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latinhypercube
MemberOvomorphMarch 14, 2012It now seems obvious to me that we have already seen the ending of the movie.
The derelict ship takes off, the remaining crew member onboard the Prometheus set the ship to collide with the derelict. Theron (and Rapace), race to escape, putting on their space suits and ejecting in an escape pod, before the Prometheus slams into the Derelict ship spreading debris everywhere, grounding it, and also leaving it damaged, leading to Alien...
Although I'm sure there is an extra ultimate battle on the planet where Theron or Rapace are slaughtered (since this kind of surprise is a huge part of Ridleys story arc).
Plus someone must be left over to lay all those eggs... (ie. the punishment of Prometheus)
March 14, 2012
In his defense, he doesn't have to theorize anything to have a place here on this board. Everyone is here because of their love for the Alien movies.
To me, theorizing at this point is a lot like masturbating; it's fun, and it makes you feel important, but it gets you nowhere, and it gets kinda messy.
Everyone might as well be trying to guess how many fingers I'm holding up behind my back; sure 10% might get it right, but you'll never know until I reveal it.
March 14, 2012
There must be more. There must be "something to do" for Vickers and Shaw on the planet. Why would they bother escaping Prometheus before colliding with space jockey ship? If I could choose whether to die in a space ship collision or slowly rot on barren deserted planet light years from civilization, I definitely wouldn't race for that escape pod. So I wonder what's gonna happen to the ladies after the derelict crash..
March 14, 2012
I wish you were right, but we know how it ends... It ends with the crashed derelict ship full of Alien eggs. There is no doubt that the derelict ship from Alien is the one we see crash landing, since it is so unique looking. Hence, the crew have to die, eggs are laid, and an alien warning signal is sent. About the only new element might be the destruction of the Space Jockey 'Temple' probably with Nukes or maybe something volcanic.
I would hazard a guess that Rapace is impregnated by the infected crew member, since we have seen shots of an injured woman, and clues eluding to a pregnancy. She then gives birth to the first of many eggs. So the twist would be that the Alien life cycle started with a human mother (impregnated by a mutating space jockey).
March 14, 2012
The 'derelict' is a model SR4/t standard SJ-mobile. They make them on a bio-production line back on SJ-world. Apprently they're not very reliable and there's loads of them left abandoned throughout the universe, lowering house prices in poor neighbourhoods.
March 14, 2012
Another give away with the teasers is where are the space jockeys ? It seems obvious that whatever 'temple' is discovered is abandoned. A crew member is infected by a proto-face hugger and mutates into a space jockey, impregnating Rapace, then trying to take off in the derelict ship, probably heading to Earth. Hence the crew of the Prometheus has to take it down.
March 14, 2012
If the Space Jockeys were around there is no way they would let the Prometheus escape and blow up their ship.
Also, if the Space Jockeys were in this film, why bother having a crew member get infected and mutate into one ?
I think it pretty obvious that the ampules mutate their victims into Space Jockeys / Human hybrids. Perhaps this is their version of first contact, or their species is all but extinct and this is their only way of surviving and spreading.
March 14, 2012
Lets just wait and see the film before we start saying we know how it ends.... Dont get me wrong Im all for discussing theorys, but for people to start saying they definitely know whats going to happen is really starting to get old...
March 14, 2012
I am not saying 'definitely' anything. But there are some obvious clues to put together.
I am very much looking forward to some surprises !
Just trying to piece together what it quite obviously in the trailer.
March 14, 2012
i haven't a doubt the derelict ship crashes into another craft
(most likely the PROMETHEUS), probably towards the end
of the film
but, i'm keeping in mind that this is Scott driving this film,
i think back to ALIEN, and there was a ship exploding, but by no
means was it the end of the film. there was some powerful things
that took place after the Nostromo blew up
hopefully, Scott will pull that same brilliant direction
for this new film, as only he knows how to do it, in a fresh new way
at least that is my hope...
March 14, 2012
But then looking at the trailer although the SJ ship is the same in shape, there is obvious differences. I dont think its the same one as in Alien.
I know that during the course of production design, things change. But if this were to be a direct prequel to Alien why change the only connecting piece.....
[img]http://www.wildsoundmovies.com/images/prometheus_alien_ship.jpg[/img]
March 14, 2012
@latinhypercube [A crew member is infected by a proto-face hugger and mutates into a space jockey, impregnating Rapace, then trying to take off in the derelict ship, probably heading to Earth. Hence the crew of the Prometheus has to take it down.]
If that's the case and it's at the end, how does Rapace survive a pregnancy? She's clearly seen running and fit as the derelict is rolling towards her and Vickers. Logic dictates there is more than one derelict ship in the movie. That dust cloud headed towards the Prometheus in the teaser could indicate another derelict ship dropped out of orbit and destroyed the temple by firing on it. It's a possibility. I believe we see in the trailer with them running from the rolling derelict is a scene that happens not at the end.
March 14, 2012
There have been implications of a sequel (2 of them) of which Repace has been the only character hinted to be making an appearance. So I can't see the whole cast being killed off; aliens win. I would assume the derelict / human ship (Prometheus or Magellan) crash is at the end of the film, but not the final scene.
March 14, 2012
"So I wonder what's gonna happen to the ladies after the derelict crash.."
The mind boggles but suffice to say I'm already looking forward to the sequel :-)
March 14, 2012
just like in alien, when all seams to be over the music is soft, but then BANG, surprise, Mr. alien, still here. the promethus slogan says that the crew is left on a planet to survive, so theres more to the ending, I agree with others, its a film for entertainment, of course the door is always left open just in case. some here way over analyze things. theres no way we the public will see the ending of this film, before it out,thats the money shot! very excited to see this movie.
March 14, 2012
@latinhypercube...no, you're not "saying 'definitely' anything." But You sure are assuming a hell of a lot. shardy is right........and for all we know the 'collision' is just the beginning of act three and not the ultimate clamix. We don't know squat.
March 14, 2012
In one of Theron's interviews, she mentions being the cold suit from the company that later "sheds her skin" towards the end. While I'm sure she just means that she warms up to the crew, I can't help but wonder if there is a hint there.
The "theory" that only she and Shaw survive at the end opens up all sorts of possibilities, and I think Vickers is going to be the main antagonist at the end, regardless of what form she actually takes.
March 14, 2012
Since it appears from the screen captures it does take place on LV-426 [or one of the sister moons of LV-426] that solar system is also a connection to the original alien.
I think they just tweaked some designs a little bit. Maybe Ridley went back and corrected some stuff from the original he didn't like the appearance of. Little tweaks here and there. It's not like it is a George Lucas level of tweaking.
March 14, 2012
@Craigamore.....we sure don't (know squat). This is the fun part!!!! I love the theorizing!!!!