Who will win in the battle of spine ripping Predators and cutesy minions?
Predators
Starring: Adrian Brody, Laurence Fishburne, Alice Braga, Topher Grace, Walton Goggins, Danny Trejo
Directed by: Nimrod Antal
Plot: A group of some of the deadliest warriors on Earth are abducted and brought to the home world of the alien hunters known as the Predators.
Rotten Tomatoes Freshness: 66%
Critic Consensus: “After a string of subpar sequels, this bloody, action-packed reboot takes the Predator franchise back to its testosterone-fueled roots.”
Despicable Me
Starring: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig
Directed by: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
Plot: The world’s second best supervillain, Gru, tries to take down his rival while reluctantly becoming the guardian of three precocious orphans.
RT Freshness: 80%
Critic Consensus: “Borrowing heavily (and intelligently) from Pixar and Looney Tunes, Despicable Me is a surprisingly thoughtful, family-friendly treat with a few surprises of its own.”
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