total disappointment (spoilers-inside)

May 31, 2012

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I saw the movie this evening. I had very high expectations like all of you. I thought it would be a masterpiece but it wasn`t. Crappy music and awfull scenario. The characters except David are plane and it is hard to atach to them. Why the hell Ridley ruin it like that. I hate David LIndelof though. The movie didn`t answer even one simple question let alone something like our creation and the presence of god. It didn't ask the right questions and it is hardly to say that there is questions in it. The scene with the man above the waterfall was so cheesy. I understand. They show us that we are created of a fallen god, but why so literally. It was total disappointment for me. I hope at least some of you like it.

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adamrparrMay 31, 2012

For the record, Tim Burton's version of "Planet of the Apes" was rubbish. [b][i]Especially[/i][/b] the ending, as you said. (...and my God. This Lindelorf guy, or whatever the hell his name is, is really turning out to be the next M. Night Shyamalama-ding-dong. Apologists aplenty, but couldn't write his way out of a wet paper sack.)

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greekMay 31, 2012

@ disappointed fans...( mikydisco,rubinis...) Guys did you like Tim Burton's version of ''Planet of the Apes'' ??Especially the ending...

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PowereddieMay 31, 2012

Well, this is exactly what I expected of a dumb plot ([i]von Däniken crap![/i]) and the desecration of giger´s beautiful Space jockey... Thanks a lot Dork Lindelaugh!!!

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mikydiscoMay 31, 2012

Just watched it at London BFI IMAX. Beautiful cinematography Poor Acting Atrocious Plot Ridiculous pacing Irritatingly poor soundtrack I was gearing up to write a comprehensive review but if I'm honest, it's just not worth it. I am now having a beer with my fellow viewers and we are all coming to the same conclusions. Sorry to be so honest but I'm dissapointed beyond comprehension.

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RubirosaMay 31, 2012

That is very disappointing to hear.

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SvanyaMay 31, 2012

Guys, you are all bashing Lindolf and blaming him for ruining the movie, but Ridley isn't retarded, he hired the guy and read his script so he knew what was going on.

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greekMay 31, 2012

@ adamrparr R you one of the disappointed fans?you ve seen it?

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PowereddieMay 31, 2012

It makes you wonder why would someone with that much talent hire a cheesy pop writer. Answear: because it sells...

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greekMay 31, 2012

..because the studio wants to follow its own agenda...???

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EndOfMankindMay 31, 2012

The blind shall lead the blind... these reviews aren't going to kill it for me... guess everybody wants to stay stuck in 1979

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SpartacusMay 31, 2012

wow, just wow!

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SpartacusMay 31, 2012

By The Way People, 3 of the 4 guys who just kindly reviewed this for us all have less than 9 or 10 posts total!

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DrakeequationMay 31, 2012

Just as I expected, my brother lives in Paris and he and his coworkers all said it was rubbish as well. He said it had a terrible plot and that the visuals were good but not that much more impressive than the Avengers.

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PowereddieMay 31, 2012

Well, my expectations are set so low, that whatever is thrown at me at the cinema next week, I am sure I´ll end up enjoying. :)

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Merc7May 31, 2012

I was disappointed, why did you screw this up Damon?! The movie makes no sense, it builds tension but leaves to many loose threads. And the soundtrack wasn't ominous att all.

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mikydiscoMay 31, 2012

@greek, what has planet of the apes got to do with this discussion? Prometheus delivered on some levels in a spectacular fashion but failed miserably on others. I'm certainly not stuck in '79 but I expected quality from the people involved in this. It did not deliver.

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Merc7May 31, 2012

All this hype.... :(

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PowereddieMay 31, 2012

@Drakeequation,... with your comment there goes another 3 pointer in the "Prometheus is Crap" basket...

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PowereddieMay 31, 2012

I too found the soundtrack very lame. Even though I need the visuals to deliver a complete judgement. I liked Max Richter track, although I don´t know if it figures in the film. This is all Ridley Scott, Lideldork didn´t choose the composer and music.

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kurtMay 31, 2012

I never watched a single episode of Lost but of course I heard about the stupid ending. I was hoping that Lindelof was more than a one trick pony, but it sounds like I was wrong. Haven't seen it yet (live in the US) but now my expectations will be very low so hopefully that will help. The one thing that I've always thought really makes a movie is a good soundtrack. Alien was haunting and Blade Runner was beautiful (and haunting) but it sounds like RS forgot that lesson. I hope to like it.