Depredador: La Presa

Firstly let's be honest, no matter what they do they will never match the original or even the 1990 sequel. Not that they are"classics", more just the fact they are very much of their time and I'm sure most people view those two films through rose tinted glasses. Especially the original Schwarzenegger film.

Yeah I like Prey, it's a solid action film that holds your attention throughout even if it's a little predictable what the outcome would be. But predictable doesn't mean it's not enjoyable. Some great action scenes and the story has a few nice and subtle links to the past movies.

Way better than the two Alien crossovers and ahead of 2018's The Predator, although that may be because setting this 300 years ago gives it a new perspective.

Worth watching, out of the 7 "Predator" movies I'd say this falls smack bang in the middle but films like this are what they are, either you're gonna like it or you don't.

I think Prey did an excellent job at crafting a fresh new story. Let's face it, predictor sequels and spin-offs have felt more like a money grab. But here there's a real story that cleverly weaves a number of story lines together to spin up this intriguing edition.

Amber Midthunder more than holds her own and keeps the pace moving. And the movie does a great job at leveraging the historical context for maximum effect.

Big thumbs up from me.

-Great visuals and music -Very atmospheric feel...the wilderness feels like a character of its own which makes it the most immersive movie of the franchise -I could be very critical of the script and the fact that there are not much memorable characters/not much nuance but this is a predator movie not call me by your name 2 ... -Very satisfying action (some of my favourite in the series ) apart from one scene with bad cuts (Naru vs the other comanche guys) -Also good pacing and length..doesn't overstay its welcome and I'd watch a sequel... I recommend.

Prey (2022) is a complete disaster-not just as a standalone film, but as part of the legendary Predator franchise. It feels more like a mediocre student project riding the wave of shallow feminism than a serious entry in a beloved sci-fi series. The result? A confused, identity-less mess that demolishes everything that made Predator iconic.

First of all: the plot is riddled with logic holes. The main character (Naru) somehow becomes an all-knowing, unbeatable warrior without any believable development. A teenage girl from an 18th-century tribe suddenly outsmarts and defeats an advanced alien hunter? Seriously?

The direction is equally lifeless and hollow. The action scenes lack tension, the editing is messy, and the sound design is weak, killing any suspense or atmosphere. The set and costume design feel cheap and inconsistent-neither historically immersive nor cinematically impressive. It looks more like a TV movie than a proper film.

But the biggest sin? The humiliation of the Predator itself. Once a symbol of power and relentless hunting, the Predator is now a gullible clown who falls for childish tricks. This isn't a reinvention-it's character assassination.

Had this been a standalone fantasy film, maybe I could give it a 3 or 4. But considering what it did to Predator, it deserves nothing but a full negative score. Don't waste your time.

And seriously-who in their right mind gave the green light for this disaster to be made by such an awful director? The fact that this same clueless filmmaker is working on another Predator installment is terrifying. Judging by the teaser, it's shaping up to be another catastrophic failure. Hollywood, please stop butchering classics just to push weak scripts with political dressing.

Criticisms first: The most unbelievable thing about this movie is the yo-yo tomahawk, not the 7 foot alien. This is something an 8 year old thinks of, tries it, then realizes that their imagination wrote a check that reality can't cash.

A trend in sequels lately is frequent and in your face callbacks to the original, like in Top Gun: Maverick (great movie, but too much in my opinion). There's a few in this movie that could've been done without. I just like a sequel to stand on its own more. Some people will disagree, just my preference.

Aside from that, it's probably the best Predator sequel to date. The bar is pretty low, but I really enjoyed it. It's not the woke movie early reviews says it is, just don't expect oiled body builders wielding machine guns. The Predator in this movie is big fan service and not the big headed clunky versions in previous sequels, but a deadly, agile, killing machine.

Great soundtrack too, it's got hints of Last of the Mohicans vibes.

For a period piece too, it's pretty accurate...except for the yo-yo tomahawk. I'd love to see a follow up!