Predator - Ugh, SO much testosterone but actually kinda good?

Okay, so I finally watched Predator (1987). Like, I knew of it, obviously, Arnold, jungle, alien... but I never actually sat down to watch it. And wow, I was not prepared for the sheer amount of oiled-up muscles in this movie. Seriously, it felt like a workout just watching it. Dutch's crew were basically walking biceps. I almost shut it off in the first 15 minutes from sensory overload. But I stuck with it! And honestly? I was entertained. Beyond the bulging muscles, the movie's got a decent amount of suspense. That cloak thing the Predator does is genuinely creepy, especially when they're just picking off the team one by one. I was yelling at the screen, "Check the trees! Look up!" Like they could hear me, lol. And the practical effects were surprisingly good! The Predator's design is actually pretty cool, even if it's slightly goofy looking now. And that self-destruct countdown scene? Iconic. Even I knew that one. My only real complaint, besides the aforementioned muscle-mania, is that the plot is kinda thin. It's basically 'guys go into jungle, guys get hunted'. But whatever, it works. And I gotta admit, Arnold vs. Predator at the end was pretty epic. Dude covers himself in mud and crafts booby traps? What's not to love? I'm definitely gonna look up some behind-the-scenes stuff now, I'm curious about how they pulled off some of those effects. So yeah, overall, it was a fun watch. Probably wouldn't watch it every week, but it's a solid action/sci-fi flick if you're in the mood for something a bit cheesy and over-the-top. 7/10 would recommend, especially if you're into those 80s action vibes. Plus, I think my dad will enjoy hearing I finally watched it. He's always going on about it, haha. Maybe I'll get him to watch it with me next time!