Alien Prequel - Prometheus - Page 33

A Spoiler free review - http://moviecitynews.com/2012/05/rev...-spoiler-free/

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Great review, thanks for posting! Glad to know that we will not be dissapointed!

how dare you call me a silly closed ear fluffy!!!

Best of the summer? Highly intriguing.

I'm sure it didn't include U..

Likely we'll all feel silly for the fuss over this thing soon enough.

yep, the no spoiler reviews are quite enticing.

I have a woody.

hey, down in front!

I tried reading it, but instead found myself skimming it and then halfway through I abandoned it. I know it's "spoiler-free", but I found it revealed too many details for me. I want to go in with a blank slate!

Fair Enough
Some of the reviews can't stop talking about the old series. They can't leave it alone.

Of all people Empire online who's specialty is Sci-Fi is giving a very negative review. It's still early but doesn't really matter if it's 1 star or 5 most of us is still going to see it regardless. But this was their verdict. This seems to be the trend, stunning visuals/poor script. Sound familair? (avatar)

Verdict
Buffeted by a lack of suspense, threadbare characters, and a very poor script, the stunning visuals, gloopy madness, and sterling Fassbenderiness can’t prevent Prometheus feeling like Alien’s poor relation.

Darn 2 hour cut. If I remember correctly, 150 minutes is the proper length for a Ridley

Boy does that guy like to use the word "dyad".

BLADE RUUNER - THE FINAL CUT - 117 minutes

ALIEN - 117 minutes

I want to apologize before I start....

But, But it has been my experience, the consensus of this forum's "regulars" is the most VALID source of critical judgment regarding all things "movies" available on the Net....
THERE...I said it.

I do not always agree...but....

Why is anyone concerned about spoilers? After simply allowing the TV trailers to wash over me like a warm, revealing rain during the past couple of months, I'm pretty sure I understand the entire storyline. Behold, all the answers! Read at your own risk, suckahs:



That said, my wife has made me promise to see it with her first in 2-D (saturation advertising works!), then I can go see it with my buddy in 3-D. So, even though I'm quite confident I know the entire plotline and there will be no surprises, I'm going to see it twice. Why? Because Ridley Scott is, you know, a God and He will deliver a dark, visual spectacle. And that's the only thing that gets me out of my home theater and into a real one these days.

Admittedly I haven't read it but a big part of the problem, frankly with any movie that involves the ending "quel", is that so much of a comparison is made to the previous experience that many are unable to appreciate a movie in self contained form. And I believe much imagination is lost and many expect certain details to be handed to them on a silver platter.

More positive than negative on the reviews. I am going and am excited to do so. From here on out I am not going to read a thing.

True, but Useless Analogy E argues for

KOH - 144 to 190
BHD - 152
G - 155 to 171

Doin' my best to not blame Lindelof

Reviews and reports still pouring in. Mostly in the "good but not great" range, with a few frothing at the mouth, and some outright negative reviews.

Many months ago I'd worried (like some others):





And unfortunately the common theme running through almost every review, positive or negative, is exactly the above: it tried to to too much, is over-awed at it's own themes but thin in actual consideration of those themes, and cursed with lots of wooden, unbelievable script writing and characters we don't connect with (save perhaps a couple).

Still hoping it produces more of a positive reaction when I see it next Friday.
The problem is really stupid moves in movie making (e.g. lazy writing in which characters doing groan-inducing, silly actions simply to make something happen) tend to grate on me big time.

I'm watching Alien tonight with a pal. At least I have that sure-fire pleasure to look forward to.

A bit of a rant, inspired by looking at other forums: I've been watching the reactions across the web for this film and there is just a ridiculous level of bitchiness in the comments, especially on the technical, sci-fi, Prometheus or AVP forums. Should anyone who has actually seen the movie complain about it's problems they are leapt upon by "faithful" who haven't even seen it "It's so obvious you went in there with the wrong attitude" "Oh, the French didn't like it? Who takes the French seriously anyway?" There's so much rationalization going on. Most annoying is should any reviewer make comparisons to Alien they are lambasted for being "stupid" enough to compare what is an original movie to Alien. But of course it's entirely valid to compare it to Alien. Alien is one of the MAIN REASONS anyone cares about this film - because THE GUY WHO DIRECTED ALIEN is back doing an Alien-related movie! The disappointment often expressed in comparison to Alien isn't because "it wasn't Alien" by aping it's plot or exact universe. Rather, it's a comparison to the QUALITY of work in Alien - the impeccable casting, acting, editing, production design, pacing, music etc., and the way it featured adults who actually looked and sounded like adults. It combined intelligence with great craft. All those qualities are the ones everyone HOPES Ridley Scott brings to Prometheus because there is such a lack of this level of movie making, especially sci-fi movie making. So should Prometheus disappoint, lack the virtues and quality of movie making we hoped for from the director of earlier sci fi classics, it's entirely justifiable to highlight these failing next to Alien.

Thank you for letting me get that off my chest.

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It's been years since I've watched any of the Aliens movies and I'm going to keep it that way for now. I don't want to get too locked into that feel and imagery only to establish out of line expectations for Prometheus.

Gonna see it tomorrow, so im a little excited right now.

Very anxious to hear your feedback. Going 3D?

I was actually supposed to go today on a 3D screening, but my stomach didnt agree with that so its gonna be 2D on saturday instead.

So feedback will be about the story only.

Thanx.
Did it and done it.

Ordered the 3D/BD combo pack (eventually I'll be buying some 3D hardware).

BTW, MIB3 has the same kind of deal.

Just as an FYI as I don't know if this movie will be good, but the Blade Runner reviews when it came out were pretty darn negative. It took some repeated viewing and the fact that it seemed to age very well that people started appreciating the movie (although some still hate it).

You're right. Seems those who go in with a preconceived Alien notion and those who believe it will be separate story both come away a little disgruntled. Here's a fun review. Spoils with a sense of humor

SPOILish

http://thequietus.com/articles/08946...y-scott-review

As long as it's better then Alien: Resurrection I am OK with it. lol