Prometheus Review Thread (Spoilers)

[GRD43L]

Originally Posted by Himmel

Ridley Scott inspires Network Rail’s cave-exploring drone

Ingenious!

[Cremildo]

#PrometheusMatters

[Nvidia]

Originally Posted by Cremildo

#PrometheusMatters

#PrometheusMatters

[DR Herbert West]

Medpod next, please.

[Himmel]

Yet another Prometheus design I was responsible for. The space suit worn by the crew. Included is a never published before sketch by Ridley Scott that was done during meetings. All copyright FOX/Disney. *

[Cremildo]

It’s Time to Redeem Prometheus

We were all disappointed by Ridley Scott’s new vision for the series. But to quote Noomi Rapace’s Dr. Shaw, “We were wrong. We were so, so wrong.”

[Zillamon51]

Originally Posted by Cremildo

[Show spoiler]

It’s Time to Redeem Prometheus

Oh no, the problem isn't that I didn't "get" the film. I got it. And I still found it lacking. It's a dumb movie trying to masquerade as a smart one. The fact that it shits all over my favorite movie, Alien, just makes it worse.

And to prove the author's poor taste: "They say it can’t live up to such bulletproof classics as the first three Alien films,...". He considers that shitshow Alien 3 a classic? GTFO

[Evanos]

I can only hope the film will get more appreciation as time goes on, as what happened with Blade Runner to an extent. But I suppose the internet has mostly killed any chance of that happening.

[DR Herbert West]

We were all disappointed by Ridley Scott’s new vision for the series.

I wasn't.

[Jay H.]

9 years on, I still think it's a good movie. I just wish they had cast someone other than Noomi Rapace in the lead. I don't find her appealing or likable at all

[Show spoiler]and I was glad she wasn't in Alien: Covenant

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[T26S]

Originally Posted by Zillamon51

Oh no, the problem isn't that I didn't "get" the film. I got it. And I still found it lacking. It's a dumb movie trying to masquerade as a smart one. The fact that it shits all over my favorite movie, Alien, just makes it worse.

And to prove the author's poor taste: "They say it can’t live up to such bulletproof classics as the first three Alien films,...". He considers that shitshow Alien 3 a classic? GTFO

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Agree. Funny you say that the plot beats of the film is near identical to AVP 1, despite Ridley Scott mentioning never watching vs entries. Goes to show what a bigger budget, more competent cast and masterful visuals with a story driven angle can give the impression of a superior film. As schlocky AVP can be at times unlike Prometheus it has a functional narrative, actually ties back coherently back to Alien films.

[bobbyh64]

Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

I wasn't.

Me neither. When I first saw it all I knew was that it was a new Ridley Scott science fiction movie. I had no idea it was related to Alien till quite a ways into the movie when they started playing the Alien theme music. I became very excited at that point and my enjoyment of the movie hasn’t lessened since. Prometheus 3 ASAP please.

[DR Herbert West]

Originally Posted by bobbyh64

Prometheus 3 ASAP please.

I'd even take a limited event series.

[Blu Lemmy]

I'm in the, liked Prometheus camp.
Not so much Covenant, although I have only watched the latter once, so it might grow on me.....????

[bobbyh64]

Originally Posted by Blu Lemmy

I'm in the, liked Prometheus camp.
Not so much Covenant, although I have only watched the latter once, so it might grow on me.....????

Or in you.

[Cremildo]

World of Reel: It's OK to Admit It, Ridley Scott's ‘Prometheus' is a Great Movie

Don’t be too taken aback by Dom Nero‘s “It’s Time To Redeem Prometheus,” which appeared in the 9.1 edition of Esquire. He calls it a “masterpiece.” He’s closer to the truth than you think. Give the film another look if you don’t believe me.

[Warm Gun]

Watched this again a week ago. Still a 4/5 for me, though I feel just a little conflicted and generous about it. The "stupid character" complaints are pretty overblown. I can buy most of their behavior, actually.

Annoyingly, my brother started slamming my door when everybody started shooting at the zombie and screaming. Can't remember the last time I had a movie's mood ruined like that. Turned it back up to the same volume a few scenes later. I don't even watch loud movies that often, FFS. Mono movies usually with headphones.

[Cremildo]

[CyberpunkCentral]

Originally Posted by Cremildo

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by Zillamon51

Oh no, the problem isn't that I didn't "get" the film. I got it. And I still found it lacking. It's a dumb movie trying to masquerade as a smart one. The fact that it shits all over my favorite movie, Alien, just makes it worse.

And to prove the author's poor taste: "They say it can’t live up to such bulletproof classics as the first three Alien films,...". He considers that shitshow Alien 3 a classic? GTFO

Oh boy. Alien 3 is a classic? Thats like a car "guy" claiming that the Ford Pinto or the AMC Pacer were "classics". Zero cred. Like negative cred. .

Prometheus has nothing to do with getting anything. Its all right there. Its not a terrible film by any means but it isnt that good either. Its serviceable. Mostly. Sort of. It isnt that clever nor is it particularly smart. If anything, a lot of the writing is plain dumb. It doesnt know what it wants to be or do.

This film is the point in Ridleys career when he started to really go downhill and either delegated too much to others or didnt keep tabs on what they were doing. Since Prometheus, it has only gotten worse, IMO. I love Ridley and he has given me some of my favorite films of ALL time. Hes a "lock" for the Hall of Fame or whatever. But, at this point he's like that old NFL quarterback hanging on way too long and looking bad doing it. Johnny Unitas with the Chargers comes to mind. Or for an RB example, Emmitt Smith with the Cardinals.

Originally Posted by Evanos

I can only hope the film will get more appreciation as time goes on, as what happened with Blade Runner to an extent. But I suppose the internet has mostly killed any chance of that happening.

Well, its not really the fault of the internet, IMO. I mean, if a movie was truly a "gem" that was just misunderstood or whatever then eventually they can & will shine through. The problem here is that we dont have a gem. We have Cubic Zirconia. Again, its not a terrible film but it fell way short of expectation due to Alien & Aliens being epic masterpieces, a huge budget, grand ideas and a quality cast. Just disappointing.

I own the movie and do watch it as a loosely-tied in prequel when I watch Alien and Aliens. But, I dont see this film ever having a resurgence of any kind. It just isnt good enough for that.