Prometheus - reviews, discussion and BD/DVD release **WARNING - SPOILER-HEAVY**
 

Don't read if you haven't seen (spoilers)




I hardly ever give full reviews on movies. I'm choosing to review this one because I feel like it deserves it more than anything i've seen in years. I also think it deserves attention because some people are saying it was horrible. There are opinions, and then there is stupidity. Prometheus was awesome, and people who thought it was bad are either: A- Stupid, B- expected xenomorphs (which it was made very clear that they would not be prevalent in this film), or C- just went to see Charlize Theron take off her space suit. That said, here goes.


I saw it in Imax 3d, and I paid 17 big ones for my ticket. Well worth it. Every single camera shot in the film is pure, heartbreaking gold. It makes Avatar look like something i'd draw in high school art class (I have pics of some of my paintings of stick figure fish if you need documentation). Every landscape is magnificent, and there is a careful attention to detail which really reels you in to the movie. The story starts quickly, and almost immediately you're completely entranced by every little event. I found myself wide eyed at costumes, colors.... everything. The ship looked incredible on the inside. So, in short, it's pretty.

The unfolding story is a little hit or miss for some. I personally enjoyed it even though it wasn't how I wanted it to happen. I wished some of the details were different, but i'm sure that's a common thought for any movie. Regardless, things play out nicely. Ridley Scott is one of the only directors I respect for slow moving films. I love Alien for the fact that it takes a decade to get to the scary stuff. Prometheus is no different. Tension, questions, and plenty of character development to go around. When the ball finally does drop, however, let's just say one of the most intense scenes from any sci fi or horror film ever occurs, in my opinion.

In general, the acting was impressive. However, Noomi Rapace surprised me on a new level with how great she was. I'll admit, for the first few scenes she bothered me. She was too comfortable with the situations, almost like she didn't care. Found some paintings? Oh let's go to space! What could go wrong? She makes up for it when things get intense, for sure.

Ok now for the fun stuff. There aren't too many "monsters" per say, but what we do get to see is satisfying, especially to Alien fanboys, because we get to see other lifeforms in the Alien universe, and they're pretty neat. The serpents are on the same level of creepy as the facehuggers, just in a different way (it's gross.) and there's a lovely thing I like to call a belly squid :)

Some people complain about the ending being too much of a sequel setup, and it is. I didn't have a problem with it so much, although I feel like the film could stand alone fine with that ending. Very odd and mysterious. I really enjoyed the last 15 minutes as well.

The only problems I really found with the movie were a good bit of unanswered questions (some i'm sure could be answered at least slightly with more viewings) and the behavior of many characters was very unrealistic. Total lack of fear and concern with what was clearly a very major situation.


All in all, it was incredible.

9/10



*Sorry, like I said I don't write reviews. I also don't care for good grammar and writing style at 2:30 am, I just felt like starting a discussion.

thanks for posting this Posh...but I ain't gonna read it until after I see the movie



nothing personal

I guess I'll post my review since no one else has:

I'll keep it short, given the many solid reviews up already. I tend more toward Ferret's review of the film. Beyond the visuals, which were absolutely brilliant and endlessly breathtaking, I was left feeling mostly underwhelmed. I thought the script was pretty weak. For a film dealing with the eternal vastness of space and the origins of humanity, it didn't feel very epic to me at all. The motivations behind the humans' mission and those of the space jockey and the arsenal of black goo all felt flat and thrown together.
That being said, between the visuals and effects and sets and acting, there was certainly enough to keep me engrossed for 2 hours. And I'll definitely go see the next one.

LOL both of those guys were fucking idiots.

Especially THAT idiot.

Wtf was his problem? He was just pissed off from the get-go.

Haha, no kidding. He should have been constantly in awe of this fucking crazy planet they were on instead of just being immediately pissy.

And the I normally like that actor a lot (The Borgias/Red Riding/Isolation /24 Hour Party People etc)

I agree I liked him in 24 Hour Party People not seen Prometheus yet though.

Hijacking this thread for a discussion on the events in Prometheus, instead of creating a new one. Hope you don't mind, Posher.

If you have a query, doubt or an unsolved riddle regarding the film, post it here. If you haven't guessed it already, Prometheus exists in the Alien universe but it isn't directly related to 1979's Alien - you can say it is a spinoff based on the same.

We shall attempt to find the answers with our comparative knowledge of the Alien universe and Scott's visions for the Prometheus trilogy concept he is busy working on.

Rumors have it that Prometheus 2 will be with us sooner than we expect, by summer 2015. Scott will produce this time, with a "visionary" director helming the director's chair. Take this rumor with a pinch of salt - Scott wants Jodorowsky to helm the sequel, since he's so strong with symbolic visual representation in his works (Santa Sangre, El Topo, The Holy Mountain, etc.)

So, if you have a query regarding the film and it's narrative, post it.