I haven't posted here in a while so I thought I'd share a few thoughts about my most anticipated film of the year (yes, even more so than The Avengers or The Dark Knight).
Prometheus is a tale of two movies, beginning as a 2001-esque sci-fi film full of wonder that morphs into a somewhat by-the-numbers horror flick in the second half. The visual effects and cinematography are spectacular, and the 3D is among the best I've seen, but ultimately it feels like it's missing something. There's not much character development (in fact, Fassbender's brilliantly played android is the most fully-realized character in the film), though this would not have been a problem if the film had continued along its philosophical path (such films have worked with minimal character development), but when it raises the stakes and becomes a horror film, the lack of character interaction or chemistry becomes a detriment.
Still, it's better than a lot of the derivative drivel that passes for film entertainment these days, and at least it tries for something greater, even if it falls a bit short. Despite its flaws, its a treat to see Scott working in sci-fi again (for the first time since Blade Runner), and I enjoyed watching all of the little bits that tied into Alien. I still recommend it for its aforementioned qualities as well as some expertly crafted, thrilling sequences, but with the caveat that you may want to lower your expectations if you were expecting a genre-defining masterpiece. Lets say, 3.5 out of 5 stars, though it is possible that rating could go up after a second viewing, as the film does leave behind much to consider and discuss. And people are discussing it everywhere, so if that was Scott's ultimate goal, you could consider the film a success.
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