It’s official Prey, the newest film in The Predator film is not W A C K. In fact, it’s being hailed as the best film since the original movie.
The critics and fans all agree Dan Trachtenberg put his foot in Prey, the latest film featuring the iconic intergalactic big game hunter. The movie is currently sitting at a ridiculously good 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the must-see films of the year.
Praise for the film mostly circles around Trachtenberg recapturing the magic that made the original movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger an instant classic with Sci-Fi movie junkies.
But the biggest praise is going towards Amber Midthunder, who plays Naru, our newest Predator slayer, and the fact the film used Indigenous actors to play the roles of the Commanche tribe members who star in the film. Midthunder, who is also Native American, even received praise from Jessie The Body Ventura, who starred in the 1987 film.
“#PreyMovie Great great, film. @AmberMidthunder, you definitely ain’t got time to bleed. Welcome to the Predator family. @DannyTRS Thank you for making a such a thoughtful, creative, and wonderful film,” the former actor, wrestler, and 38th Governor of Minnesota tweeted.
— Amber Midthunder (@AmberMidthunder) August 7, 2022
“Prey is very good, and if anyone in Hollywood is interested in making a lot of money, it should turn Amber Midthunder into an action star,” another user tweeted.
Prey Fans Shutdown Misogyny
Of course, with universal praise for something, you can expect a few haters to pop on timelines. Some users, mainly men, are trying to point out how “ridiculous” it was that Amber Midthunder’s Naru was able to outsmart and defeat the Predator mainly alone when a team of muscle-bound mercenaries failed miserably.
Thankfully, there are a few tweets that shut down the blatant misogyny present if you just happened to browse the Prey hashtag on Twitter.
mind you they BOTH outsmarted the Predator but only one of them is being shamed for it. pic.twitter.com/oWvsBwxqeU
— ︎ ً (@HailEternal) August 7, 2022
I personally would not come on here and reveal that Predator was too smart of a film for me https://t.co/uSPqxlDWnX
— Darth Mando (@mandolakes) August 7, 2022
If you haven’t watched Prey, what are you waiting for? Until then, you can peep more reactions about the film in the gallery below.
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Photo: Hulu / Prey
1. Yup
"Like the original film, #PreyMovie could play just as strongly as a pure silent film; its visual-driven storytelling is exceptional."
Read our review… https://t.co/3Pu4ONh8il
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 8, 2022
2. No lies told
See #PreyMovie
1.) Because it rules
2.) Because it will help you fight one when the time comes.
3.) Because I did the Predator’s Braids for the Film. pic.twitter.com/uGKicRmxMa— Paul Scheer (@paulscheer) August 7, 2022
3.
“Prey” was a blast! Here’s @AmberMidthunder and her loyal hound in “Prey,” directed by @DannyTRS. #PreyMovie @Predator pic.twitter.com/O4ZDLv5uvb
— Josh Abraham (@thejoshabraham) August 7, 2022
4.
Trying to do “a woman can’t beat the predator” discourse these days feels like the last gasps of 2010s internet. No reason to really pay it much attention, there’s 500 YouTube channels nobody’s watching where this stuff has gone to die. Incel retirement community
— Brandon Streussnig (@BrndnStrssng) August 7, 2022
5.
"No way could a little girl with a bow and arrow take down the Predator"
Let me tell you who this fuck took down pic.twitter.com/npnu5vqt6x
— Steven Spoilsberg (@heavyspoilers) August 5, 2022
6.
I would love for Amber Midthunder (star of the new movie #PreyMovie) to work consistently and become as big a star as she wants to become because the talent is there. https://t.co/lbQwY71hP9
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) August 6, 2022
7.
Naru is easily one of the best new protagonists in the Predator franchise.
Amber Midthunder deserves ALL the awards for bringing such an astounding journey to life in such an interesting way. pic.twitter.com/sy36nnxdFi— haylbal (@berri_puddin) August 6, 2022
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straight men mad about prey saying its too woke forgetting that the original predator film was gay af pic.twitter.com/gufTBYtWr0
— hugeasmammoth.films (@hugeasmammoth_) August 7, 2022
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#PreyMovie is without a doubt my favorite movie of the year. An absolute recommend to Predator fans & newcomers alike. pic.twitter.com/e5vggyQeBT
— God Of The Symbiotes (@HellOfVenom) August 7, 2022
10.
PREY is by far one of the best movies I’ve seen this year. The cinematography, sound design & score were all incredible.
This movie fully embraces the Comanche
and shows their warrior essence perfectly.Amber Midthunder was amazing and I really hope she gets more recognition. pic.twitter.com/CBAWOjbXoP
— ︎ ً (@HailEternal) August 5, 2022