A FIlm 30 Years in the Making

Rating: 7/10 (8 June 2012)

This review could contain POSSIBLE spoilers, so be warned.
I had extremely high hopes and expectations for this film, as it's Ridley Scott's first return to sci-fi in 30 years. I wasn't disappointed in the slightest.
Fans of the original Alien and its mysteries will love this film. It attempts to answer some of the questions the first film posed 33 years ago, but asks a lot of new ones. Many reviewers find these questions to be quite aggravating, but I like to think of these questions preserving the sense of mystery the original had.
Many people complain about the acting or script. So, while not brilliant, it's a minor negative point. None of the actors are bad, most of them just average. But, Fassbender(David) and Rapace(Shaw) stand out above the rest.
This film, matches, if not exceeds, the original disturbing nature of Alien. So, this film is not for the weary. Prometheus is complete fanfare to fans of the original, and for those who have been interested in the origins of the giant fossilized pilot aboard the derelict spacecraft. Excellent cinematography, and captivating visual effects, to be expected.
Prometheus may not be the most coherent film ever made, but it's an absolute edge -of- your-seat thrill ride, with plenty of nods to the original film, a few great performances, and obviously breathtaking cinematography and visuals. If you're a fan of Science Fiction and Scott's original Alien, you won't be disappointed, I can guarantee you that.