Clever Scott

Rating: 8/10 (13 May 2013)

Seeing this movie without doing the homework really does make it seem confusing and nonsensical at first. But Ridley Scott was truly seeking out the fans with this one, challenging the viewer to look deeper, and expand on what we thought we knew about the Alien universe and mythos. I remember seeing this film opening day and coming out of the cinema thinking "what". It just didn't click to me. I think the only satisfaction i got from the film was Elizabeth Shaw's transmission at the end. very reminiscent of lieutenant Elan Riply's at the end of the original Alien. But i was not fully compromised yet. I immediately started reading up on the film on forums and cinema cites. My curiosity could not take it anymore. I ended up seeing the movie two or three more times at the 3 dollar theater and it all started coming together. All of the clues became more blatant.
Like most movies these days, Prometheus has some minor flaws that fans and critics love to point out and pick at. But personally it doesn't add up. don't let these clichés mislead you. this movie is smart and fun, if you have someone to guide you thorough the esoteric and cryptic clues. Prometheus is film with truly more to it than some might think. this Film is about two scientists who believe they have stumbled across the very clue that will reveal the mysteries of mans origin and touches upon themes such as creation, insignificance,science and even religion. However one flaw that i simply couldn't let fly was the lack of connection between the crew members. their always seemed to be forced hostility and disrespect. At one point i was actually hoping for some of these characters demise. you simply don't care for most of them. The dialogue is pretty lifeless sometimes, even when something very important and interesting is being said. However there are some performances that are actually key to the film, more notably the character David, an android crew member played by Michael Fassbender. He is mono toned in everything he says, but when he talks, believe me you listen.
liking Noomi Rapace as Elizabeth Shaw was actually a build-up process. but once the stakes were high and the suspense built up, i was saying "GO SHAW". She has a great scene that surely lives up the notoriety of the chest burster scene in the Original Alien and will be remembered if anything. Her dialogue is delivered well and energetically, and she really does creates a believable curious scientist on the verge of discovering the origins of mankind.
So don't be put off by the fan-boys still comparing it to the original. It proudly stands alone and is actually a very smart and creative film. but if you love understanding movies and don't mind doing a little reading, i truly recommend checking out "Chariots of the Gods" by Erich von Däniken.