Why prometheus was good

There will be chest-bursters. And of course there will be Xenomorphs. Part of the reason that Aliens , The Empire Strikes Back and Terminator 2: Judgment Day were such fantastic sequels was they dared to do something narratively and thematically different, while still remaining visually and aesthetically comparable to what had come before. In those sequels, it would be an all-out war with the Xenomorphs, Luke would spend half the movie training with a green Muppet and the ultimate baddy would become the protagonist.

Even so, the aliens would still be performers in latex suits, the Millennium Falcon remained practical model, and the terminator exoskeleton would be full-size puppets. But in retrospect that attitude feels like a feature, not a bug—especially with the upcoming release of Alien: Covenant , also directed by Scott, which continues the narrative begun in Prometheus and takes even greater glee in wiping out its human characters.

The clue to really appreciating Prometheus lies in its name—it echoes the Greek legend of the Titan who dared share fire with humanity, and was eternally punished by the gods for his crime. Be careful what you wish for. In Prometheus , a scientific space vessel, sponsored by the wealthy Weyland Corporation, lands on a distant moon after archeologists Elizabeth Shaw Noomi Rapace and Charlie Holloway Logan Marshall-Green find ancient star maps suggesting prehistoric tribes encountered alien beings.

Each member of the crew is searching for something different. Get the best gaming deals, reviews, product advice, competitions, unmissable gaming news and more! See comments. Gaming deals, prizes and latest news. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands. Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors. You will receive a verification email shortly. Her belief in God gives her a unique arc in the movie, contrasting with Marshall-Green's Holloway, who is an atheist.

That many fans felt Michael Fassbender's performance as the android David was one of the best parts of Prometheus shouldn't be a surprise. His portrayal of the character is often brought up as a highlight of the movie. David is a challenging character on paper, as the character is an artificial being that develops human traits, something that is really difficult to make natural.

Fassbender makes it seem effortless and Prometheus is a testament to the actor's talent. Prometheus a bit of a letdown for fans of the franchise, but objectively it's still a good movie, and other movies in the Alien franchise are received far more negatively by fans and critics in terms of their overall quality. Alien 3 made the mistake of killing off beloved characters , Alien: Resurrection was said to be too cartoonish, the Alien Vs Predator films were thought to be too slow by some, and Alien: Covenant took the concepts left on the table in Prometheus and got rid of them.

Could it be that the best film since Aliens came out 26 years later? For some fans, that's how things have lined up. Ever since he was a young lad, Seth Rector has had a love for all things that reek of geek. Movies, tv shows, comic books, and video games are what he considers his wheelhouse. A writer at heart, Seth says he's over the moon now that he can write about what he loves.