Predator: Badlands – Movie Review
First Reaction – Predator: Badlands is a great addition to the Predator franchise.
Director: Dan Trachtenberg
Writer: Patrick Aison (Screenplay)
Cast
- Elle Fanning (Super 8)
- Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi (The Panthers)
Plot: A young Predator outcast from his clan finds an unlikely ally on his journey in search of the ultimate adversary.
Runtime: 1 Hour 47 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Predator: Badlands starts when young Yautja clan member Dek (Schuster-Koloamatangi) must prove himself to the clan. He goes against his Father’s (De Jong) wishes to hunt the deadliest creature known to his clan.
Once he lands on the planet, he meets droid Thia (Fanning), who helps him navigate the area. However, their journey together helps him understand the bigger problems he is going to face. All gave him a chance to understand his place in the universe.
Verdict on Predator: Badlands
Recap
The movie follows a young Yautja clan member wanting to prove himself to his clan. However, his plan gets interrupted, leading to him needing to face the deadliest creature they know. Alone and on an unknown planet, he makes an unlikely alliance in his attempt to fight back.
Best Parts
Whenever Dek is unleashed into combat, we get a brilliant series of events. The world feels flushed out, and you want to watch as many different interactions with the unknown there. Thia lightens the mood, with her attempts to make friends with Dek and the chemistry the two show keeps us wanting to see more. This also shines by having the connection to the other movies, without needing to bring any of the characters back.
Worst Parts
The movie has a 3D gimmick which adds very little to the movie in the long run.
Final Thoughts –Predator: Badlands is a brilliant action movie and a welcome addition to the franchise.
