Thank you, Ridley Scott!

Rating: 8/10 (19 June 2013)

To the Alien franchise fans, Prometheus will contain precious answers they've been looking for since 1979, with brand new avenues expanding the "Alien" universe to new boundaries.
Don't be mistaken though, Prometheus works very well on its own.
To people that are not familiar with the "Alien" universe, Prometheus offers an experience rich in entertainment, visual prowess, imagination, and a fascinating script that both succeeds in being a beautiful ode to life/genetics as well as being an effective, imaginative science-fiction/horror story of its own.
Direction is wonderful and true to the genre, visual effects are amazing, characters are engaging, and the score is both beautiful and haunting. From the opening sequence, you'll know you're in for a cinematic treat.
The script changes levels at about mid-point of the film : Prometheus starts off with a pace very faithful to the first entry of the "Alien" franchise (lethargically nightmarish), while the second half unfolds in a more conventional way, with a blend of stressful situations and edge-of-your-seat action.
A genuine sci-fi film, and a very welcome expansion to what has now become a legendary universe to sci-fi fans from all around the globe. As an "Alien" fan, I could not be more thankful. And, more simply, as a sci-fi fan, I'm stoked. Thank you, Ridley Scott.