no to the Queen!
http://i.imgur.com/jU34Lc4.jpg

[Candy Kappa]

HAHA :lol:

Never underestimate the internet. Alien Queen with The Sweater, that is fantastic.

[DestronMirage22]

HAHA :lol:

Never underestimate the internet. Alien Queen with The Sweater, that is fantastic.

I know right? :lol:
I've always found that picture hilarious and I'm glad I was finally able to share it.

[Andrew NDB]

Hmm... so a Predator or two teaming with humans? Against what?

I thought it might be neat to do a play on what was the Rambo 5 script. Have a bunch of mercs getting bested by a Predator... then near the end it takes off its mask and its Arnold in there, driven crazy by the events of P1.

[DestronMirage22]

hmm... So a predator or two teaming with humans? Against what?

According to that leaked script (that may or may not have been fake) they team up against weird hybrid Predators with multiple limbs.
:teek:

Yeah, here's hoping that script was fake and this pic was just them screwing around.

[THGhost]

I know right? :lol:
I've always found that picture hilarious and I'm glad I was finally able to share it.

I was gonna share it also but I found the other pic more amusing. :lol:

[DestronMirage22]

New look at the suits used in the film.
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/16052017_01.jpg
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/16052017_02.jpg

[AT-Man]

So the rumors are true. This movie will suck.

[THGhost]

Yep, those are Predators alright.

The actors don't have the ugly faces underneath the masks? My life is a lie! :teek:

So the rumors are true. This movie will suck.

You got that just from those pictures?

[Candy Kappa]

Maybe it's commando's with Yautja skin suits :lol:

[Andrew NDB]

Pretty sure the Predators teaming with the humans is the "unique angle" that he's promised since the beginning. Which is only unique if you forget AVP1 and AVP2.

[Darth Knuckles]

Pretty sure the Predators teaming with the humans is the "unique angle" that he's promised since the beginning. Which is only unique if you forget AVP1 and AVP2.

If this is true then I am disappointed. It was odd enough in Alien vs. Predator, but at least they went with that because of the comics and books since that happened in those publications. But Wolf did not work with any humans in Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem.

[Andrew NDB]

But Wolf did not work with any humans in Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem.

I thought I remember him having some kind of unspoken alliance with the escaping humans at the end. But now that I think about it, maybe they just sort of "used" him to distract the Predalien while they got away.

[Candy Kappa]

I don't really mind a group of Predators teaming up with humans against a common enemy. If something threatens their way of life they'd exploit the better solution, and surviving humans are definitivly worthy to hang on the trophy wall :P

Although, I'd much more prefer something closer to Concrete Jungle and keep Predtech out of human hands.

[DestronMirage22]

I'd love for them to do the Machiko storyline if they're gonna do a Yautja-Human alliance in the film, but they'd probably just botch it.

[Darth Knuckles]

I thought I remember him having some kind of unspoken alliance with the escaping humans at the end. But now that I think about it, maybe they just sort of "used" him to distract the Predalien while they got away.

Yeah Wolf was killing Aliens left and right and then fought the Predalien when he showed up while the humans that were escaping, killed all the Aliens in their way to get to "da choppa." They sort of helped each other out without recognizing or knowing it.

[THGhost]

I've always liked the idea of Predators teaming up with humans against a common enemy. It was cool in AvP 1, albeit a little sudden.

[The Deadman]

Jake Busey Playing Son of Gary Busey’s ‘Predator 2’ Character in ‘The Predator’!
http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3443844/jake-busey-playing-son-gary-buseys-predator-2-character-predator/

[AT-Man]

Jake Busey Playing Son of Gary Busey’s ‘Predator 2’ Character in ‘The Predator’!
http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3443844/jake-busey-playing-son-gary-buseys-predator-2-character-predator/

This is literally the kind of sh*t I like in my sequels.

[TigerClaw]

Jake Busey Playing Son of Gary Busey’s ‘Predator 2’ Character in ‘The Predator’!
http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3443844/jake-busey-playing-son-gary-buseys-predator-2-character-predator/
That's great news, I also liked Predator 2, glad to see its still within the continuity.

[DestronMirage22]

Jake Busey Playing Son of Gary Busey’s ‘Predator 2’ Character in ‘The Predator’!
http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3443844/jake-busey-playing-son-gary-buseys-predator-2-character-predator/

Never thought they'd reference anything from Predator 2 ever. The movie wasn't bad or anything, just forgettable in comparison to the original.

This is cool. It's even better considering that Predator 2 was the film that introduced the concept of multiple Yautja's interacting as a clan.


But of the things they could reference from that film, why that guy? I get that the son's finally old enough and stuff, but Busey's character was reeeaaallllyyy forgettable. I had to look him up just to remember what it was he did in that film.
Hopefully there are more references/call backs to come.

[CyberCubed]

Predator 2 is really only cool because of Danny Glover. Loved him in all 4 Lethal Weapon movies and this.

Haven't really watched much else he's in, because I only really stick with action movies and sci-fi movies.

[The Deadman]

‘The Predator’ Isn’t a Sequel or Reboot
http://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3446946/predator-isnt-sequel-reboot/

[The Deadman]

The Predator Plot Finally Revealed, and It Sounds Insane (http://movieweb.com/the-predator-2018-story-thomas-jane/)

[Andrew NDB]

The Predator Plot Finally Revealed, and It Sounds Insane (http://movieweb.com/the-predator-2018-story-thomas-jane/)

Huh. Sounds good, I think? This doesn't explain the Predators in US military attire driving vehicles with human buddies, though.

[The Deadman]

‘The Predator’ Will Explore Why the Predators Have Come to Earth (http://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3473148/predator-will-explore-predators-come-earth/)

[Andrew NDB]

‘The Predator’ Will Explore Why the Predators Have Come to Earth (http://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3473148/predator-will-explore-predators-come-earth/)

I trust Shane Black but... did anyone ever say, "Boy, it sure isn't a good enough reason for why the Predators occasionally come to Earth that they're just looking for good sport."

[AT-Man]

This movie sounds shi*tier and shi*tier every time I hear new things about it. :(

[Andrew NDB]

This movie sounds shi*tier and shi*tier every time I hear new things about it. :(

Sadly, yes.

"No Arnold!"

"Lots of comedy!"

"The little kid plays a huge part!"

"New reasons for why Predators came to Earth!"

When are we going to start hearing some good things?

[ProphetofGanja]

I trust Shane Black but... did anyone ever say, "Boy, it sure isn't a good enough reason for why the Predators occasionally come to Earth that they're just looking for good sport."

Yeah, seems like they're overthinking it. Like, aren't they basically trophy hunters? Nuff said

Also I just realized Alfie Allen is in this, I am so not going to be able to take him seriously

[Krutch]

So, I don't like flying. It's basically impossible for me to sleep while on a plane. I usually busy myself with writing or watching something on my laptop. Last week, coming home from Vancouver, I was having a mini panick attack so I started writing anything to distract myself. Before I knew it, I had 7 pages of Matthew Perry VS The Predator. The lady beside me, who I thought was asleep the whole time, leaned over to me and put her hand on my shoulder. She said to me, "I just want you to know, I really hope this gets made."

That's all. Just felt like it was somewhat relevant to the conversation :tcool:

[ProphetofGanja]

I'd watch it :lol:

[Andrew NDB]

https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02/13/predator-alita-delayed-death-nile-2019/

Delayed (yet again) until September.

[Andrew NDB]

https://www.avpgalaxy.net/2018/04/26/the-predator-trailer-previewed-at-cinemacon/

Some reactions to some footage shown. Not liking what I'm seeing...

[NinjaPug]

Trailer coming tomorrow

[Andrew NDB]

Trailer coming tomorrow

https://img-s3.onedio.com/id-58ee562cb7cd98801ed3e1c9/rev-0/raw/s-a1217c82a752d484b6aefc0603cb5d1e70bd4fc3.gif

[Krutch]

I've got some buddies who worked on it.

I wouldn't get my hopes up.

[Andrew NDB]

I've got some buddies who worked on it.

I wouldn't get my hopes up.

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[Sumac]

After those details about DNA enhanced predators and a kid tagging along...I want to believe, it might be a good movie, but...

[Krutch]

47 pages of reshoots. All I'm sayin'.

[Andrew NDB]

47 pages of reshoots. All I'm sayin'.

We know the original version was... polarizing to test audiences. Has the new one been screened yet?

All would be forgiven in my book if one thing comes out of the reshoots...

https://m.popkey.co/1b832e/g3G6K.gif

[KillCrites]

Trailer dropping any minute now.

[TurtleTitan97]

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[Andrew NDB]

Eh. Looks OK. Nothing in there looks new or wow-y.

And that's the "big twist," really? That Predators are "upgrading" themselves? They're not scary/badass enough as-is?

Hello, Paul WS Anderson's Predator spike weapon.

[Sumac]

Looks very random and not convincing.

[AquaParade]

I agree that the trailer is unconvincing. I've been looking forward to this though, so I hope they can drag me in with the next trailer. Still a chance it could be a great flick.

[Andrew NDB]

https://media.giphy.com/media/xUySTEh41261Ff63NS/giphy.gif

[raph27]

Doesn't look bad, but doesn't really look good either. Pretty generic. Then again, I've only seen the original so maybe that's why I don't have much of a reaction.

[TigerClaw]

Check out the new Red Band Trailer.

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[AT-Man]

Looks pretty good.

[bwwd]

this trailer actually looks decent

[Andrew NDB]

LOL! Apparently it's being approached as the first in a trilogy...

https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3512162/producer-john-davis-planning-predator-spawning-whole-new-trilogy/

[neatoman]

LOL! Apparently it's being approached as the first in a trilogy...

https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3512162/producer-john-davis-planning-predator-spawning-whole-new-trilogy/

Isn't this the fourth in the series already? Then it'd be the fourth in a sextology.

[Sumac]

As always...

[Andrew NDB]

MORE reshoots:

https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3512315/predator-going-back-behind-cameras/

[TigerClaw]

Here's the final Trailer

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[Andrew NDB]

A decent trailer but... yeesh, I'm still worried. A little less about the movie itself, but how it's going to do. I'm a huge Predator fan and even for me, it's barely registering that there's a new Predator movie in like 2 weeks... let alone non-fans/general audiences. The marketing is doing this no favors. This is gonna sink or swim based on word of mouth alone, methinks.

[Sumac]

Looks bloody, but kind of plotless (?).
Well, it can be worse than AVP: Requiem, so I take my solace in this.

[Andrew NDB]

I want to believe there is a great movie in there that is just being done wrong by marketing, but I dunno.

I also worry that Shane's original film was going to be somehow awesome... but Fox f***ed it up (as they often do) by insisting on the last third being reshot.

[Andrew NDB]

More TV spots:

http://www.darkhorizons.com/the-predator-finally-gets-a-great-tv-spot/

Is it worth pointing out that Thomas Jane only seems to appear aboard that bus? I wonder what that could mean.

[Casey]

Spoiler: Thomas Jane reveals himself as The Punisher. New title card slams on screen: THE PUNISHER VS THE PREDATOR

[Andrew NDB]

Fox cuts a scene from the movie because Shane Black hired an ex-con to act in the scene and didn't announce they are an ex-con.

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-fi/predator/fox-pulls-scene-from-the-predator-after-shane-black-hired-sex-offender-to-shoot-a-scene-with-olivia-munn-a163374

[TigerClaw]

Fox cuts a scene from the movie because Shane Black hired an ex-con to act in the scene and didn't announce they are an ex-con.

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-fi/predator/fox-pulls-scene-from-the-predator-after-shane-black-hired-sex-offender-to-shoot-a-scene-with-olivia-munn-a163374
Apparently it was a friend of his. He knew he was a registered sex offender. But failed to tell the studio about it.

This kind of thing will get him in trouble in Hollywood.

[ZariusTwo]

Shane Blacklisted?:lol:

[TigerClaw]

Shane Black responded about the controversy.
https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-fi/predator/the-predator-director-shane-black-releases-another-statement-after-todays-controversy-a163384
“Having read this morning’s news reports, it has sadly become clear to me that I was misled by a friend I really wanted to believe was telling me the truth when he described the circumstances of his conviction. I believe strongly in giving people second chances - but sometimes you discover that chance is not as warranted as you may have hoped.

After learning more about the affidavit, transcripts and additional details surrounding Steve Striegel’s sentence, I am deeply disappointed in myself. I apologize to all of those, past and present, I’ve let down by having Steve around them without giving them a voice in the decision.”
And Olivia Munn also responded. She's not buying it.
https://twitter.com/oliviamunn/status/1037806433520246784
In addition to this statement, the @latimes also reported that Wilder said Shane was “aware of the facts” of his arrest. He made a “personal choice” to continually work with a convicted sex offender, but I didn’t have a choice. That decision was made for me. And that’s not okay.

[Andrew NDB]

http://www.darkhorizons.com/the-predator-screens-to-mixed-reviews/

Mixed reviews. Concerning is the one that says it was fun until the third act (you know, the one Fox made Black reshoot entirely), where it falls apart.

[Allio]

that's what I expect of predator. I mean the first one is nice and all but the whole idea of the Predator is the mysterious creature and once he is seen, it just becomes another monster flick.

[Andrew NDB]

Shane Black responded about the controversy.
https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-fi/predator/the-predator-director-shane-black-releases-another-statement-after-todays-controversy-a163384

And Olivia Munn also responded. She's not buying it.
https://twitter.com/oliviamunn/status/1037806433520246784

I see now what the guy did but I'm still a little... eh on this. And now Olivia Munn is screaming to any reporter that will listen about she told Fox about this, but they didn't get back to her for 2 days. Sort of seems like she's seizing the most of an opportunity to be a "bold beacon" for the current movement in a movie she was lucky to even be a part of, and now negative light is raining down on said movie that is already struggling against crappy marketing and dodgy reviews. Did this really need to be a big PR thing?

I mean, was she honestly afraid for her safety around the guy? I bet it was pretty far from a closed set. And the guy has already paid his debt to society... he wasn't like some sexual predator fugitive sneaking around in the shadows.

[Leo656]

Moral Crusader Olivia Munn, everybody.

https://media.giphy.com/media/TOYNwPK0zqo12/giphy.gif

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https://i.makeagif.com/media/5-29-2016/YhFt97.gif

I'm sure that her moral compass only points True North.

[Andrew NDB]

Yeah, see... she's still going on about it.

https://screenrant.com/predator-olivia-munn-shane-black-sex-offender-controversy/amp/

And cast have (probably rightly) distanced themselves from her.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2018/09/09/olivia-munn-shunned-predator-cast-after-flagging-sex-offender/1248252002/

[Leo656]

I used to love her on AOTS, but that's because she was doing what she's best at: Wearing skimpy outfits, talking dirty and sticking phallic objects in her mouth. She always came off as supremely fake, superficial, and opportunistic; nothing's changed. She works in Hollywood because it pays more than hooking, plus she gets to f*ck millionaires.

I'm with you; she saw a quick way to latch onto a popular cause and get her name in the headlines again, since she hasn't been on anyone's radar in years. And since she herself likely hasn't been personally "victimized" - you can't rape the willing, after all - she has to get involved some other way.

I imagine the casting director for this movie still has traces of her lipstick on his johnson. Evidence being: Olivia Munn is playing a f*cking scientist. :lol:

I doubt people on the film are distancing themselves from her over this thing, particularly; it's probably for the same reason everyone else always does and has: She's transparently fake and a huge c*nt. For someone who's been "around" as much as she has, she has surprisingly few friends and supporters. If you can't help her career, or her phony "Geek Goddess" image, she wants nothing to do with you. People in the business abandoning her is nothing new.

The studio's reaction to the exposure is most likely correct, because nobody needs that kinda heat in the current climate. But Munn trying to position herself as some kind of savior or beacon of hope is laughable. She's a joke.

[Prowler]

Moral Crusader Olivia Munn, everybody.

https://media.giphy.com/media/TOYNwPK0zqo12/giphy.gif

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I'm sure that her moral compass only points True North.

I only know her for these type of gifs and others. I have no clue what kind of person she is.. nor do many guys, I'm guessing.

[TigerClaw]

I have heard about Olivia Munn being difficult to work with.

[Leo656]

She started as a nobody, "dated" an increasingly more successful string of rich guys to try and maintain relevance in the entertainment industry, had a short-lived bad sitcom, appeared in a few bit roles in movies and TV shows that nobody even remembers she was part of, got a "big break" as Psylocke, disappeared again when that movie didn't do well, and is now trying to re-brand herself as a Moral Crusader. When her phone stops ringing, she gets more plastic surgery, finds another football player willing to cheat on his wife/girlfriend with her, and starts all over. That about sums it up.

She got into the business specifically because she had zero problem acting like a slut and cramming stuff in her face. So it's funny to me and others who have paid any attention whenever she tries to be "serious", or god forbid "noble".

Those who've met her say she acts disgusted by anyone "beneath" her and only willingly interacts with people who can further her career. Rude. Arrogant. Fake. Dripping with undeserved entitlement. That's what most people say. It all shines through if you know what you're looking at. It came through then and it still does now.

Prowler, you recently asked me about chicks I absolutely loathe but would still rail. You can add this broad to that list. :lol: She's awful.

I still can't get over that she's playing a scientist. Aside from the well-known and well-established fact that she's a terrible actress, this is a person who, if you gave her a microscope, her natural instinct would be to stick it in her mouth. I call shenanigans.

[Prowler]

Can't say I know much about Olivia Munn. But didn't she start out in a tv show about video games or something? And now she's an actress?

Have no clue about her personality. From the little I've seen of her, she came across as a hyper airhead to me, but I guess she's even worse. Oh well.

[Leo656]

"Attack of the Show". More of an all-purpose tech/pop culture/geek culture show that occasionally talked about video games. It used to come on right after X-Play, which was solely about video games, and sometimes cast members would do a guest spot on each others' show, so some people mix bits of them up.

Like I said, she was fun to watch but also kind of insufferable. She'd go on and on about how not-pretentious she was, how she was just like her geeky fans and would love to chill and hang out with each and every one of them (these are things she used to say, I swear to you), and you always kind of knew that in reality she was the type of person to pull the "Why are you speaking at me?/Call Security" thing if anyone not-famous ever approached her. She always just really reeked of phoniness. In more recent years, people who worked with her back then have been fairly vocal about how insufferable she was even then, how nobody ever really hung out with or talked to her then or now.

Alison Haislip, Sara Underwood and even Candace Bailey were all way better than she was on that show. The fact that she's "famous" (kinda) and they're not implies that they either didn't want it as badly, OR, weren't as okay with the type of "favors" that she's done to get herself so far ahead.

Speaking of Sara Underwood, if you have InstaGram and some time to kill... wow.

[Prowler]

"Attack of the Show". More of an all-purpose tech/pop culture/geek culture show that occasionally talked about video games. It used to come on right after X-Play, which was solely about video games, and sometimes cast members would do a guest spot on each others' show, so some people mix bits of them up.

Like I said, she was fun to watch but also kind of insufferable. She'd go on and on about how not-pretentious she was, how she was just like her geeky fans and would love to chill and hang out with each and every one of them (these are things she used to say, I swear to you), and you always kind of knew that in reality she was the type of person to pull the "Why are you speaking at me?/Call Security" thing if anyone not-famous ever approached her. She always just really reeked of phoniness. In more recent years, people who worked with her back then have been fairly vocal about how insufferable she was even then, how nobody ever really hung out with or talked to her then or now.

Alison Haislip, Sara Underwood and even Candace Bailey were all way better than she was on that show. The fact that she's "famous" (kinda) and they're not implies that they either didn't want it as badly, OR, weren't as okay with the type of "favors" that she's done to get herself so far ahead.

Speaking of Sara Underwood, if you have InstaGram and some time to kill... wow.

I see. So a good looking girl pretending to be a geek when she actually hated them? Some guys think that about Jessica Nigri too, but I think that one actually likes games and geeky stuff... even though obviously she owes her fame to her... large assets lol

I know Sara Underwood. She's good looking, yes. Clearly she hasn't fallen off the radar.

[Leo656]

Sara is one of the few reasons I bother to look at my Facebook page. :lol:

There's also a video of her doing nude yoga if you look for it. Highest Possible Recommendation. Classy stuff.

[Prowler]

Sara is one of the few reasons I bother to look at my Facebook page. :lol:

There's also a video of her doing nude yoga if you look for it. Highest Possible Recommendation. Classy stuff.
You're friends with her?
Well she done playboy so ofc there's nude stuff of hers out there lol

[Leo656]

I think I just "Liked" her page so her updates show up in my news feed.

I'm pretty sure there aren't 15 pictures of her wearing clothes on the entire internet. :lol:

[Prowler]

I think I just "Liked" her page so her updates show up in my news feed.

I'm pretty sure there aren't 15 pictures of her wearing clothes on the entire internet. :lol:

Well, when someone has such a banging body I guess they can't help but show it off.

It's annoying when guys walk shirtless in the middle of the city or ride public transit like that in the summer, though. It's like "yeah we get it, you have big pecs and want to show them off". Earlier this summer I saw a rather skinny dude walking shirtless outside. I envy his self-confidence :lol:

[Coola Yagami]

Well, when someone has such a banging body I guess they can't help but show it off.

It's annoying when guys walk shirtless in the middle of the city or ride public transit like that in the summer, though. It's like "yeah we get it, you have big pecs and want to show them off". Earlier this summer I saw a rather skinny dude walking shirtless outside. I envy his self-confidence :lol:

Hmmm, I barely see anyone walk around shirtless unless it's so damn unbearably hot that you wish you had the self-confidence to take off your shirt too. Even the muscular types always have a muscle shirt or wifebeater on.

[Prowler]

Hmmm, I barely see anyone walk around shirtless unless it's so damn unbearably hot that you wish you had the self-confidence to take off your shirt too. Even the muscular types always have a muscle shirt or wifebeater on.

Well it's not like I see it all the time by any means, but during summer(it gets rather hot here) you'll occasionally see a few guys like that. Not on a daily basis, but like 3 times in the entire summer.

I don't live anywhere near the beach, mind you. So it's kinda odd to see someone walking around shirtless in a large urban area.

Also, most people I see out there aren't particularly muscular. Everyone is thin, normal or a bit fat(usually the latter are 40-50 and above).

[TigerClaw]

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[Andrew NDB]

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Man, that was cringey.

[TigerClaw]

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[TigerClaw]

Olivia Munn Says She Was "Chastised" by Fox for Telling 'Predator' Co-Stars About Sex Offender Scene
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/olivia-munn-predator-controversy-lack-support-stars-1142057

[Allio]

Honestly liked it. Is interesting that the avp films are canon (I guess just not alien canon) and we get an explanation for the super predator evolution as well as well as the name drop of yautji

I have to rewatch the firlm of course but

First > 2=THE Predator > AVP > Predators > AVP2

[TigerClaw]

Saw it today. It was a lot of fun. The ending hints at a possible sequel too.

[Papenbrook]

Here's a message (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-jane-doe-20180912-story.html) from the victim herself.



My purpose in making this statement is to reclaim my identity.

Sexual abuse makes people uncomfortable. It should make you uncomfortable. This discomfort is nothing compared to the psychological and physical suffering of those who have dealt with it.

I was not able to speak for myself when I was 14. The consequences of this abuse are profound and permanent for some. When the abuse takes place with a child, it is even harder to overcome. You lose trust in everyone around you, and mainly yourself. Your abuse does not define you. With support from others and strength from within, you can overcome the label of victim and reclaim your identity.

Support can come in many forms. Sometimes all it takes is one person speaking up for you, acknowledging your worth as a human being. I am extremely fortunate to have a Father and Mother that love me unconditionally. My Father has supported me in my healing and growth in ways I cannot thank him enough for.

I am also eternally grateful for Olivia Munn’s action. She spoke up for me. She took a stance for me. In turn she stood for all who have suffered like I have. To be acknowledged by a stranger, on a public platform about this issue is incredibly empowering. The positive feedback from social media towards Olivia Munn is uplifting and feels incredibly supportive for me personally.

I have no shame for what was done to me. I am not the one who needs to carry that shame. My name is Paige Carnes, former Jane Doe.

I hope anyone who has suffered like I have regains their voice and their humanity.

[Andrew NDB]

as well as well as the name drop of yautji

Yautja, you mean. And did I miss that? Who said it and when?

My review:

Oh dear. There's some really funny stuff in here and overall it's a better movie than "Predators"... but I'm pretty sure I just watched the end of the franchise.

The first 2/3s of the movie meshes together well. We meet the cast, we like the cast (and as much as I'd like to say Olivia Munn sucked in it because of her best efforts to kill the movie in the press, she's not terrible in the movie), we even get to learn a bit more about Predators and their tech, there's lots of GOOD R-rated laughs (and a few misses) and wow, a pretty staggering body count and amount of gore. The last third... it doesn't feel quite right. Everyone is rushed into the woods to battle the Super Predator and it feels like another movie (thanks, Fox). You can totally see where the "Big Reshoots" stuff started, too, because suddenly the little kid looks noticeably older and taller. It still works, but the magic of the rest of the movie is gone. Though unlike Predators, this one actually has a climax that is exciting. Knowing a lot of Shane Black's other material, Fox should have trusted his original vision and not forced whatever they forced here. The final action bits in the woods are also very confusingly shot and lit. There is one character, like the "main human bad guy," who I have to assume died during it, but the way it's edited together it's impossible to know who it was or when it happened. I mean, I *think* it was the guy standing there who got hit with a Predator flechette and exploded, but I have no idea if that's true.

And man oh man, though, they should never have put that final scene in there, with the pod that opens up to reveal the "Rogue Predators"' gift to mankind. I mean, wow. It's SO BAD. It's like, end of "Independence Day: Resurgence" bad. Cringeworthy. For a second -- and I knew he wouldn't -- as soon as they said "it's a Predator Killer" and the pod began to slide open... I wondered, damn, how cool would it be if it's going to be Arnold decked out in Predator gear, lighting a cigar? Maybe that was even in the original script before Arnold turned down the cameo, who knows (they should have just smashed cut to black as its opening and leave it a mystery, if the only alternative is what it turns out to actually be). What it does scream is, "Get ready for the rest of the trilogy, folks!" There won't be one. The budget of this movie is twice what it was for "Predators" and it's opening weekend numbers are even lower than that movie's opening weekend numbers... and that one didn't get a sequel.

[Allio]

Yautja, you mean. And did I miss that? Who said it and when[/SPOILER]

The super predator before he died, at leat it sounded like it.

[Andrew NDB]

The super predator before he died, at leat it sounded like it.

Ohhh... you might be right. He was literally asked, "What are you?" so maybe.

[ProactiveMan]

There is some good stuff in the movie, but I don't think they landed the tone. The comedy was funny, but I think there was too much and the timing was off - probably because of the way it was edited.

The kid (and this is a Shane Black thing) created a bit of an uncomfortable vibe in some of the scenes, which is something I also didn't like about The Nice Guys. It's not the inclusion of the kid per se, but the presence of the kid in scenes with graphic violence. His dad murders a couple of people right in-front of him, and we are still supposed to accept this guy as the hero.

[Andrew NDB]

Apparently Ripley was going to be in the ending? Somehow?

https://theplaylist.net/ripley-predator-alien-ending-20181231/

Also, I notice Shane Black hasn't taken a single interview since the movie came out.

[Egon1982]

The worst film of 2018 in my book! an insult to the character and such bad direction, characters that suck with no charisma and personality, terrible CGI blood, laughable giant predator, the predator being a joke, a "WTF" ending, an idea that autistic people are the next step in evolution (such an insult to those with Asperg and autism) and horrible script.

I admire Fred Dekker for Monster Squad, Night of the Creeps, Tales from the crypt episodes and House (1985) and Shane Black for his 80s/90s stuff but lately they made terrible comebacks and this one just like Predators and AVP 1 and 2 are hurting the legacy of Predator. To me the last worthwhile Predator movie was 2 and i never get the flack it got as i love Predator 2. Now Fox is hurting Alien as well after Aliens and turning them into jokes. Put this franchise to bed already before you hurt it's legacy.

Zero stars.

[Krutch]

Apparently Ripley was going to be in the ending? Somehow?Yeah, that's the part my friend leaked to me. I was so curious to see how that would even work and then it wasn't even in the movie.