Prey [DVD]

A new entry in the 'Predator' franchise of science fiction movies. About the aliens who come to Earth to hunt.This is set in the year 1719. It's a stand alone story that doesn't tie into any of the other Predator movies. So you don't need to have seen anything else to get into this.Set in America as it was, the main character is a girl called Naru. A member of a tribe of native Americans. They live a nomadic existence off the land. She's good at tracking. Has a faithful dog. She thinks she's ready to go hunting for game with her brother.He doesn't.But there's something else out there that's hunting things.....I think this is just what the franchise needed. Not trying to set things in motion with stories to be resolved over several movies. But just a stand alone movie that utilises the concept. It does utilise it very well, it has to be said.Naru is a good lead character. The actress does make her likeable. The location filming is nicely done. It captures the feeling of what it would have been like to live this kind of existence back then.It's not a film that appears to have a required a huge budget. Even so, it doesn't look low budget. The cinematography is really good and captures the landscapes well. The cast playing the tribe are all native Americans so that does add authenticity.It does try to give you the feeling of there being an invisible and powerful predator around. One that could strike at any moment. There are times when the score does slightly get in the way of this. But there are others when it is very effective indeed.Although in it's first half this feels like a four star movie. In that it's really good but just lacking that certain something to be really memorable, I found it really clicked in the second. It does open certain things up slightly to allow for it to be more than just the Predator stalking a handful of people. There's some superb imagery in terms of how things are staged which brings some memorable shots.Also, the fight scenes are memorable. Naru is not what they call a girl boss. Someone who could do anything without breaking a sweat. You feel the fights as she goes through them, and you do wonder if she can succeed. Which is as it should be.The resolution is effective. Sometimes films like this seem to have no idea how to end. But this reaches a logical and pretty satisfying finale, without stretching itself out too much.A very memorable viewing experience. Glad I finally got to it.There's nothing extra during or after the end credits.The dvd has the following language and subtitle options:Languages: English. English audio captioned. German. Italian. Comanche.Subtitles: English. German. Italian.Although the actors playing the tribe all speak English, which of course they wouldn't have, it is done properly and thus it doesn't feel like a dub. So that works fine. Or course you could put the Comanche language track on and the English subtitles, if you want the really realistic experience.

fantastic movie plenty of action and excitement 10 out of 10 for me.

Good film

Most enjoyable back story for the predator franchise.

Good quality 👌 nice price 👍 plays great

I have always liked this franchise but recently thought that it has lost it's spark (to say the least) I watched this and the franchise has won me back.the cast is excellent and i have watched it the next day too brilliant movie to watch

Good show, set on late 1880s, when the tribes still owned their lands, it's different as the predator is matched to the Era, strong storyline and well made

Awesome film! I love the Predator films, this one just continues with the best aspects of Predator that we know and love. This is a cool film!