OK, so I went to see Prometheus last night and can't help but feel unsatisfied with the conclusion.
Firstly, I will start with what I enjoyed about this film as it was not all bad.
1: Michael Fassbender's performance 2: Cinematography 3: Visual Effects 4: This is a prequel not just some smart ass movie that is based in the same 'universe' as Ridley's original. 5: Idris Elba (although I did question a few of his actions)
Unfortunately, thats where it stops. I'm not going to go on about the behaviour of some characters as I agree with other reviews that some of the decisions, actions of some were questionable. My main gripe is with the emotional detachment I had with the actors. Aside from Fassbender there wasn't really any characterisation for anyone else which unlike Alien I cared for each character.
When a mutated Fifield returns to the ship and goes on a mini killing spree, who does he kill again? I don't remember seeing any of those guys before?!
Another thing that really annoyed me about this film is that all the way through you are kind of in awe with the Visual Effects and the advanced technology that is being used, then we get hit with an unrealistic, prosthetic 90 year old Guy Pearce? I thought to myself half way through, there must be a scene where Weyland miraculously ages backwards or something but no, hes just an old man all the way through! I'm sure Ian McKellen could have done those scenes?
To conclude, watching this film has made me want to do one thing, watch Alien again. The question you have to ask though is, do I want to because I've just watched the prequel or do I need reminding of what a great sci/fi horror is?
Firstly, I will start with what I enjoyed about this film as it was not all bad.
1: Michael Fassbender's performance 2: Cinematography 3: Visual Effects 4: This is a prequel not just some smart ass movie that is based in the same 'universe' as Ridley's original. 5: Idris Elba (although I did question a few of his actions)
Unfortunately, thats where it stops. I'm not going to go on about the behaviour of some characters as I agree with other reviews that some of the decisions, actions of some were questionable. My main gripe is with the emotional detachment I had with the actors. Aside from Fassbender there wasn't really any characterisation for anyone else which unlike Alien I cared for each character.
When a mutated Fifield returns to the ship and goes on a mini killing spree, who does he kill again? I don't remember seeing any of those guys before?!
Another thing that really annoyed me about this film is that all the way through you are kind of in awe with the Visual Effects and the advanced technology that is being used, then we get hit with an unrealistic, prosthetic 90 year old Guy Pearce? I thought to myself half way through, there must be a scene where Weyland miraculously ages backwards or something but no, hes just an old man all the way through! I'm sure Ian McKellen could have done those scenes?
To conclude, watching this film has made me want to do one thing, watch Alien again. The question you have to ask though is, do I want to because I've just watched the prequel or do I need reminding of what a great sci/fi horror is?