The Weirdest Sci-Fi Franchise Of The Century Doubles Down On Its Greatest Innovation
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Predator: Killer of Killers is an animated film in the Predator universe that cleverly weaves historical narratives involving Predators. With three protagonists set against significant historical events—a Viking warlord, a samurai, and a WWII fighter pilot—it explores the complexities of the franchise's storytelling capabilities. The most engaging section is the World War II narrative, which combines intense aerial combat with thrilling action sequences. While it delivers gruesome violence typical of the franchise, the film pushes the boundaries of its universe by offering unique storytelling formats and settings.
The movie's meta question revolves around whether the Predator franchise requires gritty installments, and while it mostly answers yes, its true power emerges only in the final act.
Killer of Killers tells three historical tales featuring key characters, with the novelty of Predators intertwined with significant world events proving to be its main attraction.
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