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Prometheus

  • 20122012
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  • 2h 4m
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Prometheus (2012)
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
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AdventureMysterySci-Fi
Following clues to the origin of mankind, a team finds a structure on a distant moon, but they soon realize they are not alone.Following clues to the origin of mankind, a team finds a structure on a distant moon, but they soon realize they are not alone.Following clues to the origin of mankind, a team finds a structure on a distant moon, but they soon realize they are not alone.
IMDb RATING
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615K
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POPULARITY
645
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    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • Jon Spaihts
    • Damon Lindelof
    • Dan O'Bannon(based on elements created by)
  • Stars
    • Noomi Rapace
    • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Michael Fassbender
    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • Jon Spaihts
    • Damon Lindelof
    • Dan O'Bannon(based on elements created by)
  • Stars
    • Noomi Rapace
    • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Michael Fassbender
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    • 2.7KUser reviews
    • 559Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

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    Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace
    • Elizabeth Shaw
    Logan Marshall-Green
    Logan Marshall-Green
    • Charlie Holloway
    Michael Fassbender
    Michael Fassbender
    • David
    Charlize Theron
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    • Meredith Vickers
    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • Janek
    Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce
    • Peter Weyland
    Sean Harris
    Sean Harris
    • Fifield
    Rafe Spall
    Rafe Spall
    • Millburn
    Emun Elliott
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    • Chance
    Benedict Wong
    Benedict Wong
    • Ravel
    Kate Dickie
    Kate Dickie
    • Ford
    Branwell Donaghey
    Branwell Donaghey
    • Mercenary 1
    Vladimir 'Furdo' Furdik
    Vladimir 'Furdo' Furdik
    • Mercenary 2
    • (as Vladimir Furdik)
    C.C. Smiff
    • Mercenary 3
    • (as CC Smiff)
    Shane Steyn
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    Ian Whyte
    Ian Whyte
    • Last Engineer
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    John Lebar
    • Ghost Engineer
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      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
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      • Damon Lindelof
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    • Trivia
      Composer Marc Streitenfeld had the orchestra play his compositions backwards, and then digitally reversed the compositions for the final film. This made the music sound unusual and unsettling, which he felt was right for the film.
    • Goofs
      When Charlie gets sick on the second outing, Elizabeth calls to have "a medical team standing by" when they get back to the ship. The ship's medical team are all in the field with her.
    • Quotes

      David: Big things have small beginnings.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a statement at the end of the closing credits: "Previous Footage Property of Weyland Corp. Building Better Worlds Since 10.11.12. weylandindustries.com/timeline"
    • Alternate versions
      The film's 70mm and Digital IMAX 3D release was presented open-matte, at an aspect ratio of 1.90:1, meaning more information was in the frame for the entire film.
    • Connections
      Edited into Sensible Cinema: Prometheus (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Prelude for Piano No. 15 in D Flat Major, Op. 28 No. 15
      Written by Frédéric Chopin

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    9/10
    eminently rewatchable film that provides new layers of meaning with each repeat visit
    Prometheus is an eminently rewatchable film that provides new layers of meaning with each repeat visit. How often does a master filmmaker get to revisit their original oeuvre and recreate an even bigger world around and about it? The myth of the engineers and their world changing experimentation is absolutely romantic, compelling and terrifying at the same time. It hurts even more to see how badly utilized this new mythos was in the follow up Covenant. The true mark of success that Ridley Scott achieved was igniting years of debate around the origin and nature of the engineers and their creations. Deep connections to established historical finds on earth make this origin story even more personal - the myth of alien astronauts, benevolent or cruel giants from the stars with incredible, magical technology - creators and destroyers of worlds. Getting back to the film itself - such gorgeous cinematography and production values. I recently rewatched in 4k format and developed a greater appreciation for small clues hitherto unseen - for example navigation hologram destinations in a reactivated ship of mass destruction. David is himself a conundrum and a polarizing figure. Was his programming to blame, or the algorithmic output of his treatment at the hand of cruel masters. The android is a central theme in the alien mythos, an expression of creation and self awareness. The only criticism I have of Prometheus and the sequel Covenant is the proliferation of human stupidity. Predecessor films did not showcase human hubris and blundering to such a great extent - protagonists always took calculated risks. If anything the buffoonery of crews almost seems to justify their fate and reduces sympathy accordingly. Ridley Scott may still have time to catapult his mythos to legendarium, if his subsequent sequels after Covenant retain purity of spirit with his expanded universe. I for one look forward to seeing more of this wondrous unravelling and exposition.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 8, 2012 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Alien Universe
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      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Dettifoss, Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Dune Entertainment
      • Scott Free Productions
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    • 2 hours 4 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Sonics-DDP
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • SDDS

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