@@ambybambiboo It's also exactly how he was able to taunt Dillon (Carl Weathers) by playing Mac's (Bill Duke) lines "Over here" and "Anytime", which he recorded during the situation with the scorpion earlier in the film. Also, when the Predator self-destructed and we saw the helicopter pilot, that pilot was played by exactly the same man who played the Predator: Kevin Peter Hall.
Arnold did a great job acting in this film. He plays the macho hero roll very well in the first half but gets frantic as the film progresses. That vulnerability is played extremely well by him. Crazy that Predator didn’t become an Arnie franchise like terminator did.
I loved that they gave his character a chance to show fear because realistically no matter how tough you are, you'd still be terrified in that situation.
@@JohnSmith-jn7nc he just wanted another jungle excursion so he could take his damn shirt off LOL. Predator 2 worked so well mostly because it changed settings.
I love Prey, a very different kind of movie, just fantastically done - and now that you've seen Predator you'll notice all the Easter eggs, there are like a dozen different references and repeats from the original movie. It's the best film of the last several years at least. I hope you post a reaction of it, even if it's a re-watch.
Prey is a disgrace to the original Predator. Such a poor "so-called movie". Little teenage girl learns how to fight and be a bigger hero than Arnie in three days and kills Predator whose mask is horrific, whose introduction is poorly written, and which action sequenceces are ridicoulous....
"You're hit, man. You're bleedin'." "I ain't got time to bleed." "Oh... okay." Fun Fact: Theatrical film debut of Jesse Ventura and Shane Black. Don't Drink It Fact: The Predator's (Kevin Peter Hall) blood - a goopy substance with the color of Mountain Dew - was made on-set using a mixture of the liquid from inside glow sticks and KY Jelly. Practical Joke Fact: Jesse Ventura was delighted to find out from the wardrobe department that his arms were one inch bigger than Arnold Schwarzenegger's. He suggested to Schwarzenegger that they measure arms, with the winner getting a bottle of champagne. Ventura lost, because Schwarzenegger had told the wardrobe department to tell Ventura that his arms were bigger. You're going to have to get up much earlier in the day to get one over a professional practical joker. Practical Effect Fact: The invisibility cloaking effect was achieved with a bright red suit (because it was the farthest opposite of the green of the jungle and the blue of the sky) the size of the Predator (Kevin Peter Hall). The red was removed with chroma key techniques, leaving an empty area. The take was then repeated without the actors using a 30% wider lens on the camera. When the two takes were combined optically, the jungle from the second take filled in the empty area. Because the second take was filmed with a wider lens, a vague outline of the alien could be seen with the background scenery bending around its shape.
24:05 He's not actually laughing, he's just "replaying" (imitates) Billy's previously recorded laugh. He watched and studied them all the time - those who came to the planet to hunt had done this before - and observed their social interactions. And that's even scarier, and cooler at the same time. The 1987 Predator is one of the best sci-fi action movies, it has stood the test of time, and the Yautja species ("Predator") is one of the best characters in the cinematic sci-fi history, along with the Alien Xenomorph.
"I swear Arnold was just like have me do things where i can show off my muscles" In the last scene, the original script was to have Arnold beat up the Predator... But Arnold stated "That's stupid, it's a alien killing machine, it should kick my a** "... so the scene was rewritten that Arnold got his a** kicked. Alien 3 is an ok watch if you like the Alien and Aliens film... just be warned... it's a bit depressing.
Fun fact: the Predator's iconic clicking sound was done by voice actor Peter Cullen, most famous for being the voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise
I think this film is unique. It starts out as a typical 80s war movie and then changes genre and becomes a horrific gore monster film who happens to also be an extraterrestrial! -OG
Predator mimicking and taunting Dutch's men is not only intimidating 😳 but downright scary, too! Especially after the Predator uses Billy's laugh at the end of the film before the Predator nuked himself! -OG
17:30 Exactly! The Yautja(name of the predator species) have very strict laws about killing the unarmed and the pregnant. Breaking these rules results in death or exile from their clan
just found your channel because of the reaction to "Life of Brian" and i'm loving the content. Watch "Aliens" next, it's one of the best Sci-fi/action/horror films of all time. AvP is one of the worst.
18:08 "What did he do that for? Was he just sad about his friends? Why'd he kill himself?" He didn't. He knew that the predator was very good at ambushing and killing them without being seen. He couldn't find it to kill it so he decided to make it come to him. He put down his guns, drew his knife, marked himself as a target, and challenged the predator to fight him face to face. It worked. Nobody screamed like that when the predator shot them so it seems the predator accepted the challenge and kill him up close and personal, in a very painful way.
You've got to check out Predator 2. It can't top the original film, but it's a really solid underrated sequel. Non-stop action, cool new Predator weapons and world-building, and the cast is great (Glover, Busey, Paxton). "You can't see the eyes of the demon until him come callin'." Side recommendation for 'Conan the Barbarian', Arnold's first really big hit before 'Terminator'. What a freaking movie. The film itself is great, but the Basil Poledouris soundtrack is a masterpiece. One of those movies where you know it's something special right from the opening credits.
Definitely would recommend Predator 2 for more background of the Predator and where it came from. Aliens vs Predator is a decent watch but a little underwhelming in my opinion.
That "weird sound" the predator makes is actually its mandibles vibrating against each other. You can see it after Dutch first punches him in the face and the Predator slowly turns to face him.
You've gotta go with Aliens, its often considered one of the few sequels that matches its original (some would say surpasses it in some ways). Its a great film in its own right, and if you liked Ripley in the first one, you'll love her in the second ! Aliens versus Predator was a little underwhelming by comparison, though still watchable.
Arnold usually dominates his foes in his 80s action movies. He was always so much bigger and stronger 💪 than his villains. There was never much doubt who would win. But Predator was the only film that I legitimately questioned if he'd make it out alive. Largely due to 7' 3" tall Kevin Peter Hall for being larger than life as the Predator!! This movie was captivating for this reason alone. Fun fact. Kevin Peter Hall also played Bigfoot in Harry and the Henderson's. 😁 -OG
I'm glad they don't reveal too much about the Predator in this film. They say less is more. The less we know about a creature, the scarier he becomes. But it's also twofold. Because we know so little, we can't help but be intrigued to learn more. WHAT makes the Predator tick? Which is likely why this film has become such a cult classic. And over time to become a franchise with a large fanbase. -OG
I think I'd prefer it without the spaceship scene at the start. A bit like not having the tomb bit of Alien, and not having LV426 scenes in Aliens SE. But I do like the autogun scenes in SE. Need to make my own despecialiseds...
if you're not familiar with the rules pertaining to duels then Billy's last moments can be confusing. when fighting a duel, if you cut your opponent, that's call drawing first blood and you can offer your opponent mercy which is called "giving quarter". When Billy cuts himself, he's denying the predator first blood. he was basically saying that this is to the death.
The Predator played each member with just enough to taunt them into the chase. Billy knew he was going to die. He chose to determine his own path. He cut himself to deny the Predator first blood.
Haha, mussels and oysters. Yeah, he's been getting up at 6am on 6hrs sleep and hitting heavy weights first thing in the morning his whole life too. Strong genes apart from his bad heart (multiple life saving surgeries). I'd just be so tired and worn out all day doing that, but it's how Arnold got a body so huge even before he started topping it up with the steroids.
What makes Aliens versus Predators interesting as a concept is how they both function. Predators plan their Hunts carefully. They know what they're going after and plan accordingly. They don't use the same tactics against Aliens that they do against humans. That doesn't mean they always win, of course. They don't want to win easily; it's not worth it, then. So they handicap themselves, and in so doing provide opportunity for a species like the Aliens to overwhelm them. The Aliens weakness is being unintelligent; they can be herded if you know what they want. The problem is that control shatters the moment you give them an inch. That's what makes the fight between the two species interesting. Neither side always or never wins; it always comes down to the specific fight in question. That said, the movie _Aliens vs Predator_ isn't worth watching. Myself, I stick to only the first two Predator movies and the first two Alien movies. The others of both franchises just get weird and, I'd argue, just plain stupid. If you want a _good_ AvP story, check out the novel _Aliens vs. Predator: Prey_ by Stephen and Stephanie Perry.
@@ambybambiboo I completely agree. Done right, it _could_ have been awesome--and the novel _Aliens vs. Predator: Prey_ does it as close to "right" as I've ever seen. The movie copped some elements from the story, and I think for good reason. It's a good narrative.
A classic that has been watched decade after decade! The merging of the Predator and Alien franchises has answered a lot of questions, especially about the relationship between the two species. finally, rest in peace sonny landham(billie) and all the rest of the film crew who are no longer with us.
Great reaction again! - the week I showed my son this movie we kept seeing all the memes and references. 🤣 Apparently Arnold kept working out during filming and things got so competitive with him and Carl Weathers that the director had to ask them to tone it down. Speaking of the director, John McTiernan I recommend reacting to The 13th Warrior - highly underrated and hardly anyone reacts to it. Also react to Aliens for sure. 👍
Xenomorph are complex. Originally they came from the deranged necro-world of H.R. Giger. They are originally necro creatures. They are called bio-mechanoids (a bio-form mixed with a machine). They can withstand extreme cold as well as hellish heat. They adapt to a hostile environment. They are also extremely hardy without water, without food because they don't need them, they also can live in deep space because they have no respiratory system. In a straight fight, they win 100% because they are heavily armored, naturally armed with tail knives, claws, deadly jaws, and use massive amounts of brute force. It is also better that you are further away from them when they release this concentrated acid that acts as blood for them. However, in most cases, Predator wins because of his long-range weapons, which allow him to deliver lethal blows from a long distance. But it still depends on what type of Xenomorph the Predator is up against. There are different types. If Xenomorph is a drone type (like those from Aliens 2) then Predator will win 100% even in close combat because drones are not strong individually. They are dangerous mainly in large groups. Well, of course against humans drones are deadly. But if the Predator is faced against Xenomorph type Praetorian then the Predator will have to use a lot of tactical power to deal with this situation. Praetorians are extremely heavily armored and deal massive damage. There is even a game that simulates these combat units very well. In close combat, a Praetorian rips through a Predator almost as easily as he rips through a human. Predator 1 is a unique film. I fell in love with it since I watched it for the very first time when I was 9 years old. But when I watched Aliens 2 when I was 11 I knew the Xenomorph was my creature. I was the only one in the whole family who likes Xenomorph. Everyone else found him repulsive and horrible hahaha. It was fun for me to watch their reactions of disgust hahaha. Good reaction. But in this case, I liked your comments more. They were interesting for me to hear.👽
This was great! Loved seeing your reaction when you recognized things in the film. Alien vs Predator is fun. It's not a good film by any means, though it's not terrible or anything. Anyone who is a fan of either or both franchises should check it out just to see the two of them on screen together. I definitely want to see you react to Aliens as well. It's different in tone than the original, but an excellent sequel.
My favorite movie of all time if you enjoyed this one I highly recommend PREY it's a prequel to the first Predator movie and is streaming now you have to see it granted you won't be disappointed
I loved this reaction. You came very fast conclusion Predator was hunting them.Predator are called Yautja. Most fo their civilization is based on hunting and / or earning trophies against worthy advesary. Hunting more dangerous foes, earns you respect and better position in the society but hunt has strict rules. I suggest you watch Alien, then Aliens and then Predator 2 giving you context if you go for Alien vs Predator that will still tell more about Yautja society and behaviour.
I would recommend Alien vs Predator! It is an awesome movie, one of my favorites. You might wanna watch Aliens first though. At the the end of Predator 2 there is a scene that lets you know that the Aliens and Predator are from the same universe. I've read some of the comments saying that Alien vs Predator isn't very good but I think its awesome, so I think you should watch it.
@@ambybambiboo But in his defense, a lot of people liked it when he did that in the movies. I was a young boy when his movies came out where he did his gratuitous poses, and I was like, "Goals!". There was no World Wide Web back then, so boys who were into bodybuilding would have to buy books to see what they wanted to look like (I never did look like an Arnold, but I tried for a while). Many women liked him doing it too. Possibly because, again, no WWW, so where else are they going to see muscly men? So Arnold's posing is unneeded, but probably didn't hurt the boxoffice draw back then.
Time to be in movies for the amount of time to get arms 💪 that big? Simply put, Arnold was body building LONG before he started his acting career. His arms are rather small in this film compared to his prime in bodybuilding. Arnold is a 7-time Mr. Olympia 🏆 champion in bodybuilding. He retired from the sport and went into acting. -OG
Aliens definitely. Aliens vs Predator? Well it's watchable but it had a lot's of criticism. Tbh Predator 2 is not bad either. But definitely avoid: Alien vs Predator: Requiem and The Predator: 2018...
Do love the reactions, hope you're feeling better (: Also, it may be weird(?) But, it's cool to see someone the same age as me. I feel like all the people I follow on RU-vid are either much younger or much older than me. Gives me a little hope that maybe I can move my Facebook movie page to make a movie channel on RU-vid some time. [= Stay awesome
Definitely "Aliens" A v P isn't as good but OK But I think better doing "Master & Commander (the far side of the globe)" - Russel Crowe Or "The Last Samurai" Tom Cruise Or "Zulu" Michael Caine
Definitely watch Aliens! Aliens Vs Predator was kind of a disappointment. Some cool scenes here and there, but could have been waaaay better imo. I don't think anyone would complain if you did a reaction video to it. Predator 2 is cheesy, but expands on the lore. The ending is cool.
I love when women watch Predator. You put in effort to interpret it. Me and every other man in the world just get high on it and turn into grinning, fist-pumping monkeys.
I would love to see you do a reaction to the (1979) movie The Jerk starring Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters so please comment on how dirty Navin is when both his family and Marie find him please
Watch Predator 2 before goin into Aliens vs. Predator it shows the connection to the Alien universe and also has a connection to Prey. Don't bother watching Aliens vs Predator 2 absolutely shitty movie and you get all the information you need to know from the first movie.
You should 100% watch Aliens. If you do desire to watch Alien v Predator 2004, you should know that there are 2 of them. The sequel, Requiem, takes part directly after the events of the first one wasting no time at all. But before you get to the versus movies, I'd highly recommend Predator 2. Prey is also a Predator film. But it's a prequel with a 1700s setting that ties into Predator 2. Then there's the 2010 Predators movie. The movie that was originally intended for a Predator 2 but couldn't do it back then because they didn't have the effects or budget to pull it off. I would avoid The Predator, directed by Shane Black. It was an 😖 awful film. Very cringe plot. Most Predator fans seem to disown this one. -OG
The first Alien vs Predator movie is definitely worth watching, but I can only warn you about the sequel, it's absolute garbage and most of the movie is just dark, I have to at least warn every reactor for conscience sake about this imposition before he decides if he wants to do something like that to himself.
