 | Ted S. |
7 out of 10 people found this review helpful
Prometheus is an indirect prequel to Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror classic, Alien. It is beautifully shot with amazing visual effects as well as solid performances from the whole cast (Michael Fassbender is the one who shines however). Prometheus is a thought-provoking space thriller that is also exciting and truly terrifying. It's like 2001: A Space Odyssey meets Alien. A must-see in my opinion. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Jeff O. |
6 out of 9 people found this review helpful
This film is grand in scope and much more cerebral than its predecessors. It's a well thought out 'story before the story'. Yes, the questions you expect to be answered are indeed answered...with a couple loose ends, intentionally left, I think, for the viewer to sort out.
Noomi Rapace is good, as is Idris Elba and Charlize Theron. Michael Fassbender, as always, steals the show, but in a quieter way befitting of his character.
If you're expecting the hi paced action of Cameron's 'Aliens' or the pure fright of the original, then you're going to be disappointed. This is a sci-fi film that makes you think, and is all the better for it. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Donald L. |
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
If you are expecting something ground-breaking here,..you going to be disappointed. Plot devices are plagiarized, or non-sensical or gimicky or all the above and characters are stock and melodramatic and arch. They must think we are stupid. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Diana R. |
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
loop holes and bad character development. If you only care about special affects and not a good story you may enjoy this movie, otherwise it is a total let down. And whats up with staples in the future of medical surgery, that is just showing a lack of thought. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Darren W. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
Started off really slow but then picked up. Not really a horror flick but it made you think. Story line was all over the place but I truly believe thats what made it so unique. I wish the villain had more action scenes. Worth the watch. Of course I could only get it on R/e/d Box. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Roy C. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
yes this is yet another alien movie....... but i liked this one the best. for all you fans out there yeah i know time lines are messed up but only if you include the aliens vs predator franchise. based on the Aliens franchise alone i absolutely loved it. a must see for all us fans Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Christopher W. |
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a pretty cool flick, because its premise isn't outside the realm of possibilities. The idea that we aren't alone, and who created us has challenged mankind's intellect for thousands of years. We want to know, but often time knowledge has a price attached to it! Ridley Scott does everything on an epic level...this movie is no exception. Cool sets and special effects; well worth seeing! As a side note it is the prequel to Alien, so be sure to stay till the end, it makes all of the other movies make so much more sense! Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Damien S. |
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Brilliant vision, outstanding visuals strung together with a loosely executed plot line and a bland cast (save Fassbender's David, who stole the show). Zero believable motivations and almost comical stupidity with predictable consequences. This is Ridley Scott's universe, not Return to Sleepaway Camp. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| ROBIN H. |
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
This movie stole many of its gimicks and scenes from Alien, which made it not as good as expected. But overall it had decent suspense and action. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Chris S. |
0 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Being a fan of the franchise (4 Alien movies, and a pair of AVP films), I eagerly awaited Ridley Scott's return to the helm after 33 years.
While the script has some plot holes & unanswered questions, it is more coherent then the ending of 2001, and I enjoyed Kubrick's effort as much as the original Alien.
The last time I was truly frightened by H.R. Geiger's Alien creature was in 1986 when James Cameron had me literally on the edge of my seat with fingers knotted into pretzels.
And while Prometheus did not recapture all of those thrills (after all, once you've seen the Alien in multiple configurations in 6 films over 33 years how can it continue to illicit a scare?), it did manage to offer intense feelings, suspense, and tension as well as a potential sequel to the prequel.
One recommendation to loyal fans - see this in IMAX 3D. I am not a 3D lover thinking it more a gimmick then an enhancement, but this film is spectacular in 3D! Was this review helpful? Yes
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