25 of the most badass movie crews of all time

Screenshot: Predator/Hulu

It's certainly overused, but that's because there are few more satisfying tropes in movies than "building the team" . These movies define a goal, introduce the protagonist with the most personal connection to that goal (whether it's a complicated heist, military strike, or humanitarian mission), then assemble a team of talented individuals with unique skills to lead. the plan.

The best of them make sure we know exactly who everyone is and what they can do, either by carefully building their character or simply sketching in broad strokes so we know why they are there. It's often helpful to put famous faces on the team to further help us keep track of a great cast. (If only real life were that simple. My friends all have the same skills, and none of them could help me pull off a heist.)

Here are some of the best crew the movies have to offer.

[embedded content] Predator (1987) - Access the Chopper Stage (2/5) | Film extracts

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