prometheus, 3d or no? got about an hour

Rclark · « **on:** 12 Jun 2012, 09:11 pm »

Would just go 3d but avengers 3d was not exactly Immersive, more distracting and poorly done in parts.

cujobob · « **Reply #1 on:** 12 Jun 2012, 09:22 pm »

Sorry I don't have an answer for you, but I've found most non-IMAX 3D movies to be more annoying than beneficial...outside of maybe...Avatar, I can't think of a lot of well done 3D.

Okay after typing all of that, I found this on Wikipedia:

"The film was shot entirely using 3D cameras."

So try it in 3D.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prometheus_(film)

Rclark · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 Jun 2012, 09:42 pm »

Huh, yeah I don't think I can make it to Seattle for the full Imax showing today. I'll try regular 3D. Our local theater is excellent, so I'll try it again.

BTW, we also have a theater here in town which is pretty cool. Has a bar, a restaraunt, and the seats in the theaters are full powered recliners set in pairs with space around them for privacy, free popcorn, a menu, and a button for calling a server. You can even have cocktails while you watch. Sushi, whatever you want. Like $20 a ticket.

Anyway, leaving in a bit.

Rclark · « **Reply #3 on:** 13 Jun 2012, 01:37 am »

One word! Breathtaking!

cujobob · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 Jun 2012, 02:00 am »

I assume you're a fan of the originals?

As a standalone is it good?

Rclark · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 Jun 2012, 02:15 am »

YES!

I am indeed a fan of the Alien series, and this film perfectly matches the tone of the next film, Alien, it's almost as if they are now a double album. In fact, this film IMO somehow manages to be even more eerie, more creepy, more atmospheric than Alien. I think he topped it, I really think he did.

As a standalone film, if you haven't seen all the others, you may not "get it", but it's still enjoyable. Such attention to detail. I loved the little things, like seeing the Promethius tearing through space above light speed, but instead of the usual close up of the ship, howling engine noise type material you get in other space movies, you merely see a spec of light in the distance, might as well be a comet. Subtlety. This are the same provocative choices he made in Alien.

For those who've seen Alien and the other films, I think if you don't go reading the reviews and you walk in as a fan, I think you will find the story satisfying, and will be utterly taken in by it all. I was.

If you're looking for Starship Troopers though, you will be highly disappointed. This is truly a prequel to the film Alien, and done in the same style.

It absolutely blows my mind that this film was even made though. It gave me chills to see certain parts. My deceased step dad introduced me to these films and I sat there thinking how much he would've loved this movie.

If you're a fan of these movies, 10/10. If you're a casual movie goer with no particular affection for these films, maybe the 8/10 so far from the reviewers applies.

jazzcourier · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 Jun 2012, 05:40 am »

I would count myself as a diehard "Alien" fan.I saw the original the night it opened 35 years ago in Hollywood at a midnight showing.It was a memorable cinema experience.Like seeing "Moby Dick" on the big screen as a kid,or "20,000 leagues under the sea"....just a riveting experience! This last Saturday,with much anticipation i saw "pro" at the Imax-3-D.It was my first 3-D since the early 60's and the technical virtuosity of the medium was stunning.I am talking about the previews and some intro stuff they showed.The effects in the film were really not as impressive as i expected.The plot of the film really rushes right along and before you know it you are landing on this distant planet and Charlize Theron is dripping wet in front of you doing pushups.As i said i am a real Alien and Aliens fan,the other films have little to do with the first two,and although Ridley Scott did not direct the second film it is as though the two are destined to be compared as they both succeed in different ways.
"Pro" is not a bad film,it is just that it is really contrived and hokey.I just don't want to point out specifics because you should go and try to enjoy it yourself.You know how you get that feeling when you are watching a much anticipated film and about half way you get that sinking feeling that it is just not going to get any better,that was my impression.Scott bought the script and it was titled "Alien Zero" and was,reportedly much scarier.He hired the writing team from "Lost",a show i am not familiar with and commenced slicing the story up with these guys until he got it to his liking.He did the same thing with "Robin Hood" and that fizzled.Scott was trying for a "2001" type of scenario.What he got was a little Buck Rogers,a mysterious distant planet that looks like the enchanted tiki room at Disneyland and more of that dopey goo.Call it "helmet burn" if you will.
Casting is questionable,saved partially by Idris Elba(known as Stringer Bell in the "Wire") as the captain of the fancy rocket ship.He controls it from a console that makes him look like he playing keyboard in the Brothers Johnson.Hmmmm nothing worse than a so- so android,but Charlize returns in a snug body suit awakening and enlarging the nostrils of even of the most dedicated Monsanto android.This movie looks like it was directed by Oliver Stone,not Ridley Scott.
Harsh,perhaps.But go and see for yourself and please try to enjoy.As for me i am totally sold on the 3-D Imax,it is incredible and i am way too old for LSD.This is about as close as you will get.I give 3 out of 5 stars and must report the people seemed pleased leaving the theater,or maybe they were numb?

Rclark · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 Jun 2012, 07:26 am »

Ugh. It is nice to see another huge fan, and certainly you saw the films before I did, and even Alien in the theater, very cool, very cool, and I completely understand where you are coming from, but to say the other films having nothing to do with the series is wrong. I actually think they are all very good movies, although in every group you have to have a worst, and when you stand against Alien and Aliens you are going into a tough match.

And I think you saw Prometheus on an off day. I think you should give it another go.

highfilter · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 Jun 2012, 04:20 pm »

There's a ton of backlash if you read fan reviews online. There's also quite a lot of praise for this film.

I'm somewhere in between. I thought it was visually fantastic and thought it was directed very well, but the script is by far the lowest point of Prometheus. It being picked up, and then chopped up, and then handed to the writer from Lost probably had a lot to do with it. There's interviews where Scott said they were banking on a sequel, so many things in my opinion were half-asses thrown in there and weren't fully thought through.

In my opinion, you'll enjoy the film more if you go into it expecting a standalone film. This isn't a direct prequel to Alien. It just happens in the same universe as Alien and the film has it's own story and questions. If there's a sequel, it will branch even further into it's own ideas and questions.

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During the March 17, 2012, WonderCon, Scott stated that the film leaves many questions unanswered, and that these could be answered in a sequel, saying "If we're lucky, there'll be a second part. It does leave you with some nice open questions." Asked if a sequel would be a direct prequel to Alien, Lindelof said "if we’re fortunate enough to do a sequel... it will tangentialize [sic] even further away from the original Alien."

I actually enjoyed it quite a bit and might see it again with some other friends, but there's definitely moments where you can see the script falling apart. A lot of people say it wasn't a bad film, but a much better film was hidden within but wasn't focused on. I tend to agree.

Rclark · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 Jun 2012, 04:44 pm »

I actually just read an interview with the writer of the film and this was a prequel to Alien, but something interesting, it's meant to launch a seperate series as well, where we (SPOILER) see the planet where the Engineer's came from. So this movie Promethius is actually a dual prequel to two movie series, if they make a Promethius 2.

It's natural to have backlash, after something has been so long, and the original held in such high regard, I just think those people are wrong

Count me in the high praise group.

aramesh · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 Jun 2012, 05:10 pm »

Quote from: Rclark on 12 Jun 2012, 09:42 pm

BTW, we also have a theater here in town which is pretty cool. Has a bar, a restaraunt, and the seats in the theaters are full powered recliners set in pairs with space around them for privacy, free popcorn, a menu, and a button for calling a server. You can even have cocktails while you watch. Sushi, whatever you want. Like $20 a ticket.

Anyway, leaving in a bit.

Where is this town?

santacore · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 Jun 2012, 05:13 pm »

I just saw this in 3D last night. I'm not that up on the originals, so I went in with a clear mind. Although there were some plot issues, I thought it was well acted, and visually stunning. The 3D aspect was tastefully done and did not distract. If you a fan of the genre I think you will enjoy this.

highfilter · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 Jun 2012, 05:21 pm »

Quote from: Rclark on 14 Jun 2012, 04:44 pm

I actually just read an interview with the writer of the film and this was a prequel to Alien, but something interesting, it's meant to launch a seperate series as well, where we (SPOILER) see the planet where the Engineer's came from. So this movie Promethius is actually a dual prequel to two movie series, if they make a Promethius 2.

I don't know which movie you watched, but I wouldn't think you would walk away thinking it was a prequel to Alien. Not sure what you read, but Scott and writers have said many times it is not a direct prequel and it makes sense after actually watching the film. There's a few connective dots, but it's clear which direction they are going.

Of course, there's all these:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18298709 - Sir Ridley Scott has told BBC Radio 5 live that his new film Prometheus is not a prequel to his 1979 hit Alien.

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00051147.html - Damon Lindelof Explains Why 'Prometheus' Is Not 'Alien' Prequel

http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/06/07/prometheus-alien-prequel/ - The 'Prometheus' Question: 'Alien' Prequel Or Not?

But to each their own.

Rclark · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 Jun 2012, 05:27 pm »

Quote from: aramesh on 14 Jun 2012, 05:10 pm

Where is this town?

Redmond, Wa. It's in the town center, second floor. Can't miss it. Ipic. The last movie I saw there was with my ex, we saw Battle of La.

First time leaving a public movie theater with a martini buzz and relaxed back. Fully reclining powered lounge chairs ftw

Rclark · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 Jun 2012, 05:44 pm »

Interesting High Filter. And now for some reason I can't find the article. But yeah, the writer said it's a prequel to Alien and also the prequel to the next Prometheus type film. *shrugs* A second film could clear up any discrepancies.

wushuliu · « **Reply #15 on:** 14 Jun 2012, 05:50 pm »

FYI, the Alien Anthology Box Set is on sale at Amazon. They pulled out all the stops, massive amount of bonus material, super cool interface, and outstanding transfers. Another refreshing touch are the very frank, honest interviews (at least the first two films, which is as far as I've got with the bonus material). It's kind of a Rashomon-esque experience as you get all these different perspectives on the same experience from people, not all flattering and positive. Really shows a person with a single vision can unite disparate forces to create a singular work. Lots of personal stuff, too. The Geiger stuff is really interesting. A lovable loon. Sigourney and the cast share a lot of info about the shoot, really great and interesting stories (Yaphet Kotto stories are super cool).

Whitese · « **Reply #16 on:** 14 Jun 2012, 05:52 pm »

Just watch it in 2-D and save some money for popcorn....I thought the movie was allright..

Rclark · « **Reply #17 on:** 14 Jun 2012, 05:55 pm »

Quote from: wushuliu on 14 Jun 2012, 05:50 pm

FYI, the Alien Anthology Box Set is on sale at Amazon. They pulled out all the stops, massive amount of bonus material, super cool interface, and outstanding transfers. Another refreshing touch are the very frank, honest interviews (at least the first two films, which is as far as I've got with the bonus material). It's kind of a Rashomon-esque experience as you get all these different perspectives on the same experience from people, not all flattering and positive. Really shows a person with a single vision can unite disparate forces to create a singular work. Lots of personal stuff, too. The Geiger stuff is really interesting. A lovable loon. Sigourney and the cast share a lot of info about the shoot, really great and interesting stories (Yaphet Kotto stories are super cool).

Ok, I'd actually buy that. They even dig into Yaphet a bit? His performance was a favorite.

wushuliu · « **Reply #18 on:** 14 Jun 2012, 06:05 pm »

Quote from: Rclark on 14 Jun 2012, 05:55 pm

Ok, I'd actually buy that. They even dig into Yaphet a bit? His performance was a favorite.

Yaphet would do all kinds of improv stuff on set, as well as stalk Ridley to give him a hard time.

Rclark · « **Reply #19 on:** 14 Jun 2012, 06:07 pm »

If the captain of the prometheus was some kind of analogue, he simply doesn't compare. There were some weak points compared to Alien. But then again, Alien isn't a perfect film either.