Is it really this bad? (spoiler-free)

hicksandhudson

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[size=5][b]Note:[/b] This review has been marked "spoiler-free". Any spoilers posted will be removed (the entire post).[/size] -----------------------------------------------------------------I'm in the US and haven't seen it. As of right now, out of 2500 votes on IMDB, it is rated 8.5/10. It has an 82% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatos. I hear people around here calling this the worst movie they've ever seen, saying Alien Ressurection and AVP were much better, and all this other stuff. I'm not trolling, I'm just wondering if expectations of over 6 months posting on this site theories about how deep and layered this movie was going to be just left everyone disappointed. I have to admit, some really solid and interesting theories were presented on this board, but did we really think we were going to get an Oscar winning deep layered masterpiece out of a big budget movie Fox releases in June? I'm just hoping everyone thinks before writing reviews or trashing the movie. Was it a horrible experience because it was a horrible movie, or was it a horrible experience because it was not what you wanted? Alien Ressurection was a horrible movie. Don't lump Prometheus in with it just because you're upset that 2 years of anticipation wasn't the single most amazing experience of your life.

Maiafay
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June 02, 2012

[quote]Overal it is just a poor movie, some people will enjoy it, just like some people enjoyed Alien Resurection but I hated it and no one is going to convience me otherwise[/quote] Yep, I was one of those. Guess I'll love Prometheus to bits :)

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June 03, 2012

To be honest, there are some great moments in this film. I do not regret paying 9 euros to see it in 3D. The cinematography is superb, and Ridley Scott is clearly a master on this point. I was disappointed by the story, nevertheless. When this film will hit the States, maybe the tomatometer will change. I went to this film with an open mind. Imho, there is a big problem with the scenario, even if it were not linked to the alien series. In any case, you will have, soon, the opportunity to forge your own opinion about it. And if you love it, good for you. I honestly wish I could...

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June 04, 2012

As to the discussion of certain members comments being more "trusted" than others, I think it comes down to simply understanding a member that's been on here posting for some time (ie, "more comfortable"). After reading posts from people who consistently post, you get an idea of their perspective on things so you kind of understand their review a little better or are "more comfortable" because you feel like you know them in a way (if that makes sense). I don't think those reviews (positive or negative) that come from "new" members should not be considered, but it is probably more difficult to understand them or be as comfortable with them as you don't have many other posts to "know" the poster and where they are coming from. That being said, yes, there are people who go to a forum just to post positive or negative threads for many various reasons, none of which are for constructive purposes. This the internet and like the world, people have varying agendas.

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June 05, 2012

It's a reasonable movie with massive plot-holes but you can find things to enjoy in it. Fass is amazing. Melkor [url=http://wp.me/p2tPJ3-1]My review here!!![/url]

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June 06, 2012

Great movie. Really enjoyed it FOR WHAT IT WAS. I'm no fanboy, and I have no real opinion on the previous Alien franchise, other than I thought some of them were good (Alien and Aliens obviously) I thought Prometheus was a great looking movie, intriguing plot and some surprising set pieces, especially the end, which I didn't expect! I'm glad that I kept away from most of the trailers, although I've now seen them I realise how much had been given away. In the end, it's down to the individual to decide if it was a good film or not, but ranting on because the film didn't live up to expectations (and our OWN overblown hype) is just plain daft... It's a movie! The sky won't fall in, the world won't end, oceans will not rise and wipe out humanity. Bring on Prom II.