Cost of Movie

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$120–130 million, according to Wikipedia.

so where is this 250mil business coming from?

Me...I say they're all lying and it cost them, in the end, between 200 and 210 mil.

Ridley Scott said he got a steal price for the movie and I believe people at Fox said it was 120 million. The cost of the film was kept down because Scott used a lot of practical effects which, believe it or not, are much cheaper than digital effects. If this were a Michael Bay instead of Ridley Scott film, the cost would probably be upwards of 250 to 300 million. Filmmakers like Scott and Cameron really know how to keep costs down (I include Cameron because the budget of Aliens was only 18 million).

I believe it and wouldn't be surprised

.....i heard it cost 150 million....but originally scott wanted 250 .......but fox turned it down and he had to find ways to shoot the movie for cheaper.....but who really knows for sure.... and what does the extensive marketing cost?....probably u can add another 50 mill to that figure!

As we see the movie, the movie exec's and Rothman will be in a pool of money going...weeee! Weeeee!!! Weee!

@cain 1977....I actually hope they will be cheering swimming in cash and i hope the same for Ridley.....i hope everyone involved with this project will be well rewarded!..

The people involved with the movie have already been compensated. It's only the studio that stands to profit now.

I'll go with Spartacus estimate of $200 -$210 mil.

yeah Ridley does seem quite economical..I guess having a non A list cast helps..only Fassbender and Charlize are well known using practical effects until CGI is absolutely needed is the best strategy..visually does this movie not look awesome? THATS WHY...f*** Michael Bay I really cant stand that ahole

seriously when we saw Alien in the theater in '79 no one said to themselves...hmmmm this movie may be crap...it's made with CGI....i'm not so sure about this?...we all just went to the theater to see a great film...no...? why should anyone even be concerned about what techniques were used to make a film? to me that's not necessary especially before you've even seen it and it hasn't become any kind of issue...right...?...I say this cause I noticed a lot of people are speculating that the use of CGI is some sort of bad thing, and it isn't IMHO. It's "prolly" necessary in most situations they use it in.

@Spartacus..while good CGI has given me magical moments in my life, i.e. Jurassic Park ..bad CGI has ruined many movies for me...I am Legend, transformers, matrix 2 and 3....the list is endless...