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Vivian on 31/5/2012 at 11:48

Well, the reviews are coming in, and they aren't all that glowing. Sounds like what most people were worried about - a shiny, eye-boggling and somewhat directionless film that tries to bolt on a horror theme late in the game (despite horror being entirely about the set-up - Alien is an absolute masterclass in this). Basically, sounds like it's pretty good but probably has more in common with Avatar than it does with Alien. Bah. What is it with massive budgets fucking things up?

Renault on 31/5/2012 at 14:26

Maybe you should wait to see if for yourself before passing judgement? Just a thought.

Anyway, of course massive budget means needing to appeal to a wider audience to recoup costs, which typically gives you Avatar instead of Alien. Not surprising at all if that's the case.

(http://www.metro.co.uk/film/900788-first-prometheus-reviews-mixed-ahead-of-films-world-premiere)

Vivian on 31/5/2012 at 14:40

Just a thought, eh? Well here's a thought - when I go see it I have already spent 15 quid on it, and even if I leave the cinema prepared to murder ridley scott and burn his house down, the studio have already taken my money and as far as they are concerned I LOVED it and definitely want more films made that are exactly like that. That's what critics are FOR, to give you some idea of what the film is like. You want to spend money going to see good films and not spend money going to see bad films so that the bad films bomb and people don't make more of them. Last time I reserved judgement I ended up watching Alien Resurrection and nearly crying.

PS the metro really fucking ripped into it, wow: (http://blogs.metro.co.uk/film/prometheus-the-alien-prequel-which-forgot-to-add-the-aliens/)

Basically, I'm waiting to see what Ebert says about it.

Renault on 31/5/2012 at 14:48

Life is full of risks, sucka.

Vivian on 31/5/2012 at 14:54

I think I've been bitter ever since I bought a copy of MW2 and realised I couldn't sell it. Now it sits in my steam games list and reminds me to be cautious, lest I end up contributing to the burgeoning success of yet another load of facile shit.

Briareos H on 31/5/2012 at 15:28

I'd definitely buy Mechwarrior 2 from you.
Anyway, that metro review is stupid. Scott never said there would be xenomorphs in Prometheus and there ain't any.

Renault on 31/5/2012 at 16:01

Quote Posted by Vivian

Basically, I'm waiting to see what Ebert says about it.

I put all my faith in the (http://www.reelviews.net/movies.php) Reelviews guy.

Sulphur on 31/5/2012 at 16:15

Berardinelli's become a bit caustic these days, hasn't he? Not sure if I like his increasingly surly demeanour. He knows his shit, but as with most critics, reconciling your opinion with theirs tends to be a bit hit or miss.

Still, when I find that him and I agree on a movie being worth watching, it's usually (http://www.reelviews.net/php_review_template.php?identifier=1711) spot (http://www.reelviews.net/php_review_template.php?identifier=798) on.

Trance on 31/5/2012 at 16:51

Quote Posted by Briareos H

I'd definitely buy Mechwarrior 2 from you.

I believe Viv is talking about Modern Warfare 2. No Mechwarrior titles are available on Steam, as far as I know.

Muzman on 31/5/2012 at 16:51

Quote Posted by Vivian

PS the metro really fucking ripped into it, wow: (http://blogs.metro.co.uk/film/prometheus-the-alien-prequel-which-forgot-to-add-the-aliens/)

Hmm. I was only ever "Please be good." about this movie. I still remain so after this. The bulk of the audience might want to see Xenos kill shit, but I certainly don't. Indeed, I wouldn't have been troubled if none had turned up at all.
This isn't a fan of smart movies talking here, based on that at least. There is a lot of talk about it being a bit muddled though.