Classic sci-fi

Rating: 9/10 (21 December 2012)

I completely disagree with the popular review on this movie. It just smells like fanboyism. Sorry guys, there is no perfection. Not even in science fiction. Fact is that most sci-fi movies are walking clichés based on great action scenes and visual eye candy. But as we all know, this stuff ages very fast. This movie a classic one. There is a simple, yet deeper philosophical layer under the movie: where are we from, who are our 'creators'? And can we call ourselves creators or even gods?
You could say that not all the characters in the movie are as well developed as the key figures in the movies. There are 17 crew members on board of the Prometheus. Which is pretty logical, since it's an important mission and they all have their own tasks in the expedition. Only a couple of the crew are well developed in the story. But why should the director give them an equal part in a 2 hour movie? That's not possible and it would distract you from the key figures and the main story. See it as a band, there are three lead singers and 14 bass players.
Also, a good story is a story with blanks in it. The viewer can fill those in, wondering about why someone does a certain action in the story. These blanks seduces the viewer to watch the movie again, discuss about it or inspire you to improve the story. I love that! Of course there are lose ends in the movie. It is your task to fantasize about that. Why would the aliens want to destroy or create mankind? What the hell were they exactly doing on that planet? I don't want a clear answer, I want to think for myself. That's the power of an 'open ending', it leaves the viewer in a delightful confusion. This movie is all about suggestions and this is precisely what makes this movie a classic. Enjoy the movie and discuss it with friends. I hope you disagree with them and you're all going to watch it again.