Predator 2

Ach ja, eiserne Logik, Predator eins mit Arnie hat einen Haufen Kohle verdient, also ein Hurra für Nummer zwei. Das Problem ist, dass ihm alles fehlt, was den ersten Teil zum Kult gemacht hat - einfallsreiche Regie, Spannung, Atmosphäre, ein rührend schlechter Schauspieler, der dem Ganzen einen Hauch von Vogelperspektive verleiht. Glover erweckt den Eindruck, dass er aus Versehen von der klassischen, düsteren Detektivgeschichte zu einem schrägen Action-Science-Fiction-Film übergegangen ist, der manchmal fast kiffend unfassbar ist (die Szene mit King Willie ist wirklich einzigartig). Das Ergebnis ist ein seltsamer Hybrid mit zu guten Schauspielern im Vordergrund und einem zu schlechten Drehbuch im Hintergrund, das zwar unterhält, aber keineswegs das unwiederholbare Gefühl gejagten Wildes in einer tückischen Umgebung wiedergibt... Die Großstadt mag in gewissem Sinne ein Urwald sein, aber das einmal Ausprobierte funktioniert dort nur mit halber Kraft und ist manchmal peinlich naiv und zu offensichtlich. (20.05.2004)

I naively thought that with the passage of time, nostalgia would bring a more sympathetic aura to this film as well, but alas. The plot, which had the makings of a decent "bigger, more expensive, grander" sequel, was ultimately buried by Hopkins' routine direction. Where McTiernan reveled in the massacre of a military unit, Hopkins merely composes the images in a single-minded manner. A whiff of filmmaking invention comes at most in the references to Cameron. Danny Glover did a sharper paraphrase of Roger Murtaugh, and the rest is not worth talking about. I give it three stars for the hunter's arsenal, which I enjoy in a particular cult game. (06.08.2009)

Fans of gory action, relentless gunfire, and mindless thrills will enjoy this, and they can add as many stars as they like. From a film quality perspective, Predator 2 suffers from all the typical sequel flaws: a lack of originality and creativity, and, without the exotic tropical jungle setting, it lacks atmosphere as well. By moving the setting to an urban environment, the film becomes similar to other crime-themed action movies of the time, which were being churned out rapidly. The only addition is the extraterrestrial creature - pardon, in true sequel logic, there's an entire pack of Predators. Danny Glover has significantly more acting talent, but he didn't quite fit the role of a warrior battling cosmic invaders. There's hardly any point in discussing the script's logic and the quality of the dialogues. I was particularly amused by the idea of a spaceship hidden in the heart of a city. Overall impression: 25%. (11.05.2007)

With the passage of time, it is increasingly evident that the sequel to the famous predecessor is essentially running on fumes. In the first film, the Predator was excellently outlined, but here we don’t learn anything new (and the ending doesn't say much). In addition, there are several technical and narrative mistakes and shortcomings that overall detract from an otherwise decent impression. Some scenes are, of course, impressive (the subway, the slaughterhouse), but otherwise, it is essentially a forced sequel that was mainly meant to attract fans of the monster to the cinemas. Arnie is sorely missed, Danny Glover the necessary charisma. The Predator's weapons are cool, but otherwise, his journey to the city didn't do him much good. (14.01.2008)

A weaker younger brother of the first Predator. I really liked the idea of setting the story in a city, but Roger from Lethal Weapon didn’t seem to me to be the appropriate opponent. Not that I don’t like Danny Glover, but any time the Predator is out of sight (quite a lot in the first half) he gets a bit boring. But things are improved by the long final battle with the FBI and the ensuing chase. There’s one thing I must say, the Predator in part two is a tougher nut than the one in part one. (12.05.2007)