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Anybody think this film just edges above Predator 1987?


I think it's a hard call to make. .

Not sure which one I like more!

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I like this one almost as much as the first. Plus it has that cool scene at the end where it shows the secret layer of the predators where they not only killed aliens but a T-Rex as well.

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I enjoy both. they have totally different vibes and I find them equally 'cool'

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I loved the urban jungle feel of the second one. It felt very claustrophobic in a way. Just knowing that this alien could jump across rooftops with ease.

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I like 2 better because of the urban environment

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Pred 2 holds up surprisingly well. Honestly some of the acting in Pred 1 is so bad I only bothered to see it once. Therefore, I'm going with Pred 2.

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Honestly some of the acting in Pred 1 is so bad I only bothered to see it once.

I mean, no offense it is an Arnold Schwarzenegger film. Most people don't go see those for the acting. I could see you just not caring for Hawkin's sexual jokes and Jesse Ventura's bragging about chewing tobacco. Though it seems kind of petty considering how early in the film they both die.

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For a long time I would have put this one on top for sure. Over time I've changed my tune, but this is still right up there behind 1. Absolutely underrated at 6.3

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I liked the first better. The moment Arnie realizes something, you know that moment in the mud, the movie was a blast. For a young kid anyway, that last half was pretty awesome. It was something I hadn't seen before.
As for 2, Danny Glover, Ruben Blades, Maria Conchita Alonso, Gary Busey, Bill Paxton, Adam Baldwin and Morton Downey Jr., what a great cast. I don't think the movie's all that good, yet it ain't bad and yes I love the urban setting.

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Arnold did say in his book that Predator would have been a much bigger franchise if they would have had a bigger leading actor for #2. He's right about that but I liked Glover, he made it fun.

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I enjoyed Danny Glover in his role, it suited the film really well !
And it was such a departure from the cliche action icon like Arnie in Part 1

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Imagine if they had Mel Gibson starring in this instead.

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Imagine if it was Danny Glover AND Mel Gibson for a Predator Lethal Weapon crossover!!!!! : D

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original choice for mike harrigans was patrick swayze. i think he would have been very choice in this film!

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Is this a joke? Predator is not just peak Arnie but an original and masterful action movie.

Predator 2 is like watching a cartoon. The acting is so hammy.

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Yes. It's a great idea for a sequel but not well made.

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Well, predator 2 does have more predator

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