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Ridley Scott, director of Alien and Blade Runner, returns to the genre he helped define. With Prometheus, he creates a groundbreaking mythology, in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the ori... read more read more...gins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. -- (C) Official Site

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R, 2 hr. 3 min.

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Release Date: June 8, 2012

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DVD Release Date: October 9, 2012

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  • garyX
    April 23, 2013
    garyX
    When a team of scientists decipher what appears to be an ancient map to another world, an exploration vessel is dispatched to investigate in the hope of finding answers as to the origins of the human race. Opinions of Prometheus vary wildly and I suspect that this has a lot to do... read more with how you approach it. Anyone expecting another Alien film will no doubt find it disappointing as the "alien" as we know it does not make an appearance; in fact the original Alien franchise was essentially a blend of action and thriller with a Gothic horror spin. Prometheus is a far more straight-edge sci-fi film that may not necessarily appeal to mainstream audiences but hardcore genre fans will find plenty of weighty questions and high concepts to enjoy. The cast is very strong but once again Michael Fassbender shows his star quality and steals the show. His portrayal of David continues the concept of "artificial people" with a similar moral ambiguity that began with Ash from the first film and he has a really nice aura of otherworldliness while still engaging the viewer. The horror aspects are not overplayed and Scott shows his consummate skill where it comes to creating atmosphere and building tension making for a nicely different experience from your average sci-fi blockbuster which displays the kind of originality that is sadly absent from the majority of modern cinema. An intriguing opening to a potentially exciting new direction for the idea.
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    April 15, 2013
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  • FiLmCrAzY
    March 29, 2013
    FiLmCrAzY
    Big promise, huge let down!
    Don't let the cast fool you, although visually stunning and the premise memorising it leaves you unsatisfied.
  • MovieGeek13
    March 18, 2013
    MovieGeek13
    It's sad to see a film crushed under the weight of its ambition, and I hate to admit that Prometheus bites off a lot more than it can chew. I can certainly tell you that I liked the film. I was never bored and I was very fascinated in the mythology and where the story seemed to b... read moree going. And yet, I can totally understand the disappointment of disgruntled fans calling for the heads of director Ridley Scott and co-writer Damon Lindelof. The biggest problem with Prometheus is that it feels like the first act of a story that is only just gathering steam by the time the credits role.
    No doubt Ridley Scott made the film he wanted to make. But he leaves too many things open ended and over complicates the mythology to the point where you have about 800 times more questions than answers. As a stand alone film, there is absolutely no reason to see it because it needlessly complicates the Alien mythology. As a first half or opening act of a trilogy, the film intrigues me to keep watching, ie: buy a ticket to the sequel. But the story as it stands feels incomplete and thus, I have no opinion yet.
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    January 24, 2013
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    The Alien Begins
  • xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    January 22, 2013
    xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    We came from them. They will come for us.

    Very good Film! Prometheus puts you on the edge of your seat from its first scene, where we see a humanoid looking alien creature disintegrating into nature of planet earth, and thereby its DNA starts off the chain-reactions that inevita... read morebly lead up with the creation of the man kind. And then it swiftly jumps into the future to introduce our characters and keeps building on that mystery in a perfectly paced manner, and there is so much mystery in the air that you feel it in your stomach. Add to that the overwhelming art design, scenery and VFX of the film, and the straight to the bone performances by our the cast, and especially, Michael Fassbender as "David", which is by far the most established and interesting character and the most outstanding performance in the film. The cinematography is fantastic. Ridley Scott nailed that aspect like a genuine master. The entire movie is basically a succession of grandiose shots which surely will have other directors blush in shame. The cinematography is accompanied by great sets and fantastic special effects for which Prometheus should receive a bunch a nominations.

    A team of scientists travels through the universe on the spaceship "Prometheus" on a voyage to investigate alien life forms. The team of scientists becomes stranded on an Alien world, and as they struggle to survive it becomes clear that the horrors they experience are not just a threat to themselves, but to all of mankind.
  • ScoopOnline
    January 7, 2013
    ScoopOnline
    Not bad. Watchable. But I guess a must for SciFi Fans.
  • c0up
    December 30, 2012
    c0up
    'Prometheus'. A few flawed character motivations don't stop this visually atmospheric, challenging flick from being great. Fassbender a stand-out. My kind of sci-fi.
  • EightThirty
    December 28, 2012
    EightThirty
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  • aquateen2
    November 23, 2012
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    The truth is i'm more positive about Prometheus than a lot of people. When I first wrote this review before reassessing the film I was in ways proud to call this my 600th (overall) RT rating. Firstly, th... read moreere isn't any denying that Prometheus is a noticeably flawed film but there is also a lot to admire to make up for it. But as a prequel to "Alien", it certainly doesn't work on that level, because trying to give explanation to it using the same tone is near impossible, even for such a magnificent director such as Ridley Scott. But what he does with Prometheus if considered a stand alone, is something incredibly moving. I think it's good enough to be remembered as that. After the end of my screening everyone around me seemed to be dissapointed by it, except me. Because I am sick of watching simplistic science fiction movies with no substance whatsoever, that pose no questions or engage the audience and there own independent imaginations. After the credits rolled I had no more doubts that a 130 million dollar alien movie can be brave enough to actually pull that off. Especially considering it's relation to a groundbreaking horror blockbuster that revolutionised the sci-fi movie industry forever. I was enthralled at how proud it was of itself, but also how it demonstrated it's respect for it's genetic roots. Apart from that there are terrific performances in the film. Scott demonstrates that he remembers how important how character relationships work and makes them believable and human. Noomi Rapace's incredibly brave and strong willed character performance matches if not improves upon Sigourney Weaver's original. But Michael Fassbender as the android is the most scene stealing contributor of the new crew. I'm also not a huge fan of CGI, but there were a lot of moments where the miraculous visuals completely stunned me. I've noted people's complaints about the use of 3D, there aren't any pop out moments but instead it enhanced the effects and crated the illusion that you were in the films environments. It was slightly dissapointing but i've seen worse uses of 3D. My overall opinion on the long anticipated prequel to one of the most succesful movies ever made, is simple, I think it improves upon it's predecessors in terms of philosophy and meaning, other than that it is completely uncomparable to Alien because they are two completely different films despite being set in the same universe as eachother. I was just glad to see a movie that actually had a brain in it's head to match everything else. But all in all, I found it to be creepy, terrificaly designed entertainment, that's remarkably admirable, intelligent, and awe inspiring on a massive scale.

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Critic Reviews

David Denby
June 18, 2012
David Denby, New Yorker

The movie may be a scare show that leaves many questions unanswered, but Scott's craft earns an exhausted kind of respect. Full Review

Richard Roeper
June 8, 2012
Richard Roeper, Richard Roeper.com

Brilliant. Epic. Haunting. Grotesque. Great. Full Review

Joshua Rothkopf
June 8, 2012
Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out New York

Calling Prometheus-or any Ridley Scott movie -- gorgeous is the stingiest of compliments. So let's point out specifics that quicken the pulse. Full Review

David Edelstein
June 8, 2012
David Edelstein, New York Magazine

Prometheus tells a much bigger story and does it well, but it's missing what matters most. It's inorganic. Full Review

Rick Groen
June 8, 2012
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail

There's definite mastery here, but it's hardly a masterpiece. Full Review

Christopher Orr
June 8, 2012
Christopher Orr, The Atlantic

Prometheus--like, in its telling, the human race itself--is a creation spliced from the DNA of superior forebears. Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
June 8, 2012
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

Much like Rutger Hauer's turn as a replicant in Scott's Blade Runner, Fassbender's performance may launch Prometheus into the cult stratosphere. Full Review

Peter Rainer
June 8, 2012
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

I'll say this much for it -- it's not boring. Full Review

William Goss
June 8, 2012
William Goss, Film.com

Ridley Scott means to bring wonder and horror back to summertime spectacle, and Prometheus mostly succeeds in that regard. (Mostly.) Full Review

Mick LaSalle
June 8, 2012
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

"Prometheus" has the integrity of a serious and sincere attempt, but ultimately it won't please anybody. Full Review

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    • David: There is nothing in the desert and no man needs nothing.
    • Meredith Vickers: What's that on its head?
    • Elizabeth Shaw: It's a new cell. In state of change.
    • Meredith Vickers: Changing into what?
    • David: The trick, William Potter, is not minding that it hurts.
    • Elizabeth Shaw: My name is Elisabeth Shaw, last survivor of the Prometheus... And I am still searching.
    • David: The trick, William Potter, is not minding that it hurts.
    • Peter Weyland: There's nothing.
    • David: I know. Have a good journey, Mr. Weyland.
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