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PREDATOR (1987) Retrospective / Review
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I hope you got to see the 30th anniversary showing at the cinema recently. This is my all time favourite film and was always gutted I was too young first time it was on.
The 4k blu ray looks so good of this movie
I'm at work listening to this in the background, So I might be wrong, but I don't think you mentioned how this movie was supposed to have an anti-gun message. With this team of bad arses being effectively useless against one creature. One of the most famous scenes showing the team level the jungle and not kill anything was supposed to show how pointless guns are.
Great review (as usual!). Just to let you know, the soundtrack is still in print and available for 20 dollars at Intrada's website.
The Predator doesn't blow himself up to avoid accepting defeat, he does so to avoid humans claiming his lethal technology which could be used against his race.
Anyone who regards this film as "not that special" deserves to have their skull collected.
LMAO LOL I like that one LOL
This movie will turn you into a GOD DAMN sexual tyrannosaurus, just like me.
Icon of Sin LOL
Strap this on your sore ass, Icon, LOL.
LMAO "deserves to have their skull collected" Finished me off laughing LOL
Watching online Predator reviews will turn you into a sexual tyrannosaurus ...just like me.
A clone
the best of the best
It's about time!
Jeez, your comment is funny! Jeez, your comment is funny!
George Morley Jokes are often ruined by people who the joke has to be explained to. Of course, that in itself can be funny too. XD
Major Ramsey Yeah, people like Billy's character in fact...Maybe we've both been just trolled by a guy who is role-playing Billy...?!?
The Predator isn't playing unfair, the entire concept is to reflect how we hunt animals on our own world. We use high technology and superior intelligence against animals that have very little chance against us. The Predator at least gives us a chance and hunts intelligent creatures. We do not.
Also, it doesn't kill itself out of petulance, it understands that it's existence and technology must remain hidden.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
The stakes are uneven, of course. The animal wins if it escapes. The hunter wins if it kills the animal. So if hunting is a "sport" it's actually a single player game.
Sepuka also
That concept doesn't make any sense. Our intelligence is what set us apart from the animals. Many animals run much faster than we can run. Some of them are much stronger than we are. They have their strengths and we have ours. Because our intelligence is much more effective than their strengths, should we not use it?
What is this thread.
You forgot Poncho. Everyone forgets Poncho! He can make it!
Which ones poncho
@@thetreblerebel Richard Chavez. He was the one who got hit in the head by the Predator because he was slowly Dutch down.
Stevie Jo Poncho is the last of the Commandos to be killed off, he tells Blaine to strap this one your sore ass or “You have time to duck” after Blaine says I Ain’t got time to bleed”
Poncho was just sleeping, when the Predator shot him down;)
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"A bunch of stupidly buff men, firing off shitloads of rounds of ammunition, and a big alien to battle against; what more could you want from a film??" Well said, Oliver Harper.
We could want a character who is aerosexual, demi-male and polybi-curious. That's what will be in the remake anyway!
@@kelvincasing5265 You got something against Vasquez in Aliens?
@@jp3813 It doesn't matter as long as it's Arcturian!
What more could we want? A bare-breasted damsel in distress, of course!!
@@RonJohn63 I've always wished the guerrilla chick would bathe naked by d waterfall just to balance the film, that would make this film a masterpiece.
Oliver's channel arguably the most underrated movie content on youtube. Simply outstanding work
This movie is flawless. I can't think of a single thing I don't like about it.
It has ending...
Agreed
If I plays.....we can watch it!!
I’ll also love this movie for the rest of my life
The Commando like attack on the rebel base. Had that been more realistic the movie would have been perfect.
How many movies feature two future governors? :)
MisterTutor2010 Sonny Landham has been in politics too, although i don't think he was ever a governor:-)
basquat76 Gubernatorial candidate for Kentucky, plus state and U.S. senate bids.
Predator is awesome, one of my favourite films. Predator 2 is damn good too, not quite up to the standard of the first, but a great sequel in how it expands on everything from the first.
Predators was OK, but what really annoyed me about the flick was how crappy the Predators looked. They looked very fake in comparison to the first flick, which very much looked like a real, living creature. In Predators, the mouths looked really bad, sitting really unnaturally and looking really goofy. They also opened WAY too wide, which again, just added to the fakeness. It's irritating just how much CGI seems to have killed the art of great practical effects work like that. They could do so well in the '80s with a lot less budget and more limited tech...such a shame that the art of it has fallen by the wayside in favour of the cheapest CGI bid they can get.
The mouths looked weird because they were "super predators"
No they all looked fake since avp avpr and predators if u notice on predator one and two the predator always have his mandibles close only time it opens it is when it does a face expression or scream
finally I don't feel alone in this I have been saying this ever since avp the predator faces look like cheesy Halloween masks what the hell happened go find whoever did them in the first two
One of my favorite movies of all time, if not my second favorite, right behind Jurassic Park. I used to watch Predator all the time with my grandfather and my father. My Dad was the reason I love the movie and the franchise, while Grandpa used to watch it with me. As such, I love this movie and more importantly, the Predator itself. The Yautja species is amazing, with their culture and weapons. And Kevin Peter Hall, may God forever rest his soul, gave life and a soul to both the Jungle Hunter and City Hunter in the sequel. Thanks to him, the Yautja are now my favorite creatures in science fiction. I have my family to thank for it, and this retrospective made me feel nostalgic for the old times. Thank you, Oliver, you've made my day easier. This month is always hard for me as it's the anniversary of my grandfather's passing seven years ago. This and Jurassic Park always make me think of him.
Predator fucking rules. That is all. Good day, Mr. Harper.
In the comic books the Predators blowup them selves and and their ships when beaten to stop their technology being captured.
He came in un personal capsule dunkof
Watching this when I was 12 years old, was one of the greatest experiences of my life, Its still one of the best movies out there.
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Wait, correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the rescue mission a cover for retrieving Soviet documents?
CosmoShidan
No, that was a secondary objective. Killing the rebels was primary
quincy8557 Thanks!
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Actually the primary mission was always to rescue the hostages (Kill the rebels as well). But Dutch and his men were kept in the dark..For one thing the hostage were CIA-SAD agents (They were Dillon's friend) (When Dutch thought they were a presidential cabinet minister and his aide of the country). Secondary objective were Guerrilla documents (Again Dutch and his men were kept in the dark on that as well)..
That was why Dutch was furious at Dillon when he pieced it together (IT WAS BULLSHIT ALL OF IT!!!)
Review little shop of horrors the 1986 one
My favorite Schwarzenegger movie of all time, and you did it fantastic justice, Oliver! Thank you!
"... Easily compete with the action films of today"
It's the other way around Ollie
I love a great film like this I can watch many times. There's that moment when they are on the chopper and the music gets turned off, and suddenly you realize its a serious film and the adventure begins.
The only thing missing from this movie was that it didn't show Billy's death. But, add the other things like the insane fire down the entire jungle-scene, the sheer and brilliant suspense, action and characters, and it's pretty much all you'd ever want in an action movie. Although not mentioned nor pointed out often, but the only female in the movie also portrays her character greatly. She brings the alien/predator's seriousness and dangerousness into perspective once she tells the others some vital pieces about the predator, such as "the jungle became alive", "changes like a chameleon" and that they must've wounded the predator. Simply a wonderfully done action/sci-fi movie, without a doubt.
One of Arnies best one liners is in this....
'Stick around'
Hahaha!!
I love this movie, and so does my mother. She's always had great taste.
If it bleeds, we'll get to the chopper
Schuriken Hi Schuriken.. You deserve a house, for free.
Thomas h cullen thanx, let me know when I can move in.
Schuriken Could you please pass the message along? Preferably to someone completely random.
Thomas h cullen I kindly would, if I knew what the message was.
Schuriken That that person deserves a house, for free.. I understand, the action's unconventional nature: changing the world requires this sort of behaviour however. Thanks.
Predator has the GREATEST movie score of ALL TIME.
Never thought about Dillion does kind of redeem himself before his death. He didn't have to go after Mac and could have stayed back and tried to reach the rendevous (chopper) with the rest of the crew and let another like Billy search for Mac. You really feel the panic in his face when he finally accepts what it is after them "Yea...I see it."
I think 1987 is my favourite year in film of the whole decade of the 1980s. Superb year with Predator being right up there as one of the very best.
There is a scene of Billy actually dying, but for some reason they didn't include it in the home release. Its kinda turned into an urban legend
Apart from being a brilliant movie, what sets this movie apart from all other movies made in the 80's is the soundtrack, it is absolutely superb with great tension and drama throughout with the violins and wind instruments and drums and brass
There were two films looking back that I believe were 20yrs ahead of their time. Predator and Big trouble in little China. Love them both. Great leads, classic genre blending themes, iconic pop culture lines. Great stuff. And the FX in Predator still work today.
Fred Dekker also wrote and directed "The Monster Squad" and "Night of the Creeps," which were both great for what they are. I'm seriously excited for this team-up of Black and Dekker (wow, that's funny).
My VHS copy of the movie was missing the opening scene of the predator spaceship (it started when Arnie got off the chopper) so the introduction of the predator was even more awesome and surprising to me when I first watched it as a kid. I was expecting a "commando style action" flick with Arnie. Oh boy was that a fantastic surprise.
Very fascinating history behind the film. I knew nothing about previous predator designs. That's what I love about your videos, they're so informative.
Fantastic review of one of the greatest films of all time. They simply don't make films like that anymore. I couldn't agree more with you regarding the scene with Billy. They definitely should have shown at least a 5 to 10 second battle between the two of them. With his Billy's incredible senses, tracking skills and near telepathy (or some kind of paranormal gift), he seemed like the only one who could have had some kind of edge against the predator. I too can not get tired of this film!
I was 13 when i saw Predator at the theater in 1987. I became obsessed. I made Dad take me to see it again at the drive in and spent the next year sketching and even dreaming of having it on VHS.
When a movie came to VHS (possibly Robocop), it contained the Predator trailer. I set up two VHS machines and dubbed the trailer onto a tape. I watched the Predator trailer possibly 5 times a day until it was finally released. I was even dreaming that I already owned it and would awake shattered to realize it had all been a dream (sad I know).
I can play the trailer in my head with every scene, dialog, beat, music dot and tiddle.
When it was finally released i watched it twice in a row and then woke my younger brother and sister at 5am the next morning to watch it with me before school.
That movie had a huge impact on a 13 year old me.
Unrealistic part of Dutch's argument with Dylan: Dutch states that his team was "dropped into a meatgrinder!". What a grinder. Took the enemy totally by surprise. Took them all out with relative ease. Suffered one injury. Ventura's little scratch on his face. Most military would salivate for such a perfect win.
The best live action GI-Joe movie of all time!!
The opening sequence with the spaceship was done by the studio, because they were affraid the audience wouldn't understand what's going on. John McTiernan didn't knew anything about it until he had seen the movie on it's premiere ...
these retrospectives are absolutely fantastic!!! I'm so glad I found your videos
Used to watch it at least once a week at some point
Got my hands on 2 limited edition predator figures in 2008
One of the best films ever
Predator 2 is so underrated. It gave us the Lost Tribe and first insight of 30 seconds to the Yautja Universe... NOTHING that exists today in Alien and Predator Universe would be if Predator 2 wasn't made. (Except for the AvP film excrements of course). Comics, figures, games, tigers, bears, lions... oh my!!...
Love all of these retrospectives made me go back and rediscover some great films I missed good work fella
This movie is Flawless!
I was Ten when I saw this,
37 yrs later I still hum the main theme whenever I take off running !
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30 years and it's still a fucking great movie.
If you think about it, the makers of AvP can't have watched either this or P2.
It's strongly implied that the Predators need hot weather due to their physiology, but in AvP they have Predators happily hanging out in Artctic conditions!
Great job Oli for a classic that we all grew up with even if ITV did cut it to pieces on those late Saturday nights when we where far to young to be watching it. Always stumped myself at how McTiernan and Fox claimed it wasn't very successful as it ranks as the 7th highest grossing movie of 1987 ahead of the first Lethal Weapon even and the home video revenue must have been tremendous. Shane Black has one last chance to make a really great Predator sequel, I hope he dosen't screw up.
The only flaw in this movie was the opening space ship scene. The director should have kept in audience in the dark about the Predator just like the soldiers.
Probably my favorite Arny movie, and most certainly in my top 10 favorite films of all time. I've probably seen it 20+ times. It's an incredibly great and entertaining action/thriller/creature film.
Good review mate, There were rumors that their was an actual uncut version of the movie which had 7 minutes cut footage on a NTC VHS. The 7 minutes apparently shows the death of billy. The predator killing a rebel wandering in the jungle and more adaptation of the scrip with the hopper scene. I've searched for a while to see if this is true but it's just rumors I think. When Dillon gets his arm blown off look closely because you can visibly see his arm tucked behind his back.
Normally, I'd agree on the "noone asked for the 3D", but, the 3D-Version of Predator is actually one of the best 3D-Versions of a movie I`ve ever seen!
Excellent analysis, sir.
+WarlordRising Cheers!
The New Predator movie is apparently in the making , Arnold Schawrzenegger will return to reprise his role as Dutch. So excited! it set to be released in 2018.
The predator is truly a hunter like the hunters on earth. Calling him a "cheater" parallels a hunter using a gun to kill a deer remotely instead of with his bare hands. Unfair advantages are the mark of a consistently successful hunter.
17:44 That's when the Big Bang happened.
*Cues Guile's theme song*
I think Predator and Stargate are Sci-Fis that are similar in that genuine mystery and suspense were present throughout most of the films, especially in the first act unlike movies today. Both I believe have become classics and could honestly make a top 20 sci-fi list if you consider the genuine excitement, entertainment, suspense and mystery they give you after seeing them countless times and being decades old. Does predator have the deep inner thought of Blade Runner? Of course not, but I challenge anyone to name 20 science fiction movies that hands down blow Predator out of the water.
Doesn't get better than Predator really doesn't.
....iiiiiiiiiii '....sssssseeeeeeyyyyyyooooouuuuuuuuu.......iiiiiii ' ...sssssseeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyouuuuuuuuuuuu......my all time favorite movie dialog line. For sure Bill Duke should have deserved an Oscar for his acting performance in this flick.
As close to action perfection as you can get, this movie flawlessly introduces you to the real A-Team of planet Earth, and promptly displays their unparalleled badassery in a firearms bonanza. The movie gives you plenty enough time to start appreciating every character in it, and for a brief period of time you might even forget you're watching a piece of science-fiction, where a superiorly badass alien is waiting just out of camera shot to take them out one at a time. By the time the team starts to be hunted, you're in almost as much shock as the characters that such horror has begun to unfold, and the sense of urgency becomes tangible. It's an incredible movie in a multitude of categories, and with some of the best pacing I've ever seen.
Oli mate you forgot about Predator having the greatest line delivery of all time.
"RUN! GO NOOOOWWWW!!! GET TO DA CHOPPA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
I wish this was a bit a newer retrospective so we could hear you talk about the ps4 game or the Predator missions in Ghost Recon Wildlands
You son of a bitch.
"Kill me I'm here! Kill me! Come on! Do it! Do it noow!" Film is just awesome!
What's the matter? The CIA got you pushing too many pencils?
"Make it easy on yourself Dutch!"
22:05 - I'd say that action movies of today can hardly compete with the "Predator".
So glad I found your channel. You're great. Keep up the good work! This is the first video of yours I've seen but can see you've tons more interesting reviews to through. This will keep my occupied for ages. Thank you so much!
This movie was made previously in 1981 by Walter Hill. It was called Southern Comfort, and instead of an alien, it had angry Cajuns in the swamps of the bayou. Before that, it was made as Deliverance in 1972, with hillbillies instead of an alien. Before that, it was made as Bataan, in 1943, with Japanese instead of aliens. Before that, it was made in 1934 by John Ford as The Lost Patrol, with Arabs instead of an alien. An isolated band of cut-off soldiers being picked off and decimated one by one by an unseen enemy...Really nothing new under the sun in commercial motion pictures. The various versions of The Most Dangerous Game also revolve around humans being hunted in the jungle. I saw Predator while on vacation in Utah in 1987, but didn't think much of it. The most memorable thing about it was that the air conditioning in the Salt Lake City theatre was broken (in August), so I felt like I was in the jungle with Arnold while watching the film. Your review is more interesting than the movie, IMO.
+kevin r. And in SOUTHERN COMFORT one of the Cajuns was played by Sonny Landham (PREDATOR's "Billy"). You could also go back further and look at BATAAN (1943) wherein 13 G.I.s are hunted one by one through the jungles of the Philippines.
+Jim Pepper I did mention Bataan, and even also mentioned further back, The Lost Patrol. Read my whole thing. The Predator tie is interesting with Sonny.
Didn't notice the "read more" - sorry!
One thing I gotta correct you on Oliver, the predator doesn't activate his wrist nuke because he's a sore loser. Predators carry wrist nukes so they can be sure that if they're beaten their technology and weapons don't fall into the wrong hands.
Predator 1 starring Arnold Schwarzenegger was amazing.
Predator 2 was awesome and fun but not as good as the first.
Predators was awesome as well but again it's not as good as the first.
I think Andrew is great actor but in many movies is necessary typology of characters, otherwise they have to portray character differently. Andrew could be good side character but alone he can not pull story go forward to grand finale aa was done. They had to or changed how he ended up with predators or replace him with more believable actor. Example: Bruce Willis is great actor but he does not fit to the role of such movies.
When The Predator is Dragging Harkins at 10:22 thats Jean Claude Van Damme. That is the only stunt work scene for him and credit for it.
I love the openings of these retrospective videos. Very well edited!
I missed the into spacepod scene first time I ever watched this film and it did definately make the Predator alot more shocking and unexpected. Loved it.
This film has aged incredibly. The chemistry of the cast is unbeatable, if they had used the same principles for the resident evil series we really would've had a winner. Also its worth noting this is arnies best film as an actor, ollys right weather's has a great influence on him in this which made him much more than a dumb action hero. He was scrawnier than usual in this (although still massive arms) which sold him more as sf members are not bodybuilders by trade. He seems like John mclane in the jungle in the third act making him more relative and likable - like die hard.
Also shout out to Bill Duke who was just brilliant as mac.
fantastic commentary, and very thorough. Never saw that early creature design! Yikes!
-One thought: I think the Predator blows himself up to erase any trace he was there.
***** well yes i think most of us know the Predator does that to erase his presence. But we are not told that as audience member, you kind of have to guess. In Predator 2 he just decides to blow himself up because he is losing so he starts the countdown but Danny Glover chops his arm off.
lol, yeah- I forgot about that!
Oiver, has anyone ever requested or suggested doing a review/retrospective on Angel Heart? I'm a huge fan of that movie and it had a pretty interesting history.
The first Predator for me was the best!..I enjoy your reviews unlike other guys trying to do movie reviews...Good stuff man.
Stan Winston really saved the day on this project!
I think my favorite part about your reviews are the soundtrack reviews.
I just discovered your channel, man. I love it. In Depths discussion that looks at all aspects of a movie, with the love for not only the story but the craft behind cinema. New Subscriber and fan.
Predator on Bd doesn’t have all the extras, that the DVD. I have heard there is just one extra not on the BD special edition.
Pity Richard Chaves never got a mention. Remember him in War Of The Worlds 2 several years later ;) Mind you, that was nothing to write home about lol .
Awesome review!
Such a classic film. Another great retrospective Oliver keep them coming please.
I must say I love your editing, the trailer at the end sends chills down my spine.
Great review Oliver. This movie is one of the best sci fi/action movies ever
So they finally digitized this film after 10 reprints over 30 years . Now I may buy it . I saw this film when it came out and liked how it put you in with the action as films didn't do that at the time . I rate this as Arnies best films .
Great stuff man! Predator always came up on TV late Saturday nights back when I was a kid. And I always missed the starting 5 minutes.
Bravo Oliver! Great as usual. That score is certainly one of a kind and a definite best for Mr. Silvestri.
Thankfully now there was a new 2018 version with a digital code with it
I don't think the Predator was a sore loser. If you think about it, he actually answered Dutch's question by throwing it right back at him, and he made it clear that he was setting off a bomb with a timer.
I saw the trailers for this on the cinema and I knew it would be fantastic.
Gonna have me some fun, gonna have me some fun, gonna have me some fun.
Prior to the internet there was an entire industry based around intentionally making crappy games with minimal effort and basing them on various movies. It's kind of amazing that this was a success at fooling the consumer, because in theory it should only work once, but apparently not. I think video game rental stores definitely assisted since it allowed people to be willing to rent crappy games rather than buy them... but I learned early on, especially if the company was LJN to avoid and 95% of video games based on movies were bad because it was a scam to use a big name to get sales.
This movie is perfect! If it wasn't why would they make so many wannabe copy and such
Also worth mentioning that Carl Weathers looks like he’s barely aged a day in the Mandalorian
"I'm really excited to see him involved again with the Predator series." I feel sorry for when Oliver actually watched it☹ I hope he didn't for his sake lol
Arnold looks just awesome back in the day !
The Predator blows himself up as it's their honor code and also so their technology does not fall into anyone elses hands..
What do you think about the Predator
Special Edition, Ultimate Hunter Edition
Blu-ray? People say the noise reduction makes it looks bad, but I do want to buy it. Was just wondering what your thoughts were?
I load the predator best action movie for the eighties/horror
My all time favorite movie
Mine too!! Forever and ever no other movie comes close for me
Great review. My favorite movie of all time. Cheers
Most erotic movie memory from my childhood is the sex scene from Predator 2 with the screaming Columbian girl.
I'm still looking for her.
One of your best reviews. Really.
I love this film more than anything, but there's something that takes me out of it every time. !Beware Pedant Warning! After seeing Billy spooked out as the film builds, they use his laugh (sample) just after Mac kills the boar. It's the same laugh as when he's told the joke earlier on. It just really strikes me as out of place, and undermines the tension... Although, I realise they needed to break it up after the slo-mo stabbing. Anyways, I'm off now to count toothpicks.
Shane took a hard shit on the Predator franchise with his last movie.