For those of you who consider Prometheus a classic...

Mr. Yutani...I apologize for your masterpeice not getting enough respect....consider this comment a contirubtion toward that

I do not hate this movie but think that Prometheus is a masterpiece is an exaggeration (even ridiculous IMO).

I really don't give a shit of what anyone else thinks about the film. I found it visually stunning and completely engrossing, with many issues I have pondered. I found it more reminiscent of Blade Runner than Alien. To me the objections to the film are trivial. I should point out that I have seen many highly trained intelligent people do incredibly stupid things, usually when confronted by something unexpected or outside their area of expertise, which is why I think the issue of Fifeld's behavior is trivial. Also, the impression I got was that the trip was rushed because Weyland was dying, and they just grabbed some technical resources, offered them a boatload of money, and packed them into hypersleep. I fail to understand why so many people feel the need to force everyone else to agree with their viewpoint that the movie sucked. Seems kind of infantile to me.

wow I take a break from this site and the arguments still keep on coming. It doesn't bother me either way I'd just like to say I'm surprised so many that don't like the film are still here. I'm not one of those who thinks you don't have a right to say you don't like the film, really, but I like the film and don't even feel the need to come here much but I see even the people who don't like it are still posting and I'm actually curious about that. Merc, what do you hope to accomplish by staying here and posting negative reviews and links to people who point out plot holes? I'm just curious and I'm seriously not judging, you have every right to do whatever you'd like so don't think I"'m saying you shouldn't be doing what you do. I'm fascinated how much people hate Prometheus. It's more entertaining that the film to read how much it has disappointed people (at times). I'll take my answer off the air. LOL

I think this article is pointless. All those 20 flaws have a logical explanation.

Can't we all just get along?? [IMG]http://i46.tinypic.com/10nch8k.jpg[/IMG] Seriously, I raged so hard after seeing the movie I almost cried. Then I calmed down and realised it was just a movie...

wintermute,i think you and i wrote and thought the same thing at the same time !!!!

Svanya, you raged ? Im sorry it was a bad experience

I strongly agree with Wintermute and SaintsSinphony

and why people think that this is like Odyssey 2001? references and tributes to this classic does not mean that Prometheus reaches the same level...is even a lack of respect to Stanley Kubrick because his film is a true masterpiece. I believe that we must accept that Prometheus has many flaws, and can not be classified as a masterpiece.

I am one of those who consider Prometheus a masterpiece....but at the same time I see how some people did not quite appreciate it as much as i did...I have seen plenty of movies that made perfect sense...yet they were so fucking boring i struggled not to fall asleep...it's not a flawless movie and the characters are all human (apart from david) and therefore very flawed....seriously Merc7...have you never seen any real person do something ridiculously stupid before? It happens all the time....especially under extreme pressure....so no i don't see it as being that far fetched....i have seen people doing dummer things in my life...i have done things and thought...OMG what was i thinking...!!! So in space dumb people can hear you scream...!...:)

The visuals weren't THAT impressive, the Matrix films had better special effects and they came out years ago. If anything, Prometheus is somewhat dated in the visuals department when compared the likes of Avatar or even The Avengers.

@SaintsSinphony; Oh yes I did rage at first, but it was far from a bad experience, it just wasn't what I expected. Then again I hated Avatar and tons of people love that movie so, I guess to each his own.

svanya with all your hard work that must have been most disappointing

@SaintsSinphony; Well no actually, it's not that big of a deal. I don't really see things in Black and White, I prefer a middle ground it helps me deal with disappointment. I was upset for a couple days then I got over it and actually went back to see it a second time and third time. I have to agree though the movie was set up as the second coming so it is no wonder people are upset.

yes it was put on quite the pedestal

@Svanya Question is, can Damon and Jon untangle their mess of a story? Do they even care? Or is it all about the $$$?

@Merc7; I have no idea. I hope so, I really do. I think most things these days are about money, but to be fair Lindeholf is a huge Alien fan so I doubt he would screw it up intentionally. Ridley knew what was going on too, so I just hope things get cleared up somehow. If this turns into a Star Wars type prequel disaster thingy I be very dissapointed. Really what I think happened was they created a viral campaign that was misleading. That is what pi$$ed people off more than anything. Anyways, I saw it 2 times and relaxed, got over the fact it wasn't what I expected and just had fun. People just need to chill, life is too short. :)

@Merc 7 well rumors on the net are that Fox studio head Tom Rothman recently told Ridley Scott after seeing the film: "You won't be back for a sequel."

@Drakeequation; Now see that is not funny, because who will do the next movie, Cameron?? I don't want to see a Cameron movie.

Well, I read the review in its entirety. It had valid points of critique that I was already aware of (sloppy/nonexistent character development, plot holes such as "how did the captain [b]know[/b] the storm would be over in one day?") but for the most part the review consisted of: - Complaining about disliked characters - Nitpicking for errors and questioning standard scifi tropes and technology (such as holograms, faster-than-light travel, etc.) - Complaining about the movie raising questions - Complaining about having to think about said questions My opinion of the movie remains unchanged, but thank you for your well-meaning concern and desire to help me see the error of my ways. :D That's all I have to say here. Hopefully this thread will be moved soon.

That article seems quite nicely done to me - nice writing style. This thread is amusing.

@Svanya Cameron will definitely not do a sequel as he has said that all of his other projects are on hold until he finishes the sequel to Avatar. I do not know who it would be but I do not think it would really matter all that much. They could still get tons of awesome special effects with any director, Scott didn't exactly bring his A game to this project in the first place. This was certainly no Gladiator (which I saw five times in theaters). Heck this wasn't even on par with Body of Lies or Matchstick Men...

@drake...did tim rothman really say that?...where did you read this...i am not saying you are lying....but I am kinda curious?

I read it on WorstPreviews in the discussions section.

@Svanya quote; @Merc7; I have no idea. I hope so, I really do. I think most things these days are about money, but to be fair Lindeholf is a huge Alien fan so I doubt he would screw it up intentionally. Ridley knew what was going on too, so I just hope things get cleared up somehow. If this turns into a Star Wars type prequel disaster thingy I be very dissapointed. The truth can be a son of a b, I know. Speaking of Ridley, I'm afraid he's beginning to suffer delusions of grandeur. Making a film about our beginning, that's some heavy ..... But regarding the hype, I think most of it has settled now that a lot of people are disappointed and left without the answers that we were promised in this film, not in Prometheus part 11. BTW, thank's for making the link clickable, much appreciated.

Quote; The earlier teenage fanboy (like David 1 for instance) outrage has settled. 1- I'm not a teenager. 2 - Def not a fan-boy [don't love it neither hate it... it's more like... meh...] 3 - I don't rage. 4 - I'm curious to see where this is going. Fun stuff. [img]http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001781401/254991506_interesting_xlarge.jpeg[/img]

Um, I guess I am trying to stay neutral as silly as that sounds. I have seen the coolest, most active members here turn into the most rage filled people because they were so hurt and disappointed by the movie. I don't wish that on anyone, I am not saying you have to love the movie but maybe people could just chill a bit? :) Again, my new fave image. xx [IMG]http://i46.tinypic.com/10nch8k.jpg[/IMG]

@ Drakeequation quote; well rumors on the net are that Fox studio head Tom Rothman recently told Ridley Scott after seeing the film: "You won't be back for a sequel." That would be a dream scenario, making a sequel to this film will not justify the failure and it would be an embarrassing solution signed Ridley Scott.

I don't get the hate parade, either. I've never hung out on a website, just to vent and complain about how much I disliked[i] any[/i] particular thing. To each his own, I guess.