How much do you think FOX paid Roger Ebert?

I havent read his review(and never will as Ive already seen the movie twice now) but just for fun, my guess is 1 mil.

Something like that. I saw it twice too Twice the viewing - double the disappointment.

I would say at least a million dollars since his reputation will be tarnished by this review.

@Merc - Sorry to hear that man. Thankfully my 2nd time was easier for me. Still a disappointment, but easier.

@Poopmetheus Love your avatar, and the name haha! Yes, unfortunately money corrupts a lot of people. In this case, Roger Ebert. When reading his review, you can just smell the cliches.

I really think some of you are taking this a bit far. The one thing wrong with the movie is that it really is a "part 1." Aside from that, many of the negative opinions seems to be based on their interpretations of the film and not the film itself. Yeah, it's a lot like Lost in that there are unanswered questions. If that is your beef, fine. It did feel like part one of a miniseries in that fashion. However, if you judge it on what is there, instead of what is not, its really not bad. If they never continue the story, then yeah, I'll feel ripped off then. It's not Alien or Aliens...but it was never meant to be. I thought Scott was full of it when he kept saying it was not a alien prequel, but it turns out, he was telling the truth. Lots of you wanted what was not offered and are pissed. That's no reason to pan the movie.

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I think one have to be really silly to think that the most important reviewer EVER can be payed to make a positive review. That is also very offensive too. The most important guy reviewing movies gave prometheus 4 stars ... haters have to swallow that .

@fswalt Yes, and nobody paid to see Prometheus part 1! quote; [i]Aside from that, many of the negative opinions seems to be based on their interpretations of the film and not the film itself.[/i] What do you mean by that? There's no official explanation to all the unexplained things in the film! [i]It's not Alien or Aliens...but it was never meant to be[/i] I never mentioned those films in the first place, but they do tell us a story. Prometheus fails to connect the dots that are scattered throughout the ending. [b]For me the purpose of a film is entertain, not ask questions, I get enough of that at work and when I get home I'd like to enjoy a film with a simple story. [/b]

Well - but compare MATRIX part1 with PROMETHEUS Part 1. Or compare Lord of the Rings Part 1 with PROMETHEUS Part 1. You know what i mean? Other big trilogies dont let you down so much with TO MANY NEW questions, they are "good stories in itself with an satisfaction guarantee" - the first part introduces the characters so you can feel empathy for them. It makes you curious, and it makes you feel good, or happy, or scary, or whatever. Prometheus does not scare you when the lights go on - you just will think.. "..HEEE? What was THAT?.." You dont feel very much - just lil bit confused and you go for a beer .. or two. But this prometheus storytelling reminds me waaay too much on LOST, which was simply "...mystery ... blahblahblah..listen to my story..something strange..blahblah..." and talking and talking and talking and NOTHING happens at all. That may be interesting, AS LONG AS YOU WAIT THAT SOON IT WILL HAPPEN. But after you realize, that this will NEVER happen what has been promised, you feel FOOLED. Thats Lindelofs strategy - fooling people with blah.

@franz [i]The most important guy[/i] !? A guy who's name is Roger Ebert and reviews films? Regarding a paycheck, you and I don't know what happens behind the curtains.

@ spacyfreak I agree, and Matrix wasn't signed ''Ridley Scott'', so the expectations were not as high as Prometheus. Yes, Lindelof likes to fool the audience with crap.

So Roger Ebert liked a film that you did not, therefore, he was paid by Fox. Quite possibly one of the dumbest things I have ever heard. God forbid an individual have another opinion than yours.

To be fair to Prometheus, he gave Malick's The New World and Tree of Life four stars as well. Say what you want about Prometheus, but it will certainly be better than those two films.

@BioShock Glad I hit a nerve there! BTW did you even read my topic? I was making a point, just in case you missed that! And one other thing, everyone's entitled to their own opinion, whether you like it or not.

i looked up Ebert's review of "Aliens" and he gave it 3 and a half stars. He gave "Prometheus" 4 stars!!!! WTF??? So he thinks "Prometheus" ia a better movie then "Aliens"??? LOL

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Roger Ebert has always been a sell out. I can't believe he really has any credibility any more anyway. Wow - maybe it is knowing these guys got paid millions of dollars to put that weak of a movie that bugs me. I've been looking forward to this since the day I heard about it. Besides the money they spent to make it look good... the story is really horrible. I mean heck, promote the guy doing the preview... that was a 10... this movie in comparison was a 2. Really Roger you should be ashamed to be trying to get people to believe otherwise. I don't think one silly thing added up??? Really. I feel bad for the actors who trusted these guys. The actors did good... it's the two guys at the top to blame for this one. At least Ridley destroyed it and it wasn't something else. I think he should go pat James Cameron on the back - he proved he couldn't measure up and wouldn't have measured up had they given him the second one.

He and Richard Roeper are more famous critics. Who had endure the last couple of years of these 100 million dollar brainless block busters. Every once i n a while a Director makes a 100 million dollar movie that takes risks and explores big ideas. Is definitely going to get their critical love.

Personally I think Prometheus is ten Million times better than Aliens! I think it is a 50 million times better made film, and here's one for you, the dialogue in Prometheus is a gazillion times better than in Aliens and the Story Line of Aliens has more holes than swiss cheese compared to Prometheus which IMHO has none they are all imagined by Haters whom have never made a better film themselves but think they know better.

part 1? it was marketed as a stand alone film if they had taken the lord of the rings marketing strategy and informed everyone that would potentially see the film it's going to be a three parter, then i think people would look more favourably on the film but no it was marketed as a stand alone sc-fi with the dna of alien, somewhere towards the end... the last 8 mins i believe.

2 things: Ebert's maximum star rating is four, not five. So the original poster's assertion that Fox asked for a less than perfect rating as an attempt to disguise some sort of payoff is asinine. Secondly, if you know anything about Roger Ebert and his recent bout with cancer, you'd understand that this man has come to terms with his existence and doesn't give a damn about money. He doesn't share your opinion. It's not a conspiracy

Aliens was ok in the 80's but today it's total cheese. Could you imagine those cliche Marines in a Vietnam or Iraq war movie? The audience would laugh at them. I don't even know how those bunch of bafoons got selected to go. Also, in order to make Ripley strong, they had to make the men weak. I mean these guys were down right pathetic, all except Gorman, perhaps. And even worse, they send around ten marines in a ship the size of Florida, and no one is left aboard? WTF? I ate this nonsense up in the 80's and 90's. Ebert saw right through, from the get go and he was generous with his rating. Now Alien...That's a masterpiece! Do a search for Rogers Four Star review.