Prey

Predator killing them faster than smallpox.

I feel like people have deluded themselves into thinking this is better than it actually is by comparing it to all the other predator films which are just terrible

Up and away the best one in the franchise since the original. I never thought I’d walk away from a Predator movie saying it’s one of this year’s best. I never realized how much I missed the survival stuff of the original until now. Midthunder is magnetic as one of the few good protagonists in this franchise. I liked this take on going against gender and cultural norms, but I also like what these writers did with the actual Predator here as well. It’s also exceptionally directed. Damn good.

It's a great take on a Hero's Journey that's only occasionally let down by silly dialogue & predictable story points. Like in 10 Cloverfield Lane, the director once again shows that he can get all of the drama out of a sci-fi action concept. Here we see how both White colonialists & space aliens prey on indigenous societies for stupid reasons. And what more can you ask in a movie that gives you a cool political point as well as some dope fight scenes? Highly recommended.

While I enjoyed Predator 2 and Predators for what they were, I think Prey is undeniably the best sequel in the franchise. Unique time period and setting, excellent protagonist, great action/tension, and Dan Trachtenberg proves once again that he’s one to keep an eye on. It’s a shame this didn’t release in theaters, but I’m glad we finally got a great Predator sequel regardless.