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Predator (1987) 7.8
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7.8/10 from 186,733 users
Metascore: 36/100
Reviews: 554 user | 142 critic | 11 from Metacritic.com A team of commandos, on a mission in a Central American jungle, find themselves hunted by an extra-terrestrial warrior. Director:John McTiernan |
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| Arnold Schwarzenegger | ... | ||
| Carl Weathers | ... | ||
| Elpidia Carrillo | ... | ||
| Bill Duke | ... | ||
| Jesse Ventura | ... | ||
| Sonny Landham | ... | ||
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Richard Chaves | ... | |
| R.G. Armstrong | ... | ||
| Shane Black | ... | ||
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A team of special force ops, led by a tough but fair soldier, Major "Dutch" Schaefer, are ordered in to assist CIA man, George Dillon, on a rescue mission for potential survivors of a Helicopter downed over remote South American jungle. Not long after they land, Dutch and his team discover that they have been sent in under false pretenses. This deception turns out to be the least of their worries though, when they find themselves being methodically hunted by something not of this world. Written by Laygz
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It came for the thrill of the hunt. It picked the wrong man to hunt. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
12 June 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Alien Hunter See more »Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$59,735,548 (USA)Company Credits
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Major General Phillips: You're looking good, Dutch.
Dutch: It's been a long time, General.
Major General Phillips: Come on inside.
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Performed by Little Richard
Written by Little Richard (as R. Penniman), E. Johnson and Robert 'Bumps' Blackwell (as R. Blackwell)
Courtesy of Specialty Records
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Shane Black spent his free time on the set writing the screenplay for The Last Boy Scout. See more »Goofs
At the beginning of the movie when Dutch asks Dillon who their reinforcements are you can clearly see Poncho sitting next to Dillon, but Poncho doesn't move next to Dillon until later when he tells Blaine to strap the grenade launcher on his sore ass. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Major General Phillips: You're looking good, Dutch.
Dutch: It's been a long time, General.
Major General Phillips: Come on inside.
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All the 7 main cast members re-appear in ascending order as their names are displayed to give a smile to the audience in appreciation. See more »Soundtracks
"LONG TALL SALLY"Performed by Little Richard
Written by Little Richard (as R. Penniman), E. Johnson and Robert 'Bumps' Blackwell (as R. Blackwell)
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McTiernan's Predator released in 1987 and has stood the test of time as a Sci-Fi classic. A fitting and elaborate cast (Arnold, Carl Weathers, etc.) help viewers come to grips with the environment of the movie. Silvestri's soundtrack kicks in with excellent timing as do the sound effects which remain crisp and heart-stopping. The cinematography is good and the action scenes are smooth, realistic and fun to watch.
The characters are commandos targeting renegade forces in Central America to rescue a diplomatic hostage. Watching them transcend from macho-man confidence to panicky prey-like paranoia creates a perfect atmosphere for the film, which plays off your imagination until the climax where Dutch, played by Arnold, relies on wit and instinctual strengths to combat the terror at any cost. The effects are impressive and are excitingly original, especially with the creation of such a sophisticated beast as the Predator.
Perhaps what makes the film have a such a raw, earthly quality is its relation to settings of man vs. nature in the modern world. Facing something infinitely more powerful than man is what the story comes down to; perhaps even man can conquer the unknown if he remains true to his natural powers than his ammunition.
Survival suspense of the purest kind. Predator deserves higher ratings. 10/10.