Review of Predator 2 (1990) by Adam C — 17 Mar 2011

The film is good enough at providing action, gore, special effects, and some goofy fun. Predator 2 isn't a bad action/horror/sci-fi movie, though it's not a particularly good one either. Sorely missing is Schwarzenegger's machismo attitude and McTiernan's steady hand. Though the action scenes are all well staged, Hopkins directing seems to be a bit shaky and unsure. Then again, this could also be due in part to brothers Jim and John Thomas' somewhat confusing script (they also penned the original film as well). As a no-brainer action movie, Predator 2 isn't a bad catch on a Friday night. But in comparison to other films of that decade, it's pretty paltry. A gritty, entertaining, and action-packed follow up. Not as good as the original but its entertaining but completely forgettable.

VERDICT: "Rental" - (Negative to Mixed reaction). These films are only worth renting because of certain good things that are worth seeing, but are not worth paying at a theatre to see due to bad things that overcome anything good.