Prometheus

For the first time since Blade Runner I believe, the master of science fiction, Ridley Scott (in my opinion), returns to a world he created with Alien. This time it’s set a few years before the first Alien and it attempts to answer some of the questions that have haunted mankind since the dawn of time. Such as: where did we come from, where are we going, who/what created us? And the most important of all: why are we here?

This time around no expense was spared when it came to the ship, the Wexley corporation spent a trillion dollars on the ship: Prometheus. For the first time in Alien history the ship shares the movie’s title. That is as far I as I want to take the comparisons to the original because, though originally planned as a true prequel to the entire series, Scott decided to go the smarter route and create an entirely different storyline.

We follow captains and couple Shaw and Holloway, another first for the series, and their crew into space where they believe they have found a moon where life could survive. Obviously something doesn’t go according to plan and we get blood, action, suspense, and many fun surprises. It’s awesome!

Another similarity with not only the Alien series, but all of Ridley Scott’s movies. The term here is used lightly because everything in the “series” paled in comparison to Alien and James Cameron’s sequel, Aliens. His ability to draw great performances out of all of his actors is incredible and it follows through in shining color here. Noomi Rapace, following her turn as Lisbeth Slanader proves that she can bring power and heart to a scientist, just like Sigourney Weaver did with Ellen Ripley in the original Alien.

Every single one of the supporting actors perfectly suited his or her roles. Aside from Rapace, Michael Fassbender as the agenda-running robot David creates a character arc not seen since Blade Runner. Throughout the movie he must endure digs against him and comparisons to what the crew are doing (i.e. searching for answers to the aforementioned questions) and he provides a nuanced performance. And finally an Oscar winner beautifully acts the character that proves to have the biggest agenda. I don’t want to make it too obvious.

The story here took “old” themes, but throws in new surprises, twists, and technologies, all while following a formula perfected by the great Ridley Scott. Absolutely spectacular and he follows through with great force. A definite must-see for the summer!

8/10

This is a picture of the theater seats. I love watching my movies loud and this theater did me proud. It was extremely loud and I loved every second of it. The one bad thing was the lighted seat numbers. I just covered them up with my hands which worked perfectly!