One of the Better Sci-Fi Movies In Recent Years!

Rating: 9/10 (5 January 2014)

Prometheus, the long-awaited prequel set in the Alien/Aliens universe, is one of the best sci-fi films of the past few years. Ridley Scott, who directed 1979's Alien, returns to make a film of the same stature: a brilliant, tense film that has a very forbidding atmosphere. The dark, bleak visuals tells us what we need to know about the story. The special effects are very good and they enhance the story. Speaking of which, the story is very captivating and it makes us care what is going to happen next.
Scott's film is set in the year 2093 and a discovery has been made about a civilization existing many light-years away from Earth. It's believed that this discovery may hold the key to existence of the human race. So financed by the Weyland Corporation, a group of people set out to find this civilization.....and this is where discovery turns to survival.
The acting is really good. Noomi Rapace may not be like Signourey Weaver's Ripley, but she still does pretty good in my opinion. Michael Fassbender as the android delivers a very compelling performance. Charlize Theron plays your typical company person, but does it very well. Guy Pearce makes a surprising few appearances and does it well.
Overall, this is an excellent, bleak sci-fi film that will please fans of the Alien films. This was one of the most anticipated films of 2012 and it delivers for the most part. There are twists and turns that comes during the most unexpected times and the ending will leave you with your mouth hanging wide open. A satisfying conclusion is what I think. This is a very good film and one of Ridley Scott's best directorial efforts. I rate this film 9/10.