J-Man and JB Movie Review: Predators

J-Man and JB Movie Review: Predators

A true dark horse of the summer, Robert Rodriguez and Nimrod Antel brought the Predator Franchise Back, and in a BIG way!

Review Opinion
By jman1977 - Jul 09, 2010 07:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Sci-Fi
Source: ComicBookMovie.com

This movie has the quality to be the Sleeper hit of the year. No one would see it coming but this remake actually has a bit of substance to it.



A couple things I wanted to add:

I liked how they showed more depth to the Predator as a race.

I liked the Deadliest Warrior episode in the middle.

Robert Rodriguez should direct the second installment of 'The Last Airbender' and any future 'Alien' films and any future 'Terminator' films!! This guys got the vision and the Midas Touch to back it up!

I didnt care to much for the ending, but endings to this type of story don't always play out to be anything shocking or memorable.

Thats all I'm going to say. This film is worth the price of admission. Go See It!!!

Many thanks to the Portage 16 IMAX Theater in Portage IN for hosting the midnight showing.

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flames809
flames809 - 7/9/2010, 7:13 AM
im going Saturday
Shaman
Shaman - 7/9/2010, 7:15 AM
Did Rodriguez co-direct this or just produce it? I don't remember...
ThaMessenger07
ThaMessenger07 - 7/9/2010, 7:15 AM
I'm gonna see it and I can't wait!!!
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 7/9/2010, 7:16 AM
I HAD A FEELING THIS MOVIE WOULD BE BAD AZZ.

Rolanddeschain19
Rolanddeschain19 - 7/9/2010, 7:17 AM
LOVE IT! DOUBLE KO!
ManThing
ManThing - 7/9/2010, 7:18 AM
SWEEEEEET!!!!! I have to say I was worried. Thanks guys!

I'm going TONIGHT! W000t!
Necrophobos
Necrophobos - 7/9/2010, 7:23 AM
good review. can't wait to see it. but...isn't this some sort of a sequel to the first one and not a remake?
Shaman
Shaman - 7/9/2010, 7:33 AM
IMDB says Rodriguez didn't direct this film. So i don't get why he should direct Airbender, Aliens or Terminator when the best he's given us was the co-directed Sin City. Of course that's just my opinion but i just don't see anything about his style fitting all those classics especially since he didn't even direct Predators.

This film looks awesome though, Nimrod does seem like he did a great job here.
cjm877
cjm877 - 7/9/2010, 7:45 AM
I went to go see the midnight show and I was a bit disappointed. Spoiler Alert**** the characters got killed off really fast. Lawrence Fishbourne's character showed up really late and seemed he was already dead 10 minutes later. But the top two most disappointed points from this movie was that allot of the stuff you see in the trailer was not even in the movie and the ending really sucked. I would give it a high "C" or a low "B". As long as you don't go in there with your hopes up you'll get a decent summer flick.
DDD
DDD - 7/9/2010, 7:46 AM
Nice review!

This movie looks way better than I thought it would!

I'm happily surprised!

It seems to have more substance!
THEMRTERRIFIC
THEMRTERRIFIC - 7/9/2010, 7:48 AM
Goin' 2nite!! Can't wait!
superdog
superdog - 7/9/2010, 7:52 AM
shaman that was my first thought, rodriguez didnt helm this movie, he was just a producer and it was based off an old script of his. and i wouldnt call it a remake either, its more a sequel or just a different story in the same universe. im going to see it in about an hour. looks good.
hippopotamusprime
hippopotamusprime - 7/9/2010, 7:53 AM
Yeah, as much as I do like Rodriguez, Antal directed this film. Anyone who doubts his prowess needs to check out his debut "Kontrol". Never had a doubt this was gonna be good. At least Rodriguez had the foresight to let him off the leash more than the studios have been willing to.
flames809
flames809 - 7/9/2010, 7:54 AM
it looks more like a prequel than a sequel
peterparker420
peterparker420 - 7/9/2010, 7:57 AM
JMAN- NICE ONE!..I always like you're guys reviews..but
there is one thing I have noticed..the length of
them has been going down..whats going on?..NOT
including the TITLE..This one is BARELY 2 minutes
long. I really wish they were at least 5 minutes
but that's jut me.
jman1977
jman1977 - 7/9/2010, 8:12 AM
@parker: 5 minutes is what I shoot for, but sometimes it does not happen the way you planned, wait, thats all the time. Anyways, I appreciate your comment and know that I see what your saying. John is MIA and this is JB's 3rd go at it. He will get more comfortable and talk more as time goes on. To answer the 'Johnny Love is coming back or not question?' Dont know? He reads these threads if you guys want Johnny to get the hell out of the kitchen then let your voices be heard and hopefully all three of us will be there next time!
superdog
superdog - 7/9/2010, 8:19 AM
johnny GET THE HELL OUT OF THE KITCHEN!!!!!!. seriously take your balls out of your wife's purse and go see a movie for crying out loud :)
Shaman
Shaman - 7/9/2010, 8:21 AM
kittenkiller- Good point! Studios are success killers! They limit art and that [frick]ing sucks!

Let us know what you think of it, supdawg ;)

blee947- So you're saying that the first AVP film had a better plot...
starscream4president
starscream4president - 7/9/2010, 8:26 AM
Loved the movie. Tremendously awesome.
ASSASSIN666
ASSASSIN666 - 7/9/2010, 8:27 AM
blee947- Are you one of those people that gets his education from a cell phone???? I need to move out of America before the youth of today start filling out job applications and invading the real world, dumb f**ks!!!
Ven0m
Ven0m - 7/9/2010, 8:38 AM
Thanks guys great review like the mini paragraph with sum up. I will definately be seeing this movie sunday! cant wait!
ASSASSIN666
ASSASSIN666 - 7/9/2010, 8:40 AM
Right after you choke on me!
Shaman
Shaman - 7/9/2010, 8:46 AM
Tea- You're a celebrity, you don't need an invite. They got the red carpet rolled out for you already! You're like CBM's Ron Jeremy ;P Sirprize is like Skeeter Kerkove LOL

blee947- Well i'm glad to hear that! I was worried there for a second.
peterparker420
peterparker420 - 7/9/2010, 8:49 AM
JMAN- LOL! Ya I noticed JB really doesn't talk much
but I'm sure he will soon! I really think
Johnny Love won't be back..but I hope he
does..He should at least be on there one more
time to say GOODBYE and hand the tourch to JB.

JB if you read this..please talk more! LOL
flames809
flames809 - 7/9/2010, 9:00 AM
wonder wat happen to johnny love?

tea- wat about a vip cake?
Shaman
Shaman - 7/9/2010, 9:02 AM
Yes, the Vestibule In Prague box has a breathtaking view. Exquisite choice, sir. I'll be taking care of your fur and be bringing you refreshments in a few.
Shaman
Shaman - 7/9/2010, 9:16 AM
Tea- As you wish, sir. Tally-ho.
Shaman
Shaman - 7/9/2010, 9:33 AM
Tea- Nawt at all, i'm sure ;P

blee947- That's awesome news to me, man!
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 7/9/2010, 9:51 AM
@blee947 - Good to hear the opinion of a devotee of the original. Rock and Roll.
NiteSoul69
NiteSoul69 - 7/9/2010, 10:32 AM
RUN FOR THE CHOPA!!
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 7/9/2010, 10:34 AM
@blee947 - People after my own heart!

It was the echo!

Strap this on your sore ass!
Shaman
Shaman - 7/9/2010, 10:35 AM
Tea- HAHA!!! Good ol' Bill Duke LOL

"I ain't got time to bleed!"

What was the lame ass joke the dude said in the chopper at the begining again? You know, the one the injun needed an explanation for? LOL I just can't remember it :P

And i don't care who says what, i loved Predator 2!

"Want some candy?" LOL
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