![]() ![]() The change in the title represents the change in approach. Focusing on Naru ( Amber Midthunder), a young Native American woman trying to prove her worth as a hunter, Preyelevates the franchise into what it should’ve been all along. ![]() ![]() Dan Trachtenberg’s big swing at revitalizing the franchise brings the story back to the 1700s. With a nod to one of the sequels, and early talk along with great preliminary reviews, we probably have not seen the last Predator film set in this era.I spent last week watching most of the previous Predators movies in preparation for Prey’s release. Is this a great step in the right direction towards a template for future entries? Absolutely. Will PREY reach immortal status such as the first two Predator films? No. ![]() Despite these minor errors, once the Predator comes out of the forest to play, the film becomes a blood-soaked terror trip. Though most of the best creature features use a slow burn to build to a reveal, PREY takes a little longer than usual to get the neon blood flowing. Originally, the team tinkered with the idea of the film being spoken in the Native Comanche language, but later felt this could turn off viewers just looking for an action filled film, so there was no reason to throw in the occasional Comanche lingo. hunted with several terrific set pieces featuring the survival game of wild animals, which at its core, is the entire heartbeat of the Predator franchise. PREY gives a consistent perspective of hunter vs. Cinematographer Jeff Cutter gives the audience one breathtaking shot of untouched North America after another, as well as perfectly places the Predator in some fantastically gorgeous settings. Trachtenberg not only sets the film to a more raw native vibe, but also shows the Predator creature to be slightly less evolved than films set in a more modern and futuristic time period. Amber Midthunder puts out a terrific performance with her empathetic yet strong portrayal of Naru, placing her next to icons Schwarzenegger and Glover as franchise leads. An interesting backstory, terrific Predator kill sequences, and stunning cinematography litter the screen. The story checks all of the classic Predator boxes, while adding some new lore and a fantastic new creature design. Simplicity is what made the first two films great, and that is exactly what Trachtenberg does with this film. PREY is easily the third best entry in the franchise. Once revealed, Naru must harness all of her physical and spiritual strength in order to kill the otherworldly beast and protect her tribe from certain extinction. She sets out with only her canine companion to uncover the monster that is lurking and stalking in the forest. Naru’s unique senses alert her to a danger that no one on the planet has seen before. Her brother Taabe recognizes her unique hunting skills but is desperate to keep her from the dangers of the hunt as well as fellow members of her tribe. Naru, a female Native American, desperately wants to become a hunter instead of a traditional healer/gatherer like the rest of the female members of her tribe. Writer/Director Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) attempts to take the franchise back to its roots with a prequel set in 1700 North America. Predator films were mired by a choppy plot and two stand alone Predator productions were feeble attempts to reboot the franchise. Though entertaining, none of the films have come close to capturing the action-packed magic of the first two entries. Since then, four follow up films along with scores of comic books and novels have been released. Trading in a traditional jungle for a concrete one, Predator 2, released in 1990, was a worthy sequel. Predator was released in 1987 and quickly became one of the most iconic films in history. ![]()
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