Michael's Movie Grade: B
A very fun sci-fi action flick.
This movie is quite a departure for this franchise. One of the predators is actually this film's protagonist and there are virtually no horror elements to be found. Despite this the movie is actually quite good. Though there are more characters in here, the majority of the movie focuses specifically on two characters. These two characters are very likable and very well defined. While the movie shows their flaws, we like them and root for them right from the start. The relationship between these two characters is also quite well defined. We feel these characters' relationship growing over the course of the film and see the ways they change each other for the better. This all happens at a very believable pace. Caring for these characters makes it so that the emotional moments hit just right. The movie also benefits from some fantastic visuals that look incredible on a Dolby or IMAX screen. These visuals really help this setting come to life and make it feel like we have fully entered this sci-fi world. There are also plenty of truly great action scenes.
Unfortunately, the humor falls flat almost consistently. Likewise, the film is very predictable at times.
A fun and well-made departure for this franchise.
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