'Prometheus' (2012)

Rating: 9/10 (14 September 2012)

I will stand behind Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' regardless of whether the film contains "flaws" or not. Most of the negative comments being generated are basically about the same exact things and are basically just overly harsh criticisms. Sure, why would Logan Marshall-Green's character decide to remove his helmet in an alien atmosphere? I don't know, why do people decide to drive cars when they're drunk? Why do people yell at computers? All good questions. I'm not ever going to be overly harsh against a film unless it truly deserves it, 'Prometheus' however is grand, well-done filmmaking of the highest order. The effects are brilliant, but what is truly remarkable are the philosophical questions the film raises...and then fails to be able to provide an answer. Why would it? It's all hypothetical in the first place.
Noomi Rapace and Michael Fassbender are impressive to say the least, but I think everyone is more or less well-suited for their roles. I must say that I was disappointed that Guy Pearce didn't have a bigger and better part to play, but I'm not going to cry and b**ch about it. What I think I loved about 'Prometheus' was the adventure and the mystery, which is really all that we should be caring about when we go to the movies in the first place. Expertly crafted horror sequences, with a very nice pace to the film the entire time. Sure, the ending might have disappointed many, but I thought it fit well with the rest of the film. Either way, to me, 'Prometheus' is a thoroughly well-made feature that demands multiple viewings. Thumbs down to all you haters. =P
PROMETHEUS -----9/10.