Prometheus

Where did we come from and why are we here? Are the central questions that plague the Prometheus and her crew as it descends upon LV-223. After discovering several archaeological findings Elizabeth Shaw and Charlie Holloway set out to find their answers striking a deal with the major international Weyland Corporation and CEO Peter Weyland, who also has his eyes set on finding humanities lost tale of origins. Upon landing on LV-223 the crew soon realize that the race they nicknamed Engineers who invited them to their world may have other plans in mind for humanity. Shaw's beliefs in science and god are soon brought into question along with the creation of humans and their purpose pushed along by a cyborg named David and the Weyland Corporations own voice of input in Meredith Vickers it soon comes to light that like the truth of creation, the real intentions of the Prometheus aren't as what Shaw is led to believe.

The Girl with the Dragon tattoo's original star takes the lead as Elizabeth Shaw, Noomi Rapace brings the true conflicts of the film to the forefront brilliantly and while not as scene stealing as Weaver's Ripley, Rapace brings a refreshing hit of Kick-ass scientist we haven't believed had an actual PHD since Indiana Jones. Not so aspiring in the realm of science yet still enjoyable in his own way is Logan Marshall-green taking the role of Charlie Holloway, yet his emotional nature and drunkard state which are the two parts that don't suit are outweighed by the rouge charm he brings. Elsewhere completely lacking in emotion other than dislike and envy, Charlize Theron is a darkly delicious Meredith Vickers while coldly corporate she brings a steel will in the face of emotion and though not the heart of the film Theron is very much a strong back bone for the others to play off. One character who enjoys to lay off against Vickers is Idris Elba's character of Janek, the ships pilot brings the figure head of a  macho and cool like nature though still a very much important piece of the human equation of the film. Lacking emotion though not because he wants to be is Michael Fassbender as android David and his cold hardware of a part is of a striking brilliance throughout the film whether his humanity or nature is the thing brought into question, Fassbender pulls off the very much broken yet mechanically pure ideals of humanity according to a cyborg.

Prometheus is a welcome return for Ridley Scott, while Gladiator may have been a major success many people are greatly enthused that the man who brought forth Alien and Blade Runner returns to the genre he helped define for the 21st century cinema goers. Was it worth the wait? Yes and no, Prometheus brings back the idea of a mixed genre sci-fi being able to dominate the cinemas with a blend of horror/thriller/sci-fi, Prometheus treads in the same path as its historic routes seen in Alien while still making strides of its own. In there lies the problem, many who take a seat in the cinema to catch Scott's latest flare of sci-fi will be heavily held back by one thing, legacy. People are seeing Prometheus as something it's not, hoping for an Alien 5 which this has been heavily implied not to be is one thing that seems to be dragging the true meanings and style of Prometheus down. Prometheus isn't a master piece in comparison to Scott's previous voyages into sci-fi yet in no way is it a tragic disappointment, the striking problem that arises in Prometheus is the occurrence of questions presented yet never fully answered or developed in the film but still for an engaging sci-fi done by a director who made his fame in the genre, Scott's Prometheus is definitely one to be seen. So while this isn't an awaited sequel but more an origins tale with the hint of a prequel quality geared to step up in further installments and more towards much requested answers, Prometheus reaches for the sky and stays firmly between Earth and the promise of greatness above, all it needs is a bit of a boost.

8  /  10


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