Predators

Missed it in the cinemas so finally just got around to watch it. Firstly, to comment on the first two Predator films (AvP doesn't count). The first will always be a B-classic and by virtue of being well, the first, will be considered the best. The second transposed the setting from a natural to a concrete jungle with abysmal results.

Predators relies heavily on the first - from the setting, the music to scenes that are directly lifted (actually, homaged) from the first. The characters are much more interesting and diverse. I never thought Adrian Brody could pull off the strong, silent soldier type (to think that he is practically filling the shoes of Schwarzenegger) but he does it surprisingly well. Laurence Fishburne has an all too short but decent appearance.

So yes, it is one of the best movies in the franchise but at the same time it is still part of a franchise. Old tropes are recycled and it's quite clear who will live and who will die. At the same time, the first hour or so of the film is effectively tense and entertaining. The film also touches on slightly deeper themes, an allegory (if you wish to take such liberties) on the violent man.

One of the more entertaining films of the year, I'd say.

Part 5 - Man

They say that a man can never understand a woman.

Judging from history, I don't it's gender related.

We never understood each - other man or woman.

Meanwhile I always wonder why some people take their work so seriously.

Sure, it's what you do to survive (Really? I could probably survive without having to sit on a desk in front of an LCD monitor. But I admit it would be a rather spartan existence) but when someone took out her frustration on me I was not angry. I was amused rather.

Lady, you're taking your job way too seriously.

Part 4 - God

Do you believe in God?

If you do, why do you believe in God?

Give three reasons:
1.
2.
3.

Since you were unable to give any reason why you believe in God, do you think you should still believe in God?

Part 3 - The Meaning of Life

Sample:

Capitalist (do they even exist?) - Money

Westminster - To glorify God

Humanist - Form meaningful relationships with others that bring meaning to your life.

Several million players - 25 killstreak (tactical nuke, of course)

Many others, of course. As they say, pick one.

(Assuming there's no difference but even if there is, who's to say what's the meaning of life?)

Part 2 - The Opiate of the Masses

(Not religion. Religion makes everyone miserable.)

Sex.
Drugs.
Dreams that you're worth something.

Part 1 - The Human Condition

1. While the nihilist writes his specious magnum opus (On his Dell Laptop, no less. Wifi courtesy of Starbucks)

2. The six year old Somalian dies of diarrhea

3. His parents are bittersweet in his death (one less mouth to feed)

4. The guard plays Snake on his pink Nokia Phone (this I am not making up)

5. I earn as much as my colleague who went to study engineering for 4 years overseas. (Hah)

If emotion rules your life, you're pathetic.
If it's logic, you'll convince a few people and then what.

6. Said nihilist shoots himself in the head.

7. An aid worker talks to the family of the dead boy, telling about her life. She lived with her parents in a small apartment. In the morning the cars in the highway would fill the air with a constant drone and nearby there is a bakery which makes the nices bread so she says. They smile and nod and think would it not be nice to live in such a place.