Shane Black’s The Predator: 10 Critical Reactions You Need To See

7. Trevante Rhodes Steals The Show

The Predator 2018 movie
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"The powerfully magnetic Rhodes should have been the lead, and he steals every moment he’s on screen." - Nerdist
"Trevante Rhodes oozes charm as a former marine, a character miles away from his Moonlight role." - Digital Spy
"Rhodes, so moving in Moonlight, brings a stoic dignity to Nebraska that feels grounded." - Screen Daily

In most reviews for The Predator, the performances - across the board - are given high praise.

The likes of Boyd Holbrook, Keegan-Michael Key and Jacob Tremblay are said to deliver fine turns, and on the whole, the cast has fun with the movie, working well together and selling their (often cliched) characters convincingly.

But a standout is reportedly Trevante Rhodes. The Moonlight and 12 Strong actor - who plays a former Marine in The Predator - is frequently mentioned in reviews as a scene-stealer who chews the scenery, rising above every other performer around him.

If that's the case, expect to see a lot more of this man in the future.

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