Hey, ldopas, glad our tickers are both still pumping!
To be honest, I went into 'The Predator' with low expectations, just an excuse to hang out with my best mate, but after the awful A vs P movies I wasn't expecting much...perhaps a second viewing will show it up. What the heck, I enjoyed it. If you like Shane Black (and i CERTAINLY DO!) I take it you've seen 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' and 'The Nice Guys'? Both terrific movies...
I do have a soft spot for the works of Mr Statham like I do for some of the dodgier movies in Charles Bronsons output, he just plays to his strengths without trying to bore us with his 'range'... he's usually a grumpy old bald fella who can be a bit of a c**t, but he plays the part well. Haven't seen The Meg, but if he doesn't punch that shark right in the mouth whilst calling it a 'caaahhnnt' I'll be disappointed.
Saw the trailer for Mile22, didn't impress me much, early reviews are dreadful, but 'Patriots Day', from the same director, was a rather good film, so I think it's one for watching on the sofa rather than take a trip to my local movie theatre...