Prometheus

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Meredith C Spoilers ahead (not many, but still). You've been warned. After watching this film several times when I've had nothing better to do, I've concluded that the primary problem with this origin story for the Alien franchise is that there are far too many characters, and most of them are too stupid for words. When it says a crew of 17 in the introduction of the ship, it's clear right out of the gate that the audience is either 1) only going to really get to know one or two of them really well or 2) you aren't going to remember anyone's name without subtitles. Prometheus attempts to thread the needle by having very prominent actors in the supporting roles, like Idris Elba as the captain (whose name I can't remember) and Charlize Theron as the daughter (whose name I can't remember) as a short cut to actually developing their characters, but it fails quite spectacularly. Of the characters whose names you will remember, all of them make inexplicable decisions that will leave you slapping your forehead in frustration. First, Shaw says to the security officer (whose name I can't remember) that they're scientists so he's not supposed to bring weapons *onto an alien planet where they're hoping to encounter giant humanoids.* Then Halloway takes off his helmet when he's told the air seems breathable, apparently confusing the movie he's in with Galaxy Quest, where Guy Fleegman so wisely exclaimed, "Is there AIR? YOU DON'T KNOW!" because *this is an alien planet,* and even if the air seems breathable, there's no telling what's *in* it. One of the forgettable crew members decides to reach out and touch an alien snake-worm-thing, which any ten year old could tell you is a bad idea, while David, presumably under orders from Weyland, gives Halloway a drop of black liquid from an alien bottle apparently just to see what will happen. After all, they're only in *outer space.* What could possibly go wrong there with a substance of completely unknown origins or design? It's all just incredibly frustrating, and it seems pretty clear that Scott was trying too hard to hit too many topics at once. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Michele H Best movie of all time Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review IzabelaBeata K Painful. Stupid characters, lazy writing, just bunch of ideas somehow put togather to make a movie. Great visuals and set design and pretty much it. Form without substance. Disappointing. Boring. Pretentious. Treating audience as bunch of kids who swallow anything yo give them. Awful. It made me think it is time I start to make my own movies. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review Chip W. This horror stands tall alongside the originals. Scott’s eye for world-building makes every corner of the Engineers’ world feel believable, which makes the tension and awe hit even harder. The visuals are mesmerizing, and the lore expansion is brilliant. What I love about this movie is how it takes that single scene from the original Alien, the mysterious Space Jockey, and spins it into an original narrative that fits perfectly in the universe. Exploring the Engineers, their connection to humanity, and the origins of one of the Xenomorphs, all while keeping that signature sense of trepidation and mystery. One of the most interesting aspects is Peter Weyland’s obsession with discovering immortality. His desire to unlock the secrets of the Engineers drives the mission and adds a philosophical layer. David discovering the engineer’s holograms are some of my favorite scenes of the franchise. They make you feel just as fascinated with them as he is. Dr. Shaw getting the alien removed from her, holds a candle to the original alien chest bursting scene. The overall crew is arguably the best in the franchise. Michael Fassbender as David, is the most intellectually interesting robot in any Alien film. Every interaction, every decision, adds depth to the story. Shaw offers a different kind of heroism than Riley, driven by idealism and quest for knowledge rather than just survival.  This is an Alien movie through and through, showing every step of how a specific Xenomorph was birthed. Adding more philosophy into the horror and adventure, creating something of its own while giving the Alien universe a rich, mythic expansion. Plus the Weyland files from the DVD were a great interactive bonus. It’s atmospheric, tense, and has arguably the best visuals of the franchise. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/22/25 Full Review C S I've said it before and I'll say it again, Ridley Scott knows how to make really excellent weird science fiction. This one breathed life back into a dead franchise. The imagery is perfect. This one has depth and its unique. Michael Fassbender cannot be beat the role of David. Highly recommend to anyone who loves science fiction. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/22/25 Full Review Matthew Y I'm sorry, I just couldn't get past how dumb they made every character. It's a science expedition. The people on board were supposed to all be brilliant minds. Experts in their field of science. Yet at every turn, they are doing things where a ten year old would say "what in God's name are you doing? You're going to get killed." They land on this alien planet, and "oh hey, breathable air, like take off our space helmets." Dude. Congrats. You can breath without suffocating. What's IN that air you're breathing? What germs? What bacteria? What microscopic life, that human beings have never been exposed to and have zero immunities to? Oh great, you've got an alien head with what appears to be new cells growing on it. And you think you can get them living again. Fantastic. Let's totally do that with the head on a table, and no one in biohazard suits. That sounds like a great idea. Oh hey, it's a snake-like alien life form. Let's reach out and touch it. OH NO, IT'S WRAPPED AROUND YOUR ARM AND SQUEEZING, HOW UNEXPECTED! You had NO idea what that thing was or what it does, and you just immediately touch it! I'm sorry...I just can't take any of these characters seriously. The whole plot of this movie is "eff around and find out." Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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