5 Things About ‘Predator 2’ That Made Zero Sense and 5 Things That Made Perfect Sense

Los Angeles turns into a war zone, and a new Predator shows up to hunt in the chaos. The sequel pushes the action into the city, packs in set pieces, and builds on the alien’s rules. Some choices land. Others don’t.

Here are ten takeaways that jump between head-scratching moments and smart ideas. We’ll alternate between what made “zero sense” and what made “perfect sense.”

Zero sense: The subway shootout ignores basic logic

The subway scene turns a crowded car into a blind firing range. Dozens of riders pull guns, the lights strobe, and the Predator charges in. It looks wild, but the scene treats civilians like props. There is no space for that many people to shoot or move.

The chaos also makes the Predator’s choices random. It cuts through a packed car without clear targets, then vanishes. No one secures the platform or locks down the line. The scene is loud and flashy, but it breaks simple crowd and police response rules.

Perfect sense: The Predator spares Leona because of a code

The Predator scans Leona, sees she is pregnant, and walks away. That fits the species’ hunting code. It does not kill someone who is not a fair target.

This rule shows up again and again. The Predator wants worthy prey. It studies, tests, and selects. That choice gives the creature a clear ethic, not just a bloodlust.

Zero sense: Keyes’ trap assumes one vision mode

Keyes plans a cold-room ambush to hide body heat. He thinks that beats the alien. It is a narrow bet. The Predator flips to another vision mode and wipes the team.

Keyes should have planned for gear he does not know about. He had resources and intel, yet built a single-point plan. The failure feels earned by the story, but the setup is still weak.

Perfect sense: A heatwave and gang war attract the hunter

A city boiling with fights is perfect bait. Heat, conflict, and armed crews create constant action. That is the kind of “game preserve” the Predator seeks.

The urban jungle also suits its style. Rooftops, alleys, and shadows help with stalking. It can blend, isolate targets, and strike fast. The setting supports the hunt.

Zero sense: The bathroom surgery should have drawn half the city

The Predator crashes into an apartment and cooks a field medic kit in a bathtub. There is noise, smoke, and a hole in the wall. Yet no large police response follows.

The scene is fun and shows grit, but it ignores reality. Neighbors would flood the hall. Cops would swarm the building. Instead, the alien strolls out after a loud, fiery fix-up.

Perfect sense: The elder’s flintlock gift shows ritual and history

After the final fight, the elder Predator hands Harrigan an old flintlock pistol. That gesture says “you earned respect.” It also hints that these hunters have visited Earth for a very long time.

This moment ties the sequel to a larger culture. These hunters keep trophies, honor worthy foes, and remember great hunts. The gift is a clean, simple way to show that.

Zero sense: Crime scenes run like open houses

Victims are skinned, ceilings are wrecked, and rooms are stripped. Yet reporters crowd right in and detectives trek through within minutes. Procedures feel tossed aside.

In a real city crisis, these scenes would lock down hard. Forensics would control access, and timelines would stretch. The film races past all of that to keep the plot moving.

Perfect sense: The Predator’s gear fits tight-quarters combat

The spear, net gun, and smart disk all work indoors. They trap, cut, and pin in close spaces. Cloaking also pairs well with stairwells, ducts, and catwalks.

These tools match the mission. The alien adapts from jungle trails to corridors and trains. The loadout looks chosen for the city.

Zero sense: A secret task force that is not very secret

Keyes rolls heavy trucks into a meat plant and rigs an entire floor. News choppers are everywhere in this story, yet few notice a federal siege downtown.

If the city is on edge and the media is hungry, such a big op would leak fast. The movie needs stealth to keep the surprise, but the setup strains belief.

Perfect sense: Harrigan wins by learning and using alien tech

Harrigan survives by paying attention. He spots patterns, keeps pressure, and turns the Predator’s own disk against it. That is classic “human outthinks monster.”

It fits his character. He is not the strongest, but he is stubborn and smart. Beating a stronger foe with their weapon feels right for this story.

Share your own “made sense / zero sense” moments from the movie in the comments—what did we miss?