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

@ 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

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 !!!

I've removed mine since a better, and more accurate translation has been posted.

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.

I speak fluent french and will try right now !

Much better than mine Arkadine.

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.

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 !!!

Maybe we should post a spoiler alert then.. this time a very BIG one :-)

Critics shouldn't revealed everything. Even Ebert sometimes feel the need to retell the story. That is wrong

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" !!!

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.

Now this is interesting. A review scoreboard: http://www.ecranlarge.com/movie_review.php (Some good scores here)

I'm really happy with the similarities with Blade runner. I wasn't expecting so much.

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....!

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!

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.

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.

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 ...

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 !!!