Robert Rodriguez's PREDATORS Movie Thread - SPOILERS

[CelticPredator]

They arent normal Predators...lmao. I dont know why that's a concept people havent gotten yet.....

They're not normal Predatoooorrrrrssssss!!!!

 

[MaulFan]

I think they get it, they just don't like it, similar to how I feel about BSP's face, I get why it's different, I just don't like the different they came up with.

RR and crew have a lot stacked against them with some of the choices they've made for this film, a lot of people hold certain features and traits sacred as far as what a Predator should be and aren't going to be open to new ideas, no matter the justification.

 

[CelticPredator]

I'm cool if they dont like it. Just understand it.

But all the things that are sacred for a Predator ARE still there, it's not like the film is only these guys. If they didnt have that classic Predator along...I dont know. I would feel the same way. But if they respect the character, and treat it well, this film can work.

And I think they could've done a better Mr. Black face....but then again...I dont know. I'm not sure if the intent of the face was to create shock, or disgust (dislike...). The script states that we should hate the way this guy looks. Which to me, adds to that character as being an outcast. Something uglier then a Predator.

 

[VALVOLINER]

They arent normal Predators...lmao. I dont know why that's a concept people havent gotten yet.....

They're not normal Predatoooorrrrrssssss!!!!

Yup, you,re right, they are not normal predators...
They are ugly, awful, nasty and definitely not "cool predators" in terms of conceptual design

 

[A-1188]

I'm cool if they dont like it. Just understand it.

But all the things that are sacred for a Predator ARE still there, it's not like the film is only these guys. If they didnt have that classic Predator along...I dont know. I would feel the same way. But if they respect the character, and treat it well, this film can work.

And I think they could've done a better Mr. Black face....but then again...I dont know. I'm not sure if the intent of the face was to create shock, or disgust (dislike...). The script states that we should hate the way this guy looks. Which to me, adds to that character as being an outcast. Something uglier then a Predator.

couldn't agree more.

 

[azurepred]

My biggest gripe doesnt actually have anything to do with these new, so called uglier Preds. I really hate that fact that they copied the original Winston Predator. Some ppl say, they are trying to give homage to the original Pred, but I think they are using him to make more $, and I dont like that at all. The Winston Preds should be left alone. Thats not being respectful of a deceased mans work imo; I'm suprised more ppl dont feel the same way.

 

[MaulFan]

I would say the opposite. I think it really speaks to Winston's quality of work if everyone making this movie feels that the original Pred needs to make a significant appearance in it and be used heavily in marketing for the film, basically says, this was and still is the best, we need it in our movie to succeed.

 

[azurepred]

I would say the opposite. I think it really speaks to Winston's quality of work if everyone making this movie feels that the original Pred needs to make a significant appearance in it and be used heavily in marketing for the film, basically says, this was and still is the best, we need it in our movie to succeed.

Yea, I dont think any of the hardcore Pred ppl will ever question the Winston designs, but if RR needs to copy someone elses work to make this movie succeed, then why go with the movie in the first place? Obviously the answer here is $. I say, if he actually respected the original Pred, he wouldnt have him seem like a weak Pred (having him all tied up and shiat) in the photos, it looks that way anyways. Winston is rolling in his grave right now...............

 

[fawk3s]

Well this is a spoiler, but just in case I'll put spoiler tags around it.

I accidentally happened to read this part of the script:

Spoiler

Prior to the credits the hero of the story, Royce, is introduced. He’s chasing an adversary down on a rooftop. The chase ends with Royce killing his opponent, the whole time being watched by a Predator.

Predator 2 much?
Whats ironic about this is that they said they would ignore Predator 2, yet it feels like a small nod to it

 

[VALVOLINER]

My biggest gripe doesnt actually have anything to do with these new, so called uglier Preds. I really hate that fact that they copied the original Winston Predator. Some ppl say, they are trying to give homage to the original Pred, but I think they are using him to make more $, and I dont like that at all. The Winston Preds should be left alone. Thats not being respectful of a deceased mans work imo; I'm suprised more ppl dont feel the same way.

I had the same feeling, and for this reason it makes me think much more that this movie will be a real crap

I do,nt know why the original predator design (exatly the same) appears in this movie.. I mean, they could respect the Winston design, (net,similar armor, face) but with some changes, or minor changes lke the bio, colors, different armor parts...

Not read the plot yet but; Is he the same predator from predator 1??... If not, then it does not make any sense

About the "Ugly" preds.. well, I liked the initial and conceptual idea for the characters, but I dislike all and each of the choices they have takken for the costume design (colors, armors, bios, shapes...) and global appearance...Du,no how to explain it, but they look "cheap" to me.(they look weird, ugly and you can see it,s a guy shamelessly tucked into the suit )... however, I like the new menacing look for their faces. (This is the only thing I like it)

 

[fawk3s]

Not read the plot yet but; Is he the same predator from predator 1??... If not, then it does not make any sense

Ofcourse hes not. How could he possibly die twice?

 

[azurepred]

I had the same feeling, and for this reason it makes me think much more that this movie will be a real crap

I do,nt know why the original predator design (exatly the same) appears in this movie.. I mean, they could respect the Winston design, (net,similar armor, face) but with some changes, or minor changes lke the bio, colors, different armor parts...

Not read the plot yet but; Is he the same predator from predator 1??... If not, then it does not make any sense

About the "Ugly" preds.. well, I liked the initial and conceptual idea for the characters, but I dislike all and each of the choices they have takken for the costume design (colors, armors, bios, shapes...) and global appearance...Du,no how to explain it, but they look "cheap" to me.(they look weird, ugly and you can see it,s a guy shamelessly tucked into the suit )... however, I like the new menacing look for their faces. (This is the only thing I like it)

Nope, not the same Pred. This movie takes place after P1, so technically, he is dead. Some ppl theorize they are part of the same clan or whatever, but I dont buy that. This franchise needs something new and original, not carbon copies. I would rather see a movie based on Preds vs. Preds really. Too many of the human elements in this movie seem to have a relation to other pred movies.

 

[VALVOLINER]

Ofcourse hes not. How could he possibly die twice?

I had even thought that Predators could be a "prequel" ... and if he survives in this movie (predators), would travel to the Earth... and meet Dutch and the rest of the Squad (original predator movie)

That would be Cool !

 

[8th wonder]

Nope, not the same Pred. This movie takes place after P1, so technically, he is dead. Some ppl theorize they are part of the same clan or whatever, but I dont buy that. This franchise needs something new and original, not carbon copies. I would rather see a movie based on Preds vs. Preds really. Too many of the human elements in this movie seem to have a relation to other pred movies.

I like to think it's his brother, honering him by copying his gear, one can have an imagination about these things.

 

[8th wonder]

I would rather see a movie based on Preds vs. Preds really.

Wouldn't work, a completely ridiculous idea. Good for a video game, not for a movie. Predators are movie monsters, they are made to be the antagonist for human heroes.

 

[jonny88]

Wouldn't work, a completely ridiculous idea. Good for a video game, not for a movie. Predators are movie monsters, they are made to be the antagonist for human heroes.

what they need to do is make a movie based on the AVP comic books. a planet with preds, aliens and marines.

 

[azurepred]

Wouldn't work, a completely ridiculous idea. Good for a video game, not for a movie. Predators are movie monsters, they are made to be the antagonist for human heroes.

yeah cause thats worked out well the last 2 times . You can still have humans in a Preds vs. Preds movie. Machiko came from somewhere didnt she?

 

[8th wonder]

=azurepred;2633763]yeah cause thats worked out well the last 2 times .

I'm not talking about AVP, i don't think those 2 creatures should have even met eachother in the first place, not a fan of the AVP concept.

You can still have humans in a Preds vs. Preds movie. Machiko came from somewhere didnt she?

Yeah, from a childish retarded comic.

 

[azurepred]

Since you feel the need to shoot down other ppls ideas, you have a better one Mr. know it all? Last time I checked, Hot Toys sold plenty of Machiko figures, so she must not be so lame after all

 

[fawk3s]

Since you feel the need to shoot down other ppls ideas, you have a better one Mr. know it all? Last time I checked, Hot Toys sold plenty of Machiko figures, so she must not be so lame after all

He's probably not Mr. Know it all, he just doesnt agree with your idea. And I have to agree with him. It wouldnt work. The movie's got to have humans in it we can relate to.

As for the AvP line, it was a huge disappointment. I would've wanted to see something like this