Predator 2

Name: Predator 2
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror
Released: November 21, 1990
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 46
Cast: Adam Baldwin, Bill Paxton, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Kent McCord

1990

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Twentieth Century Fox | Release Date: November 21, 1990 | R

Starring: Adam Baldwin, Bill Paxton, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Kent McCord, Kevin Peter Hall, Maria Conchita Alonso, Morton Downey Jr., Robert Davi, Rubén Blades

Summary: Amidst a territorial gang war in 1997, a sophisticated alien hunter stalks the citizens of Los Angeles and the only man between him and his prey is veteran L.A.P.D. officer, Lieutenant Mike Harrigan.

Director: Stephen Hopkins

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 108 min

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Empire Ian Nathan

More story-led than the original with a high enough body count to make it a satisfying action movie. Read full review

Dave Kehr

The picture hurtles along, smoothly if not plausibly, and saves some surprises for the last reel. The Predator, it seems, represents that part of the human spirit that responds with pleasure when violence breaks out, whether it is in Central America, the inner city, or the suburban multiplex playing Predator 2. [21 Nov 1990, p.3C]

Kevin Thomas

Virtually everything about the film is derivative--even the design for the eerie setting for the climactic struggle recalls the interiors of the more exotic old movie palaces--but its makers can't be accused of cutting corners. No doubt about it, those who ask only for pure action will be getting their money's worth. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Almost all of its screen time is taken up with explosions, chases, shootouts, heads coming off, folks getting sliced in half -- and the odd thing about it is that after 40 minutes, it's not disturbing anymore. Just dull. [21 Nov 1990, p.E1]

Marjorie Baumgarten

It's shoot-em-up action from start to finish, beginning at such a peak that there's hardly any room for the action to build or climax. Read full review

John Hartl

The dumbest, goriest bone-cruncher of the season: an unnecessary and Arnold-less sequel to the Schwarzenegger science-fiction hit of three years ago. [21 Nov 1990, p.C3]

Owen Gleiberman

The whole noisy movie is really just a setup for the climactic duel between renegade cop Danny Glover and the monster. By that point, you’re pathetically grateful for a few stomach-churning special effects. Read full review

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ElijahS

Jan 13, 2020

I can't understand why this film got so many flacks and I watched the first movie. I found the main character charismatic and the Predator terrifying, I was captivated by the story and action. I think that the main reason why this movie put off many fans of the original is because its toneI can't understand why this film got so many flacks and I watched the first movie. I found the main character charismatic and the Predator terrifying, I was captivated by the story and action. I think that the main reason why this movie put off many fans of the original is because its tone was set differently, more toward police drama but then the direction was new and not a simple knock off. I liked dialogues, entourage, it has its share of suspenseful moments. Edgy jokes, character interactions felt very natural not forced which is a common thing in many movies of this genre (trying hard to look "badass") nowadays and didn't distract which was one of issues with the newest Predator movie. I bet if it was made nowadays it would become an instant hit. To a reviewer below who complained that the Predators wear helmets, another of their species had already its helmet removed in the first installment so we know how they look anyway. The movie also contained some revelations that I won't spoil here.… Expand