A HIGH Sci-fi film where anything is possible.

Rating: 8/10 (11 September 2014)

I've been reading a lot of user reviews on this movie and I have to say I do not agree with the negativity. First of, I would like to start by saying that this is a high sci-fi film. Very high sci-fi. What I mean by that is that there are elements and events that occur that seem ridiculous. If it were any other genre, these events would be completely ridiculous; however, it's perfectly acceptable for this kind of science fiction.
In short, the film is about a group of scientists that discover ancient cave paintings all containing the same message: we are not alone in the universe. The scientists believe that the pictures carved on to the stone walls are implying an invitation to discover the truth behind the creation of the human race. (Crazy, right? Science fiction, everybody!) Anyway, A large group travel some two hundred plus years into deep space and finally arrive on a moon where they believe these ancient beings live. The ancient aliens are known as Engineers and they do indeed discover that these Engineers are responsible for the creation of life on Earth. (This is totally insane and unrealistic. SCIENCE FICTION!)
Judging this film based on the lack of realism and facts is completely unjustified. I've said it a few times already, but this is is HIGH sci-fi movie. Meaning how things work in real, modern life doesn't mean it can't work in this genre. We are dealing with an advanced human life where almost anything is possible through technology. Giving this movie a bad rating based on the lack of realism is the same as saying "The Lord of the Rings" could never happen. Sci-fi and fantasy coexists in film genres. Anything is possible in both genres, so why all the close minded reviews?
Anyway, Prometheus is a great science fiction film with beautiful special effects. Yes, there are some tiny problems with the storytelling, a couple of plot holes and the design of the Engineers are a little corny, but none of that is enough to really bother me. It's a nice unofficial prequel to the Alien films.