Prometheus

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Prometheus

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Released Jun 8, 2012

2h 3m

Sci-Fi

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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The discovery of a clue to mankind's origins on Earth leads a team of explorers to the darkest parts of the universe. Two brilliant young scientists lead the expedition. Shaw (Noomi Rapace) hopes that they will meet a race of benevolent, godlike beings who will in some way verify her religious beliefs, while Holloway (Logan Marshall-Green) is out to debunk any spiritual notions. However, neither the scientists nor their shipmates are prepared for the unimaginable terrors that await them.

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Critics 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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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Prometheus recaptures the essence of not only a beloved franchise, but also an admired yet complicated genre many filmmakers attempt but few successfully. In short, it shows the amateurs how it's really done.

Rated: A

Sep 8, 2017

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Tom Charity

CNN.com

Even if the movie's logic ultimately spirals down into a vortex of hysteria, horror and hokum, I enjoyed the bulldozer intensity of the climax, which barely keeps a lid on the crackpot cult movie that's wrestling for the soul of this... blockbuster.

Nov 9, 2016

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

With poise and great artistry, Scott crafts a world that combines high-tech science, primal beginnings, human frailty and sheer horror.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 9, 2016

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

[Ridley] showcases his directorial prowess of masterfully building up the tension before evolving into a full-blown terror, coupled with Marc Streitensfeld’s riveting score and Dariusz Wolski’s stunning cinematography.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 15, 2024

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

It's not without its narrative stumbles, yet it's still impressive to see how Scott can return to the franchise and show how he is happy to challenge himself by exploring new avenues as opposed to resting on his laurels.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 24, 2023

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Prometheus asks a lot of questions that it refuses to answer, but if you're wiling to go along this philosophical ride there's plenty to enjoy.

Rated: 4/5

May 3, 2023

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matthias s

**Prometheus** – 3/5 As a big fan of the original *Alien*, I was curious to see what Ridley Scott would bring to the table with *Prometheus*. With such a stacked cast (seriously, Michael Fassbender and Charlize Theron?!) and Scott’s direction, I had decent expectations. The worldbuilding is impressive, and I enjoyed how it expands the *Alien* lore—definitely cool to see how everything connects. The visuals and set designs are top-notch, no question. It’s a beautiful movie to look at, but it lacks the suspense and raw intensity that made *Alien* a classic. As a sci-fi flick, it’s decent—nothing groundbreaking, though. The story felt a bit muddled at times, and I couldn’t fully connect with the characters. It’s not bad, but it doesn’t have the same rewatchability as the original. I’m glad I checked it out, but it’s probably a one-and-done for me.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/22/24

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Audience Member

Just a muddled mess. It's well done & high flying action+adventure, no doubt. But the plot is at once tedious & befuddling. I don't know who this movie was for, other than the *Any/all things Alien is spectacular* crowd. But thinking-fans, I just don't think it adds more than blah+wtf? feelings to the franchise. Certainly wasn't worthy of the hype!

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/05/24

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GREGORY L

I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS MOVIE OR ALIEN COVENANT WOULD GET SUCH POOR RATINGS. THOSE MOVIES ARE ABSOLUTELY SENSATIONAL. ALIEN ROMULUS IS THE ABSOLUTE BIGGEST PILE OF STEAMING FECES OF A FILM THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN. I COULDNT EVEN MAKE IT TO THE END.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/04/24

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Eliezer B

MY FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME. FULL OF HISTORY, AMAZING ART DESINGS, CAST AND EFFECTS.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/02/24

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Nathan W

Excellent prequel to Alien.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/24

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Dionisis T

Boring but it was so fucking beautiful!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/28/24

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Synopsis

The discovery of a clue to mankind's origins on Earth leads a team of explorers to the darkest parts of the universe. Two brilliant young scientists lead the expedition. Shaw (Noomi Rapace) hopes that they will meet a race of benevolent, godlike beings who will in some way verify her religious beliefs, while Holloway (Logan Marshall-Green) is out to debunk any spiritual notions. However, neither the scientists nor their shipmates are prepared for the unimaginable terrors that await them.

Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: Ridley Scott, David Giler, Walter Hill
Screenwriter: Jon Spaihts, Damon Lindelof
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Scott Free Productions, Brandywine Productions
Rating: R (Sci-Fi Violence|Brief Language|Some Intense Images)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 8, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $126.5M
Runtime: 2h 3m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby

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