Amber Midthunder plays a young warrior battling an alien in new film 'Prey,' releasing on August 5.
Mandatory Credit:	David Bukach/20th Century Studios

Amber Midthunder plays a young warrior battling an alien in new film 'Prey,' releasing on August 5.
Mandatory Credit: David Bukach/20th Century Studios

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For those who remember the original "Predator," the alien hunter's code of conduct -- only using the weapons and force required to make things sporting -- helps mightily when trying to fight it. Even so, "Prey" represents an odd if refreshingly spare addition to the franchise, giving a coming-of-age spin to a faceoff that can't help but feel like a serious mismatch.