Predators

PREDATORS (2010) - July 9, 2010
While not quite the instant classic I might have hoped, this was still a really enjoyable action movie about a random group of soldiers (plus a convict, a doctor and a gangster) who find themselves being hunted on a strange alien world.  Featuring some expectedly primo direction from Nimrod Antal, the film is pretty tense in parts, and has a surfeit of exciting action (it also features what is easily one of the best openings I've seen in a long time).  The eclectic cast is definitely solid, particularly Adrien Brody -- he certainly isn't the most obvious choice for an action lead, but he's completely convincing.  The movie drags a bit around the middle, but aside from that it was quite enjoyable.  ***