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Predator / Predator 2 - 2-Movie Gift Set

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These are the two-disc versions of both Predator and Predator 2 (4 discs total) in slim cases with the cover shown on Amazon. The best of both worlds, and a small package for more valuable shelf space.

I saw this item advertised and decided to look into it. I wanted the 2 disk versions of each movie and thought this would be a good option..particularly because other reviews indicated it was packaged in a slim case (my shelf needs some room, so consolidation and smaller size, without sacrificing content is attractive to me). Each one of the special editions of these two movies goes for around $13-$15 a piece so it seemed like a good enough deal.
I picked this up and when I first got it in my hands, I started to doubt my choice. As advertised, the slip case contained only 2 slim dvd cases. I wondered if each one of those actually contained contained 2 disk, or did I in fact get the old, bare bones versions? And the fact that there are no specs on the outer slip as to the contents didn't make me feel any better. I slid the snap cases for each film out of the slip case and grew more aggrevated as the back of each case showed the features listed on the "bare bones" versions only. I opened the cases and to my relief, it was indeed the 2 disk versions, with a disk on the inside of each door. So it looks like someone at Fox messed up, or was just lazy, because this is the 2 disk version of each film, in the bare bones boxes.
So rest assured, you are getting the 2 disk special editions for a decent price and in a more compact package. (search around...I found mine for a heck of a price elsewhere).
As for the movies, I'm sure you have seen them. Predator, despite a few small moments, still holds up well. I Can't say as much for Pred 2. The movie is dated, and some of the things that made it a bit silly originally, shine even bolder here. Still, when Kevin Peter Hall is onscreen in a Stan Winston designed Predator suit, it is enteratining.
As for the features, there is some real fun stuff here. The cast of both films is entertaining to watch in enterviews..particularly the first film. The first film had a big group of testosterone driven guys and you can tell it was a fun boys club on set. I mean, you have 2 future governors in that cast, both with super competitive personalities bigger than life. As for the second film, I have two words...Gary Busey.
If you don't own the Predator films and are thinking about getting them, this is the way to go...as long as you can overlook the mis-packaging.

The price on this collection isn't bad. Still, the first predator movie is the only one of these that is good - the other one is garbage. My advice is you're better off investing in a blu-ray version of Predator [Blu-ray] than getting this set.

This is one great movie. Both are action filled and never leave your seat movies. Arnold and Danny did great jobs. Great special effects. The Predator was awesome.

The Predator first burst onto the scene in the late 80's and to my surprise several youngsters today were unaware of these first two films.
I had to order these DVDs to enlighten these young men...now they are hooked all over again when I put this ground breaking film into context for them.
These Muscle bound jocks like Jesse Ventura,Arnold Swartzenneger and Mr Action Jackson-Carl Weathers is nothing but Extra Testosterone. I really enjoyed the over hyped macho acting these guys brought to this film...only to be humbled by a creature, all 7-6 plus of him (the late Kevin P Hall)from outer space.
This film was pure adrenalin from start to finish...and Danny Glovers follow up in Predator 2 was nice icing. Yeah the cliched over sexed Los Angeles Backdrop and hyped up gang activity is a lil much but proves necessary for the second Predator to feel at home. This time in the concrete jungle.
I really enjoyed these two films and the Predator is one of the coolest baddies that you will ever see...well as long as he turns off his personal cloaking device.
If you like action,suspense,seeing red blood and florescent green alien blood then I highly recommend this double pack of Predator.
Failing that , have a look at what two politicians( Arnold Swartz & Jesse Ventura) used to get up to back in the day!

Even when the first of the Predator films were released starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, I was hooked. As a science fiction/horror fan, this and all the other Predator series filled my every expectation. The entire production; especially, the "Predator" was mesmerizing. This series is only one of a continuing series of film that truly got better with each production. In Predator 2, the original psuedo-Rastafari predator, continued to share some additional memorable action scenes with Danny Glover. I love these film and watch them bi-weekly. In all likelihood, I'll probably wind up buying a replacement set. In a word, this package is GREAT! Buy it!

GOOD SHOW WORTHWHILE WATCHING OVER AND OVER AGAIN
AS OUR HERO AGAINST THE PREDATOR WHICH STARTED THE FRANCHISE
HIGHLY RECOMENDED

The first movie hooks you up and just won't let you go. The plot is incredibly original and the effects are great. Also, the Predator looks unbelievably real, thanks to the animatronics by Stan Winston's crew. This is definitely one of Schwarzenegger's best.

The second movie is one of those strange cases in which the sequel is actually better than the original. The plot involving the city hunts makes the character more menacing in this one, as he kills a lot more people than in the first film. Danny Glover is great as Mike Harrigan, and there is even a brief reference to what happened at the end of "Predator". All the cast shines, and so does the special effects. I strongly recommend that you see it.

Sometimes, I'm in the mood for a comedy with witty dialog and clever satire. Sometimes, I'm in the mood for a drama to jerk my tears or stimulate my brain cells. At other times, though, I just want to sit down for a few hours and watch people die in really awesome ways. The Predator movies deliver just that, served up by one of the most wicked killers in movie-villain history, right up there with Chucky, Darth Vader, or the T-1000. And both Predator movies are served up right here, both in their two-disc widescreen glory, in a nifty box set. Though it's not as "uber" as the Alien Quadrilogy or Ultimate Matrix Collection, it's about as uber as a two-movie franchise can really expect. I would have given this box set five stars if not for the fact that, from an academic standpoint, they're not really "good" movies - they're just good at what they do.