5 Things About 'Predators’ That Made Zero Sense and 5 Things That Made Perfect Sense

Some parts of Predators are tight and smart. Other parts leave big questions.
Here are ten moments that stood out for better or worse.

Zero Sense: Edwin being picked for the hunt

Edwin is a doctor with no combat gear and no field training. He slows the group and needs protection.

The hunters want a challenge. But a slow, unarmed target is not a fair match for their sport. It looks like a mistake—at least at first.

Most of the humans are killers, soldiers, or gang enforcers. They know how to stalk, set traps, and fight back.

That fits the hunters’ code. They want prey that can think, plan, and hit back. It makes the win meaningful.

Noland hides in wreckage, talks to himself, and makes noise. His setup is messy and risky.

Given the hunters’ tech, it is hard to believe he stayed alive for years. His survival feels more like plot armor than a plan.

We see a bound, older-style hunter and a larger, newer clan running the preserve. There is bad blood between them.

This adds depth to the species. It explains different gear, masks, and codes. It also shows why traps and patrols vary.

The hounds charge straight at armed humans in open ground. Many get shot down fast.

Why not flank, herd, or attack at night? The move wastes assets and gives away the hunters’ position.

The team learns the hunters track heat. Royce uses cold mud, smoke, and timed fire to break that lock.

That tactic is simple and logical. It fits the rules the movie sets. It also honors lessons from earlier encounters on Earth.

The group is fleeing, low on ammo, and running out of time. Hanzo stops to duel with a katana in an open field.

It looks cool, but it risks everyone. A fast ambush with guns would be safer and smarter during a pursuit.

A hunter copies a teammate’s voice to bait the group. The call sounds urgent and human.

This is a clean, believable tactic. It uses fear, hope, and instinct against the prey. It also matches the hunters’ love of traps.

The plan assumes the hunters will not track, block, or scuttle their craft. That is bold and naive.

These hunters control the preserve and its tech. Expecting an easy launch ignores who owns every switch.

More humans start falling by parachute at the end. The hunt goes on.

This nails the theme. The planet is a preserve with cycles and seasons. When one round ends, another begins.

Share your take: which scene in Predators tested your patience, and which one had you nodding “yeah, that tracks”?