Review of Predator (1987) by Phillip M — 29 Oct 2012

Now THIS is a thrill. This movie starts off as an action film, and then it gets more suspenseful. A team lead by Arnold is sent to the jungles on an important mission. But during the mission, it is discovered that an unknown entity is killing off the team one by one.

As it turns out to be invisible, it assists the horror element dramatically. The soldiers collaborate to take down the adversary with everything they have, leading to an awesomely superb ending and epic showdown.

But what really stands out to me in this movie is the military tactics. They were realistic, creative, and spot on. The movie was intelligent complete with fine acting, solid characters, simple but clever plot, good action and suspense, awesome, spine-tingling villain, very much like the T1000 or the Alien, and great effects.

Arnold did a great job in this one, I'd say one of his best. This movie ties in both action and suspense PERFECTLY, so if you like either or both of those genres, you will have a fun time with this movie.

So give it a watch, it's quite a piece of work.