I wish I could give this more stars

Rating: 4/10 (26 September 2013)

It is a beautiful movie with epic images. The first few minutes is a great visual fest with an event that makes you feel the movie will be great.
Then the movie doesn't pay off. A largely unlikeable cast of characters is assembled and as soon as they arrive at their destination they start acting like complete idiots. The audience can see the only (possible) plot twist half an hour before it happens.
The David robot is the only interesting character, Idris Elba and Charlize Theron's talent is largely wasted here with the exception of a few moments where they shine.
It seems Ridley Scot became a shadow of its former self. I guess this movie is worth watching if you like Science Fiction and the Alien series but don't expect much from it.