Prometheus (2012)

[Gosszilla]

Originally Posted by aiman04

I'm a geologist,

[Show spoiler]but the geologist in this movie that mapped the whole cave can get himself lost, and in perfect communication with the ship that also has the map.

This is just one of many things that took me out of the movie.

I know right? How hard would it have been to explain that the 3D mapping signal dropped out during that freak electrical storm? It should have completely cut them off from the others communications wise as well. What a simple fix for that conundrum!

[UNCMT9]

Originally Posted by aiman04

Well, I got what I expected, which wasn't much. Sci-fi, space, spaceship, exploration, visuals, atmosphere, a few scares. I didn't expect an alien movie, I went in to be surprised to whatever Ridley has to offer. I didn't mind the story themes and the basic plot as a whole. But is it too much to expect a good script? How can anyone deny the problems with the script is beyond me. I'm a geologist,

[Show spoiler]but the geologist in this movie that mapped the whole cave can get himself lost, and in perfect communication with the ship that also has the map.

This is just one of many things that took me out of the movie. The script will fail as an assignment in a film school.

I'm not a hater, I'm buying the blu-ray. But sorry guys, I'm not gonna deny that it has issues, they're too obvious to ignore.

Now I'm not fond of the idea of a Blade Runner sequel anymore.

I get what you're saying. No one is right or wrong. I don't think I dissect action movies from things like that. I may feel inclined to do so more in a drama or crime movie.

[aiman04]

Originally Posted by Gosszilla

I know right? How hard would it have been to explain that the 3D mapping signal dropped out during that freak electrical storm? It should have completely cut them off from the others communications wise as well. What a simple fix for that conundrum!

They're lost well before the storm, they're going back to the ship before anyone else in the team. And he has the map tool in his hands. There are a lot more issues I'm not gonna bother listing them all.

Originally Posted by UNCMT9

I get what you're saying. No one is right or wrong. I don't think I dissect action movies from things like that. I may feel inclined to do so more in a drama or crime movie.

I didn't dissect anything. I noticed all the issues the first time I saw the movie, while I was deep into the movie.

Everybody has their own opinion, I respect that. And I was just stating mine. It's fine if anyone else didn't notice the issues, good for them.

[Agent Bond]

Guess I'll be importing this from the UK then.

[Reubania]

Originally Posted by RJ Smoove

Some people put their movies in alphabetical order.

HELL YEAH!!!!

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Yeah, and separated by genre too...so they won't even be in the same 'section' in mine.

Though I do this with my music CD collection, I don't think I have Blu-rays (or space) to do this! With music I generally go with my mood (genre) since I have thousands to choose from. But when it comes to movies, I know which one I want to watch and can find it easily alphabetically!

Um. Aren't "Prometheus" and "Alien" the same genre?

[Monk360]

Originally Posted by samlop10

When I look at it in my iTunes the 1080p option is there instead of 720p. I think you have to go to your iTunes preferences and choose prefer 1080p when downloading HD videos.

Thanks for the heads up. I made sure to change my iTunes settings to 1080p...the download file size is now showing 4.7GB.

[Kaiju]

Originally Posted by UNCMT9

http://www.hitfix.com/news/ridley-sc...opoly-and-more

Scott says its a very "loosely based" prequel.

True but it features a Xenomorph so I believe it's safe to say it exists within the Alien "universe".

[aiman04]

Originally Posted by Monk360

Thanks for the heads up. I made sure to change my iTunes settings to 1080p...the download file size is now showing 4.7GB.

Only 4.7 GB for the whole movie in 1080p? Are you sure? That's like the size of a DVD.

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

As much as I'd love to watch this movie again in 10 days, I can't really bring myself to support this scheming by the studios to try and push downloads over discs. I'm obviously buying the BD either way, so I might as well be patient and save my money.

All I really need is the studio to announce this sucker and I'll be satisfied until 10/11.

[Darren Pillans]

Originally Posted by Aragorn84

As much as I'd love to watch this movie again in 10 days, I can't really bring myself to support this scheming by the studios to try and push downloads over discs. I'm obviously buying the BD either way, so I might as well be patient and save my money.

All I really need is the studio to announce this sucker and I'll be satisfied until 10/11.

[DeanCorso]

Originally Posted by aiman04

Well, I got what I expected, which wasn't much. Sci-fi, space, spaceship, exploration, visuals, atmosphere, a few scares. I didn't expect an alien movie, I went in to be surprised to whatever Ridley has to offer. I didn't mind the story themes and the basic plot as a whole. But is it too much to expect a good script? How can anyone deny the problems with the script is beyond me. I'm a geologist,

[Show spoiler]but the geologist in this movie that mapped the whole cave can get himself lost, and in perfect communication with the ship that also has the map.

This is just one of many things that took me out of the movie. The script will fail as an assignment in a film school.

I'm not a hater, I'm buying the blu-ray. But sorry guys, I'm not gonna deny that it has issues, they're too obvious to ignore.

Now I'm not fond of the idea of a Blade Runner sequel anymore.

Then most if not all scripts for sci-fi movies would fail in film school!!! in all the Alien movies and Prometheus everyone on the ship walks like theres gravity which in reality wouldnt be possible they would be floating in the ship and they sleep for years and then wakes up without any effects which in reality wouldnt be possible.

That why they are called Science-Fiction movies!!!

[aiman04]

Originally Posted by DeanCorso

Then most if not all scripts for sci-fi movies would fail in film school!!! in all the Alien movies and Prometheus everyone on the ship walks like theres gravity which in reality wouldnt be possible they would be floating in the ship and they sleep for years and then wakes up without any effects which in reality wouldnt be possible.

That why they are called Science-Fiction movies!!!

What? What characters do has nothing to do with it being a science fiction. Running in the path of a falling ship instead of going the other way? That has anything to do with science fiction?

I'm not in the hate camp or love camp. I'm a massive science fiction fan. But I'm not gonna say it's perfect just because I love it.

[Indiana Jones]

Originally Posted by aiman04

Only 4.7 GB for the whole movie in 1080p? Are you sure? That's like the size of a DVD.

Compression has come along way since MPEG2.

[Forever Knight]

I'll be honest... I'm more pumped for this release than anything else. NECA is also releasing the figures this month as well. Which would look awesome for anyone getting the UK Boxed set.

[BouCoupDinkyDau]

Had to put my pre-order of this on the back burner. Too many films on the way I'd rather have first. Dark Star and They Live are top priority for me among a few others, as well as season 2 of Star Trek TNG (if they don't botch the initial release like they did season 1).

[UNCMT9]

Did this price drop by $3 on the 2D model or am I making it up?

[Monk360]

Originally Posted by Aragorn84

As much as I'd love to watch this movie again in 10 days, I can't really bring myself to support this scheming by the studios to try and push downloads over discs. I'm obviously buying the BD either way, so I might as well be patient and save my money.

All I really need is the studio to announce this sucker and I'll be satisfied until 10/11.

I hear ya.

On the other hand, I've purchased Alien on VHS, LaserDisc, SE LaserDisc, DVD, SE DVD, Blu-ray, and iTunes over the last 30 years or so...

Therefore, I'm perfectly fine with purchasing Prometheus on iTunes, DVD, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and CE Blu-ray...and then again in 4K in a few years.

[paper tiger]

Originally Posted by UNCMT9

Did this price drop by $3 on the 2D model or am I making it up?

Yes, the priced dropped on the 2D edition, now we just need the 3D version to lower a bit.

[UNCMT9]

Originally Posted by paper tiger

Yes, the priced dropped on the 2D edition, now we just need the 3D version to lower a bit.

Especially if that's where we're getting those deleted scenes..

[raygendreau]

Originally Posted by paper tiger

Yes, the priced dropped on the 2D edition, now we just need the 3D version to lower a bit.

The 4 disc collection is $31.99 if you order from Foxconnect + 10% discount and free shipping. It is $34.96 from Amazon.