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Predator 2

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Los Angeles is enduring a heat wave and a crime wave, so the pressure on police officer Michael Harrigan (Danny Glover) to solve a strange string of murders is mounting. Harrigan thinks the culprit can be found among the warring gangs and drug cartels, but FBI Special Agent Peter Keyes (Gary Busey) knows the horrible truth: Their killer is a fearsome extraterrestrial (Kevin Peter Hall) with keen hunting abilities that include superior night vision and the power to make itself invisible.
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The thrill of the hunt is gone in this hackneyed sequel.

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FWST Staff Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com The players hardly fail the material, but the Jim Thomas-John Thomas screenplay defeats all concerned. Nov 1, 2025 Full Review Hugo Davenport Daily Telegraph (UK) At first, the film seems no more than an old-fashioned monster-movie... However, there is a more disturbing sub-text, reminiscent of the cinematic aliens born of the Red scare of the Fifties, but rendered here more self-consciously for the Nineties. Nov 1, 2025 Full Review Bruce Westbrook Houston Chronicle The film rarely strays from its violent catharses. Oct 31, 2025 Full Review Susan Wloszczyna Gannett News Service Having Glover speak dialogue along the lines of "What the ----?" is like serving caviar on spam. The whole cast is better than "Predator 2" deserves. Rated: 1.5/4 Oct 31, 2025 Full Review Michael MacCambridge Austin American-Statesman Predator 2, like its predecessor, is a slick, competent, well-paced action film that is limited in its effectiveness because it never bothers to flesh out the details of its horrific story. Rated: 2/4 Oct 31, 2025 Full Review Graham Young Birmingham Mail The mayhem is non-stop... and some of the effects are terrific. But it would have been nice to have had a plot too. Oct 31, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Luis S. Don't understand the hate for this one. It's non stop action Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/21/25 Full Review Helter S Subtext? Never seen her?? Otherwise just a delightful violent romp in an urban setting. Tried doing something new the next time around and suffered some im the Thematics department, still stands on its own as fun watch. Practical effects, as usual, fantastic. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/21/25 Full Review Alfred L Might be considering crazy for how much hate it has but I liked it but most of it was just a gang attack police but I liked the final fight against the Predator it was good with good action but not that good, but it wasn't that bad of a movie Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/21/25 Full Review Iman B There are a few ideas that truly shine in the history of cinema, and the concept behind Predator is one of them. The original film set a standard that many later movies tried to follow. There are quite a few films with "Predator" in the title, but Predator 2—the second film made after the original—is, in my view, a complete disappointment in comparison. If you didn’t know the release dates, you might even think Predator 2 was made years before the first movie. The VFX are unbelievably poor, looking as if they were done by students. Additionally, the narrative is weak and lacks a well-developed structure. Everything feels mundane, the characters are poorly defined, and they come across as clichés. As a result, we’re left with a superficial movie that bears little resemblance to the original. The depiction of the Predator’s invisibility effect feels almost like a joke when compared to how well it was handled in the first film, where everything was precise and effective. Taking all of this into account, the directing is extremely weak, and the director fails to bring the film’s elements together cohesively. Some scenes drag, others feel disconnected, and overall the film struggles to tell its story clearly or maintain a logical flow. Ultimately, it fails to deliver an enjoyable viewing experience. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/20/25 Full Review Chris B Just wanted to see it. Precursor to predators and plot development. Love Danny Glover and Buse. I like it as it becomes an action adventure over a horror. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/12/25 Full Review Metra L Why is the rating so low? I figured it was because there were no downtrodden or offended people in the film. People, how could you degrade yourself so much? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/10/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Los Angeles is enduring a heat wave and a crime wave, so the pressure on police officer Michael Harrigan (Danny Glover) to solve a strange string of murders is mounting. Harrigan thinks the culprit can be found among the warring gangs and drug cartels, but FBI Special Agent Peter Keyes (Gary Busey) knows the horrible truth: Their killer is a fearsome extraterrestrial (Kevin Peter Hall) with keen hunting abilities that include superior night vision and the power to make itself invisible.
Director
Stephen Hopkins
Producer
Lawrence Gordon, Joel Silver, John Davis
Screenwriter
Jim Thomas, John Thomas
Production Co
Davis Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$28.3M
Runtime
1h 49m
Sound Mix
Surround
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