If you are an avid sci-fi watcher since Arnold said, “get to the choppa” you will understand the problem with watching Prey on your Normal tv screen.
Films like, ‘Back to the Future’ or ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ are, character pieces; audiences can enjoy these in full detail; here the main reason for the films premise is an explanation/ introduction to the character e.g., Marty McFly; Furiosa. A character piece consists of an emotional and psychological understanding and not so much a visual representation.
But when it comes to full saga films, such as This summers hit sci-fi thriller, ‘Prey’ (2022)
The small screen will not convey the full visual and emotional detail it is meant to dispose to the viewer and there are very specific reasons for this.
As a very detail oriented observer, when it comes to saga films I am quick to pick up on homages and/or patterns. Many directors/ writers can gain popularity and power over audiences respect thru this tradition of showcasing homage to past reflection on how the original storyline was about. Case and example; Jordan peeles newest horror flick, ‘Nope’ (2022) pays homage to the first ever moving picture show.
The man riding the horse Edward Muybridge was a photographer and inventor whose experiments in motion-sequence still photography and image projection earned him the title “the Father of Motion Pictures.”.
‘Nope’ pays significant attention to filmmaking pioneers who are often overlooked. Another good aspect that Peele sneaked into, ‘Nope’ is a little-known eighties anime film named ‘Akira’. If you’ve watched Peele’s Latest film, you will see the recognizable motorcycle routine.
- Akira (1988)
it’s scenes like this that warms a viewer’s heart. ❤️🔥
There are many times in the Predators saga that the viewer is invited to understand ‘Predators’ perception; when we can see what Predator is seeing. Not only can we see as he sits perched on a giant tree branch or as he hides behind his invisiblability; but we can also hear what he records to mimic in order to lure his prey.
In the newest addition to Predators we are introduced to the main character, Naru of the a Comanche tribe. The settings in Predator are always open landscapes with wildlife as the main showcase. Prey is no exception, where the setting is in the Northern Great Plains in North America. This makes for a very busy point of view.
This specific way of filmmaking is common in the Predator franchise which dates back to the 1987 film. The only difference is now the film was released on digital media via Hulu and Disney+. Although it is Great 👍 to skip the pricey theater visit and perhaps uncomfortable seats or even loud movie goers. I believe it would serve justice to the film because of its small focal points and lush greenery throughout the film.
Nonetheless Prey is a great addition to the Predators family of films, do enjoy it either way.
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