The Border (1982)

 

A corrupt border Agent decides to clean up his act when an impoverished woman's baby is put up for sale on the black market.

Adequate thriller is tough and suspenseful exposing police corruption and the downfalls of lower middle-class American life; once again, Jack Nicholson delivers a strong performance.

Halliwell (no star): "A rather solemn elaboration on a well-worn theme,with nothing very memorable except its excesses." 

Maltin**1/2: "Cast and story-line beg for Sam Peckinpah in his prime; mildly interesting, but never really takes off."

Predator (1987)

A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.

Straightforward action thriller seamlessly turns a violent military jungle commando into a cat-and-mouse game with an alien hunter.

Halliwell (no star): "Lethargic action thriller with unpleasant moments."

Maltin***: "Solid, suspenseful action film takes time getting started, but emerges a grabber."