jaydon hill

I am a massive fan of the Predator franchise. Prey was an incredible return to form after a few pretty poor adaptations and Tratchenberg has followed this up again with another standout. Badlands is very different to Prey, we see a Predator as the MC and experience the film through him and a small supporting cast and what we get is very interesting, fun and at times humerous but still PREDATOR. The world-building on display in this film is gripping from start to finish and the creatures are wild and out of this world, providing some awesome moments. The action and 'Hunt' is very satisfying, especially watching a juvenile Predator earn his stripes through adapting and overcoming. The final action sequences are really quite epic, I had a smile on my face the whole time. I recommend this film, give it a chance, go in ready to have fun and you will. The Yautja is still a badass, and continues to be so here - it is worth the price of admission and then some. Personally, i'd happily watch a direct sequel.