Prometheus-2012 Ridley Scott

[Bruce Banner]

The whole "Chariots of the Gods" style origin of humankind thing has me intrigued.... Will be interesting to see how far Scott goes with that aspect.

[Hector]

The new full trailer is just BADDAZZ!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=HHcHYisZFLU

[Gorn Captain]

I'm cautiously optimistic.
What bothers me a little, is that Alien has an almost archaic look (with samurai style spacesuits for example), and this prequel has hi-tech suits and spacecraft. That's the problem with going back in time, but wanting to use 2012 style visuals.

I'll definitely go and see it, though. Let's hope they don't overdo the SPFX and go Michael Bay on us. I really liked the simple-yet-effective style of the original.

[clemso]

Man there are just too many good looking movies coming.

[Brazoo]

I'm not hating it, but why does nearly every movie with extra-terrestrials in the last 20 years or so have to connect them to ancient civilizations? I'm just sick of that cliché.

[Brazoo]

Here's an international trailer that gives a little bit more of the story and story set-up away:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=a9jRaa4Wkbk

[MIB41]

The UK trailer is simply AMAZING! I can't wait for this movie. Emeraldknight and myself have been talking about this. Looks to be a big hit.

[kingdom warrior]

Looks freeking awesome!!!

[Bruce Banner]

Will be checking out Prometheus later today.

Not fazed by some of the reviews so far being fairly bad.

[emeraldknight47]

Will be checking out Prometheus later today.

Not fazed by some of the reviews so far being fairly bad.

Lucky dude, indeed, bro! Let us know what ya think!

[Funkyterrance]

I'm hoping, really really hoping this is going to be good as Ridley Scott is one of my favorite directors of all time. However, his last few movies have indicated to me that he is washed up. Again, I hope not. We shall see. As far as H.R. Giger... meh.

[Bruce Banner]

Lucky dude, indeed, bro! Let us know what ya think!

Well, I must say I was impressed.

First off, this movie looks great in 3D. There are some amazing shots of breathtaking vistas and suchlike which really come to life with the 3D process.

As for the story... I've seen a lot of negative criticism about the film over the last few days, and all I can figure is that those people were disappointed because they were apparently just hoping for another formulaic entry in the Alien franchise... which Prometheus certainly isn't!

I won't go into spoiler territory... but if anybody has been wondering exactly what the Space Jockeys were since we first saw them back in 1979... this movie answers those questions.

There are some very Lovecraftian themes of "denied primacy" in this film, as well as a dash of Chariots of the Gods.

Fassbender gives a great performance, and Theron looks hotter than I've ever seen her.

Like Ridley Scott said... the DNA of Alien is in this movie, but it's a very different beast.

Recommended!

[Gorn Captain]

I won't spoil it by dissecting the movie (just yet).
All I have to say is, my emotions about it vary from disappointment to boredom to irritation about the gaping holes in logic.
I'll list my remarks later, when more people have had a chance to go see it.

[emeraldknight47]

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Thanks for the input from both of you gentlemen. Sounds like this is going to be one of those movies you have to decide to see on it's own merits. Being a big fan of Ridley Scott, I'm willing to give it the benefit of a doubt and I really like the cast, so I'll have my fanny in the theater opening weekend...

[megoapesnut]

I am expecting to enjoy it regardless of what the critics say. The trailer looks awesome and Ridley Scott has directed 2 of my top 5 favorite movies, actually 2 of my top 3, and he seldom disappoints me