Predators
Predators

Predators

2010Movie107 minEnglish

A group of cold-blooded killers find themselves trapped on an alien planet to be hunted by extraterrestrial Predators.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users67%
Director: Nimród AntalGenres: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of deadly mercenaries, criminals, and soldiers are mysteriously brought to an alien planet. They soon discover they are being hunted for sport by a race of extraterrestrial warriors known as Predators. As they fight for survival, they must come together to confront their pursuers and find a way to escape the deadly game preserve.

Critical Reception

Predators received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its return to the franchise's roots and its intense action sequences. While some critics found the plot somewhat derivative and the character development thin, the film was generally seen as a solid entry in the Predator series, offering plenty of thrills and gore.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its action-packed sequences and a return to the gritty tone of the original film.
  • Appreciated for its ensemble cast and the effective introduction of new Predator creatures and environments.
  • Criticized by some for predictable plot points and less developed characters.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Predators were generally positive, with many appreciating the film's intense action, suspenseful atmosphere, and faithfulness to the spirit of the original Predator movie. Some viewers found the plot predictable, but the overall consensus highlighted its effectiveness as an entertaining sci-fi action thriller.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a direct sequel to the 1987 film 'Predator', with Arnold Schwarzenegger reprising his role as Dutch Schaefer, but the script was eventually rewritten to be a standalone story within the Predator universe.

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John Chard

John Chard

They can hear you. Smell you. They see you. Predators is directed by Nimród Antal and stars Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Laurence Fishburne, Oleg Taktarov & Danny Trejo. It's co-produced out of 20th Century Fox by Robert Rod...
LastCaress1972

LastCaress1972

Disparate bunch of tough-guy types plucked from various dumb action sub-genres (a black-ops mercenary, a Spetsnaz operative, a drug cartel goon, a yakuza, a killer, a butcher, a baker, a candlestick maker), all of whom get an opportunity to...