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People: Are you seeing this? First reviews from France!

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Arkadine

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:32 AM
The first reviews from France have arrived. I will try to get translations... http://www.reviewer.fr/breves/cinema/13441/prometheus-critiques-mitigees-apres-premiere-projection.html
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Arkadine

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 6:40 PM
@ craigamore Exactly that's the review that I liked the most, and I totally agree: the artist owns his work completely, you just take it or leave it.. that's the way it should always be

Spartacus

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 12:24 PM
Ok that last one basically says this.... It says that the film is REMARKABLE ! It says that every single fan of science fiction should see this film at least once, if only for the opening sequence and some other very strong scenes. It says that if you were so interested to the point hat you are reading this article...you have TO GO SEE IT AT LEAST ONCE IN THE THEATER. It says very few questions if any left over in our heads from Alien are ever answered. It says who cares? because it goes on to be an out standing film on it's own merits. It says as he looked around the theater he noticed that 99.99% of the people watching it were hanging on every little detail. It says Idris Elba's character is a beautiful thing and that he says it ALL in this film !!! It also says he Makes a Major Splash In this film ! Most importantly to me what it says is that this thing was supposed to be about and starts off being essentially about the Space Jockey and that the opening sequence does a wonderful justice to it he then says Scott was Playing us, and this thing goes in a completely other direction for a good part of this film and leaves us more curious than ever in a good way. And it says that is A Scary One to watch ! It says whether you have an attachment to Alien or not this film works and That Ridley Scott has made something special for the casual or the Deeply fanatical fan of the franchise! It also says some people may not like it for the same reasons above !!! best I can do in reflecting the true spirit of that review man !!!

Microsis

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:37 AM
I've removed mine since a better, and more accurate translation has been posted.

Arkadine

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:39 AM
Full Review translated with Google...any french speakers out there please help get a better translation. This review is 4 stars out of five http://www.ecranlarge.com/movie_review-read-24513-157891.php Google Translate: Project will rarely spilled much ink, raised so many hopes, raised as many fears. Prometheus , a time called Paradise , was to be a prequel to Alien, the eighth passenger , before becoming an independent film, only connected to anhedral with a "common DNA", then the initiator of an autonomous saga. We did not know what to expect, or even whether it was reasonable to place much hope in this hybrid creation, an outgrowth of cult saga in which its creator intended to return. How to find the inventiveness, intelligence and wealth of a work still matrix for an entire segment of contemporary cinema? The answer is manifold, but anyway, take a deep breath, relax, because Prometheus is an excellent film, although as it stands, it seems to have almost as Blade Runner than Alien . As the web and the clipboard will logically be ignited between pros and antis, supporters and defenders of the original film of its new iteration, it is worth recalling an essential, at a time when science fiction has suffered Digital scribbles John Carter or the last Star Wars : Prometheus is magnificent. The film never fails to pay in excess of realism to the Sunshine or the fantastic own maniacal George Lucas. Performance, given the number of creatures and spooky decorations that dot the film. The latter is a rare elegance, and can play his illustrious parentage without the recycle stupidly. Clearly, Scott remembered what made ??his glory, and tried to give back to its staging some of his pedigree. The most careful design, through a cutting fluid and classy, ??who knows how heavily loaded with real locations for a tenfold impact, the film is a true piece of art, which our eyes never tire. There was concern in view of the recent trailers and promotional clips that the movie does layer structure on that of Alien , and left us with a body count that we would know in advance the outcome. Certainly, the parallels are many and obvious, however, is in the register thematic Prometheus surprises and / or reassurance. Much more than the feeling of fear is a thought that comes to extend the Blade Runner that we find here. For if Michael Fassbender steals the show from the early impeccable Noomi Rapace, not only because of his flawless playing and his ability to engender fear in the viewer with a simple shrug of an eye, but in this he just prolong the fascinating character of Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer) antagonist of the memorable Harrison Ford in adapting the novel by Philip K. Dick. While Batty struggling to meet its creator, and destroyed with rage upon discovering that it was not the omnipotent Almighty he had expected, the android David has passed that stage, it is understood almost instantly, it a machine is well aware of the limits of its creators, and participates in the mission Prometheus in the hope of finally facing a superior entity, able to provide answers that its manufacturers do not have. Do not we say that talent skips a generation? This issue could be the subtitle of the film, as she is also the engine. We may regret that Scott does not explore this issue thoroughly (reserving probably a hypothetical second album), but it illuminates an entire meaning and depth that we could detect in previous androids the company Weyland. The only real complaint that can be done at Prometheus takes his characters, too functional. Indeed, except for two brilliant Rapace and Fassbender, the rest of the cast simply purely mechanical roles, all well understood, but whose identification or empathy are more weaklings. This is perhaps the limits of a script that had too much to do in such short duration (less than two hours), and threw all his strength in battle without a thank you with our a priori, fantasies and memories magnified. We are not in fact take away from the idea that some essential sequences have been deleted, just between the characters, who have allowed their relationship to be completely embodied. Prometheus is not a sequel, a reboot, or a rehash of Alien , there is another film, the promise of an exciting new saga, and it seems a rich bestiary no less terrifying, that we long to discover further. Signs of this undeniable success? New unanswered questions, questions that we already inflamed the spirit (but good god what is that this fresco? And this fall with the thing green? The wonderful introduction tells us she a act of rebellion or the first part of a plan gone awry?), and essentially a quality film, one to close the film on its image the most beautiful and exciting.

Spartacus

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:41 AM
I speak fluent french and will try right now !

Microsis

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:43 AM
Much better than mine Arkadine.

Arkadine

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:44 AM
Another review and its Google translation. This one is no good http://www.place-to-be.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5752%3Acritique-prometheus-realise-par-ridley-scott&catid=106%3Ascience-fiction&Itemid=116 Scientists seek to overcome their mental and physical limits and try to explore what lies beyond the possible. They will be led to discover a world they never imagined. A world where they will be made answers to deeper questions. A world where the ultimate mystery of existence may finally be drilled. Initially, this film is a prequel to Alien, the 8 th passenger (1979). A story before the story. But the plot has been transformed along the way to become independent. Even if the pitch is usually a real introduction to the entire Alien saga. Prometheus is filmed in 3D, as in space nobody can hear you scream this and well known, the production promises an adrenaline rush. But in fact, bah blah! Humanoid entities we have created to decide subsequently to annihilate us with a weapon of mass destruction (we see the latest pictures, only real fun of the film) who eventually turn against the "gods" in question. To me, the movie never really begins: I heard during 2:03 a true start so I can actually go into the story. This has never happened. I must recognize that the images and photographs are absolutely gorgeous, really beautiful. But, in my eyes at least, a movie, it's also a story. That is, nonexistent here. This is a compilation of everything that could be done in SF and space opera . It's really a shame to waste so much money ($ 150 million budget anyway) and talent (the entire cast has been misused and the director can do much better: the Blade Runner to Gladiator ). In short, not very good film that lacks dynamism, with no real identity, but more importantly, who could have, should have made ??exceptional given the financial, logistical and human resources used.

Spartacus

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:44 AM
no need that review says it all and not only that... I FEEL 100% VINDICATED IN EVERYTHING I HAVE SAID IN THE PAST 2 YEARS !!! IT SEEMS IT HAS PAYED OFF TO HAVE FAITH !!!

Arkadine

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:45 AM
Maybe we should post a spoiler alert then.. this time a very BIG one :-)

Arkadine

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:47 AM
Critics shouldn't revealed everything. Even Ebert sometimes feel the need to retell the story. That is wrong

Spartacus

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:48 AM
OH AND 3 MORE THINGS HERE #1- IT SEEMS THAT FASSBENEDER STEALS THIS FILM AND NOT THERON AS I SUSPECTED. #2-THEY COMPARED HIS PERFORMANCE TO RUTGER'S IN BLADE RUNNER AND SAY THAT THE FILM LEAVES YOU HURTING INSIDE FOR MORE OF IT !!! #3-THEY FLAT OUT CALL IT A "MASTERPIECE" !!!

Deckard_B26354

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:49 AM
I CAN NOT F$#KING WAIT ANY LONGER! I am getting tickets to the UK right now lol. Seriously though. This is great news. I'd like to see a polarizing review as well though. The cool thing is that while it seems the reviewer does have knowledge of Alien and Blade Runner they do not seem like a fanboy that would have a biased view towards the film. Very, very good sign.

Arkadine

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:50 AM
Now this is interesting. A review scoreboard: http://www.ecranlarge.com/movie_review.php (Some good scores here)

Xenomorph 54

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:50 AM
I'm really happy with the similarities with Blade runner. I wasn't expecting so much.
Have you heard of phoenix asteroids? They glow in every color of the rainbow...they travel endlessly through space...

Shake and Bake

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:51 AM
That'll do me.......it's confirmed all I need to know (for now.) A tsunami of relief has just passed over me. Roll on Friday!!!! And if anyone finds out what 'the green thing' is, please don't tell me....!

Arkadine

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:54 AM
Yet another positive review here and its Google translation http://www.cenoctet.com/critique-prometheus/ Google Translate: On Monday, we had been invited to the premiere of Prometheus . It is with high hopes that we will see this film, awaited by a large community of movie lovers. Verdict ... Needless to say, Prometheus is a very good film. Still happy when we have the famous Ridley Scott behind the camera. This great man is the source of all religions feature films as Blade Runner , Hannibal ,The Black Hawk Down , American Gangster , or Robin Hood . If you've seen most of these films (and all), you know that the producer likes to take his time. The plot thread gradually, the questions pile up ... Prometheus pummels us a little mind. Why? Simply because it addresses an ethical issue very clear: Darwinism is it a plausible theory? First things first. This film tells the story of a team of explorers who discovers a clue to the origin of mankind on Earth. This theory completely destroys those of Darwinism and creationism. In search of truth, the team left for an expedition deep in the galaxy, on the ship Prometheus, to discover another planet livable. We hide it? Prometheus is not new. Indeed, he openly draws from Alien passenger of Ridley Scott (my word it's everywhere!) with more action. What is more normal when it is a prequel to the same film ... Some passages are taken from Alien Vs. Predator (which did not participate in our filmmaker). It goes without saying that lovers of the genre will love! For other fans of science fiction, Prometheus is a movie to watch. Indeed, the special effects are simply bluffing and the cast is choice ( Guy Pearce, Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Appt'd Raptors, ...). To tell you, the crew put the package on the budget. It monopolized over 5500 square meters of buildings owned by Pinewood Studios (UK) and generated sets as large as the Empire State Building!

ajrart

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:55 AM
Fantastic! I had no doubt it was going to be great, but a "work of art far beyond our imagination" from the french press on a SCI FI film says it all. It is not surprising that Scott seems more interested in man's connection to his technology here. The greatest moments of Alien and Blade Runner were the inspired dialogue about the "gollum" of our technological society and what responsibility we have to it. Think of ash's remarks on the XENO "admiring its purity" or Roy's "tears in the rain" speech...it is fascinating how much we can learn about ourselves through that which we INADVERTENTLY create.

Deckard_B26354

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:55 AM
Okay, read the second review in which they did not like the film and I'm sorry it just seems like the reviewer is one of those just trying to go against the grain. Like they don't like it or think it's bad because everyone else think it's amazing. Plus, his reasoning and descriptions for why it's weak are lacking almost generic. He doesn't elaborate very much which leads me to believe that he is saying that for the reason In said above or he just doesn't have enough brain cells to comprehend the film.

Arkadine

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 11:59 AM
Mini review here: http://docteur-no.tumblr.com/post/23930544152/movie-mini-review-prometheus-la-perplexite This one says too many questions are left unanswered Google Translate Perplexity ... It's still a strange feeling ... It's always exciting to ask a million questions about the movie we just even ... The thing that is wrong with PROMETHEUS, is that arises loop the wrong question ... Why?? Why was this film attached to the saga ALIEN while his "originality" is blatant ... That will cause the dosh (that's why they do it?!) but it serves the movie completely ... Attempts connect PROMETHEUS its more or less illustrious elders are the Z and nawesque hoax! Why? Why this scenario nonsensical chain which is unrelated scenes together just because they are spectacular. Why so many plots left in abeyance ... Why are so many issues in question in questions ... And never answers ... Warning brothel, the guy Ridley sign still panting a film, visually stunning (this thing smashes all current blockbuster) good good shock at times, and performed with conviction ... But in this kind of film pitch at mystical-philosophical-thingy about the meaning of life everything is played in the final ... This prevents the sinking of MongolianMISSION TO MARS ... But Ridley does seems absolutely know what to do with his script ... Result ... They ask questions and there is no further ahead ... The perplexity brothel ... It's still a strange feeling ...

Spartacus

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 12:00 PM
2ND - BAD - REVIEW SAYS THIS... THIS REVIEWERS MAIN COMPLIANT IS THIS... HE SAYS ANY SIGNS OF A STORY ARE NON EXISTENT BUT AT THE SAME TIME HE REFERS TO THE FILM BEING POETIC LIKE A COMPILATION OF EVERY SPACE OPERA EVER MADE AND ALSO SAYS IT IS ABSOLUTELY BREATH TAKING TO LOOK AT !!! IT IS HARD FOR ME TO RECONCILE BOTH THESE COMMENTS AND I THINK THIS GUY MAY NOT BE A TRUE FAN OF THE FRANCHISE TO BEGIN BUT RATHER An impartial observer being as honest as he knows how to be...and maybe Too Honest...he doesn't seem to me at least to understand the context of this film too well. It's an online review set up with videos from the film and in a dissorganized and unpleasing manner...I don't trust this review's integrity despite it's honesty !!!

Heustess

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 12:04 PM
Thing is... LET's WAIT FOR A GOOD PUBLIC REVEIW and THEN JUDGE.

Cypher

Co-AdminMemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 12:09 PM
Let's wait to hear from Frantz, if anyone has seen it in France -_- it'll be him.
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Arkadine

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 12:10 PM
@Spartacus Please tell us whats it says. This one looks reliable and interesting Review from Fantasy.fr http://www.fantasy.fr/articles/view/20246/prometheus-la-chronique-du-film Google translate Fantasy.fr chronic but rarely publishes from time to time, some films that deserve some attention here just over a views. Prometheus is part of this category would it not that the film celebrates the return of Ridley Scott's science fiction, 25 years after Blade Runner and its history is connected with his first sci-fi film, the cult Alien passenger. Alien started as a 0, the film quickly became something else as the production notes explain the feature film advertising "The concept of PROMETHEUS began with a silhouette that was visible briefly in ALIEN, THE PASSENGER eighth, and seemed to be forgotten as soon as the anhedral which gives the film its title arose - literally - in the history. But this mysterious being, this giant creature fossilized in open-chest known as the Space Jockey - remained firmly rooted in the memory of the man who gave him life. Ridley Scott says: "Since ALIEN, THE PASSENGER eighth, an idea had not stopped me turning in my head: what was the mystery behind this? Who was this creature? Where was she? What was its mission? What technologies it mastered its kind? These questions seemed to be an interesting springboard for ideas most fascinating yet. " It is true that Prometheus began a few years ago as a project of prequel ALIEN, THE PASSENGER eighth, before evolving into something else, "to a new universe," as explained by Ridley Scott. The film raises new questions and is defined by new ideas, themes that have captivated the imagination of the great director. Ridley Scott notes: "The creative process that has shaped the development of the film has created a new mythology, magnificent, which is part of this original story. Most fans will recognize in this film strands of DNA ALIEN, THE PASSENGER eighth, but the ideas tackled by PROMETHEUS are unique, they are far reaching and sobering. PROMETHEUS was the singular story I was looking for. " Based on this observation, Prometheus can be chronicled as a film related to the Alien mythology or as a feature film of science fiction that stands on its own. As an independent film, Prometheus is a nice visual slap, with a certain amount of reflection and incredible sequences. However, it suffers the same defects of blockbusters, including inconsistencies in the story: A character supposed to have no problem with some gadgets orientation is lost; Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace) knows a little too much. She knows how to handle all electronic devices, find secret rooms ... ; Characters, terrified 15 minutes earlier and identified clues alerting them that nothing is going where they are (more difficult to light a pile of corpses), will make mumuse with an alien creature to advance the History ... Inconsistencies that can spoil a projection for some. What is all the more damage they could have been easily avoided. There is there one among all those paid thousands of dollars to have read the script to notice these things? Another disappointment, Ridley Scott had promised a film as terrifying as the first Alien, while the rest of the saga had led to action. Apart from one or two disturbing scenes or anthology, Prometheus is not scary. Damage. The film remains good enough for you who read this article go see in theaters. Things go bad if you just connected to the first Alien: if one has not read the production notes (which will be the case 99.99% of viewers) or if one is not careful a single detail, including the name of the planet where the story takes place (which should be the case for much of the public) will attempt to relate the history and scenery of the film to those of Alien passenger. It is not necessary: ​​Prometheus's action takes place on LV-223 and that of Alien on LV-426. These are not the same planets. Hence the apparent differences cargoes alien spacecraft that could be noted in the trailers of Prometheus. Prometheus consists of numerous gray areas. So much so that the vessel's captain, Janek (Idris Elba), apparently struck by divine grace, tells everyone, including spectators, the nature and purpose of the place they explore. Other lack of clarity in the plot raise many questions that do not have aruaient not need a 2 or a Prometheus Prometheus Extended Edition for their responses. Inconsistency aside, we regret that ignorance of the Weyland-Yutani Alien in regard to the possible existence of extraterrestrial creatures remains unexplained. Finally, Prometheus does not seem to stand on its own and you end up with a hybrid film, Scott has held partly to hang up the cars with Alien, certain passages bordering the remake. It might have been better to keep the basic idea of ​​Prometheus (scientists across the world to go on a planet they think is the birthplace of the creators of humanity) and dropping entirely the Space Jockey also tempting is the idea of ​​exploring its history and that of his family. In summary: Prometheus is a good sci-fiction for adults need to see at least once in the room, if only for the opening scene and a few other highlights of the film.

John D.

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 12:11 PM
@Heustess: This is the first review Spartacus was referring to. It's very public: [url]http://www.ecranlarge.com/movie_review-read-24513-157891.php[/url]

Xenophobia

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 12:13 PM
I knew it!!! Fassbender is the mother fraking man!! His performances from that small part he had on 300 to his superb role as Magneto in X-men: First Class had me sold from the first frame of film he was in. Big things do have small beginnings

artyoh

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 12:16 PM
Just a reminder, which [i]could[/i] be completely irrelevant, but IMO it's worth keeping in mind: "2001" and "Bladerunner" [i]both[/i] opened to decidely mixed reviews.

Arkadine

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 12:26 PM
Review from Just Cinema 55/100 http://www.justcinema.net/article-critique-prometheus-de-ridley-scott-une-promesse-non-tenue-105966891.html [Review] Prometheus Ridley Scott ... a broken promise? We can say that it was a great film expected in 2012 ... Prometheus, the new Ridley Scott film, he returned to science fiction had us all motivated. The father of the success of "Alien" and "Blade Runner" says he had pleasure in returning to the roots of what he loved in science fiction: human! prometheus ridley scott Synopsis: A team of explorers discovers a clue to the origin of mankind on Earth. This discovery leads them into a fascinating journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, a terrifying confrontation that will decide the future of humanity lies ahead. It is therefore natural that this scenario is imposed Prometheus, the search for the origins of humans through aliens (bah ah yes, science fiction anyway eh). From the first images and trailer, fans shouted at Alien prequel (a prequel is a film that traces the origins of another). Ridley Scott was defending himself, he did not think that his fans see the birth of the famous Aliens and why and how. He had just accepted that the visual world was the same and indeed, the end of Prometheus launched the Alien saga. A complex history Between the synopsis and poster tag line "the search for our origins could lead to our demise", the film clearly announced color: we may have been created by aliens. Well ... Despite a long story a little to start, it was soon aboard the Prometheus and learn only once on board the original exploration but without great depth yet. Initially, the entire band in outer space on the beliefs of a couple of archaeologists (played by Elizabeth Shaw Noomi Rapace and Charlie Holloway played by Logan Marshall-Green) who noticed some commonalities in various frescoes of the history. These points represent a planetary system with a sun and a planet that could harbor life apparently, and as if by chance we find in the depths of the galaxy after 2 years of sleep in box. We will not know more: or how they found these planets in the universe, or why they think they are our creators ... There will also be a story of aliens like us, the critters not nice at all, a surprise character ... And since I do not want to spoiler the story, I would not say more. Moreover, throughout the film, it is history that will default because no angle is treated thoroughly and spring a little and say "shit, I have not get it! Who was that , who did what, that was really bad, what becomes of it? .. etc ". The elements are not lacking, nor the action. Every 10 minutes, a new fact will be added to the scenario, creating a very confusing present. And finally, there is not much to understand. One gets the impression that the writers are parts of several ideas + the influence of Alien (as it is clearly present) and finally, not knowing what to choose, they tried to combine everything into one movie. Too bad for a film that focused on a potentially exciting story ... Visually shared Ridley Scott has never disappointed us in his films visually speaking. From costumes to sets through a world still very strong, he has always made us forget the green funds. And if we know that Prometheus was shot in a setting almost virtual, we can not help but take in their eyes. 3D is nice and it does not interfere. It especially helps to accentuate the depth and navigating the ship (with honors for the stage of the storm ailleurds!) But sometimes makes it a little difficult deciphering the dark decorations. And I would almost say the better sometimes, because even if the film sends the block level graph, we were very disappointed to A particular scene: the "decoration" of the control room of creators. Walls that have wanted to design a resume Alien but more like the cardboard / 80's than anything else. Even the decor of Alien ago 20 + years was most successful ... But cons, we can not deny that it's still a nice slap what can be done at present. So honors for cinematography and visual effects! Characters not dug enough ... ... Despite a competent cast and very promising! A reluctant crew to the mission and that does not react more than that to the discovery of extraterrestrials. It was not even a curious biologist for a penny, that does not care that can foul up Darwin's theory. Then, the cool beauty (it's nothing to say) Meredith Vickers played by Charlize Theron, who is not used much except make decisions heartless bitch during the mission. Charlize's talent could have been pushed. Fortunately, it was David, played by the excellent Michael Fassbender, the service robot that will fuck you over miquettes the film. I do not want spoilers but fans of Ridley Scott know what happen to robots in his films ... Here, you know ;-) It is more than up and love it. It was a challenge to take Noomi Rapace (after his success of the Swedish version of Millenium) in lead role. It is she who is doing the best with Fassbender. It would have required more frustrated, more dedicated to the doubt between beliefs (yes, we like this Catholic service) and what she discovers, but again, it's flat, we do not dig more it ... And if I venture to compare with Alien, the character is not worth a quarter of Ripley (played by Sigourney Weaver). I do not even speak the character's surprise unproductive and the captain will have a significant short while towards the end, but otherwise it barely exists. Alien prequel or not? I had already spoken after the press conference and my opinion has not changed. But the similarities are still striking (the sets, female central character and I advise you to stay until the end though ;-) Do not go there with a view "I'm gonna see a new Alien" because you will very disappointed, but the many nods to the saga are very nice! The small details that could have improved the film Clearly, you guessed it: I was disappointed. Leaving the room, we discussed among film bloggers and when we asked "so, do you thought what?" we did not know what to say. Mixed between the desire to say "shit I did not understand" or "I have a sense of unfinished business" or "it was a dung scenario is not it?". We all agree that visually it snaps, we're happy to see a SciFi Ridley Scott, but that was expected more. We wanted a story, characters, settings ... the whole treated to 200%. It was good stuff, but the bare minimum I would say ... Again, Alien aside, we're not happy with the movie itself. It could have been raised by an amazing soundtrack: we still remember the theme music heavy and chilling Alien, or the incredible soundtrack of Gladiator (I quote these examples because it is as a director of two movies that 'we sold it on the poster), but no. The music is nice, goes well with the film, but nothing stands out. We could have had a little more mystery. With bugs, aliens, the death of certain characters, even the last frame of late ... There too, it seems they wanted to cram everything in this film to make us understand things or show us that they had 12,000 ideas. Unfortunately, a little too kills the film. In conclusion As a viewer and irregular amateur movies, blockbusters like that, you'll like Prometheus. There is no doubt about that. If you watched Alien years ago and that you liked, you may also like Prometheus. If you are a fan of SciFi occasonnel, you may also like. But if you're a fan of Ridley Scott and expecting Prometheus as the promise made months ago, the disappointment may be at the rendezvous. Get ready, it's still a good movie to see, but not the masterpiece which was expected ...

Arkadine

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 12:32 PM
Next one is a mixed review, not sure if I posted it already http://www.cloneweb.net/critiques/critique-prometheus/ Google Translate: Cannes just ended, we can again focus on what comes out in times in theaters and not just on the Croisette. Arrives on Wednesday the very, very highly anticipated Prometheus, sold as a prequel to Alien, and without being in which we find Michael Fassbender (as successor to Lance Henriksen), Charlize Theron, Idris Elba and Noomi Rapace in the title role, taking So over from Sigourney Weaver. Succession, succession? Yet Prometheus is not he supposed to tell "another story in the universe of Alien"? We have lied? Is the film lives up to its preview? Or not ... Prometheus - Released May 30, 2012 Directed by Ridley Scott With Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Naomi Rapace A team of explorers discovers a clue to the origin of mankind on Earth. This discovery leads them into a fascinating journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, a terrifying confrontation that will decide the future of humanity lies ahead. Ridley Scott is a director adored but yet if you look closer, you realize he still has a career sawtooth pattern to plunge. The first feature films (The Duellists, Alien, Blade Runner) were successes, but his filmography then declined, while punctuated with flashes of genius (Gladiator, Black Hawk Down). It is therefore increasingly difficult to compare the film debut of Scott's Robin Hood unhappy. See him return to the franchise that made him famous was not a sure bet, especially since it has sold the film as something different, a different story in the universe 'Alien prequel but no one. The opening scene of the film is there to show us that since we will fly over landscapes reminiscent of Scotland or Ireland, without knowing where we are. We discover a humanoid size larger than normal to watch a spaceship to fly. It is certain there will not be in the dark world of Eighth Passenger, especially since it will enchainer with terrestrial discoveries explaining the Prometheus space travel to a system far removed from ours. It's not really a spoiler to say that it is at the invitation of a group of scientific beings embarked for adventure, led by the company Weyland. Beings in question, we soon discover, strongly resemble the famous Space Jockey from Alien, the creature that Ripley and his friends discover seated at what appears to be a big telescope. It is ultimately in the Alien universe but are not and that feeling will follow us throughout the film. Indeed, the history written by Damon Lindelof, who is also Cowboys and Invaders must and would have probably been better off staying in the world of television, will spend his time having his ass between two chairs. Prometheus is actually a prequel without being: for more than two hours, we will explain the origin of the aliens while trying not to do so. It has two problems: the first is that the justifications are generally uninteresting in themselves but they also want obscure enough to replace a layer of mystery by another. We explain but hideout under a layer of weirdness. The second problem is to ask why? The main interest of the first Alien is its mystery, these horrible creatures come we do not know where or why they are there. Did we really need to know how they were born? Are we not here a desire to spoil the pleasure of the viewer? As long as you make a movie in the universe, could not we focus on the Space Jockeys not do everything so that the film resembles the first installment of the franchise. Yet this is what happens because everything, all the time, is reminiscent of Alien. We will show us different creatures that resemble either the embryo or the face-hugger, visually different but remember the small details. And one of the characters will necessarily a creature certainly different but still in the belly ... Not to mention the famous late announced as the link with Alien, what we see from the beginning unfortunately. Passengers wanting to look like the Eighth might have been quality. Unfortunately, Lindelof is not able to hold the length. His script is laced with inconsistencies and it kills in the bud every good idea or every time the hero began to get interesting, since each of them die like shit without having time to enjoy it. It is clearly not capable of writing characters rather than just as the crew of the Prometheus is cardboard. Some scenes of the characters discover that they had never seen before (though it is in a kind of camera) and even the main characters have no real interest. One wonders what is Charlize Theron. Remains Noomi Rapace who comes out honorably, and Michael Fassbender and Idris Elba perfect as usual. Fortunately for the viewer, Ridley Scott is not a penguin. If the film suffers the same defects as Robin Hood, the man can hold a camera and some scenes are enjoyable to watch, sometimes involved. 3D is very friendly and the special effects are without the slightest mistake. But that's not enough to save the sinking of Prometheus. Our only hope to see Scott return to a franchise that made him famous and do it right now based on the result of Blade Runner, fortunately without Lindelof and his bad pen. David, the character of Michael Fassbender in the film, said that "every great story has a small beginning." This is unfortunately the case here and the door open to a second aspect is not there to reassure us.

Shane

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 12:33 PM
Spartacus: Hero for saving us from babbelfish. Shane: Failure of the Ontario education system. 10 years of French and nothing to show for it.

NungaBIZ

MemberOvomorphMay-28-2012 12:33 PM
No one "got" 2001 when it came out, I'm hedging on this with these reviews. Also keep in mind that the diff in French vs English, maybe it does not quite "translate". Before its launch reviewers on Star Wars was just as panned, only after it exploded that the critics came on board. QUICK EDIT: I'm not the only one here that remembers 2001, Star Wars, Alien, Bladerunner even Jaws. Not one of them received "good press" prior to distribution. And today, we can pre-order our "Take Home" copy of films, the box office time of film is a way different dynamic, running much shorter. Message: Don't take a review either good or bad, make your own judgement. Nuff' Said...
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