Is it just me, or have people been overly negative when it comes to how the new Predator looks in Predator: Badlands?
Well, as somebody who has watched every Predator movie, all I have to say is, I don’t care what anybody else has to say. I’m super PUMPED for this movie.
And, because of the relatively recent trailer, I have a few reasons why.
First Off, Predator: Badlands Is From The Same Director Of Prey, And Prey Rocked
When I heard that Predator: Badlands was making a big change for the franchise with its protagonist being a Predator, I was thrilled. But, when I heard that Dan Trachtenberg was returning to direct, I was over the moon!
Any Predator fan will tell you: 2022’s Prey (which we gave a glowing review) was phenomenal, and Trachtenberg directed it (In fact, he also directed the upcoming animated film, Predator: Killer of Killers, mostly in secret, so there’s that, too).
So, with Prey being such a banger, and Killer of Killers looking like a phenomenal entry in the series, I will honestly follow Trachtenberg anywhere he goes when it comes to this franchise. He seems to have a really good handle on it.
Secondly, I Love When Predator Movies Are Set In The Future Or On Distant Planets
Another thing I’m looking forward to is that Badlands is set on a distant planet, and in the future, which are usually my two favorite components to these stories.
For example, I love Predator 2, and Predators, and it’s mostly because I like how different they feel from the rest of the franchise.
The first sequel takes place a few years in the future in Los Angeles, whereas Predators is set on a distant planet, making it the first and only (until Badlands) of these movies to have such a location.
Plus, Badlands seems like a good counterpoint to Prey, which is the earliest movie in the franchise, timeline-wise. Look, I’m a man who loves his Predator (I even like the series more than the Alien franchise), and so anytime we get something new, I get excited. But, there’s one other reason why that recent trailer really got me pumped.
I’m Actually Intrigued By This Younger Predator (Look And All!)
As I mentioned earlier, a lot of people have been negative about how this new Predator looks, with some people thinking that he looks weak.
But, do people not realize that he’s not supposed to look like an alpha? He’s meant to be an outcast, and he’s completely out of his depth. Instead of purposely traveling to a distant planet to hunt the world’s best warriors, he’s being tested.
This is a really cool premise! I love that this is a Predator trying to prove himself, and that he’s pretty green when it comes to the actual hunt.
Plus, I love the way he looks, as he appears intimidated in that one shot that people keep harping on. A Predator that finds himself struggling? Now that I can’t wait to see.
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