Just saw Prometheus tonight....

I'd say I enjoyed it but there were a few things that I couldn't quite process right away. Something felt funny about the plot, which seemed to move in a sort of zig-zag motion, in that it would go from one thing to the next to the next and would only vaguely tap into each element without much reference before or after. They just didn't seem to fit into the same linear sequence. Sure, there was a great cast put together and some of the characters had outstanding development, but just about as many other characters seemed a bit useless and barely had any introduction. I guess I was all right with that since they were essentially pretty standard and unimportant, but a little more background on them wouldn't have hurt. Without spoiling too much here, Noomi Rapace's character may have been slightly convoluted and some of her interactions with some of the characters didn't make complete sense to me, i.e. there were times when some of the characters didn't question her motives as much as they needed to, namely towards the end. I won't give them away but there were just some odd plot turns and unexpected moments that didn't seem possible or to make sense, or just weren't explained in the slightest bit. I thought it would answer more questions about the Alien franchise (since it's "somewhat" of a prequel) but I left with even more questions than before. Overall it was a mostly enjoyable sci-fi film with plenty of amazing set designs, good action and scares, and some pretty awesome-looking creatures to spare. Performances hit the right notes (particularly Michael Fassbender and Logan Marshall-Green) and the ending was even more thought-provoking. Not to mention the visual effects--they were a blast, and though much of it left me a bit skeptical, the plot still had some very rich elements that managed to hold me in suspense. I'd say I recommend it, but what did all of you think?

I'd say I enjoyed it but there were a few things that I couldn't quite process right away. Something felt funny about the plot, which seemed to move in a sort of zig-zag motion, in that it would go from one thing to the next to the next and would only vaguely tap into each element without much reference before or after. They just didn't seem to fit into the same linear sequence. Sure, there was a great cast put together and some of the characters had outstanding development, but just about as many other characters seemed a bit useless and barely had any introduction. I guess I was all right with that since they were essentially pretty standard and unimportant, but a little more background on them wouldn't have hurt. Without spoiling too much here, Noomi Rapace's character may have been slightly convoluted and some of her interactions with some of the characters didn't make complete sense to me, i.e. there were times when some of the characters didn't question her motives as much as they needed to, namely towards the end. I won't give them away but there were just some odd plot turns and unexpected moments that didn't seem possible or to make sense, or just weren't explained in the slightest bit. I thought it would answer more questions about the Alien franchise (since it's "somewhat" of a prequel) but I left with even more questions than before. Overall it was a mostly enjoyable sci-fi film with plenty of amazing set designs, good action and scares, and some pretty awesome-looking creatures to spare. Performances hit the right notes (particularly Michael Fassbender and Logan Marshall-Green) and the ending was even more thought-provoking. Not to mention the visual effects--they were a blast, and though much of it left me a bit skeptical, the plot still had some very rich elements that managed to hold me in suspense. I'd say I recommend it, but what did all of you think?

Tigerman950

The Aliens franchise does actually predate Halo and Mass Effect, just so you guys know.Arkasai7

Wow it looks a lot like they're ripping off Halo. WTF.shakedatbare

Alien came out in 1977...

I like how Prometheus left a bunch of stuff unanswered. It's one of those properties that leaves you thinking and trying to come up with theories and solutions. There are quite a few little clues and hints sprinkled throughout the movie so it's almost like a puzzle.

[QUOTE="Arkasai7"]The Aliens franchise does actually predate Halo and Mass Effect, just so you guys know.Gshift9er

The style of this movie is nothing like Halo. Where are the heavily armored suits, and blasters? It looks more like Mass Effect, especially Charles Halloway (he looks like the main character in Mass Effect).

[QUOTE="shakedatbare"]Wow it looks a lot like they're ripping off Halo. WTF.Tigerman950

Alien came out in 1977...

[spoiler] Did anyone like the shot of Noomi Rapace's ass when her character is standing in front of the door which leads to Weyland's secret room just before it opens? Damn! Baby got back! [/spoiler]

[spoiler] Did anyone like the shot of Noomi Rapace's ass when her character is standing in front of the door which leads to Weyland's secret room just before it opens? Damn! Baby got back! [/spoiler]

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[spoiler] Did anyone like the shot of Noomi Rapace's ass when her character is standing in front of the door which leads to Weyland's secret room just before it opens? Damn! Baby got back! [/spoiler]

Serraph105

IAvengers, Scarlett is covered in a body-tight suit, while in Prometheus, Noomi's cheeks are showing, which is why I like Noomi's shot more.

.. There is alot to be desired with this movie.. A) I honestly wished they kept the elephant mask as actually apart of the alien.. It gave it a much more sinister inhuman quality to it.. B) I honestly wish the Alien from the actual Alien movies was not engineered by the said alien race.. It made it feel alot less sinister along with the my last part.. C) The ending didn't make sense what so ever.. So apparently a infected person who impregnates a woman.. SOme how gives birth to a giant face hugger which explains what so ever WHY this happen.. Which then implants the said alien creature from A to create alien.. This makes little sense what so ever based on what we see happens to the people infected by the substance.. Furthermore it doesn't make any sense with the movie "Alien".. Wasn't the elephant man suppose to die while flying with the chest burster? Is it suppose to mean that the alien on the planet found another alien alive to which then became infected then attempted to fill out their mission but died on the way there? Why the fvck was the face hogger so huge?

Did they just hollywoodize it for no apparent reason? David was a mess of a character.. First you see him as a aloof character, then you see one as the ulterior motives character in which he infects one of the crew and tries to freeze th eothers for study for the company (Which we saw the same kind of behavior of the first android in Alien which ultimately tried to kill Rippley).. We then see one that is benign that acts like he can dono harm.. The entire scene after the surgery scene didn't make any sense.. THey were trying to tackle her down because she was infected.. Then all of a sudden they act like nothing is wrong even though thye have a hostile organism on the ship.. Lets not forget how the entire scene in which the two guys get "lost" and the crew in the ship act like its a trivial matter that they would pick them up the next morning.. I wanted to like this movie but there were just too many plot issues, the characters weren't really fleshed out, and the story seems to be rushed in what amounts to literally a day or two on the planet.

The ending didn't make sense what so ever.. So apparently a infected person who impregnates a woman.. SOme how gives birth to a giant face hugger which explains what so ever WHY this happen.. Which then implants the said alien creature from A to create alien.. This makes little sense what so ever based on what we see happens to the people infected by the substance.. Furthermore it doesn't make any sense with the movie "Alien".. Wasn't the elephant man suppose to die while flying with the chest burster? Is it suppose to mean that the alien on the planet found another alien alive to which then became infected then attempted to fill out their mission but died on the way there? Why the fvck was the face hogger so huge?

sSubZerOo

good except the plot holes...

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The ending didn't make sense what so ever.. So apparently a infected person who impregnates a woman.. SOme how gives birth to a giant face hugger which explains what so ever WHY this happen.. Which then implants the said alien creature from A to create alien.. This makes little sense what so ever based on what we see happens to the people infected by the substance.. Furthermore it doesn't make any sense with the movie "Alien".. Wasn't the elephant man suppose to die while flying with the chest burster? Is it suppose to mean that the alien on the planet found another alien alive to which then became infected then attempted to fill out their mission but died on the way there? Why the fvck was the face hogger so huge?

Gshift9er

Very good analysis. It was fun to read. As for Theron signing on for two films, perhaps she will appear in the sequel in flashbacks. That's the only logical explanation.

Wow it looks a lot like they're ripping off Halo. WTF.shakedatbare

[QUOTE="shakedatbare"]Wow it looks a lot like they're ripping off Halo. WTF.-Sun_Tzu-

I'm still bewildered as to the similarity between Alien/ Prometheus and Halo.

look like mass effect hippiesanta

lol, nice

i still don't understand the hate towards it.some alien fans act like they see something so deep in the first titles that no one else is able to see,not even ridley scott himself and i consider myself a fan of the franchise.the movie had it's own flaws but this amount of hatred is just unbelievable.

another thing that i don't understand about the haters is that they seem to be thinking that this movie should've been exactly like what they expected it to be which is stupid,it's what scott had in mind and it had to be believable in the universe he created which i think was.

i still don't understand the hate towards it.some alien fans act like they see something so deep in the first titles that no one else is able to see,not even ridley scott himself and i consider myself a fan of the franchise.the movie had it's own flaws but this amount of hatred is just unbelievable.

another thing that i don't understand about the haters is that they seem to be thinking that this movie should've been exactly like what they expected it to be which is stupid,it's what scott had in mind and it had to be believable in the universe he created which i think was.

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i still don't understand the hate towards it.some alien fans act like they see something so deep in the first titles that no one else is able to see,not even ridley scott himself and i consider myself a fan of the franchise.the movie had it's own flaws but this amount of hatred is just unbelievable.

another thing that i don't understand about the haters is that they seem to be thinking that this movie should've been exactly like what they expected it to be which is stupid,it's what scott had in mind and it had to be believable in the universe he created which i think was.

SaintLeonidas

seems like it wasn't worth watching

seems like it wasn't worth watching

Legenkiller59

Saw it in Imax and I loved it. Going to try and see it again tomorrow night.

[QUOTE="adamosmaki"]That was 10 euros wasted. After everyone saying what a great movie it is i went on to see it to hugely disappointed ( Ridley Scott's last good movie imo was Black hawk down ) Acting wasnt that good, there are plot holes and the plot is filled with a alot of cliches . I'm not even gonna talk about how predictable the plot was and some of the most stupid decisions i what was supposed to be a Great movie according to reviews out there If it werent for special effects and Michael Fassbender who was the only decent acting in the movie i would have rated Prometheus 1/10 muller39

I don't follow the alien franchise honestly don't remember much of the originals. I seen prometheus last week and I enjoyed it. Although I hated the David robot the robot was all over the place first he seemed like he was conspiring against them then he wants to help in the end....for a robot, I did not like him.

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seems like it wasn't worth watching

Qixote

hmmm, worth the money to pay it then?

I saw the original Alien and I think that Prometheus is a better film. There is nothing philosophical or thought provoking in Alien; it's just a science fiction-horror film.

I saw the original Alien and I think that Prometheus is a better film.

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[QUOTE="muller39"][QUOTE="adamosmaki"]That was 10 euros wasted. After everyone saying what a great movie it is i went on to see it to hugely disappointed ( Ridley Scott's last good movie imo was Black hawk down ) Acting wasnt that good, there are plot holes and the plot is filled with a alot of cliches . I'm not even gonna talk about how predictable the plot was and some of the most stupid decisions i what was supposed to be a Great movie according to reviews out there If it werent for special effects and Michael Fassbender who was the only decent acting in the movie i would have rated Prometheus 1/10 mitu123

I'd say I enjoyed it but there were a few things that I couldn't quite process right away. Something felt funny about the plot, which seemed to move in a sort of zig-zag motion, in that it would go from one thing to the next to the next and would only vaguely tap into each element without much reference before or after. They just didn't seem to fit into the same linear sequence. Sure, there was a great cast put together and some of the characters had outstanding development, but just about as many other characters seemed a bit useless and barely had any introduction. I guess I was all right with that since they were essentially pretty standard and unimportant, but a little more background on them wouldn't have hurt. Without spoiling too much here, Noomi Rapace's character may have been slightly convoluted and some of her interactions with some of the characters didn't make complete sense to me, i.e. there were times when some of the characters didn't question her motives as much as they needed to, namely towards the end. I won't give them away but there were just some odd plot turns and unexpected moments that didn't seem possible or to make sense, or just weren't explained in the slightest bit. I thought it would answer more questions about the Alien franchise (since it's "somewhat" of a prequel) but I left with even more questions than before. Overall it was a mostly enjoyable sci-fi film with plenty of amazing set designs, good action and scares, and some pretty awesome-looking creatures to spare. Performances hit the right notes (particularly Michael Fassbender and Logan Marshall-Green) and the ending was even more thought-provoking. Not to mention the visual effects--they were a blast, and though much of it left me a bit skeptical, the plot still had some very rich elements that managed to hold me in suspense. I'd say I recommend it, but what did all of you think?

Tigerman950

The Aliens franchise does actually predate Halo and Mass Effect, just so you guys know.Arkasai7

I like how Prometheus left a bunch of stuff unanswered. It's one of those properties that leaves you thinking and trying to come up with theories and solutions. There are quite a few little clues and hints sprinkled throughout the movie so it's almost like a puzzle.

_BlueDuck_

[spoiler] Did anyone like the shot of Noomi Rapace's ass when her character is standing in front of the door which leads to Weyland's secret room just before it opens? Damn! Baby got back! [/spoiler]

BluRayHiDef

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[spoiler] Did anyone like the shot of Noomi Rapace's ass when her character is standing in front of the door which leads to Weyland's secret room just before it opens? Damn! Baby got back! [/spoiler]

kraychik

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[spoiler] Did anyone like the shot of Noomi Rapace's ass when her character is standing in front of the door which leads to Weyland's secret room just before it opens? Damn! Baby got back! [/spoiler]

SaintLeonidas