The streaming service Hulu hosted the release of the fifth part of the “Predator” subtitled “Prey”.
meets, the alien, which is often associated with the Alien, is long overdue for work, but studio bosses are in no hurry to part with the monster so easily. The franchise was required all the time, multiple adaptations only spoiled the viewing experience.
Has director Dan Trachtenberg managed to turn things around? We understand.
Back to the roots
The authors of the novelty managed to truly convey the spirit and organically introduce the Predator into it.
What is the plot about: in the yard in 1719. In the habitats of the Komachi Indian people in North America
It is the first time on Earth, and his only goal is to hunt for forms of international life: from snakes and bears to people.
Amber Midthunder. use the technological superiority of the source material, which is used not only as a weapon, but also as ingenuity.
The plot is quite simple in nature, but it does not allow a decrease in the level of absolute stupidity. All the actions of the characters look logical and practically do not raise questions.
Director Dan Trachtenberg and screenwriter Patrick Ason took the original 1987 film as the basis, and it was as achievable as possible. Because they succeeded preserve the original manner of constructing and presenting the picture.
Here literally in every frame there was a relationship with the original. Only instead of a male suit, a fighter is put on fragile clothes, and instead of a soldier of the ground forces, Komachi Indians and French colonists.
Not only elements known to fans, but also finalized them and even added new abilities. This moment seems a little strange, given that the action takes place according to the scenario of the first film adaptation. However, it still looks ok.
Here, the things already familiar to the Predator are waiting: a triangular laser designator, weapons with sensitive points and infrared vision. Plus, soundtrack completely copied from the first films we left with a fully expressed manifestation, including the cult chirp (only a pity that there is no good old-fashioned soundtrack).
Got me and development, us for the first time highlight the hunt. The way he collects from small to larger prey, how he collects the skulls of the defeated frontiers, where he lives and what he eats. Thus, we understand more how the hunt goes, and not just once again the effects on objects appear.
Do not be embarrassed that the story uses the now fashionable agenda of a strong girl, equal in strength to men. This is not so, and it is qualitatively played up. Here the emphasis is not on the strength of the larger heroine, but on her intellect.
Actors meet authentic. Most of them are actually Indians. And they play their videos well, which is good news. Yes, in some places the study of their features is lame, but in general it is carried out at a level sufficient for an action movie. you return to them bond and empathize.
Oddly enough, the Predator in this part became the main highlight of the picture. In rare parts, this was not the case, attention clung to him only occasionally. Now the main emphasis is on the alien guest, but they are not known and are not known about other plots.
The visual is a strong part of the film.
From the very first frames, incredible views and landscapes catch your eye. They are mesmerizing, especially when shooting panoramic shots.
In principle, the film is completely built on the visual, after all, the jungle was abandoned, they were replaced with the local flavor of North America. The predator is worked out to the smallest detail, it looks creepy and even creepy. Everything like a real monster from deep space likes. It even seems to have surpassed the original from 1987.
True, graphics are often found. This was to be expected, since the film was released immediately on the streaming service, bypassing the cinemas. Accordingly, the budget turned out to be not very large. For streaming, this picture looks good, so I don’t even want to find fault with it, although there is something for it (especially for drawn animals).
Staging action scenes performance at a high level. For separate parts, shootouts, explosions and fights, keep an eye out for interesting events, and the final battle simply cheers you up. In part, this is also the merit of the operator, who often selects single and effective angles.
Personally, in some places the bloodthirstiness itself is not detected for me, and this is for sure in a year with a relatively small budget. Due to the fact that many deaths were not identified, but only gave a general idea of the events that occurred. But where everything is in full, everything looks natural and really bloody.
Possibly the best part of the Predator
In terms of the quality of the study, the plot and the general atmosphere, “Production” can easily compete with the first part. And it is not a fact that the latter will win, yielding in many places.
This is a fast-paced movie that doesn’t let go for a second. Only the ending can be slightly blurred, but it will not affect the impression much. By the way, credits always appear at the end of the film, there is a small hint there.
I strongly advise you to watch this new product. It’s probably the best thing we’ve found on streaming services this summer.
Source: Iphones RU
