Nearperfect

The Predator is airing tonight but there is an alternative film to watch that’s been branded a “masterpiece”.

An “all-time favourite” war film that’s “not just a film” but an “experience”, is available to stream.

Science fiction war film enthusiasts are set for a treat this weekend as The Predators will be broadcast on Sunday, February 15, at 12.30am, on Channel 4.

Initially released in 2018, The Predator, which forms part of the Predator franchise, follows sniper Quinn McKenna (portrayed by Boyd Holbrook) during a military operation to rescue hostages from a Mexican drug cartel when he encounters a spaceship crash landing.

Nevertheless, for those unwilling to stay awake until the small hours on Sunday to watch The Predator, there’s an even superior option.

“It is as near to being perfect as any I have ever seen”, an enthusiast on IMDb described this 1986 film. Another declared it was “one of the most thrilling films ever”, whilst a third branded it a “masterpiece” and an “all-time favourite”.

Fellow science fiction war film Aliens centres on Lt Ripley ( Sigourney Weaver ) whose shuttle is discovered by a deep salvage team after drifting in space for 57 years.

The official synopsis continues: “Upon arriving at LV-426, the marines find only one survivor, a nine-year-old girl named Newt (Carrie Henn).

“But even these battle-hardened marines with all the latest weaponry are no match for the hundreds of aliens that have invaded the colony.”

Aliens, the award-winning film helmed by James Cameron, serves as a direct sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1979 movie Alien but numerous fans have expressed their preference for it over the original.

So, if you’re eager to watch The Predator but can’t wait, Aliens is readily available for Disney+ subscribers to stream at their leisure.

With The Predator earning a paltry 34% on Rotten Tomatoes compared to Aliens’ near-flawless score of 94%, it’s clear which film is considered the superior offering.

Sigourney Weaver returns as Lt Ripley in this much-loved sequel, sharing the screen with Lance Henriksen as Bishop, Jenette Goldstein as Pvt Vasquez and Bill Hudson as Pvt Hudson.

While Weaver is most recognised for her role in the Alien franchise, she also made her mark in both the Avatar and Ghostbusters series.

“It’s nearly perfect in every way: storyline, characters, menacing threat, suspense, action, direction, music, emotion, etc”, one fan gushed about Aliens.

They added: “It’s always been a favourite of mine and still is. To me this is not just a film, it is an experience.”

Aliens is available to stream on Disney+.