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I watched Prometheus over the weekend and rather enjoyed it, there are some daft bits but overall I liked it, hard to say any more without revealing spoilers but I will say the opening scene had me grinning ear to ear and I'm still thinking the whole thing over days later.
It did leave me with more unanswered questions than I went in with leaving the door firmly wedged open for what I expect will be at least a trilogy.
Cast wise Michael Fassbender stole the show and Charlize Theron looked hot hot hot! Noomi Rapace was pretty good, everyone else so so.
3D was completely unobtrusive as it should be.
Overall gj rating: 8/10Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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I want to see Prometheus but after seeing Alien4/Resurrection am not exactly expecting much. I'm amazed Alien hasn't inspired way more films (AvP doesn't count), in my view it's one of the strongest SciFi/Horror concepts around.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostI want to see Prometheus but after seeing Alien4/Resurrection am not exactly expecting much. I'm amazed Alien hasn't inspired way more films (AvP doesn't count), in my view it's one of the strongest SciFi/Horror concepts around.
Alien 4? Please... I'm not sure if that even counts?? Prometheus is way better but as I said there are some daft bits that could of been handled better, I hope Scott keeps his hand in for the inevitable sequels.Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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I don't really want things answered as much as a decent film in keeping with the originals.
I do want to see a proper Alien film where they reach Earth though, one day.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post
First Prometheus (Alien prequel) and now a Bladerunner prequel.
At least being British, there's a fair chance he'll spare us the worst of American schmaltz and flag waving.Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostPrometheus looks promising. But I do hope Ridley Scott hasn't gone preachy and sentimental in his old age.
At least being British, there's a fair chance he'll spare us the worst of American schmaltz and flag waving.
Though it's nowhere near as cryptic as Blade Runner there is plenty left to interpretation, I'm now hooked on reading the various theories people have posted.Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostI don't really want things answered as much as a decent film in keeping with the originals.
I do want to see a proper Alien film where they reach Earth though, one day.Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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I thought Prometheus was ok, it promised so much more though. Still the original Alien (and Aliens) and Blade Runner are far classier sci fi movies than that was.
The movie seemed to raise more questions than gave answers which was annoying, I like it how Ridley Scott has strong female characters though.Comment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostI don't really want things answered as much as a decent film in keeping with the originals.
I do want to see a proper Alien film where they reach Earth though, one day.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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