By LaTaeya Lane
Predator Badlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, 10 Cloverfield Lane; starring Elle Fanning, A Complete Unknown, and Dimitrius Schuster-Kolomatangi. Far North is a SyFy action-adventure that follows a young exiled Yautja as he attempts to hunt down the ultimate trophy in search of status and acceptance within his Clan.
After a tragic altercation with his father and brother, Dek (Schuster-Kolomatangi) finds himself alone on a strange and distant planet, where artificial intelligence is dominant and where hybrid monsters roam.
Dek befriends an android named Thia, portrayed by Fanning, and a mysterious creature that helps him along the way, teaching him a lifelong lesson.
This action-packed film has been what Predator fans have been waiting for. The depiction of the Yautja Characters, their culture, including language, weapons, and traditions, gave fans a deeper understanding of how and why the 1987 Predator ended up in the Amazon Jungle.
The fight scenes flowed with excitement while the world-building and design of the creatures created a space where fantasy remains supreme.
The special effects were good, though some android scenes could be improved. The two leads performed well, but some humor fell flat and disrupted the film’s balance.
This movie was a solid 3 stars. Fans will definitely enjoy this film.
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