REVIEW BY NATALIE WARWICK
Ah Prometheus, the long awaited prequel to the Alien Quadrilogy. Now I did not like alien but that doesn't mean I wasn't looking forward to this. In my mind, it was to be what Alien would have been, had it been made 30 years later.
Visually Prometheus is stunning. The special effects are amazing... infact technically this film can not be faulted. It is everything a blockbuster should be. The grand scale of the action needs to be enjoyed at the cinema though to really give it justice. It is the second film we've seen on the Imax screen and obviously the viewing experience was nothing but enhanced by this. Watching crisp (3D) HD on a 7 story screen can't not.
Prometheus is the ship which transports an exploration crew through space, using an ancient star map. In order to learn more about 'our' (the human race's) beginnings. There are lots of parallels between this and the original Alien film it had to be said. I would say that about 2/3 the way through Prometheus breaks away from the Alien blueprint and becomes it's own.
I liked this film and would happily watch it again. It doesn't make me want to scream at the TV: "don't do that" - so that is a plus. The characters are relatable and although parallels can be drawn between the Alien cast and these - they aren't as loathable. I feel each character brings some important element to the action. Special credit should be given to Michael Fassbender's performance as David. He is miles away from Magneto (X-men: First Class) or Lt Archie Hicox (Inglourious Basterds) His character brings another dimension to the story too, which is quite profound in a way.
The running of the film is every smooth. Action jumps from scene to scene well and there are no lag or dud scenes. Even the scenes between characters are pragmatic. They have created a great balance between drama and the high action. Time flew by and I left the cinema happy with what I had experienced.
Year: 2012
Classification: 15
Length: 124 mins
More info at IMDb
Ah Prometheus, the long awaited prequel to the Alien Quadrilogy. Now I did not like alien but that doesn't mean I wasn't looking forward to this. In my mind, it was to be what Alien would have been, had it been made 30 years later.Visually Prometheus is stunning. The special effects are amazing... infact technically this film can not be faulted. It is everything a blockbuster should be. The grand scale of the action needs to be enjoyed at the cinema though to really give it justice. It is the second film we've seen on the Imax screen and obviously the viewing experience was nothing but enhanced by this. Watching crisp (3D) HD on a 7 story screen can't not.
Prometheus is the ship which transports an exploration crew through space, using an ancient star map. In order to learn more about 'our' (the human race's) beginnings. There are lots of parallels between this and the original Alien film it had to be said. I would say that about 2/3 the way through Prometheus breaks away from the Alien blueprint and becomes it's own.
I liked this film and would happily watch it again. It doesn't make me want to scream at the TV: "don't do that" - so that is a plus. The characters are relatable and although parallels can be drawn between the Alien cast and these - they aren't as loathable. I feel each character brings some important element to the action. Special credit should be given to Michael Fassbender's performance as David. He is miles away from Magneto (X-men: First Class) or Lt Archie Hicox (Inglourious Basterds) His character brings another dimension to the story too, which is quite profound in a way.
The running of the film is every smooth. Action jumps from scene to scene well and there are no lag or dud scenes. Even the scenes between characters are pragmatic. They have created a great balance between drama and the high action. Time flew by and I left the cinema happy with what I had experienced.
Year: 2012
Classification: 15
Length: 124 mins
More info at IMDb
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