Prometheus Reviews

WPrometheus offers hypotheses about the origin of life on our planet that are so well constructed, they make real-life theories about extraterrestrials seem highly feasible.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

The mishmash of grotesque body-horror and chin-stroking existentialism does not always make for the most coherent movie, but it is at least an entertaining one and certainly no black mark on the franchise.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

Rather than trying to reinvent the franchise with new tricks, "Prometheus" wants to return us to that uncertain terror that loomed over the 1979 original.

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The movie wasn't giving my brain much of a workout, but my eyes got a nice buzz. Prometheus is straight-up gorgeous...

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

Insulting lip service to 2001 notwithstanding, Prometheus shocks and awes with more than sufficient technical bravura. If only it was as smart as it clearly thinks it is.

| Original Score: 2.5/4

Artfully designed with special effects that border on the elegant-there's no other way to put it-"Prometheus" is a visual delight.

Full Review | Original Score: 8/10

There's a lot of college dorm philosophical mumbo jumbo on top but it all really boils down to, "Man seeks his creator/makes contact/discovers he is a total jerk."

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

Prometheus is a welcome return to form for Ridley Scott -- delivering a fascinating sci-fi storyline, gorgeous 3D visuals, and competent filmmaking choices.

Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5

Very few films can create a genuine sense of wonder and discovery, and Prometheus manages it for its entire 124 minute running time ... almost entirely a sensory experience.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5

Never quite matching Alien or Aliens for emotional authenticity - but definitely holding you in tow until the final moments. Ridley Scott isn't much for illustrating humanity, but he sure as hell knows how to craft aliens.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

It isn't perfect, but Prometheus is a thoroughly entertaining summer blockbuster that is a cut above the rest due to an amazing cast and Ridley Scott, who re-establishes himself as one of our greatest world building filmmakers.

Full Review | Original Score: 9/10

Returning to the genre that skyrocketed his career with "Alien" and "Blade Runner," Scott has fashioned a fascinating new mystery within his original "Alien" universe.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10

Scott has lensed a film that possesses the look of a video View-Master. It's jaw-droppingly striking.

Full Review | Original Score: A-

I won't say that I'm con-metheus, but I'm not entirely pro-metheus either.

Full Review | Original Score: 6.5/10

Spectacular and mesmerizing. Ridley Scott is back in top form, but "Prometheus" suffers from pulling (and relying on) the strings of anticipation a bit too much.

Full Review | Original Score: 8.5/10

Scott has indeed created another sci-fi classic -- brilliant mess that it is.

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"Prometheus" comes off as a really fun movie with knockout effects, a splendid visual design, tense scenes, a playful attitude but ... well, it's a wee bit familiar.

Full Review | Original Score: 7

Ridley Scott retells an old story

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4

Prometheus asks a big, loaded question, but teasingly leaves the answer for another mission...and another movie.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

For those who aren't opposed to a little 'Why?' in their sci-fi, Ridley offers a penetrating other-worldly adventure like few films in recent memory.

Full Review | Original Score: B+