PROMETHEUS: Ultimately a failure as an ALIEN Universe film.

djamelameziane You're probably right

Well me personally and I think many others dont mind most if not all of the ambiguity stuff (as there is a part 2) - we just dont like the bad characterization and illogical actions in some parts and a few other bits. If prometheus had been with out any more parts I might of been angry :D but thank god part 2 is coming! But I think allot of people will be happy with answering some of whats going on in part 2 and maybe even leave a few bits ambiguous even in the end as long as it doesnt mess the whole story up of course (like the SJ in alien). I think its a bit like salt - a bit makes the film more interesting allot is hard to swallow :D . I am hoping it was like that for a good reason and the next 2 parts will show us a mind blowing story (but my gut tells me the end result not going to end well :( ) ...

Thanks for all of the feedback folks, As far as a definitive criteria for ALIEN Universe films is concerned, I must confess that mine would be completely subjective. It is often expressed that people create God in their own image, or the way they themselves prefer to imagine him/her/it. I think that the same is true of many hopeful fans, in regard to sequels, prequels, reboots…or any other follow up to a beloved film…or any piece of art. People have different tastes and sensibilities, therefore, their expectations are going to vary. As for me, ALIEN is my favorite science fiction/horror film. And I’ve developed this love affair over 33 years. So, perhaps it’s not fair to compare my response to PROMETHEUS…to ALIEN, but it’s virtually impossible for me not to. -------------------------------------------------------------- Member “Patient Leech” responded earlier in this thread as follows: “I could not disagree more wholeheartedly. I'll even go as far as to say that it's (PROMETHEUS) more meaningful and poignant than Alien. Beneath the ambiguity there is depth and layers that Alien doesn't have. The ideas are much more grand and provocative. I've found that the film is very satisfying in that I find myself thinking about what stuff means all the time. The film sticks with you. And to me the connections to Alien enhanced it. It made the imagery familiar, yet still alien (heh). And Ridley and his team did a superb job with said updated imagery and special effects. Superb direction and a visual feast.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- This is my response: ALIEN is a Science Fiction-HORROR film, through and through. PROMETHEUS is a Science Fiction…Exploration…Discovery…Existential film, with a bit of horror sprinkled on top. In my opinion, ALIEN completed its filmic mission far more successfully than PROMETHEUS did. It’s probably true that PROMETHEUS’ concepts and artistic goals are more “meaningful and poignant” and “layered” than ALIEN’s. However, in my opinion, Scott and company were not as successful in manifesting those higher concepts onto the screen for PROMETHEUS, as they were with the original, more straight forward ALIEN film. In short, I prefer an excellent smaller film, to an average or good “epic” film…everytime. ~N