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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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Steve Murray Atlanta Journal-Constitution If you like your movies to double as a cudgel, this one's for you. And if you want to see really good actors play one-dimensional loud characters, that's an extra bonus. Nov 8, 2022 Full Review Ian Nathan Empire Magazine Given Arnold Schwarzenegger and director John McTiernan had declined to return, this sequel to their macho sci-fi rumble in the jungle is surprisingly good. Rated: 4/5 Nov 13, 2017 Full Review Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness Half as taut and twice as dumb. Rated: C+ May 4, 2005 Full Review Jose Solís Common Sense Media Predator 2 delivers pulpy thrills with more emotional weight than expected thanks to Danny Glover, who is magnetic as Lieutenant Harrigan, channeling the intensity of a noir antihero rather than a typical action lead. Jul 22, 2025 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine Predator was a relatively simple, dull story told in a very energetic and engaging manner. Predator 2 has a much more interesting story, but it is not told in anywhere near as effective or dramatic a fashion. Rated: 5/10 Jan 7, 2025 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review As viewers of the sequel quickly learn, bigger is not always better. Sometimes it’s more of the same. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 18, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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chris m boring, without a coherent plot. first english, below spanish: english: a weak start that, although more direct than its predecessor, fails to match its solidity or impact. violent and bloody, it retains the saga’s characteristic point of view with a notable technical improvement that enhances its visual appeal. the parallels with the previous installment are evident, although this time the characters lack the charisma and depth needed to generate genuine interest. the approach, marked by an overly police-driven tone, strays from the pure tension that defined the original. the setting, dark and somber, reinforces the serious tone but drains dynamism and life from the whole. narratively, it feels uneven: the ideas seem not to integrate smoothly, which weakens its development. even so, its visual aspect is commendable, with special effects clearly improved and a pace that avoids long dull stretches. the climax delivers the greatest dose of energy and action, leaving a final impression of entertaining yet uneven spectacle that never quite replicates the strength or magnetism of the first installment. spanish: un arranque débil que, aunque más directo que el de su predecesora, no alcanza su solidez ni su impacto. violenta y sangrienta, mantiene el punto de vista característico de la saga con una mejora técnica notable que potencia su atractivo visual. los paralelismos con la entrega anterior son evidentes, aunque en esta ocasión los personajes carecen del carisma y profundidad necesarios para generar auténtico interés. el enfoque, marcado por un tono excesivamente policíaco, se aleja de la tensión pura que definía a la original. la ambientación, oscura y sombría, refuerza el tono serio, pero resta dinamismo y vida al conjunto. narrativamente, resulta irregular: las ideas parecen no integrarse con fluidez, lo que debilita su desarrollo. con todo, su apartado visual es destacable, con efectos especiales claramente mejorados y un ritmo que evita caer en largos tramos muertos. el clímax aporta la mayor dosis de energía y acción, dejando una sensación final de espectáculo entretenido pero desigual, que no logra replicar la fuerza ni el magnetismo de la primera entrega. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/15/25 Full Review Chris H OK, it's not as great as the first one, but the panning this film seems to have received is unfair. It's entertaining, inventive and lays the groundwork for all the other sequels and prequels. The nods to the first film are amusing too. Give it a go, say I. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/12/25 Full Review Jonas C I honestly don't understand wtf people are saying. This movie is insane from the very start. To me, this one is NOT only better than Predator 1, it is the best Predator of the franchise. In fact, it's the only one I've seen more than 3 times. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/25 Full Review Clayton A It was fun to watch then, and it remains the same today. A very underrated film, but I watch it again and again, and I can't understand the hate it carries. The initial part is a bit caricatured, but after Danny Boy's death the pace becomes frantic, the story spectacular, and the film pave the way for practically everything that was created later in the Predator universe. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/28/25 Full Review Marcus O This movie is awesome, I cant believe the review it got, Danny Glover got gifted the old school gun from the predators, that was brought up in the new Hulu predator movie..Arnold almost got blown up, predator 2 deserves way more respect Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/25 Full Review CaptainBoulder T Boring movie where nothing memorable happens Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/16/25 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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