Prometheus (2012)
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Critic Consensus: Ridley Scott's ambitious quasi-prequel to Alien may not answer all of its big questions, but it's redeemed by its haunting visual grandeur and compelling performances -- particularly Michael Fassbender as a fastidious android.
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as Janek
as Meredith Vickers
as Shaw's Father
as Peter Weyland
as Shaw's Mother
as David
as Ford
as Millburn
as Sacrifice Engineer
as Ravel
as Last Engineer
as Archaeological Assistant
as Ship Computer Voice
as Mechanic 3
as Charlie Holloway
as Elizabeth Shaw
as Chance
as Archaeological Assistant
as Mercenary 3
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as Ghost Engineer
as Ship Computer Voice
as Mechanic 2
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as Mercenary 4
as Young Shaw
as Linguist Teacher
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as Mechanic 4
as Archaeological Assistant
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Critic Reviews for Prometheus
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Prometheus is scary only in the sum of instincts and talent for movie-making that have been lost.
The movie may be a scare show that leaves many questions unanswered, but Scott's craft earns an exhausted kind of respect.
While I was completely engrossed in 'Prometheus', I felt a tug-of-war going on between the cerebral and visceral elements, right up to the finale.
Brilliant. Epic. Haunting. Grotesque. Great.
The setup is familiar-the mysterious planet, the slick tunnels, the shocking bodily violation, the broken quarantine, etc. So why is there a gaping hole where the dread should be?
Prometheus tells a much bigger story and does it well, but it's missing what matters most. It's inorganic.
Audience Reviews for Prometheus
An ambitious movie not only in its outstanding visuals but also in ideas, though the existentialist debate never goes beyond the most obvious, and even if supported by a gripping mystery, this is a frustrating effort that only cares about coming up with more and more questions than ever bothering to answer them.
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A smart, slam-bang thriller that engages its audience from its mysterious opening shot all the way to its open-ended conclusion, featuring a team of scientists (led by Noomi Rapace) who journey to a distant planet in the year 2093 in hopes of uncovering hidden secrets regarding mankind's beginning and the meaning of life. Ridley Scott's visual scope is impeccable right from its opening tracking shot of the hills of Scotland, and the way he packs his film with atmosphere, tension, and absolute horror is a welcome surprise to the banal horror films (with exception to "The Cabin in the Woods", namely) we have received lately. Sure, the film is not a mastery in how to develop characters (but neither were "Alien" or "Aliens", two films that are considered to be all-time greats by many, many people, including me), but it is an old-school lesson in how to properly freak out your audience, all while inputting a philosophical spin that is completely arresting. Although the film could have expanded on its "faith vs. science" battle, and there are some notable, inexcusable plot holes, it still works due to its cast. Everyone involved gives fantastic performances (Noomi Rapace, aka the original "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" is outstanding, as is Michael Fassbender as the android David), there are tons of scares, all concluded with an ending straight out of Hell. Flawed, absolutely, but still an engaging, arresting, beautifully shot philosophical blast of a film whose ambiguity is frustrating and ballsy at the same time.
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Its the future and scientists have found the traces of early alien visitation on Earth, and can trace the traces. So begins Ridley Scott's adventure to find the source of humanity. Heady stuff, so described, but like many stories, a great sendoff is not guarantee of even a fitting conclusion, which is where this tale sadly drops the ball. Sadly because not only is humanity's origin the premise but, more ominously, more thematically exciting, the origins of that cute and lovely little bitch Sigourney Weaver fights in Aliens. This is a roller coaster ride I want in on. Fassbender owns the movie as the most interesting character. Whatever will the willful curmudgeon do next? Charlize Theron follows closely but is given nada to do. Idris Elba is shaped to be the manly old style sci-fi hero, but blink and you'd miss him. Guy Pearce is there (as another honored competitor has noted) but why? Which leaves Noomi Rapace to flail around the sets, perhaps herself wondering why. And so finally yet another film demonstrating quite succinctly that the most essential special effect in movies is the writer.
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Prometheus Quotes
| David: | Why do you think you're people made me? |
| Charlie Holloway: | We made you cuz we could. |
| David: | Can you imagine how disappointing it would be for you, to you the same thing for me know creator. |
| David: | [to Vickers] Cup of tea, mum? |
| David: | Cup of tea, mum? |
| Elizabeth Shaw: | Final report of the vessel Prometheus. The ship and her entire crew are gone. If you're receiving this transmission, make no attempt to come to its point of origin. There is only death here now, and I'm leaving it behind. It is New Year's Day, the year of our Lord, 2094. My name is Elisabeth Shaw, last survivor of the Prometheus. And I am still searching. |
| Fifield: | The quotes attributed to David are actually from the movie LAURENCE OF ARABIA. |