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Predators 2010
May not be as memorable, quotable, or well-directed as the first two films, but I can’t bring myself to hate it like others do—I just love the design and concept of the Predator too much. It’s hard not to wonder how great this could have been if it had been made in 95–97 by peak Rodriguez, but it is what it is. Adrien Brody is a serviceable lead, but the real highlights here are Walton Goggins and Laurence Fishburne, whose…
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Predator 1987
A masterclass in action filmmaking, perfectly paced and structured to build tension before unleashing all-out chaos. McTiernan’s direction is perfect, expertly balancing the film’s slow-burn suspense with explosive action. The first half plays like a traditional men-on-a-mission war movie, letting the audience get to know the squad as they embark on what seems like a routine jungle operation. But as the Predator begins stalking them, the tone shifts into pure survival horror, with McTiernan wringing every ounce of atmosphere from…
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Conclave 2024
A great thriller that proves once again that assembling a cast of great actors is often enough to get the job done. Ralph Fiennes is fantastic in the lead, delivering a compelling, sympathetic, and likeable performance, and it’s refreshing to see him in a role where he isn’t the villain for once. The supporting cast is strong as well, though Isabella Rossellini and John Lithgow feel slightly underdeveloped—I would have loved to see each of them get a few more…
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