Did you hate/dislike the movie? Feeling cheated / sick? I have your cure!

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MemberOvomorphJune 03, 20121025 Views19 Replies

O.K. Just hear me out and keep an open mind. I have your cure. Regardless of whether it sucks or not, I see it in 4 days (in the US), I'm going to see it TWICE! Now don't leave yet! Listen, I know I haven't even seen it yet, but I'm one of those 50 yr. Old fan-boy guys with an 8 ft. SJ costume in his living room who's been waiting over 30 years for this. I've been a member here for the last 6 months and would've been tuned in a lot longer if I'd known sooner. Just like a lot of you, I've invested too much time and mental effort to not give this movie at least a second look. I'll wait a few days after I see the premiere with the wife, possibly get very pissed off, and rant on here for a couple days and then go straight back in and see it again. Why? (See above) plus these reasons: 1. I love the ALIEN universe, not just one or several movies in the franchise... ALL of it. 2. Seeing it twice might just allow me to be more objective the second time. 3. If it truly sucks and screams for a sequel to be appreciated/comprehended, then I just doubled my portion of Ridley's budget for it. 4. And finally, if after seeing it TWICE... I'll have a clear conscience bidding it a definitive farewell forever. Any takers?

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June 03, 2012

i'm with ya on the middle-aged fanboy / seeing TWICE tangent! can not wait to F I N A L L Y see it this friday..! woo hooo!

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June 03, 2012

I got 2 sessions booked in for the same day, first in 2D, then in 3D about 3 hours later, so I'll have time to have a think about it. Then, after the 3D I'll have, until I go to sleep, about 4 hours to think it over some more. Then I'll make a decision ;-)

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June 03, 2012

I'm going to be honest, if I hate the movie and feel cheated then there is zero chance I will pay money to see it again.

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June 03, 2012

There's nothing wrong with it mate, seriously, just don't go into the cinema expecting all your questions about Alien to be answered. The film doesn't attempt to answer every question you had, just keep in mind it's not a 'prequel' in the typical sense. Its a solid addition to the sci-fi genre and Ive disregarded most of the negative reviews on this site as these people only dislike the film because it wasn't what THEY wanted. That doesn't mean its a bad film, and they don't seem to understand exactly what good drama is and how it's exemplified in Prometheus. Keep an open mind, and you'll enjoy it.

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June 03, 2012

Upon the 1st viewing of Gladiator I considered it a good movie, but I got so much more out of it on the 2nd viewing. Much more depth especially for the Commodus (Phoenix) character, I actually sympathized for him. I now consider it a great film. I too plan on two viewings about a week apart, 1st in 2D then in 3D unless I hate it.

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June 03, 2012

I have a friend who's seen The Avengers 3 times and loves it but wanted to see Battleship instead of the Avengers again a 4th time. So he bought a ticket for Avengers and went into the Battleship theater and watched that instead. Hey, wanna' sequel for Prometheus but don't wanna' see it again? By a ticket for it and go see something else!

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June 04, 2012

Having seen it twice mate i think it's for the best 1st showing I went in with especially high expectations of what I thought this movie should be and left devasted at what I'd just seen After the 2nd showing I'd checked all expectations and pre conceived notions at the door and enjoyed it went away again and it's growing on me by the day Do I still feel its a missed opportunity yes but it has opened some interesting possibilities that I can't wait to discuss when everyone has seen it And isn't it a good thing that love it or hate it we're all talking about it when was the last time a film evoked this much emotion????

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June 04, 2012

I've got my two sessions booked: 6/8 12:01 AM and 6/11 1:00 PM (both in IMAX 3D). This is a movie that's gonna require at least one viewing, IMHO.

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June 04, 2012

Abordoli looks great in 3d But have to admit I did prefer the 2d version

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June 04, 2012

For me a really good movie should work for you first time around. I don't think seeing this again will change anything about the problems for me. It's not plot holes or making sense of it. It's just the things that didn't make much sense from a narrative point of view. But I'll definitely be watching it again at some point I'm sure.

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June 04, 2012

@mr pest Props for commendable honesty. I suspect a lot of fans were let down by the fact that it wasn't what they were [i]expecting[/i].

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June 04, 2012

I loved this film [i]because[/i] it was not what i expected. I cant stand 3D though, as i always start seeing double, so I can't wait for it to be released on blue-ray.

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June 04, 2012

I think giving it a second chance is a good idea unless you utterly hate it. I mean, why on earth would I sit through THOR again? I'd have to be an idiot. Or SMURFS? This is a really good film. There's loads in it to enjoy. It doesn't provide some great knowledge unlocking the mysteries of creation: it's - a - film. Entertainment. Unfortunately an impression has been given that it's Ridley's 2001. 2001 didn't even give any 'answers'. It was thought provoking entertainment that lived on and grew in the viewer's mind afterwards. 2001 and Prometheus are fiction. Entertainment. Just forget everything - don't expect ALIENS or 2001 and enjoy it :) John [url=http://alienage11.com]alienage11.com[/url]

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June 04, 2012

I saw it twice - last Thurs, last Fri. Same empty feeling both times.

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June 04, 2012

:-(

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June 04, 2012

+1 I agree with db73 entirely. A good film should be enjoyable on first viewing, and you should FEEL the need to see it again. If you then pick up subtle things on repeated viewings or it left you with questions which it does/doesn't answer after this it is a film with depth. What I read above is people parting with money, dropping their expectations and seeing it again out of a sense of duty and in the hope that it wasn't as bad as they thought on first viewing. I can't think of any film which I consider great which fits that pattern. You shoudn't have to work hard, or change your expectations to enjoy it. It should stand up in its own right. Prometheus doesn't IMO.

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June 04, 2012

@Slipp_Digby: Agreed. I'm just getting the sense from a lot of members that a sequel wouldn't just be appreciated to clear things up... but it's absolutely necessary to fill in holes. Again, this is a well-proven characteristic of Damon Lindelof's narrative style. I'm not saying part with money out of a sense of duty (although, personally I will, even if it completely blows chunks the first time around, because I'm heavily invested and want those holes filled in a sequel and therefore am willing to financially support a second attempt.) Personally, I'd like to see a different writer's take on the sequel, (if that is), I don't like the story the first time around. I already know I'll be impressed with the visuals and tech. But like you say, story is essential. I been teaching video production for a couple decades now, and the trend I see young film-makers taking is: "Wow" the audience with VFX... story is secondary. When in fact, CGI (VFX, etc.) should only be used to enhance a great story... one that is already there.

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June 04, 2012

In the true Book of Origins, there is an old saying that goes "A fool and his money are easily parted". I'm not going to see it on the 8th - i'll see it when I get finished with more important things in life. I'm not going to be anxious about it or tear-up everytime I see a commercial because i'm going to miss it's US opening day. And if this movie sucks for me the first time around, I damn sure ain't going to waste money seeing it again. That is total lunacy! Life is to short for trying to milk a dry cow twice.

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June 04, 2012

In two hours time I won't be giving it another chance - I'll be excitedly sitting down to enjoy it all over again! I wonder what I'll pick up form it this time. My wife and I keep coming up with new insights. This morning she said: [i]"You know they way it looked as if they decided to wipe out humanity about 2000 years ago. Do you think that was because of..?"[/i] You see? It has a life beyond itself. Here's my review - of sorts: [url=http://alienage11.com/60-not-the-alien.shtml]Review(ish)[/url] John