Prometheus

There is a debate among filmmakers and film fans alike. Is Prometheus a prequel to Alien or not?

The answer is both yes and no.

Prometheus tells the story of several scientists, from different fields, traveling to the moon of a distant planet where they believe the creators of man kind to live. Led by Dr. Elizabeth Shaw, played by Noomi Rapace (the original The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), the team finds that the creators of the human race had an outbreak of a virus they were going to use as a weapon. But are they all gone?

The debate among the audience is a ridiculous one, as are most other debates. For one, Ridley Scott, the director, stated that it wouldn't be, but acknowledged the fact that it would take place in the same universe as the Alien movies.

This is the filmmaker we are talking about. I feel he would know more than anyone.

"But, Mike! The ship they find in the Alien is the same ship in the trailer!"

May I point you to a dictionary?

pre·quel

  [pree-kwuhl] 

noun

a literary, dramatic, or filmic work that prefigures a later work,as by portraying THE SAME CHARACTERS AT A YOUNGER AGE

The characters in Prometheus are not the same characters in Alien. However, the event in Prometheus lead up to the events in Alien. Therefore, it is and isn't a prequel at the same time. NOW STOP ARGUING ABOUT SOMETHING THAT DOESN'T MATTER.

I digress.

Prometheus is a great movie that stands out from it's alleged sequels. It has a completely different feel and has more story behind. It has been a while since I've seen the Alien movies, but I don't remember much back story for the characters in it. Prometheus reveals much backstory for certain characters.

There are some great characters in this film as well. David, played by Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class, Inglourious Basterds). David is a robot, created by the financier of the mission. He follows the agenda of "his father" which at times can seem sinister. Michael Fassbender was great. He really sold the fact that he was a robot. The little things he did to portray the character made the character complete.

Overall Prometheus is a fantastic movie that separates itself from its counter parts.

My Rating: A-

Movies To Look Out For In 2012

Just a list of movies I am looking forward to this year. I will more than likely see them all, unless something bad happens!

Prometheus coming June 8th.

Now, there are a lot of people that are saying this is a prequel to the Alien movies. But that's not true. It was originally intended to be the prequel, Director Ridley Scott thought it was strong enough to be it's own film. I, for one, prefer it that way.


Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter coming June 22nd.

If you've been following me thus far, you know I am excited for this movie. I dedicated an entire post to it. I need help. Look below for my post about this movie.


Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World coming June 22nd.

This movie seems like the most original concept for a comedy we have seen in a while. Taking a morbid scenario and turning it into what looks like a fun, entertaining comedy is definitely something I have never seen before. And with Steve Carell as the leading man, I expect this to be rather good.


Ted coming July 13th.

I don't have any comment about this other than it looks hilarious.


The Dark Knight Rises coming July 20th.

I don't think Christopher Nolan has made a bad movie. And I don't think this will be an exception. With the final installment of Nolan's Batman franchise, this should be an intense movie.


Neighborhood Watch coming July 27th.

Richard Ayoade is the main reason I want to see this. It looks funny.


The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey coming December 14th.

Need I say more?


Unfortunately, that is it for now. Hopefully, as the year plays out, more will come up.