![]() ![]() When he’s dismissive of Naru, he’s also trying not to insult her, and his hesitation while speaking shows that he knows it’s not working. ![]() Instead, Beavers plays the role of an overprotective but genuinely caring older brother. A weaker actor would have taken the material and played the character as condescending and dismissive. Seeing the two invent new ways to drive each other crazy is one of the most enjoyable aspects of Prey and is just as genuine as Naru’s more serious moments.ĭakota Beavers also deserves a lot of credit for the role of Taabe. She’s serious, but still capable of having a little fun at the expense of older brother Taabe. Midthunder also injects some levity into the role. The result is a character less like a doe-eyed dreamer and more like someone in the middle of a chess match. During all the arguments and setbacks, you can’t help but get the feeling that the gears are turning, planning her next move so she’ll avoid the same mistakes. She does register hurt and frustration at being looked down upon, but more than that, she registers planning. She’s eager to prove herself so the convention goes, but Midthunder takes a more subtle approach with the character. It’s these traits that make Naru a force to be reckoned with.Īmber Midthunder brings a lot to Naru. The character is repeatedly shown as apt in experimentation, such as where she crafts a string she uses to bring back her tomahawk like a boomerang. ![]() In Prey, Naru is looked down on by her tribe due to her age and deceptively unassuming stature, but what she lacks in physical prowess, she makes up for in ingenuity. In the original Predator, Dutch relies entirely on strength to carry himself, but when confronted with the Predator, he’s forced to adopt a new strategy of stealth and trickery to survive. The idea of a young warrior trying to prove themselves isn’t exactly original, but the character of Naru highlights an oft-missed truth of the series. Soon, Naru can’t help but notice an ominous lurking presence has invaded the area, leading to a confrontation with a foe the likes of which she’s never seen before. Then animals start turning up dead and skinned. First, she sees something in the sky she mistakes for the legendary Thunderbird. That opportunity comes when a series of strange occurrences begin to trouble her. Set in 1700s America, Prey follows Naru (Amber Midthunder) a Comanche warrior struggling to earn the respect of her tribe, especially her older brother Taabe (Dakota Beavers). ![]()
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