It makes me wonder if this is essentially "Pocahontas" combined with "Predator." Just because it labels itself an “origin” story doesn’t mean its creation was necessary – and frankly, I couldn’t figure out who the intended audience might be. It lacks the suspense and intensity of the 1987 film starring Arnie, and I found myself anticipating a Peabo Bryson musical number as these clearly disadvantaged Comanche—and, to…

I suppose I should begin by saying this film proved to be a bit superior to some of the more recent Predator films, though that isn't exactly a high bar to clear so it doesn’t really mean much. In my opinion, this movie comes across as fairly average. The visuals are acceptable; I enjoyed most of the footage. Regarding the story, I found the first portion of the film rather dull, actually. There were a few shor…

It can sometimes be better to leave certain stories alone, and that seems to apply to the Predator series. The first film rightfully earned its place as a classic among fans. Subsequent installments vary considerably in quality, from barely acceptable to downright terrible attempts to exploit what’s already been done. Prey isn't one of the bad ones. It features striking visuals and creates a seemingly authentic se…

The film *Prey* fulfills its potential, standing out as the initial installment in the Predator series to rival or even exceed the quality of the first movie. Director Dan Trachtenberg revitalizes the franchise by centering the story around a fascinating central character and exploring what drives the main alien antagonist, while also producing one of the most visually impressive films of 2022. The visuals and …

The newest installment in the Predator movie sequence has arrived, marking the first release under Disney’s ownership following their acquisition of 20th Century Fox. “Prey” looks to the past as a way to develop the franchise and achieves this by transporting events to a Comanche community roughly three hundred years ago. The story centers on a young woman named Naru (Amber Midthunder), who aspires to become a war…