October 9, 2012
Sci-fi movies are not usually my thing. And I mean that in the sense that they usually make me nauseous and uncomfortable. Take Alien, for example – the movie that Prometheus was originally envisioned as a prequel to. I watched Alien with a look on my face that said, “I have just smelled some rotten cheese. And I like it not one bit.” What I'm saying is, watching slimy aliens claw their way out of people is not high up on my list of super favorite things. But, it's been a long time since I watched Alien, and Prometheus had something Alien did not – Michael Fassbender. I decided I'd give it a chance.
Prometheus is set in the year 2093, and sets the stage for the first Alien movie. It's not a prequel so much as a backdrop. In other words, it's not your brother, it's your brother's best friend who is always over at the house because he has a crush on your mom. That is Prometheus.
The cast is great, and includes Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green, and Michael Fassbender. That's right...this one is for the ladies. Oh, and there is also Charlize Theron and Noomi Rapace. YAWN.
Fassbender's work as an android named David is stellar. Everything from how he walks to how he speaks has obviously been carefully considered. It really is a great performance. His dimples, I would add, do a fantastic job of being adorable.
But I digress.
Prometheus – much to my surprise – held my attention all the way through. It's not just a good-looking film, but the story is told in such a way that even though you're pretty sure you know what's coming, you can't look away. The only problem I had was that the religious story line felt forced and out-of-place. But this is a suspenseful, mesmerizing, sci-fi flick.
And PS – Michael Fassbender.
Meredith reviews Prometheus
Sci-fi movies are not usually my thing. And I mean that in the sense that they usually make me nauseous and uncomfortable. Take Alien, for example – the movie that Prometheus was originally envisioned as a prequel to. I watched Alien with a look on my face that said, “I have just smelled some rotten cheese. And I like it not one bit.” What I'm saying is, watching slimy aliens claw their way out of people is not high up on my list of super favorite things. But, it's been a long time since I watched Alien, and Prometheus had something Alien did not – Michael Fassbender. I decided I'd give it a chance.
Prometheus is set in the year 2093, and sets the stage for the first Alien movie. It's not a prequel so much as a backdrop. In other words, it's not your brother, it's your brother's best friend who is always over at the house because he has a crush on your mom. That is Prometheus.The cast is great, and includes Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green, and Michael Fassbender. That's right...this one is for the ladies. Oh, and there is also Charlize Theron and Noomi Rapace. YAWN.
Fassbender's work as an android named David is stellar. Everything from how he walks to how he speaks has obviously been carefully considered. It really is a great performance. His dimples, I would add, do a fantastic job of being adorable.
But I digress.
Prometheus – much to my surprise – held my attention all the way through. It's not just a good-looking film, but the story is told in such a way that even though you're pretty sure you know what's coming, you can't look away. The only problem I had was that the religious story line felt forced and out-of-place. But this is a suspenseful, mesmerizing, sci-fi flick.
And PS – Michael Fassbender.
Meredith Bland is a
freelance writer who blogs
at www.pileofbabies.com