The film was shot in 1987. The director of this film is also the director of Die Hard 1 and 3. We also know his level and skill.
More than 30 years have passed, "Predator" has also shot a bunch of series, action movies also have a variety of modern technology and special effects, but there are still few boutiques. As an audience member, I am also puzzled: There are textbook-style boutiques in front of my eyes, and almost every action film director must see introductory films. Why are most directors still not good at making an action film?
The film is starred and starred by Arnold. This is also the uphill stage of Arnold’s glorious period. In the film, Arnold’s acting skills are obviously still a bit stiff, but because it is a hardcore action movie, his muscles and aura are also Covers up the problem of acting.
The story is very simple, it is the special forces fighting the aliens, and finally Arnold defeated the aliens and avenged his comrades. There are few literary dramas, almost all action dramas. This kind of story can easily be made into a popcorn movie, and the audience will forget it after going out of the theater. However, this film has actually made a series. There must be some outstanding points in the middle, which is very worthwhile. try to figure out. Here are a few advantages:
1. Stunning Alien Creature Setting
The alien setting in this film is a classic and the most solid guarantee for the success of the series' legend. The English title of the film: the predator, which means predator. The Chinese title is Predator, which means Arnold’s special team. Later in the series, the Chinese called the aliens in the film the predator.
Ugly spider mouth, high-tech stealth armor, infrared night vision function, laser gun, high-energy self-explosion device, scimitar claws, brutal hunting habits, like skinning and spine... This alien who appeared in the sky is indeed cruel and terrifying, and smart enough Cunning can be called the natural enemy and opponent of mankind. It also brought out Arnold's fierce fighting ability.
There is also a classic alien creature setting in the same period, which is Alien. A successful appearance design is enough for a creator to last a lifetime, but in the following decades, the setting of alien creatures that can be remembered hardly surpasses the predator. Is the imagination degraded?
2. The combat action rhythm setting is very reasonable and smooth
The aliens were neither regarded as weak chickens, nor did Arnold become a King Kong that is not bad and continues to be full of blood. The aliens are also flesh and blood, which will be injured. The design of the strength between the enemy and the enemy is reasonable and balanced. The special squad went from being bullish to self-confidence frustration, and then collapsed in fear. In the end, Arnold was forced into a desperate fight. The development of plot and psychological changes was very reasonable. This also makes such a meaningless action movie a classic.
A common mistake made by directors is that the balance of power between the two parties is not balanced. It all depends on the protagonist's halo or unexpected accidents.
3. Detailed and proper plot arrangement
For example, the origins of alien creatures, in the first few seconds, an alien spacecraft launched a spacecraft into the earth. According to common sense, as the protagonist of the film, where did this alien come from, where did he come, and why is he so powerful? It seems that the ins and outs should be introduced. The director didn't give a detailed introduction like Superman. There was militarism in the Alpha Star ten light-years away, and the director had not thought of a sequel, so he just didn't explain it. The director’s blank space is obviously to leave the highlight to Arnold’s team vs. the aliens, and it has no effect on the plot.
This unexplained suspense also made the predator series legend, and the subsequent sequel began the vast pit filling and digging operations. Become a series because the setting of the Predator is too awkward.
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