Hey, if this film stars Noomi Rapace from the ORIGINAL GWTDT (e.i. the awesome 3-pt Swedish one, not that crappy American re-make), then that along is a great selling point for me.
I'm going to be nerdy, and it has nothing to do with aliens: why has the obnoxious neologism "prequel" has become so popular? There was a word for a piece that picks up a narrative, at any chronological point -- it was "sequel." A perfectly good word. And no, "se" is not a removable particle that denotes any temporal quality.
@Ovidius: Given that you're a dirty prescriptivist, I feel no compunction in reminding you you're really off-topic. Who are you, Charles Mudede?
Granted it wasn't as good as Alien, but Prometheus was pretty fucking good. Not perfect, but still very good. In sum: Prometheus the movie is not nearly as disappointing or out of touch as Erick Henrickson of the Portland Mercury's review of said movie.
You actually take Eric seriously? The same dork that screens shitty 80's movies for the other dorks to be "interactive" with? I actually just saw Prometheus, and am not "disappointed" or upset. Yes, the plot is a little weak and the writing leaves something to be desired. But it is a visually stunning and enjoyable film.
the reviewer, in my opinion, is pretty close to spot on. anyone, wishing to discredit his essay needs to address the movie's overblown grandiosity. it misuses a great deal of its energy alluding to existential questions, only to end up failing to produce any story worth actually telling.
plus, the space duffles the crew have been issued are bullshit. i don't believe a multi trillion dollar mission would blast off with nondescript, non ergonomic luggage. if i was launching a mission to grapple with the greatest questions mankind has ever addressed i would sure as shit outfit up!
Wow what a steaming pile of shit that was. No wonder our makers wanted to destroy us. Sheesh.
plus, the space duffles the crew have been issued are bullshit. i don't believe a multi trillion dollar mission would blast off with nondescript, non ergonomic luggage. if i was launching a mission to grapple with the greatest questions mankind has ever addressed i would sure as shit outfit up!