I just saw the movie Prometheus. Do not see this movie. I need to warn as many people as possible. It's not marketed as such, but it is an Alien movie. Not just that, it is simply bad. 
Really sneaky....
Really sneaky....
Warning: Don't See This Movie
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I stopped liking Alien when the aliens began to look like humans with strange heads... The first one it was kind of cool and didnt feel at all like humans. The later ones it just looked like a person with broad shoulders in a stupid halloween costume.
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Ummm..., the aliens adapt to their environment by incorporating the DNA of their hosts. It would actually make sense for them to look more like humans over time.
With that being said, it has been a long time since I watched one of those movies.
With that being said, it has been a long time since I watched one of those movies.
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OK I just saw this in 3D today. I'd say that the 3D wasn't overly impressive, but the movie was pretty solid. I feel like I saw what I was expecting. Good acting too.
And yeah, it's obviously an "Alien" movie. I mean...everyone knows that.
And yeah, it's obviously an "Alien" movie. I mean...everyone knows that.
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What brought the movie to you attention originally? If it was the preview....well, them there is aliens. If was was a search online, well, them there is aliens too. If it was a gamble as to what movie you would watch by chance when you pulling into the movie theater parking lot...then I understand.
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I've heard several people complain they didn't know it was an Alien movie, including my wife. When I told her she lost all interest in seeing it.
The marketing was a bit deceptive IMO, probably because they didn't want to turn-off the non-Alien fans. The trailers and TV spots made it seem like more of a sci-fi/adventure movie instead of a gory sci-fi/horror movie.
I've seen a couple web ads for it and never saw a mention of the Alien connection. I wasn't planning on seeing it but didn't know it was part of the franchise.
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I thought it was a good movie. There were some scenes I didn't care for, but I enjoyed it. I recommend seeing it if you are a fan of the Aliens series and you are seeking some answers to how things began.
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How did you NOT know it was an alien movie? The first trailer that came out hinted at that BIG time. Did you expect to see carebears?
Plus it's made by a gentleman who pretty much makes alien movies.
Plus it's made by a gentleman who pretty much makes alien movies.
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it's riddley scott. same director as alien.I just saw the movie Prometheus. Do not see this movie. I need to warn as many people as possible. It's not marketed as such, but it is an Alien movie. Not just that, it is simply bad.
Really sneaky....
it's got the giant alien in the space ship that is seen, long dead, in alien.
it's got the room full of eggs/pods that the facehugger came out of in alien.
and I got all of that from the first trailer they ever released.
how could it not be obvious that the movie was in the alien realm?
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:rofl: Not to mention just how much it resembles H.R. Giger's usual stuff..
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Here's a site that seems to explain the story/plot better. I cannot say I'm fond of the space Jesus part, but the rest is interesting.
http://cavalorn.livejournal.com/584135.html
http://cavalorn.livejournal.com/584135.html
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I loved the Alien movies so I'm going to look forward to seeing this when it comes out on DVD. The cinema prices here are rediculously high so I will wait and then sit back with my feet up and watch it at my leisure.
Seeing this tomorrow! Friend's kid works at the theater so we get to see a movie a week free. :
And just wow, as was already mentioned, how could you possibly not know it was a movie in the Alien universe? Maybe you don't watch network or cable TV and didn't see the trailers? Or don't watch trailers online? Or maybe you don't really like the Alien movies and so didn't really recognize any of the visual or audio cues when they came up in the trailer (if you did, in fact, see the trailer before hand)? Plenty of other maybes too. Not everybody likes the Alien movies & I completely understand. I personally can't watch a Harry Potter movie. To each their own!
But myself, I love all the Alien movies. The first two the most. Wish my mom had let me see Alien in the theater back when it released in '79. I was just shy of my 8th birthday...though by the time it got to our little town I would have been 8! Had to wait to rent it on laser disc... Thankfully she did let me see Star Wars...so I can't claim full on child abuse. When Aliens came on HBO back in the summer of '87(maybe '88?) I watched every showing. Watched it in '89 on network TV and freaked out when alternate scenes showed up. Back in the pre-DVD age donchaknow! Now have the special editions on DVD and after Prometheus releases will probably upgrade the entire collection to Blu-Ray. Expensive being a fan these days...
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:And just wow, as was already mentioned, how could you possibly not know it was a movie in the Alien universe? Maybe you don't watch network or cable TV and didn't see the trailers? Or don't watch trailers online? Or maybe you don't really like the Alien movies and so didn't really recognize any of the visual or audio cues when they came up in the trailer (if you did, in fact, see the trailer before hand)? Plenty of other maybes too. Not everybody likes the Alien movies & I completely understand. I personally can't watch a Harry Potter movie. To each their own!
But myself, I love all the Alien movies. The first two the most. Wish my mom had let me see Alien in the theater back when it released in '79. I was just shy of my 8th birthday...though by the time it got to our little town I would have been 8! Had to wait to rent it on laser disc... Thankfully she did let me see Star Wars...so I can't claim full on child abuse.
When Aliens came on HBO back in the summer of '87(maybe '88?) I watched every showing. Watched it in '89 on network TV and freaked out when alternate scenes showed up. Back in the pre-DVD age donchaknow! Now have the special editions on DVD and after Prometheus releases will probably upgrade the entire collection to Blu-Ray. Expensive being a fan these days... Byte
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Thanks for the review, I'll catch it via Redbox and just not expect much from it. ;-)
This explains my 10 year old. She doesn't look at all like the alien creatures but she sure can act like them at times
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Put enough sugar on anything and it is edible. :thumb:I hate cottage cheese.
Its truly a disgusting food, and if you never tried it I suggest you never do...
My point- Opinions (are like @ssholes- everyone has one)
I suggest anyone should go see the friggin movie and see if they like it
Personally, I liked the movie. It's not a moron-pleaser that flat out tells you what its showing you. It leaves things open for interpretation.
Plus, the effects are SO SLICK- loved them.
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I swear I spoke to space Jesus at Lollapalooza years ago after Perry Farrel of Jane's addiction dropped something in my beer. Seemed like a benevolent being..
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