This movie made both AvP movies look like masterpieces

Bad direction, bad acting, terrible script, some funny jokes...then WAY too many bad jokes. Rubbish story, awful, awful CGI. Dreadful creature designs. The giant Predator, hideous. Predator dogs that have dreads but beheave like earth dogs complete with wagging tails, playing fetch and yes...one makes friends with the good guys. I'm still in shock. It does have the original Alan Silvestri theme tunes but even they sound bad and the new themes are the hammiest I've heard in a long time. This is the Robocop 3 of the franchise (complete with a kid that hacks the tech) and that's an insult to Robocop 3. Both AvP films have more respect for the franchise than this drivel.

I have so many problems with this film. The final straw for me is when the Predator is killed half way through just so they could replace it with a CGI predator monster for the rest of the movie.

Predator 2 is VERY underrated

Why do they feel the need to bring back the predator we know and love only to kill him brutally and replace him with a CGI abomination?? I gave up on the movie when that happened.

This film isn't good in any circumstance and will not be looked back on fondly

I always appreciate your reviews, not just your thoughts but sprinkles of facts, figures and behind the scenes, score wise and script detail. Great work Oliver.

I thought this was easily the worst Predator film. I hated it. One of the few films I actually consider walking out in the middle of the screenning

I remember becoming a fan of your channel late 2014. Your first “new” video I saw was your Retro of Predator 87. In the end you talk about your excitement for this film! Four years on, and here we are! Oh dear...

Can you believe we will now have to wait another 8-10 years for somebody to have another crack at making one of these movies?

There was a continuity goof I saw when they referenced the previous films. They first mentioned the events in Predator 1 and 2 took place in 1987 and 1997. Which is correct in terms of when part 2 was set. Yet then they showed images of the Predator from both films with dates and who took the photo it said part 2 picture was taken in 1990, which was when the film was filmed.

Anytime Olivia Munn is attached to something, it’s a bad sign.

God damn i despise this movie....MAN it was just so messy..

Such a disappointing, bad film! It felt like half of the movie was missing. Awful pacing, terrible editing, the CG effects seem totally unfinished and worst of all, absolutely no respect for the original! I wanted to leave the theater for the first time when the Predator showed the severed arm with the "thumb up" to signalize the driver that everything is okay and the second time when one of the dogs actually came back to make friends with the humans. What the fuck?! Further they have learned nothing from the AVP2 crap, so they filmed the whole climax as darkly as they could. Besides that the humor felt totally inappropriate, over the top and sometimes even offensive, the actors were wasted and there was no suspense at all. 2/10

Then people say Predator 2 was bad....have you seen the new one? I don't remember part 2 being a comedy. I'm starting to appreciate Predators more. It was just awful, Shane Black loves Iron Man 3 so much he decided to include Predator suits in this. Danny Glover and his team were much better.

Truthfully, I never like any Predator film after Predator 2. Nuff said.

This channel is absolute quality. The effort put into every review/retrospective is very apparent. Thanks for the hard work.

A comedy... WHY MOVIE GODS?! WHY DO YOU TAUNT ME SO?!

I was actually angry walking out of the theater

I'm glad people became forgiving towards 2010's predators. For a salute to the original, that was good.

it would've been fuckin' awesome if Michael Biehn was in a "Predator" movie. like the late great Bill Paxton, they've both been in an "Alien" and "Terminator" movie, but Michael hasn't done a "Predator" film yet

I'm just pissed we're gonna have to wait another decade for a new Predator movie

This is a brilliant review Ollie, I really love how you always feature the wicked iconic music and cues of the films your reviewing. I've heard that the ending id's the most disappointing but still I'm looking forward to seeing the film and I agree with you about the director's cut dvd or blu ray needing an extension like putting in some good deleted scenes to help pacing and depth. I love Predator 2 by the way, it's the only Predator film that comes close to the original and that's nearly impossible to do because it's such a timeless gem "we make a stand now, or there will be nobody left to go back to the chopper" 👍☺

I disagree, I think you have been incredibly generous , the film is an abomination, from start to finish ,there are so many bad things to list , it,s just not worth bothering, and I went to the cinema to see it.

This movie was the exact opposite of what I thought it would be. A guy in the original wants to direct and write it? Sounds good. But it turned out so badly. One thing they really needed to iron out though: the jokes. There were WAY too many of them and they were mostly stupid or didn’t make sense. If you’re gonna make a Predator movie from now on, focus on the Predator and humans less. 75% Predator 25% Humans. We all know what a Predator is, it’s 2018. They built up the suspense and mystery perfectly in the first one. Just give us a Predator movie ABOUT the PREDATORS not the fucking people we don’t care about.

I thought the CGI looked pretty bad. Especially the CGI blood.

Things just aren't the same without Richard and Duncan. I don't know what happened, but I hope you guys can work it out. I miss the back and forth, and the different perspectives.

The Predator was a massive disappointment; the third act just fizzles out to nothing and I honestly got bored. Good review though, thanks.

Being that Gary Busey was is the second Predator movie, i was hoping that at least Jake Busey's character would mention that his father was killed by a Predator, giving a nod to the second film

Great work, Oliver! I like the retrospective touch in reviews of films that are coming out now, it gives you a good perspective to make an appropriate rating in the end.

Olivia Munn is a bargain bucket Gal Gadot.

A Black and Decker film

Thank you for including the specs on the cameras used for the movie and how it translates to 3D and all of that. I've never heard that done before. I think that's something a lot more reviewers should do. Good on you, mate!

Always nice to Oliver reviewing recent films...

I actually didn't hate this film 🤔...I guess after hearing some bad reviews I went in with 0 expectations

The CGI in this one just didn't blend well at all. The monster Predator never felt like it was there, and the dogs were so awful. I'd even go so far as to say that the CGI in AVP 2004 looked far better, and that was in 2004! It probably looked better because they used it sparingly and stuck to real sets, real props, real animatronic monsters, and real suits for the Predators and Aliens. CGI was mainly used for the Alien Queen when she walked around, and it's honestly astounding how good it looks because she's mostly shrouded by fog so you don't notice she's CGI. Space those moments out with real animatronics and they created the illusion that she's real, just like Jurassic Park did.

Seems like Shane Black wanted to do a Stranger Things/IT type of deal with the Predator IP, but it didn't look to be working and Fox did a Fantastic Four/Justice League hatchet job, making a turd into full on arse sprayed mahem

Think I'll wait to watch this when it comes out on DVD and the local library has a copy available... Thanks for the review, well made and thoughtful.

I'm so bummed that this isn't an awesome new Predator movie, I had faith in Black. He even experienced McTiernan's filmmaking skills first hand in this series. But man, I love listening to your reviews. Even a spoiler-free viewing has such great content and presentation. Looking forward to your spoiler group discussion after I see the film - which I still intend to watch in the cinema, I simply must.

I personally liked this film. It got a bit weak at the end and I really wanted to see more of the first predator and maybe more original style predators come in as well.

Fox in the editing bay:If it works, we can kill it.

Such a shame. It just keeps getting diluted every time they make another predator movie. One of the only things I like from this movie is the soundtrack. Why don't they do a prequel about that group of soldiers that Dutch found skinned and hanging upside down in the jungle at the start of the first movie. That's something I'd like to see.

And yeah mr h reviews have gone down hill. He use to he good now he just seems to miss the point or understand what he is talking about sadly

I personally appreciate predator 2 more and more each time I watch it- not as good as the first film but strong on it's own and a great vision of the concrete jungle.

Saw a 2d showing last night. I just enjoyed it for what it was. I think I would have like a Predators 2 movie more from where they left off at the Planet hunting reserve with all the prey parachuting in!

I miss Fix it in Post. I know you guys are busy but don't forget what made this channel great.

I've watched your reviews when this movie hadn't been released yet and you were saying that you were eagerly anticipating it so I can't wait to see what you have to say now...

someone can tell me the name of the hip hop song?! many thanks! ;)

Predator 2 is the most underrated film!

Thanks for the review! I will eventually see The Predator but I just won't rush out to see it!

Couldn't stay at the end,the movie got so action stupid I felt my neurons disintegrate away!

link for the interview you referenced?

They trim the movie at the last moment due to case of one the actors hiding the fact he was a registered sex offenders. So I believe the story looks messy because that character was removed entirely. Great review otherwise. Keep up the great work.

Had high hopes but was disappointed with it You’re dead on when you say it just doesn’t feel like a Shane Black movie

Shane Black had a much worse script and that's why they had to reshoot this movie... I can see This is another Shane Black reputation protection video... Mr. Commentator I don't think you realize there had been a bad first script that was first leaked to the public written by Shane Black... The scrip was so bad and terrible, they had two choices, either scrap the project and lose money, or reshoot under another script, that's fact... Every channel I come across trying to save face for this film writer and director that has failed and lost his step, I'll be right there to detract from the lies and deception's of trying to save face for Shane Black...

Shane Black didn't write Lethal Weapon 2; Jeffrey Boam did. There were some elements used from Black's original draft, but his version isn't the one filmed.

They will never never top the the first predator!

Here is my thought on it - I enjoyed it, but do realize that the script did not start out being a "Predator" sequel - the clue comes during the ending credits; Shane Black and Fred Dekker co-wrote the screenplay and, although many people forget about it, they also co-wrote "The Monster Squad" together the same year both the original "Predator" and the original "Lethal Weapon" came out - so, I'm thinking the script was really a "Monster Squad" sequel that was re-tooled for the Predator universe

I don't get why people think these movies can only be action movies. One of the best parts of the original was it's horror aspects, it was so tense at some points. I think the best direction a new Predator movie could go in is full-on horror. It would be different from others in that aspect, and it would be refreshing to once again see the Predator as some mysterious, unstoppable force that can't even be run from. Not like that will ever actually happen.

Lol what happened to Fix it in Post?

I really think this is the final nail in the Predator's coffin.

I worked on the CGI creatures in this movie. The production was stopped to rewrite half the script. Initially more creatures were supposed to be featured. It was never native stereo 3d, that's why the post 3d conversion sucks.

Do you guys not do fix it in post anymore?

Oliver, how can you say the "CGI holds up very well"? It's has some of the worst CGI I've seen in years (The Roided-Out predator? the ghastly rendered predator dogs that looked worse than the Hulk dogs from And Lee's Hulk). I liked the violence but there was no tension and the blood looked CG for the most part. They even got the colour of the predator blood wrong and although I liked the use of Silvestri's themes, they only really kicked in whenever a helicopter appears on screen. And don't get me started on the Iron Man ending!

Predator 2 is criminally underrated

Ha! Black and Decker is a power tool brand name here in Australia:)

Id Like to have seen more of Jake Busey, (Hes the son of Gary busey's character form Predator 2). He was bleeding but I dont think we see him die.

I don’t understand all the shade Predators 2010 gets. Personally, I loved the film. It had great action, decent story, and the super predators were badass.

You just cant beat Dutch and his team in the atmospheric jungle of South America. Predator 2 was a good effort as a sequel.

This is the highest review I ever saw for this movie. You ALMOST make me want to see it.

as a big time fan of the comics and the movie, i must say this movie was extremely disappointing. from the god awful script about a traitor predator trying to help the very humans he butchered during his escape from the lab, to the awful notion that predators dna contain human traces? wtf? and they are trying to evolve thats why they rip out spines? wtf? iam guessing an evolved predator is simply taller as this movie implies. just terrible writing on all corners. this coming from the man who starred in the original movie, you would think he would do the movie justice but instead we end up with a mediocre drivel that has its moments but for the most part just a slow slide down hill. why is it hard to understand the people want to see predator hunting, using his cool tech, and facing off against a resourceful underdog thats it that the whole premise. no need for convoluted bullshit. theres an excellent fan made movie on you tube with predator hunting medieval knights that gets it right the creator understood what made the predator cool. watch it youll see. for me predator 1-2 remain the best in the franchise and alien vs predator is actually better than people give it credit for.

"scientist Casey Bracket, played by Olivia Munn" 'nuff said.

It looks like Monster Squad will continue to be Dekker's best work.

I always liked Predator 2. I never understood the hate. This one is full of flaws. Too many, starting with the lead, Boyd Holbrook who was anoying as hell. Nebraska, played by Trevante Rhodes was the most interesting character and should´ve been the lead. At least they could´ve let him live.

Predator 2 is awesome.

Predator 1 and 2 was amazing, predators was not bad but this movie predator 2018 makes no sense we all thought the normal predator was going to help the humans kill the ultimate predator but he didnt even get that much screen time. I think this movie is not a predator movie.

Now Fred Dekker has 2 (count them 2) directing/writing nightmares: RoboCop 3 and The Predator (Shane Black directed that movie).

Forgot Yvonne Strahovski is in this film she was brilliant as Sarah Walker in the tv series Chuck.

Glad I avoided the trailers, so I didn’t get upset over all the footage presumably from the original third act that isn’t in the final film.

What the...? What the hell is Yvonne Strahovski doing here? She does absolutely crap all.

This is the only movie that makes me angry whenever someone says it was anything above horrible.

I have to agree with every criticism you labelled at it Oli...despite this I still really enjoyed the film, I'd describe it as stupid fun which never takes itself to seriously...Could it have been better with better pacing and more character depth? Of course but I still didn't find myself bored at all while watching it at the cinema.

Hi Oliver did u ever Review Broken Arrow?

One of the worst films I have seen and I've seen a lot.

This is sad, while I was hopeful that Black would make something great out of _The Predator,_ and was intrigued by the thought of it being set in suburbia, I did have worries once the Giant Predator was revealed in one of the trailers. Sad shame. I do hope that we get either a Director's Cut on home-video, or a possible original script leaked out, to determine what has happened to this film.

The ONLY things that especially worked for me were the chemistry of the cast and the sequence where the first Predator breaks out of confinement.

I completely agree, I think Shane black had a much different vision for this film but was forced to make changes. Anything predator I'm always going to love but this could have and should have been much better than it was. Here's to hoping we get another one someday. Maybe with Chris Nolan at the helm next time? Or Dennis villeneuve?

Lethal Weapon 2 was written by Jeffrey Boam. Unless Black did some script polishing I'm not aware of.

Man, I am getting old. More and more often I find myself saying, " Huh? Someone made another [franchise] movie? WTF for?"

I really enjoyed both the first and second Predator films but AVP was just okay and AVP2 was a disappointment. Predators wasn't bad so I was hoping for another step up but sounds like it's a standing still. Love your videos so please keep them coming.

I wish you could do a retrospective review on the movie Congo.

I hope your right and Fox does put out a director's cut.

Currently there are improvements in cinematography and especial effects but not in ideas. Is a shame.

Another solid review. Aces, Just a shame about The Predator, I had such high hopes.

My 1st thought when they announced "Shane Black " was making this movie was . . . ( Hang on .! Wasn't he the comic relief .? )

I went to see this opening day, there was about fifteen people in the theater, granted it was the latest showing (10PM) I really wanted to love this.... :,-(

Chanum Tatum or Jennifer Lawrence could have made a movie like this. Why? In the Predator and even later Alien prequels you don't have the sorta corny but likable larger than life personalities to take the monsters on. That's what's missing, it wasn't just Arnold verses Predator but only a super alien could take on the ARNOLD. You don't get that in a lot of movie nowadays.

This makes Alien:Covenant look like Aliens(1986) and Terminator 3:ROTM like Terminator 2:JD

Consider the basics: The original "Predator" was set in a remote region, where isolation was key to the drama and atmosphere; the new "Predator" is set in suburbia, it changes locations frequently, and the characters are always highly mobile. The original "Predator" treated the alien as mysterious and remote; the new "Predator" features human characters categorizing and lecturing about the alien's nature, culture, motivations, and biology, and the new alien even has a substantial amount of dialogue in "English." The original "Predator" featured an ensemble cast who are gradually winnowed away, creating tension and the very real sense that anyone could die at any time; the new "Predator" puts the characters in little direct danger for much of the film, the alien scarcely seems to care that they exist most of the time, and while it's entirely obvious who will live and who will die there's also no particular sense that anyone is going to die soon anyway. The original "Predator" is a a human-scale story about one conflict, with the stakes being immediate and obvious--the characters' lives; the new "Predator" is all about the end of the world, alien civil strife, and large-scale alien/human conflict, etc, all in terms mostly interchangeable with, say, a "Transformers" movie, or that "Independence Day" sequel. The original "Predator" features morally ambiguous characters, soldiers of fortune and government spooks who contrast with the morality of killing for sport or political conflicts vs killing for money and immediate gain; the new "Predator" features entirely black and white, clear cut good guys and bad guys and lionizes military service. In short, other than the presence of the Predator creature itself and I guess Shane Black, the new film has essentially nothing in common with the original. This doesn't make it a bad movie--I mean, I DO think it's a very bad movie, personally, but that's actually a separate issue--but it's hard to shake the feeling that the filmmakers intentionally disassociated this movie with virtually everything from the old one.

Have you thought about reviewing Near Dark?