Audience reaction

Rating: 4/10 (2 June 2012)

Last night I went to watch Prometheus at the IMAX cinema in London. It was opening night so the theater was full and the air buzzed with excitement. This I thought would be a film that would deliver on every level, helmed by a director who has consistently delivered more times than not, throughout his career.
As we took our seats the mood was one of expectation and excitement and certainly many members of our group had waited a long time for this film.
Alas, in contrast the end of the movie was palpably different...ranging from somber to slightly bewildered.
Simply put, the film didn't deliver!
Maybe this was always going to be the case, as with so many films over recent years, but the undoubted problems that plagued the film throughout were not simply down to fans over expectancy.
Many reviewers on here have already hit the nail on the head, so I feel no need to knock another nail into this failing franchise's coffin, suffice to say I am disappointed that a director of Scott's calibre could make so many strange decisions ranging from obvious casting mis-matches, a music score that simply didn't fit, to the downright ridiculousness of a caesarian sequence, that culminated in a last scene that unsubtly sets up the inevitable sequel, to the prequel.
One point aside - the film looked stunning at the IMAX and the cinematography and art direction were all of the highest quality. Just a shame that someone forgot about the script!