Review of Predator 2 (1990) by Paco B — 27 Jan 2013

Very bad movie, should kept the first one only.

Best scene: Predator effects.

This review of Predator 2 (1990) was written by Paco B on 27 Jan 2013.

Predator 2 has generally received mixed reviews.

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