jfgibson73

For me, this movie does for Predator what Minus One did for Godzilla: it gave us an installment that isn't just the best of the franchise, but will go down as one of the great movies of its time. I say that because I think every aspect of this movie was well done, but especially the storytelling. There is more detail layered throughout this film than you could ever possibly pick up on in one viewing. Nothing is done without reason, and there are no wasted moments. Nothing is set up without getting paid off. The filmmakers have actually thought everything through, which just doesn't happen often enough (I would argue that almost every movie that bombs is because of bad writing). If you watch this movie and think that something wasn't explained, there is a reason that was given that you haven't noticed yet. There's lots of symbolism and moments that emphasize the theme, and all of those clever storytelling devices, but the bottom line is that it all makes sense, and it's exhilarating to watch. We don't get any moments that feel like we've already seen it a million times. The visual storytelling is unbelievable. It never slows down for a moment. It's a movie that just does everything right. I'm going to recommend it.

If you are trying to decide to see this movie, but don't want any spoilers, I got you, dawg. I'm going to recommend it. I am someone who saw the original I Know What You Did Last Summer in the theater in 1997, and I was one of my most enjoyable movie-going experiences. It was also the movie that got me interested in the horror genre, so chances were high that this new installment wouldn't affect me nearly as much. I did not know ANYTHING about it going in, and I'm so glad. This 2025 version was full of surprises, and it took me on a roller coaster ride. Not only that, but my wife, my teenage daughter, and my daughter's friend all had a good time. I would not say that it's a movie that succeeds because of flawless writing or amazing performances, but do I really need to give you the whole "check-your-brain-at-the-door" lecture? There absolutely were flaws, but I wouldn't want it any other way. They gave us something fun, and that's all I came for.