Prometheus

When white and white together give birth to black, the result is Alien without an Alien, like Jára Cimrman’s “Hamlet" without Hamlet. It’s not compatible with the Alien mythology but it overflows with today already cult and specific “Alien" atmosphere more than anything else made after 1979, you have to give it that. Just a shame that it pretends to be cleverer than it really is (even though it’s hard to say, because it’s just the first half) and double shame for the surplus of unnecessary characters. Visually captivating in some of the scenes it’s without exaggeration impeccable (David’s space routine, birth giving through abortion, fall from the heavens), but as a whole so far (at least till the director’s cut or a sequel is made) it just damn good. (07/06/2012)

No one promised a prequel to Alien or a Space Odyssey. The trailers promised me stunning visuals, a generous dose of tension, and an unreadable enemy. The movie delivered on all of that and added an unpredictable David, determined Elizabeth, and a breathtaking story where the answers to questions must be sought, not just heard. Prometheus thus became a surprisingly delicate sci-fi, which will continue to mature for a good few years. (19/06/2012)

A film that will make a real mess in your head. In my opinion, there are several ways to perceive it, and it is difficult to say which one is the right one. Is Ridley Scott really beyond his peak, and did he really mean this empty script seriously? Does he need to give illogical explanations in the second part to squeeze out more money? The film has plenty of unanswered questions, also its intention? It all seems strange, just like the rating, which is very lukewarm. I have the impression that Prometheus will end up like Blade Runner over time, it is also technically timeless, equally ambiguous, perhaps more ethereal and iconic (tears in rain, doves), but it has many common elements. Yes, at first glance, the script seems rushed. Because the first hour is pure sci-fi orgy, meticulously executed down to the last detail, brilliantly acted, with a stunning main musical motif, and technically flawless. In the middle, the film turns into a survival drama, which is effective but divides the audience in two. Probably only in the director's cut, we will truly find out what Ridley means – or Blade Runner for the second time. I’m not afraid to say that over time it will become a timeless film that needs to mature. Just unlike Blade Runner, there are too few key answers and too many questions, and the bridge in the form of philosophy and figure it yourself is slightly missing. For that reason alone, a lower rating for the so far most controversial film of the last months or years within the genre. (09/06/2012)

Pretend you’re going to watch Alien vs. Predator 3 without the Predators and you’ll be ecstatic. The first third is an absolute sci-fi orgasm – exciting, epic, atmospherically captivating, visually engaging, with attractive actors and a promise of great things to come. Everything here is so perfect down to every tiny detail that one wants to cry with happiness. Plus there are some nice ideas conveyed through the dialogue (and monologues). The second third slows the pace down and brings a more intimate tone when it tries to tell us more about the characters. The last third is hastily put together action horror with butchered editing and storytelling, which doesn’t elaborate on the originally outlined themes, and is ridden with genre clichés and Emmerichian heroism. Luckily, the closing scene setting up a sequel somewhat mitigates the disappointment. Fantastically shot piece of screenwriting crap. I feel cheated, Ridley. (01/06/2012)

I think that there’s about an hour of film missing. An hour to work on the relationships, to say where they found out certain things or else somehow to show that these are just assumptions, to take their time a bit and not to hurry on ahead at breakneck speed. In some places I prayed to be have the time to rummage about in the environments presented. I have no gripes about the story, looking for an answer to the question that has no answer (that guy died immediately in the first scene) is just a catalyst for investigating possibilities and space. An attempt to go further. Visually, it’s top-notch, Ridley made sure of that. Similarly, he took great pains over the casting, each actor fits their role perfectly. Noomi is really fine, but Michael Fassbender easily dominates the picture. It’s a shame too that Guy Pearce made such a brief appearance. The ending was rather surprising the way it broke down into a regular massacre. I have the feeling that Alien DNA harms this movie, the same as the hype and trailers revealing too much. I look forward to the director’s cut. (12/06/2012)