Interesting thoughts and ideas, but falls flat in some story elements.

Rating: 7/10 (9 May 2017)

Prometheus is a prequel to Alien. Although it does not feel like it, it feels like its own film. That is an aspect of the film that I really enjoyed. I had very high expectations when I was seeing this film because some friends loved the film and I was pumped. Did the film disappoint me? Yes and No.
Let me talk about the positives of the film first. The film raises more questions than it answers. I love when movies do that. It leaves you intrigued with all of this "creatures" and how they were created and why did they create us.
The movie has some very interesting philosophical subjects that are tackled really well. Specially one uttered by David (Micheal Fassbender), which I believe is a great line and will become a famous movie quote in years to come.
The movie also has some very cool effects that look very real when combined with the amazing direction by Ridley Scott.
The biggest compliment I can give to the movie is that it really makes you think about the origins of mankind in this movie universe and really grabs your attention.
Unfortunately, the script does have some very big mistakes in my opinion. Let me address the characters first. Elizabeth, Vickers, and Dave are the only interesting and rounded characters. That is not good considering that there are 17 characters and the most interesting ones are the main character, a robot, and a character that acts like a robot. I did love Idris Elba's performance but that was thanks to his charisma rather than clever writing.
The characters also suffer from dumb decision-making syndrome. I swear that some characters seem retarded, they take the stupidest decisions that are important to the plot.
The only smart character was David, who was my favourite character of course. He was such a complex character although he is an android. He kind of has his own purposes in the explorations and you are more invested in what he is doing rather than in the main quest.
Another thing that the movie suffers from is plot holes. There are some things that are intentionally left unanswered and that is perfect. But there are some other things that just happen that do not comply with the Alien movies and they don't explain in any way why certain things happen differently.
The movie does set up a sequel in a good way and leaves you intrigued for its sequel Alien Covenant.
Although I gave a lot of negative points against the film. I still recommend you to see it. It will certainly make you think of things you normally don't think of and it will be fun to discuss this film among friends.
Cheers.