Too much hype, not enough delivery

Rating: 6/10 (11 June 2012)

I would at first like to say that the movie was lit very well and the scale graphics were worth the 40 dollars I spent taking my sons to see it in 3D. The only problem was the movie itself. It was much to do about nothing. There were no surprises nor were there any true moments of wonder for me. When Scott did Gladiators I was intrigued by the way the story was told and I cannot say the same thing with Prometheus. The villains weren't clearly defined and none of the characters were developed enough for us to care whether they lived or died. It seems as if Mr. Scott had set out to do a really great job and the studio stepped in and told him to make it a bit of nonsense with action. Nothing was left for the viewer to resolve or figure out. When it ended i felt as if I was served a one course meal with no real taste. The actors all did their jobs and Fassbender stole the picture. For the rest of the 2 hours I just wanted it to be over. No new revelation peppered my brain and I was hoping something fresh and unique would wow me. Idris Elba did his best to be believable but he was no Yappeth Koto. The other "Red Shirts" were a non issue where you cared not if they lived or died. The scientists seemed like confused neophytes and I still don't know who was in charge of this mission. I wished they had more screenings before the release. I am guessing a real great movie is lying on the cutting room floor waiting to be released on DVD.