Not Blade Runner, but close to it

Rating: 9/10 (23 June 2012)

Great release, not a master-peace like Blade Runner, but close to it. It has all elements of Ridley Scott's best movies (outstanding story and directing style). However, some parts, some minor parts are missing to reach those - for ordinary mortals - unreachable artistic heights.
Some of characters transformations are not well presented. It seems like there were not enough time for the director to depict all psychological profiles of characters and their transformations (e.g. from the "greater cause" indifferent skipper and his transition to a hero, or in some moments a pale and a bit overplayed performance of the lead character - new/old Ripley).
However, have to single out outstanding Michael Fassbinder, very good Gay Pearce and persuasive Benedict Wong in "supporting" role. Charlize Theron preformed quite well old man's daughter.
Directing is superb, especially massive scenes where you can see Scott's genius at work. Music is fine, but could have been better. Best 3D effects I have ever seen (they are ubiquitous but not a burden for a viewer).
Story: as always Scott's preoccupation with the issue of mortality, tragic dimension of human existence and men's hubris. Neverhteles, this high artistic obsession does not lead to a pessimism toward the value of life in general.
Once again great movie, waiting for an extended version.