Prometheus

3.5 stars- June 25, 2012

Directed: Ridley Scott
Produced: Ridley Scott

Is it an prequel, is it not?

Well that's a hard question to answer really.  I keep hearing conflicting reports...

Needless to say, after watching this movie, I feel I have to re-watch the first Alien movie...

I felt the acting from Charlize Theron was mediocre at best.  Patrick Wilson is in this movie for about a minute.  I was disappointed at 1. I didn't even know he was in the movie, 2. he didn't have a bigger part.

Graphics were really neat, fluid and vibrant.

The plot was good enough, however, I think it could've been better.  It's basically what you see in the preview.  There is some back fill but if you follow the preview, you have a good idea of what the movie is about.  The direction they took the movie was interesting.  Searching out who created man on Earth.  Eh.

There are a few subtle hints to the Alien franchise.  If you have EVER seen one of the original Alien movies (not the AVPs) you will probably catch the hints.  If you miss the one at the end, well you have not seen any Alien movie.

All of the "reviews" that I heard from friends, my favorite radio station, etc...said there was a "gag" factor.  I guess I have a strong stomach.  I thought it was pretty tame, but if you are faint of stomach, I would recommend keeping this in mind.