THE ONLY THING I HATE ABOUT PROMETHEUS
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musab
MemberOvomorphMarch 26, 201210387 Views30 Repliesprometheus has landed in that silly fake  american
accent it should be edited out why did he not just use his
real londoner accent its a international mission to space.
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craigamoreMarch 26, 2012
Who are you talking about.....specify....nobody knows what you're refering to

T-Minus-FiveMarch 26, 2012
Ugh, I do have to admit that it doesn't 'sound' right to me either. And when he says, 'It's picking up life form'. You don't even hear that he says ... picking up "A" life form. It just sounds like he's saying 'It's pickin' up life form'. What? LOL
edit: he is talking about Idris Elba's character when Prometheus lands on the planet. It kinda sounds like he has a lisp.
TM5

musabMarch 26, 2012
just watch the trailer and youll know what im talking about
silly fake accent prometheus has landed its comical its 
only in the american trailer.



craigamoreMarch 26, 2012
What if that's part of the character, who cares...if that's what the role calls for then so be it....yeesh


royal-jellyMarch 26, 2012
So what if he has a fake American accent. what's the big deal? Maybe he portraying an American character.

EnderMarch 26, 2012
I'll try and not take too much offense at your reference to a "silly American accent"  and answer your question. 
Firstly, Idris's Elba accent is impeccable, while starring in The Wire practically no viewers  knew he was English. Secondly, The US is the biggest and most important market for this movie, the audience need to identify with the ship captain for his role to work. Its about commerce. 
Question for you Musab, why do you think David uses a fake English accent instead of his native accent? Did you even notice?


royal-jellyMarch 26, 2012
@Enderwiggin, i'm with you on that one. Musab's remarks kinda rubbed me the wrong way. good point about david.


crzygaserMarch 26, 2012
One thing I will hate about this movie if as the rumors are true and this turns into The Thing in space with a bunch of Norwegian hooligans running around trying to clean up their English... 


ZetaReticuliMarch 26, 2012
I was hoping Elba's character would retain his native London accent too.
Shame. Maybe not gung-ho enough eh?
shawnMarch 26, 2012
you go Musab! fake accents suck it, hard. how dare Edris!!! Who does he think he is, Austin Powers? Please, for god's sake chime in with something awesome, Takka!!! Lets all fight!!!

FrantzMarch 26, 2012
but is the fault of the norwegians ?? The fact that other nations actors submit themselves to talk in english should be viewed as an act of courtesy ( and to be able to work ) ..not to a lack of skills . And anyway hearing norwegians talking a perfect english would have been a bit silly .Accents , languages and even errors ( me !! ) are part of the sharing of cultures , lets not fall into provincialism .
Regarding Janek ..i think that first they did write the character and then they did search the actor ... so i dont see the motive to complain .
DropyourlinenMarch 26, 2012
Awight guv, Prameeffeus 'as laaendid, Gawden Bennett!  Ave yow seen any xinnne-momoawffs rawnd ere or wot?  This ain't bladdy Ew Vey foar taw six!

aintnozenoMarch 26, 2012
Feel free to bash Elba's attempt at a real southern American accent. I agree, it is pathetic- at least the parts of it that have been released so far. The comical aspect of this is his failed attempt, and not the actual accent.
Just don't make fun of the real thing, nor the Americans who actually have it. WE are not amused. We think you sound funny too, but we have the decency to keep that opinion to ourselves. 




