Saturday, 30 June 2012
Prometheus
'Prometheus is a Titan , culture hero , and trickster figure who in Greek mythology is credited with the creation of man from clay and the theft of fire for human use, an act that enabled progress and civilization. He is known for his intelligence, and as a champion of mankind. ' wikipeadia
So, after much anticipation, as a result of the hype (no movie ever lives up to the hype), I eventually made my way to that aweful monte casino to go watch Prometheous.
Not sure if I've previously shared my loathing for monte casino, but if not then, let me just say that monte casino is where money goes to die, where the sun never shines and where bad taste lives. But as it was the nearest cinema where Premetheus was showing, I decided to strap on my boots and take a walk on the seedy side of life.
On Premetheus, it's been pegged as the prequel to that all time horror/scifi classic Alien. I have to admit, I've seen Alien and its sequels and was not moved. They are scary yes. I saw the second installment at an outdoor venue with the atlantic ocean as the mood enhancing backdrop and was scared shitless. But i was not left moved...
But Prometheus was also pegged as a more thought provoking and less carnivorous alien foetus, type instalment. In fact, some reviews have distanced Prometheus from the original Alien and claimed it as stand alone science fiction that asks the fundamental question, where do we come from.
I say, this was an Alien prequel! Expect blood and guts and throat invasions. Expect a heroin who never says die. Expect less of the why are we here premise. Because it's all boiled down to a disapointing, 'there is nothing'. And no, I do not expect movies to help me in navigating these fundamental questions. I expect to be entertained but also challeneged at the same time. With Prometheus I was kinda entertained but not riveted.
Not hugely disappointed and feel a little cheated....
Prometheus 2.5 spoons...
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