When It All Comes Together
Predator: Killer of Killers brings fresh animation and brutal, bloody action to the franchise - but the story lacks real substance.
The gritty, raw animation creates a strong atmosphere, backed by heavy textures and punchy sound design. When fists fly and blades clash, it feels impactful.
But the anthology format holds it back. Each part is short, and there's no time to build emotional weight. Especially in Part 1 (The Shield). However, the story itself feels generic and predictable.
The characters? Mostly flat archetypes. Character deaths feel hollow, and themes like teamwork were presented flat.
Part 1 (The Shield) - The fight against the Predator felt too smooth, as if every move had been carefully planned and choreographed.
Part 2 (The Sword) - stands out with its feudal Japan setting and a visually impressive fight, particularly due to the conflict between two brothers.
Part 3 (The Bullet) - Creatively staged and visually appealing. The Story reminds me a lot of classic movies.
Scores: The Shield - 5.5/10 The Sword - 7.5/10 The Bullet - 7.0/10 The Finale - 6.5/10
Overall : 6.5/10
A visual treat with raw energy - just don't expect depth.
The gritty, raw animation creates a strong atmosphere, backed by heavy textures and punchy sound design. When fists fly and blades clash, it feels impactful.
But the anthology format holds it back. Each part is short, and there's no time to build emotional weight. Especially in Part 1 (The Shield). However, the story itself feels generic and predictable.
The characters? Mostly flat archetypes. Character deaths feel hollow, and themes like teamwork were presented flat.
Part 1 (The Shield) - The fight against the Predator felt too smooth, as if every move had been carefully planned and choreographed.
Part 2 (The Sword) - stands out with its feudal Japan setting and a visually impressive fight, particularly due to the conflict between two brothers.
Part 3 (The Bullet) - Creatively staged and visually appealing. The Story reminds me a lot of classic movies.
Scores: The Shield - 5.5/10 The Sword - 7.5/10 The Bullet - 7.0/10 The Finale - 6.5/10
Overall : 6.5/10
A visual treat with raw energy - just don't expect depth.
- Jaeger_04
- 5 jun 2025