“Prey”, a film directed by Dan Trachtenberg, had raised many questions about the fans of “Predator”. However, the first critical reactions from San Diego Comic Con 2022, against all odds, have been really positive. As they point out, the work of the same director of “10 Cloverfield Lane” and the young actress Amber Midthunder is the best thing that could have happened to the saga since the first film.
Many fans and connoisseurs of the franchise agree that, after that legendary feature film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, the following installments went from bad to worse. And the two crossovers of “Alien vs. Predator” ended up disappointing fans of both characters.
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In such a way, a prequel located 300 years before the first tape sounded doubtful again. But with the recent reactions from critics who have already been able to see it, perhaps more than one fan will be encouraged to give it a try.
What did the critics say?
On Twitter, the first brief reviews from critics keep pointing out how surprisingly good “Prey” has been, to the point of establishing it as “the best since the original”. Here are the best comments.
- Fico Cangiano, of CineXpress
“’Prey’ is the best ‘Predator’ movie since the original. Amber Midthunder kicks some butt in this stunning and serious hunter-and-prey thriller that breathes new life into the iconic sci-fi franchise. Director Dan Trachtenberg delivers thrills, deaths, and sweet visuals. I really enjoyed it”.
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- Meagan Navarro of Disgusting
“Count me as a huge ‘Prey’ fan. Amber Midthunder and Dakota Beavers are terrific, the references to the original gave me goosebumps, and it’s great. I would have loved to see this on the big screen.”
- Shannon McGrew of Hollywood Critics Association
“’Prey’ is one of the best entries in the ‘Predator’ franchise. Clearly different from its predecessors, ‘Prey’ still captures the spirit of the films while introducing an unexpected hero who is easy to root for. Visually stunning and intensely violent, prepare for heads to roll.”
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- Charles of Lauzirika, of SDCC
“I’m at the premiere of ‘Prey’ at SDCC2022 and this justifiably deserved a standing ovation. Easily my favorite “Predator” movie since the original. Dan Trachtenberg and his team have created a primitive and emotional survival epic. Amber Midthunder is a complete badass at this too.”
“’Prey’ is indeed the best ‘Predator’ entry since ‘Predator.’ All praise to Amber Midthunder, who owns the screen against the alien enemy of hers. It’s back to the gory basics of a thrilling hunt that delivers everything I want from a ‘Predator’ movie in its brutally primitive glory.”
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