A motion picture and science fiction milestone.

Rating: 10/10 (14 June 2012)

Prometheus was easily the best and most epic science fiction film that I have ever seen. The sheer scale of the narrative and the philosophical parallels drawn by this plot made for an absolutely spellbinding intellectual experience, as well as a top notch sci/fi- action-horror- thriller.
The emotional roller kicks off in the first scene and doesn't let up until the very end. Coupled with groundbreaking special effects on a scale that rivals and even excels beyond that of Avatar and a fantastic performance from every member of it's tight knit cast made for a rock solid foundation for a film.
An important aspect of the Alien franchise from the very first film was the design of the world in which it was set. Prometheus continues that tradition and furthers it, both in the design on the world in which it was set and in the expedition's ship and design. This is further heightened by the incredible CGI that the film exhibited, the result being a truly incredible visual spectacle.
The intellectual experience that was this film was a largely philosophical experience, dealing with current ethically debated material such as playing with genetic science and first contact. The extra aspect that this mind-food added to an already gigantic film, and a complex and engaging narrative of discovery resulted in a kind of sci- fi milestone that one can compare to 2001: A Space Odyssey or indeed, the original Alien of 1979.
For me it was a visually breathtaking experience, an intellectual journey and set the imagine afire in such a way that only a truly great film can. 10 stars.