However, she has grander aspirations and is constantly looking to prove herself. Naru’s (Amber Midthunder) place in her tribe is to be a dutiful woman, cooking and cleaning for the men who go out hunting before returning with their trophies. Alongside cinematographer Jeff Cutter, director Dan Trachtenberg delivers a beautifully shot and authentic portrayal of the Comanche Nation in 1719, exploring themes and beliefs from the time that resonate just as much today. If a non-theatrical release is the best way to resuscitate this dying franchise, then we’re happy to forego the big screen experience, though it’s worth pointing out it would have looked pretty damn great on an IMAX screen. While there appears to be something of a consensus online that Prey has been "dumped" on the streaming service, both Hulu and Disney+ (where this movie will be available to watch internationally) have a massive audience. However, it’s been clear for a while now that the franchise needed to go back to the drawing board, and it does exactly that with Prey, a perfect Predator movie that sets the stage for a new era of storytelling we’re very much hoping continues at Hulu. Predator movies managing to do something fun with the formidable hunters. There’s been something to love about all of them (well, maybe not that 2010 reboot), with even the schlocky Alien vs. The Predator is a sci-fi icon, but none of the movies that followed the 1987 classic have managed to live up to Arnold Schwarzenneger’s unforgettable battle with the alien menace. This review was originally published on.
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