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You want an alien world created anew, with wonders and horrors lurking in its furrows? You go to Ridley Scott, of course, spectacle maker and pictorialist par excellence. So Prometheus is bound to be eye filling, with fully wrought planetary vistas and occasionally jaw-dropping visual coups. And did we use the word alien back there? Yes, folks, Prometheus is a prequel, in a sideways sort of fashion, to Scott's 1979 Alien original--or at least it's a long-distant stage setter for that story. This one begins with a space mission that could reveal the extraterrestrial roots of Earth, although what's buried out on the planet turns out to be much more complicated than expected. In the midst of suspenseful episodes (and a few contrived plot turns), Prometheus reaches for Big Answers to Big Questions, in a grand old sci-fi tradition. This lends the movie a hint of metaphysical energy, even if Scott's reach extends well, well beyond his grasp. The hokier moments are carried off with brio by Michael Fassbender (the robot on board), Charlize Theron, and Idris Elba, and then you've got Noomi Rapace entering the badass hall of fame for a long, oh-no-they-didn't sequence involving radical surgery, which might just induce the vapours in a few viewers. Even if Prometheus has its holes, the sheer size of the thing is exciting to be around. Because this movie is gigantic. --Robert Horton.
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45 of 52 people found the following review helpful
By Lensman
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a great film in it's own right, even Ridley says it's not really a prequel, it's just that the idea for this film came about from elements of the first Alien film. Just watch it for what it is, a great piece of Sci-Fi.
Just a gripe now towards Amazon, Why don't you list the extras on any of your DVD / Blu Ray's? This would help many people in deciding which version of the disc to buy. Now originally I was going to buy the film which just came with a digital copy, this was around £15, or I could go for the copy which also had the 3D version, but not having a 3D TV I thought this would be a waste of time and an extra £5. But it wasn't until I read through a load of reviews where someone said to go for the 3D version as it had a film makers documentary which is 3.5 hours long, this I believe does not come with the other version. So I ordered the 3D version (which also has the normal 2D blu Ray version) which does indeed come with a 3.5 hour documentary, but that's not all, there is over 7 hours of bonus features on this disc, which are as follows:
Deleted scenes including alternate beginning and ending
making of Prometheus in depth documentary
Audio commentaries
The Peter weyland files
Weyland corp archive
Plus a Mobile app
Plus more
So if you like your extras then the 3D version is the way to go
Just a gripe now towards Amazon, Why don't you list the extras on any of your DVD / Blu Ray's? This would help many people in deciding which version of the disc to buy. Now originally I was going to buy the film which just came with a digital copy, this was around £15, or I could go for the copy which also had the 3D version, but not having a 3D TV I thought this would be a waste of time and an extra £5. But it wasn't until I read through a load of reviews where someone said to go for the 3D version as it had a film makers documentary which is 3.5 hours long, this I believe does not come with the other version. So I ordered the 3D version (which also has the normal 2D blu Ray version) which does indeed come with a 3.5 hour documentary, but that's not all, there is over 7 hours of bonus features on this disc, which are as follows:
Deleted scenes including alternate beginning and ending
making of Prometheus in depth documentary
Audio commentaries
The Peter weyland files
Weyland corp archive
Plus a Mobile app
Plus more
So if you like your extras then the 3D version is the way to go
370 of 431 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Don't be put off by the silly 1 star reviews on here because although prometheus isn't perfect and has flaws, it's still a magnificently crafted intelligent sci-fi film that challenges you to think. The problem was that the hype damaged this film, if you hype something for that long and that hard, then there will always be a degree of anti-climax, it's happened before and it'll happen again. People went in with ridiculous expectations and that's why there are so many stupid 1 or 2 star reviews - they never took it for what it was! to compare this,as some did on here, to "The phantom menace" is pathetic and childish to say the least.
The main problem with Prometheus is clearly it's unanswered questions, my opinion is that this will play better when the sequel arrives as it's really just act 1 of a 2 or 3 act play, that said there's still lots to enjoy here, namely Michael Fassbenders brilliant performance as David the Android, the exceptional design work,stunning fx and Naomi Rapace who is excellent in only her 2nd Hollywood role.
Fed up of silly robots smashing things up,superheroes and vacuous teen vampire movies? want sci fi but with a brain? then this movie is for you, sure it's not perfect but its miles better than most movies out there at the moment.
The main problem with Prometheus is clearly it's unanswered questions, my opinion is that this will play better when the sequel arrives as it's really just act 1 of a 2 or 3 act play, that said there's still lots to enjoy here, namely Michael Fassbenders brilliant performance as David the Android, the exceptional design work,stunning fx and Naomi Rapace who is excellent in only her 2nd Hollywood role.
Fed up of silly robots smashing things up,superheroes and vacuous teen vampire movies? want sci fi but with a brain? then this movie is for you, sure it's not perfect but its miles better than most movies out there at the moment.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Chris
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I should start off by admitting I've not seen any other Alien franchise films, maybe that had an impact on my 'enjoyment' of Prometheus, but I'm sure there will be other people in the same situation so consider this review for them.
My main complaint throughout the film was that you knew exactly what was about to happen, it was just a matter of how soon, there wasn't any real degree of suspense or tension as it was so obvious what was going to pop out of where and who it was going to kill.
The plot seemed like just more of an excuse to get to the location and situation where the majority of the film was spent, there wasn't much in the way of resolution or any explanation of the ending where suddenly there's an Alien.
It's a shame I watched this film first as it's put me off the whole series, but I will try to make myself watch the rest still as everyone's told me they're a lot better than this and to be fair, they couldn't be much worse.
My main complaint throughout the film was that you knew exactly what was about to happen, it was just a matter of how soon, there wasn't any real degree of suspense or tension as it was so obvious what was going to pop out of where and who it was going to kill.
The plot seemed like just more of an excuse to get to the location and situation where the majority of the film was spent, there wasn't much in the way of resolution or any explanation of the ending where suddenly there's an Alien.
It's a shame I watched this film first as it's put me off the whole series, but I will try to make myself watch the rest still as everyone's told me they're a lot better than this and to be fair, they couldn't be much worse.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Watched it at the pictures
It was awesome at the pictures and needed to get it. Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron. Need anyone say anymore.
Published 26 minutes ago by david jason brown
3.0 out of 5 stars
Poor 3D
Good movie but lack of depth on the 3D, at times I thought I was watching the 2D version, not worth spending the extra on the 3D version.
Published 4 hours ago by Andy
2.0 out of 5 stars
Prometheus movie dissapoints
Prometheus movie disapoints
Shallow uninteresting characters carry the great concept of the HR Giger and his alien into mediocrity likely to disappoint any sci-fi fan... Read more
Shallow uninteresting characters carry the great concept of the HR Giger and his alien into mediocrity likely to disappoint any sci-fi fan... Read more
Published 18 hours ago by B9
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great idea crashes to earth
A big let down.This Ridley Scott film displays story-telling ineptitude hidden by clever special effects. Read more
Published 18 hours ago by technoguy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Alien PreQuel
This prequel to the Alien trilogy kept us guessing throughout and at time seemed to lose itself but it did cause a few squeals at the horror sections. Read more
Published 1 day ago by An Dulan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Alien Breakfast
Interesting film giving details you missed from the first Alien films. David the Robot was nicely sinister and the other characters blended well. Read more
Published 1 day ago by S. Barker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Review of product,not movie.
I have no idea how to review a dvd as an item other than to say it performs as a dvd should,comes in good quality case, and includes digital copy so I consider it good value.
Published 1 day ago by Rustycog
4.0 out of 5 stars
Prometheus
Great and visionary prequel to 'Aliens' which cleverly positions the whole series. Fabulous special effects (CGI) and real life action that slowly comes to the boil. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Martin Gordon Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars
prometheus
realy good film brought as a christmas present for my brother and me is realypleased with the gift and a rived in time
Published 1 day ago by Sue
1.0 out of 5 stars
The dissapointment of the year.....
I saw the movie a few days ago.The prevailing feeling at the end was disbelief.For,I could not bring myself to accept tht this is a Ridley Scott movie. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Lazaros K.
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