Something short of genius... But not bad!

Rating: 6/10 (5 May 2013)

I am going to warn people straight away, If you have not yet seen the Classic ALIEN - DON'T WATCH IT BEFORE PROMETHEUS or you will be Disappointed!
The film itself is well made but lacks a bit of depth. The only character I really felt anything for was Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace)who was far more delightful on screen than Charlize Theron.. Just my view.
There are many viewers complaining that the story did not "Fit" well... This is true, there are more questions by the end than answers. Overall, its not bad! Effects are great and there is some great acting from Noomi and Fassbender.
But - And now for the spoiler - Key Elements for a prequel are that it SHOULD fit with the original story... his film FAILS major on this point as in ALIEN, The "Pilot is seen in his cockpit with a "Chest Busters" Hole in his body... Yet the film ends with the "Engineer" (Pilot) attacked and dying elsewhere...
MAJOR BAD PLAY THERE!
Technicalities aside, Worth a watch but far from Scot's best work... A bit of a let down for fans.
***UPDATE*** If rumour is to be believed, The reason the story does not "Fit" is because a sequel is already planned that will expand on the history once more - Apparently there will be 2 More films...