CineMas Cool: Robert Rodriguez Takes On 'Predators'

By Michael Lopez

Who wasn't a fan of the original Schwarzenegger flick, "Predators"? With wild stunts, jungle showdowns, and classic lines ("Get To The Chopper!") , it most definitely deserves a place in the kick ass Hall of Fame.

"Predators" must have had a major influence on filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. Way before he was putting out family-friendly flicks like "Spy Kids," he was steeped in hardcore action ("El Mariachi," "From Dusk Till Dawn") that most certainly had its roots in some '80s classics.

In a recent online interview with IESB, Robert shared some 'Predator' love:

"The executives that I've worked with are just huge 'Predator' fans and that's why they wanted to do this movie. And why we're making it down here just to do our thing as fans. So that's what's kind of fun about coming and doing a reboot. Everybody knows what this movie should be. It should top all those other ones that we had before it and feel fresh. Feel new for a new generation because the character just is totally classic."

So what does Rodriquez have in store for our favorite deadlocked monster? As a producer, he's assembled a total A-list cast including Adrien Brody, Laurence Fishburne, and one of our all-time faves Danny Trejo (we can't wait for "Machete"!).

We are psyched to see the cast take on the Predator planet! No word yet if Ah-nold will make a cameo, but we're sure that Rodriguez will do just fine rebooting the alien shoot-em-up legacy.

"Predators" hits theaters nationwide on July 9.

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