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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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After scientists Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Charlie Holloway (Logan Marshall-Green, Devil) discover mysterious cave drawings that point to the origins of mankind, they soon find themselves aboard the spaceship Prometheus, sponsored by Weyland Industries and on a journey to uncover the secrets of humanity. Overseen by the imperious Meredith Vickers (Charlize Theron, Snow White and the Huntsman), looked after by the android David (Michael Fassbender, X-Men: First Class), and backed up by a team of scientists, Shaw and Holloway arrive on the isolated moon LV-223 to discover an abandoned alien spaceship and the truth… that not all is as it seems...
"A chillingly classy epic" *****--Mail On Sunday
"A classic in its own right" 10/10--Daily Star
"It doesn’t get much better than this" *****--The Sun
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"A chillingly classy epic" *****--Mail On Sunday
"A classic in its own right" 10/10--Daily Star
"It doesn’t get much better than this" *****--The Sun
Special Features
- Deleted scenes--10 mins
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407 of 477 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.
105 of 123 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
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Eric Baxter
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Despite some poor reviews, I had high hopes for this film, but I'm afraid director Ridley Scott comes nowhere near the high quality of his own 'Alien' or James Cameron's 'Aliens'.
No amount of expensive special effects can make up for a story that just isn't strong enough.
I'm flabbergasted by the glittering five star review from 'The Sun' published on the DVD's back cover. Dare I suggest that their reviewer doesn't get out enough?
It's worth watching, but don't expect too much.
No amount of expensive special effects can make up for a story that just isn't strong enough.
I'm flabbergasted by the glittering five star review from 'The Sun' published on the DVD's back cover. Dare I suggest that their reviewer doesn't get out enough?
It's worth watching, but don't expect too much.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A great deal of unfair criticism.
Put aside the misconception in your mind that "This is a prequel to the Alien film series" because it is not intended to be. Read more
Published 5 hours ago by Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Prometheus
pleased with fast delivery and item. enjoyed the film and 3D effects are good. Would recommend a watch if you are an alien fan.
Published 8 hours ago by Alison Docherty
2.0 out of 5 stars
great visuals, but lumpy plotlines, and appalling characterisations
Another prequel, this time dealing weith the race of aliens first encountered briefly in the first "Alien" film - from the spaceship crashed on the stormy moon. Read more
Published 9 hours ago by F. M. Havicon
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dodgy disc!
I had great expectations for this film. It was directed by Ridley Scott who can usually be relied upon to give us a good show and it featured a moderately stellar cast of actors. Read more
Published 21 hours ago by H. Galloway
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ive made my mind up..Or have I?
I like it I think! Im not sure it answered many pre Alien questions and it definitely wasn't in the same league as the four films. Im gonna have to watch it again and see!
Published 1 day ago by Tristar777
4.0 out of 5 stars
the connection if there is one?
i watched it with an open mind that it might be the beginning of aliens saga? mmmm more prequals..... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Mr. Mark Clawson
3.0 out of 5 stars
prometheus disappointment!
strange film and nothing compared to real space exploration. ridley scott needs to talk to the x-files writers. I was disappointed with the story line.
Published 7 days ago by John Cheshire
2.0 out of 5 stars
2 stars too harsh, 3 would be a little generous *Possible spoilers*
I saw this at the Cinema when it was released, and while it is visually VERY good, the story was a little "Meh". Read more
Published 7 days ago by Charlie Fodder
2.0 out of 5 stars
Could've been so much more
When I heard that Ridley Scott was making a prequel to his legendary Alien, which I must add I love! I was over the moon but seriously? Read more
Published 7 days ago by Nyx
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible film
Absolutely horrendous movie. Acting appalling, script non-existent, and the plot? Something very familiar about well everything. Not a prequel, but a 10th rate copy of Alien.
Published 10 days ago by D. Anderson
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