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Post by Wato Stan Account on Jun 9, 2012 15:48:06 GMT -5
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Post by johnmcclane44 on Jun 9, 2012 16:15:20 GMT -5
I do not remember the last time I was this let down from a movie. Seriously, this film was bullcrapimo. The more I think about it, the more I hate it.
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Post by Jack Specific on Jun 9, 2012 22:01:53 GMT -5
I really enjoyed it. Man it was a beautiful looking movie. Some plot holes yes, but still, very intense and even a little scary. Can't wait for it in Blu-Ray for some 60" 1080p of beauty!
JS
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Post by J12 on Jun 9, 2012 23:48:26 GMT -5
Really enjoyed it. Will need a day or so to let it sink in, but despite some obvious plot holes, I thought it was very well done and quite an excellent ride. Definitely a movie to see in theaters - it's a visual spectacle.
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Post by TurboEddie on Jun 10, 2012 17:02:53 GMT -5
I haven't seen it yet. I might watch it on Tuesday. I like Ridley Scott's work. I hope this is no different.
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Jun 10, 2012 18:24:50 GMT -5
Gotta love Dr. Tyson Also, it's funny they went that far in just over two years. I loved it, but it wasn't perfect. Also, there were definitely plot holes, though many were the "People do stupid things to make horror happen" kind. However, I think the writing flaws were completely made up for by the acting. The cast was amazing. Michael Fassbender is the obvious stand out here. David was such a great character, and he played it perfectly. Fassbender impresses me more every time i see him. Noomi Rapace and Idris Elba are also fantastic. I have major problems with the engineers concept, but I was able to put those aside for the most part, as this world was obviously not the same as ours. Also, I try not to let bad science ruin a movie for me, unless it's supposed to be realistic. Over all, I'd watch it again, and will get it on blu ray as soon as I can.
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Post by marino13 on Jun 10, 2012 19:27:50 GMT -5
I was very pleasantly surprised. And I'd recommend it to anyone. I had heard a lot of early negativity about the film so I wasn't expecting much. But wow, what a good sci-fi movie!!!
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Post by Jack Specific on Jun 10, 2012 21:44:17 GMT -5
I was very pleasantly surprised. And I'd recommend it to anyone. I had heard a lot of early negativity about the film so I wasn't expecting much. But wow, what a good sci-fi movie!!! It seems like no one likes "real" sci-fi movies any more. There were hardly anyone in the theater watching it when I was there. No one likes to think . It's all about comic book movies, teeny bopper movies, and romantic comedys anymore . JS
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Jun 10, 2012 22:38:51 GMT -5
I was very pleasantly surprised. And I'd recommend it to anyone. I had heard a lot of early negativity about the film so I wasn't expecting much. But wow, what a good sci-fi movie!!! It seems like no one likes "real" sci-fi movies any more. There were hardly anyone in the theater watching it when I was there. No one likes to think . It's all about comic book movies, teeny bopper movies, and romantic comedys anymore . JS That's all it's ever been, really. Though teen films have only been around since the 50s. It just seems like the past was a lot better because we don't see the crap films as much anymore. Trust me though, most films in the past weren't all that great either.
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Post by MacReady on Jun 10, 2012 23:44:52 GMT -5
Just got back from an IMAX 3D showing (my first IMAX 3D, well worth it IMO).....
I'd say it was a solid 8/10.... EXCELLENT acting and writing all around, especially Fassbender (who should be in every movie ever, he's amazing; and David was SUCH a great character, for being a robot)and Theron, but the rest of the cast held their own really well too, even down to Logan Marshall-Green, who is clearly the least known of the leads. It had some REALLY great, tense moments (like the flamethrower scene, WOW). I'm glad it distanced itself from Alien enough, while still remaining in the same world. It FELT like Alien to me at a few points, which is obviously because Scott was back behind the helm; them man knows Sci-Fi! Was it perfect? No, but in a summer with what is sure to be tons more mindless flicks, Prometheus has a brain, on top of some awesome, spectacular visuals; and that helps it stand out above the pack in my mind.
I have a few questions that I'd love to discuss with you guys, but I don't want to be all spoilery for anybody who hasn't had the chance to see it yet, so PM me and we can talk!
Like I said above... 8/10
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Post by JTG on Jun 11, 2012 6:29:54 GMT -5
I would give this film a 7/10. I did enjoy it, although there were some things I'm still trying to work out in my head. I enjoyed the storytelling and actually really liked the concept of the "engineers". Some of what the crew did was questionable, but like someone above said, people do stupid things for horror to happen. I think that A LOT of people are going into this expecting a full on Alien prequel as I could tell quite a few people in the theatre last night were dissapointed as they left. I'm not surprised as the trailers definitely marketed it that way. With that said, Ridley Scott (many times) stated that this was going to have a life of it's own and be very much an original Sci-Fi movie. For those of you who have yet to see it and are on the fence, I highly suggest going into it with understanding it's within the same universe as Alien, but is a completely different Sci-Fi movie. That helped me at least.
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Post by T R W on Jun 11, 2012 6:37:13 GMT -5
I modified the title of this thread so the contents of the movie can be discussed.
This movie leaves a lot open to interpretation and discussion, so feel free to do so.
I'll join in shortly.
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Post by poindizzle on Jun 12, 2012 12:25:05 GMT -5
Okay, I watched it a second time, and I will modify the original post when I said there were no plot holes. I saw them the second time, I was just so dazzled the first time around. I still really loved the movie, I believe the idea to be so very well stated that I don't mind the plot holes. Several reviews that I have read state the same thing, that the inconsistencies in the second and third acts don't necessarily harm the message of the film.
To meet your maker and be denied them, how long would you continue to pursue your faith?
That was a major bit that I took from the film.
That and "don't touch the vaginal cobra, stupid."
The fellows that were arguing outside of the theater at the end of the movie were asking some of the dumbest questions and posing them as being plot-holes such as "Why in the first movie did they not see the wreckage of the prometheus?" Because it's not the same planet. Most every thing I heard them say led me to post that facebook status, because the questions they had were all answered. Plenty of questions weren't answered but those were. And that leads me to believe when I turn around the next day and see people making non-critique critiques of the movie that people just simply don't pay attention in film.
Favorite non-critique critique? The IMDB review that I read where they listed off every nit-picking problem they had with the movie, which included a nugget about how "Gee, the dream sequence just happens to be edited like a movie." His whole critique went on like that. And several people underneath said that review was helpful. Might have been edited like a movie because you are watching a movie genius. No movie has ever had a dream sequence that wasn't edited like a movie because that is impossible.
And I meant no real offense by mentioning Avengers. I liked it fairly well and it was fun, but it was by no means clever or challenging. We need movies that are just fun, but it seems like when something difficult comes along now, people just throw their hands up and yell "that was stupid!"
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Post by robinsonben36 on Jun 12, 2012 16:54:15 GMT -5
I liked it, actually my only real beef with it was that Theron's character died for seemingly no reason. Like I don't understand how her character's death added anything to the movie when she could have had a meaningful death in a sequel instead. Or just lived so we'd get more Charlize Theron hotness in another awesome movie.
And I agree with everyone who said that Fassbender was fantastic in this movie. I'm a huge fan.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2012 18:21:41 GMT -5
I thought this was an excellent movie. I liked the story and felt the cast was really good. Noomi Rapace did a phenomenal job and Michael Fassbender is usually on his A game with no exceptions here. He is definitely one of the better actors out there today. I thought that there were some great, intense moments. David's big things have small beginnings line was so apropos. Everything just evolved off another scene in terms of developing what would eventually become the Aliens franchise we know. I liked this movie.
I thought Prometheus was better than The Avengers, but then again I think I am the only one that didn't think The Avengers was as epic as everybody made it out to be. It was good, but nowhere near the best movie or comic book movie ever as some people are making it out to be.
Anyway, Prometheus was awesome and honestly I basically picked up more on the Greek mythology of Prometheus story moreso than the on the surface. "space story." I usually hate space movies, but this was very good and definitely was worth it.
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Post by Random Weddle on Jun 13, 2012 5:17:27 GMT -5
It was okay. I can't say I loved it, but I didn't hate it. Most of the people in the theater I was in didn't sound thrilled with it. Rapace and Fassbender were great though.
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Post by wyleecyotee on Jun 13, 2012 5:27:27 GMT -5
I really enjoyed it but I havent seen Alien yet so I didnt have all this "wow thats the thing from Alien" stuff going on. Fassbender was immense, what a great character he played. He was just so good at playing the robot guy, I loved him! Favorite non-critique critique? The IMDB review that I read where they listed off every nit-picking problem they had with the movie, which included a nugget about how "Gee, the dream sequence just happens to be edited like a movie." His whole critique went on like that. And several people underneath said that review was helpful. Might have been edited like a movie because you are watching a movie genius. No movie has ever had a dream sequence that wasn't edited like a movie because that is impossible. I like IMDB but they have some stupid people on there. On the goof bits for Yogi Bear someone actually criticised it for having one of those recorded camera viewings in 3D as it wouldnt have been 3D in real life.... Stuff like that makes me wonder why some people even watch movies. Ive seen a lot worse too. I also agree with stupid people who dont understand a movie, I enjoyed it because I came out of the cinema thinking to myself all these different things and ideas about what I saw and how some "plotholes" could be explained. I hate the stupid TV we get these days when they basically tell you whats happening as they do it. I think unfortunately people today want everything now, no one likes to wait to see if this is explained further in a sequel but instead want to know everything thats happened and if theres a small bit unexplained or open for further things such as a new movie then thats a plothole. I would love to see this again, will definately pick up the DVD when its out.
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Post by T R W on Jun 13, 2012 5:41:25 GMT -5
I liked it, actually my only real beef with it was that Theron's character died for seemingly no reason. Like I don't understand how her character's death added anything to the movie when she could have had a meaningful death in a sequel instead. Or just lived so we'd get more Charlize Theron hotness in another awesome movie. And I agree with everyone who said that Fassbender was fantastic in this movie. I'm a huge fan. She died because she can't run left or right.
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Post by robinsonben36 on Jun 13, 2012 6:57:22 GMT -5
Apparently.
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Post by T R W on Jun 13, 2012 8:53:55 GMT -5
That being a little silly aside, I really loved the movie, and I enjoyed that it didn't answer all of our questions. There are parts I wish had been a tad more clear or direct, and it wasn't perfect by any means, but I liked it a lot. Unfortunately, they don't make many Sci-Fi movies like that anymore. I hope we get another.
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