The Predator: 7 Biggest Overlooked Positives
2. It Willingly Embraces Its Inner B-Movie
When they can actually be discerned amidst all the ADHD editing and dim lighting set-ups, the shootouts in The Predator have an enjoyably over-the-top charm, ideal for Friday night viewing. For example, consider the absolutely insane moment wherein the Loonies surf the roof of an alien spaceship, in order to unload a barrage of ammunition into the engines.
As a set-piece, it’s patently ridiculous and very, very silly, but at least it’s not bland or dull like some contemporary Blockbusters (Ant-Man and the Wasp, The Meg)
Instead it’s just endearingly stupid, in a giddy, juvenile kind of way. This anything-goes craziness permeates the entire movie, like the filmmakers were getting carried away with excitement every single time that they turned on their cameras. The result is a manic energy that is extremely infectious and makes for a nice change of pace after a year of largely dour and morose blockbusters (i.e. Black Panther, Infinity War, Solo and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom).