You should have seen this Movie in the Theater when you were 13 years old.... It would have made you a sexual tyrannosaurus, just like me.

The black actor that is flying the helicopter at the end, is the actor that played the predator. He asked the director to be in the movie outside of the predator suit 'cause he thought no one would believe him that he was in a movie.

2:21 Ah yes, the manliest handshake in movie history. lol

Carl Weathers(Dillon) famously played Apollo Creed in the Rocky-movies. Aside from that, most recently you might have seen him in Mandalorian as Greef Karga. Edit: Also, noteworthy fact. This movie features two U.S governors. Arnold and Jesse Ventura. :D

When Billy decides to fight the Predator one on one he is honored/respected by the Predator adding his skull to his collection. The others members were left in the jungle. At the beginning the Predator is watching the team cause a massive amount of damage and destruction. It sees them as strong warriors and worthy to hunt. Near the end where Dutch asks the Predator, "What the hell are you?", the Predator repeats the phrase as to it, Dutch is the monster. Dutch has a monster like face from the Predator's POV when the it's holding him looking at his face.

I think this is the best Predator movie, the 2nd is good too, worth to watch!

This is like an expresso shot of 80s action movies. It still does what it says on the label. The make up for the alien is still brilliant.

Predator isn't wearing exoskeleton, its a lizard like anthropoid that sees infrared, with superior strength, durability etc. to that of a human. Wears some armor, helmet, shoulder plasma canon, wrist blades etc. And of course has invisibility technology. Its an alien hunter using earth for safari, it's insinuated his species has been doing this for some time, "the demon who makes trophies of men". Predator 2 is a cool movie, with some familiar actors of the time, avoid the rest.

When Anna told her story, she called the Predator "the demon that makes trophies of man." It hunts for fun/ thrills, only if you're armed and dangerous yourself.

The guy in the Predator suit is Kevin Peter Hall - he's 7'2", so it's his eyes you can see(with coloured contacts) through the mask. He's also out of costume as the helicopter pilot at the end.

I NEVER tire of this movie.

The actor who played Mac, Bill Duke, was one of the bad guys in Commando.

When I first saw this, It didn't include the ship at the start. Imagine watching this macho military rescue mission...then suddenly? Scary alien situation. Definitely made the movie better for me

The “Russian” that killed the hostage is Sven-Ole Thorsen. He was Arnold’s training buddy and was in many Arnold movies, starting with Conan the Barbarian. He was also in Gladiator.

Yes, the Predator, or Yautja species as it's officially been named, are a species of interstellar hunters, that's what they live for, it's a game and a thrill to them to travel to other world's in search of the ultimate game. They also have an honor code, they kill those who are armed and appear threatening or hostile and choose to fight those they deem worthy of it, Dutch proved himself a worthy opponent to the Predator. Kevin Peter Hall played the Predator in this and in Predator 2 as well as the character of Harry in 'Harry and the Henderson's'. Sadly he passed away shortly after filming 'Predator 2'.

The Predator was on Earth to hunt. Similar to big game hunts in Africa. It only hunted those that had weapons to fight back with.

Shane Black, who played Hawkins in this, is also a screenwriter with an impressive list of credits including the Lethal Weapon films.

Great review, love your analysis. The predators laugh at the end was also mimicry; it was a recording of Billy laughing at the pussy joke.

21:27, Peter Cullen, Optimus Prime, voiced The Predator.

The black helicopter pilot at the end is the actual actor who plays the Predictor in the suit. They gave him a little part without the suit. :)

Was JUST looking around for a good movie reaction. Perfect timing!

Dillon is played by Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the Rocky films. He also starred in Action Jackson.

awesome reaction! Bill Duke fought Schwarzenegger in Commando - he's also very memorable in a brief role in Menace II Society, another great movie I love your videos, brother!

"Little character development". Wrong, this type of movie has exactly the right amount of character development it needs. The short scene in the helicopter should be a teaching lesson of how you can develop characters in a couple of minutes. Also, the ensemble cast is so ridiculously great that you can instantly sense the camaraderie and respect between those guys.

Fun Fact: The helicopter pilot with the sunglasses at the end is Kevin Peter Hall, the man in the Predator suit

I see a lot of comments here about predator 2... I am so glad that it's finally getting respect as a movie. For years everyone bashed it, and I never understood why, really. Sure it wasn't as good as the first, but I loved it. I thought it was one of the most underrated sequels of all time. I'm really happy its reputation is turning around.

The black guy Carl Weathers played Apollo Creed in Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, and Rocky IV. Plus mostly minor rolls in a lot of other movies and TV shows.

5:00, Bill Duke. The actor playing Dillon is Carl Weathers, Apollo Creed from the Rocky films.

I love ur James Bond eyebrow. It has a mind of it's own. U really have a great eye for the art of film, without out being pretentious. Oooo and I love explosions too!

Originally Jean-Claude Van Damme was going to be the predator They actually hired him and he was on set with a special suit

Such a fun movie. I remember seeing it in theaters when it first came out.

The guy who tells all the jokes is Shane Black, writer of Lethal Weapon and The Last Boy Scout, two other action classics.

6:07, when they showed this on Letterman in 1987, the audience went nuts! Lol!

11:43, that's right, because he's Native American, like me, and has some kind of psychic connection with the Predator.

You are wondering about the Predator thermal vision. Thats how they normally see. The mask act as a filter to better separate the different heat signatures..

Arnold's totally defeated look at the very end of the movie really underscores how great this film is. It's not an upbeat ending; he's lost his entire team, all his friends, and he feels every bit of it. It subtly references Vietnam without hitting you over the head with it.

You know why people love watching reactions so much? It's as close as we can get to that feeling we had the first time we saw the movie. This is such a kickass flick, and a perfect template of how to be badass and macho without demeaning anyone. (In-movie jokes aside, as some of the humor is crude. It's part of the characters, though and feels natural.)

20:45 is probably my favorite moment in the film. I can almost hear the predator thinking, 'come on, man, I'm a hunter: I know all about these traps.'

Another great review of another classic film. You've got a sharp eye for detail. Nice work.

I'll be honest: I was rooting for the Predator XD The second one is fairly good. It's more story and character driven. And I like the first Alien vs Predator movie. It's not great, but it's very entertaining.

4:00, they filmed in location in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico.

Please watch "True Lies" !

Love your reactions. Very insightful. Not too technical but not too simplistic either. Well done.

You should definitely watch Last Action Hero. Holds up so damn well today and is hilarious.

Thanks for reacting to this classic it holds up for myself after multiple viewings, Predator 2 is very good and different with Danny Glover and explains more, thanks

I've watched a number of your reactions now. I really appreciate your commentary

Fun fact: Sonny Landham (who plays Billy) had to have a 6 foot 8 bodyguard with him at all times. Not because he was in danger, but because he was prone to bar fights and the like, the production's insurance company insisted he have a bouncer with him to protect everyone else from Sonny! The funny thing is though when you see him in on set interviews, the guy is so chill.

I love this movie. Youre correct, the predator hunts for sport. Though they only hunt worthy or armed opponents. This is expanded on in later movies. Also some trivia, the soldier on board of the helicopter at the end of the movie is the man who was inside the predator suit ,Kevin peter hall, who was 7ft 2.

McTiernan noted in the commentary how ridiculous the idea is of a creature that sees in infrared choosing the tropics and the daylight to hunt in , because they couldn't get the infrared camera to work on set. It was like trying to film directly into the sun. But hey it was in the script so in the end they just had to do it optically. Oddly enough, Paul WS Anderson actually got that right, when he had the Predators hunting in Antarctica at night.

Unfortunately... Many 80s action movies were like this. They give you characters, a basic story line (a bogus rescue mission in this case)... Then the bulk of the movie is action. Like in this.. They're just trying to kill it and get out. By the end they just want out. But... It is by far, a better quality film than most in the 80s. By the way... Great Arnold impression 😂😂

Anna explains the Predator's motives, although I did not catch it the first time I watched either. She says (paraphrased), "In the hottest years it comes. It makes trophies of men." So, you are correct, it hunts for sport. And though not stated, it is implied the Predator only kills those who are armed, and can provide a good challenge for it. Another excellent reaction, btw. You always provide unique insight to these films, and it's fun to watch with you; I think I gain a somewhat new perspective on these flicks.

The skinny guy with the thick glasses, Hawkins, was Shane Black, director of 2018’s “The Predator”. The Native American guy was in “Beverly Hills Cop”. The bald, black man, Bill Duke, was also in “Commando”.

The mud IRL had a sulfur-like smell to it. Made Arnold very sick and he lost 25 lbs. But it's purpose isn't to cool off his body, as a lot of people thought. It's like when in Predator-vision the soldiers walk behind trees. And the Predator is like a hunter that puts the deer head on the wall; trophy collecting in it for the sport. Mimics human speech not unlike hunters' duck calls. Lure them out.

The cast and crew had an awful time making this movie. It was a very difficult production. P.S. You should see, if you haven't, John McTiernan's Last Action Hero starring Schwarzenegger. Very fun meta action film.

You do such a good job! Love your observations and commentary. Keep doing what you’re doing. I’ll spread the word!

John McTiernan has several classic action films in his filmography. There was a lot of chaos behind the scenes. Jan-Claude Van Damme was originally to play the alien, but he left the production.

Happy you mentioned some things like the great tracking shots. Honestly this movie feels very modern in terms of the filmmaking - the tracking shots, the rack focuses, etc. If it didn't have such an 80s action movie vibe with the ridiculous testosterone and one liners you could convince someone it was a modern film. But that's what makes it fun!

Fun reaction and great analysis. There are a couple of movies that have Arnie and Jessie Venture - giving them the distinction of having two future US state governors in the cast. I would suggest watching the "making of" video which will give more info on the cinematography and the challenges of filming in an actual jungle. I like the combination of genres between 80s action and 80s stalker, and some would call Arnie the "final girl" of this film. ;) Great stuff. I'd still love to see you do Die Hard for Christmas even though you've seen it. :D Cheers!

Great video as always man. Keep it up!

For me this movie is as perfect as robocop and a beloved childhood fave

Great reaction/analysis as always. Most of the Predator's motivations are hinted at in context, but the girl does say that the name for the creature in their language is "The Demon that makes trophies of men". Imagine the confusion of a lion in Africa when a hunter flies from half the world away to track and kill it with technology beyond it's understanding.

Nice rig my man. Reminds me I need to build a new one soon. Carl Weathers you may have seen in Happy Gilmore; he plays Chubbs in that movie. And Mac is Bill Duke; very underrated actor. Also I believe, might wanna fact check this but I believe James Cameron met McTeirnan on an airplane and it was Cameron who gave McTeirnan the idea for how the predator could look more terrifying by giving the creature mandibles.

Carl Weathers was Apollo Creed in Rocky. The explanation of his reason for visiting Earth is explained in Predator 2 a lot better than in this movie.

3:25 - I also respect Arnold because he didn't make his first million from acting. He went into business/real estate. He said he didn't want to be financially vulnerable between acting jobs and worked hard to set himself up. So not only a great actor, but a good business man. Way to go!

The first time I ever saw the Predator rip out Billy's spine and skull with one hand and let out that roar.........STILL one of the most brutal things I have ever seen in a film.

A nice,intelligent first watch of a classic movie. Subbed!

Fun fact, The actor that played the predator has a cameo as the helicopter pilot. Other fun fact. The predator, at the developement stage, was played by Jean Claude Van Damme with a preaying mantis like suit. The asecond version of the predator is far superior.

I am mystified as to why you consider the alien "predator" in the film to be lacking in motivation. The film establishes quite explicitly that he is a sport hunter, or trophy hunter, and that seems to me to explain his "motivation" perfectly well.

the vision of the predator was inspired from the very early 80's movie "wolfen", its also a classic but forgotten. and it's not a typical "wolf" movie

Your description of all you remember at the beginning is a pretty good description of the whole movie lol.

Damn, yo do a great Arnold impression. I really appreciated the depth you go into when you dissect the movie you react to, and this is no exception. However, you paid so much attention to various details that you missed others that were important to your understanding of it. Now, about some of your questions and negative comments. The movie didn't spend a lot of time on character development in the beginning, and I believe that this was to help support the whole, "we don't have a lot of time so we gotta move fast" feeling. About the Predator's motivations ("why he was here on Earth") ... yes, he was in it for the sport, which is why he was dropped off in the beginning of he movie. In fact, the girl references the fact that "Predators" have been coming since she was a child, and they had special names for it. So, this is an annual thing, or at happens enough that the people in the area have stories about it. There were other clues thrown all around the movie, such as eviscerating the bodies and only keeping the heads which he obviously shined up. There was a scene where he was looking at one and he stroked it with his finger/thumb (don't recall which) as if he was admiring it. It WAS even said he was collecting skulls. I think, if you watch this one again, you will pick up more details that you missed this time around. If you piece together all the clues and statements they give you about him, you will understand a lot more.

Carl Weathers was in one of the Rocky movies and is currently in The Mandalorian. The actor that played Billy, Sonny Landham, showed up on set with a body guard. The body guard wasn't there to protect Sonny Landham. He was there to protect the cast and crew *from* Sonny Landham! He was also a villain in 48 Hours starring Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte. The Predator was portrayed by Kevin Peter Hall was also the Sasquatch in Harry and the Hendersons. Sadly he passed away from AIDS. His girlfriend married him before he passed so at least he died in the presence of the love of his life.

i always loved the scene of the predator healing itself, the shot when it throws its head back and does that reptilian like roar with the sun beams shining through the trees is amazing. Also, i always liked how the movie ended with Dutch really traumatized by what he had witnessed, like his world paradigm had been totally altered, having seen alien life up close and personal. Also the scene where the predator lands in the water is amazing and chilling.

Loved your reaction--thank you so much. Just what I needed to unwind tonight. If you can find it, I'd love for you to watch Rob Roy. Some of my other faves are Man from Snowy River and Officer and a Gentleman. They're all older films but definitely classics.

Hi, Shan. Glad you enjoyed the film. The title says it all. The alien is a predator, and yes the alien is a hunter for the pure sport of it all. They later reveal these things in Predator II. Another film I highly recommend. The alien is solely there for a challenge, and collects the skulls of his kills as trophies. Carl Weathers played Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films. I personally like the film just the way it is. The tight shots in the jungle add to the frantic nature of it all. Edit to this post: John McTiernan essentially retired after putting out the film 'Basic' in 2003 with John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson. Sadly, it lost money in theaters. I honestly don't remember ever seeing advertisements for it at the time, so I'm not surprised it failed. McTiernan is supposedly working on a new film called 'Tau Ceti Four,' but no release date as of yet.

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Fun fact: This is supposed to place in the jungles in Guatemala. Guatemala is also the home of the Rebel alliance. And yes the most primal scream in cinema!

Predator 2 is fantastic too. It also goes into the Predator's motivation and lore a bit more.

The actor who plays Mac is Bill Duke. He previously appeared with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie Commando in 1985. He was also in movies like American Gigolo will Richard Gere and Action Jackson with Carl Weathers.

21:55 - 21:56..the man who played the Predator in this film and in Predator 2, Kevin Peter Hall. He also played Big Foot in the film "Harry and the Hendersons"..he was 7'3 and was a trained fighter in martial arts and a trained dancer. He died in 1991 at the age of 35 or 36, not too longer after he was in Predator 2. He died from Aids from a blood transfusion he got. He still is, in my opinion, the best Predator actor. He was incredible as the Predator. Rest in peace, Kevin Peter Hall. 1955-1991.

This is in one of my favorite Arnold Schwarzenegger movies ever made! It's one my number 1 favorite of all time! Never knew what it was about, then I realized its about an elite squad of soldiers sent in to rescue a diplomat held hostage, but what they do not realize is that an extraterrestrial warrior is hunting them, and must fight back before it's too late.

I LOVE your Arnold impersonations.

We watch your reactions. But had not watched this one yet. We left the house today for about 4 hrs, and I like to play "Magical Music for Cats - Relax and Calm your Feline Instantly". That list is like 15 hrs long! So, I come home and hear a mans voice coming from the bedroom? Walked in and the cat was watching your review LMAO! How the cat did that? We do not know lol ...going to watch it ourselves now. Cheers!

The Helicopter Pilot right at the end, was Kevin Peter Hall (The Predator & Bigfoot actor from Harry and the Hendersons) I believe the shrouded Predator dragging away Hawking's body, was Jean Claude Van Damme, because he was supposed to have been the Predator but he was problematic on set and eventually James Cameron redesigned the Predator design while on a plane with possibly McTiernan, I forget who he was with, might have been the effects guy. There's lots of behind the scenes trivia in little documentaries etc. And yes, the Predators are just big game hunters essentially, they found a planet which had areas warm enough and populated enough to find the best trophies, hence looking closely at Arnie's skull before the last fight, like a 'I'm putting that on the club wall' sort of inspection lol

The absolute pinnacle of 80's action movies. Or at least it will be, when there is a diverse female remake. Someone is thinking of it. Sigh.

You are so right about they filmed it in actual jungle. Behind the scene, they said there was no flat ground there, so it was very difficult. And the humidity, you can imagine the sweat these guys must have had every day.

Predator’s character development may be minimal, but what McTiernan does so well is create character personalities and gives the audience a sense that these guys have worked together for a long time and they are friends. Not an easy thing to do in movies.

Some lines from this movie became memes that are still used today. "I ain't got time to bleed." "If it bleeds, we can kill it." "Get to the choppa!"

This is one of my favourite movies, great video man! The movie was filmed in Mexico.

This was a strong man/manly/survival of the fittest action film introducing The Predator franchise. Classic and very well done. And yes, the one liners were classic too!!! I regretted not seeing this at the theatres, but I saw it years later knowing about all of the commotion. Jesse "The Body" Ventura pretty much finished off his wrestling career, then went into acting, then politics (governor of Minnesota). Carl Weathers fought Sylvester Stallone in Rocky 2 (I believe), and others had significant roles. You should react to more of these because they reveal more of the purpose of Predator. Thanks.

"The Fountain" is a solid watch.

"you son of a..." Thanks for another great reaction!

I read a few Predator books and they view humans as a challenge to hunt. We might have technology but what makes humans so lethal is we're very unpredictable, especially when cornered.

You should watch Predator 2 as well. It gets slated a lot but myself and others feel it's hugely underrated.

14:27, Billy thinks that the Predator is an unstoppable force, and must face it himself.

This, back to the future and roger rabbit all sound very similar. Alan Silverstri has an unmistakable sound

Fun reaction! I love action / war movies, especially from the 80s, where they go all out no matter how over-the-top the plot is. Predator and its first sequel were always two of my favorites. But if you like war movies, like I do, react to We Were Soldiers. It's based on the book, We Were Soldiers Once...And Young. Written by a famous Vietnam War correspondent with the colonel who led the mission the book talks about. It's a very good, but what somewhat underrated film.

Can't wait to see your reaction to Predator 2. The unpopular opinion I have is that I like it more that the first. Mainly because the idea of an alien trophy hunter doing their thing in the urban jungle of 90s Los Angeles is more interesting that an actual jungle.

15:35, the Predator was designed by Stan Winston, who would later win 3 Oscars for his work: Best Makeup and VFX for TERMINATOR 2. Best Visual Effects for JURASSIC PARK. He won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects on Aliens in 1987.

There's a lot of lore backstory that isn't really made canon via the movies. The thing I appreciate about this movie is that they take a classic action movie protagonist team and show them off as being expert commandos... then they make that team prey to a superior enemy. Lack of motivation for the alien was actually very intentional. By removing that, it makes the predator feel that much more non-human and scarier.