Prometheus was one of the biggest summer disappointments that I saw in theaters. As prequel to the Aliens franchise directed by Ridley Scott, I expected a film that would do the series justice. Instead, I got a film that asked too many questions and had too few answers.
Prometheus is the name of a ship headed by a crew searching for the answers of human origin. No xenomorph in this plot, so I can accept the Scott's claim that this is not exactly a prequel to the Aliens films. So why is it that they find some huge white guy who is supposed to be the ancestor to humans IN the same spaceship that had the Alien.
On the surface, it seems like a different franchise, but it might be the same. There is a little identity crisis, but it doesn't have to ruin the film. So as it turns out, these large white people are storing weapons in their ships. Still no Alien. These weapons are organic and can develop around their surroundings. Still no Alien. Eventually, a worm gets into one of the main male characters before he impregnates the main female character. She then gives birth to a gigantic face hugger. Still no Alien. The face hugger then latches onto the large white guy. Bam. Alien out of his chest. So I guess Aliens, xenomorphs, the horrific acid bleeding monsters with mouth-tongues come from humans. Makes sense I guess.
The movie has a cliffhanger as the female protagonist leaves for the home planet of the large white people and the alien is left on the deserted planet. So there is a possibility of a sequel; however, this prequel didn't provide any answers, just assumptions and questions. If Scott does intend on creating a prequel trilogy, I may look back on this film more forgivingly. However, as of now, I am an unsatisfied viewer. Conclusion: Disappointing
Rating: 6.75/10
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