Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Prometheus

SOJA

By SOJA,
in Huddle Lounge

Recommended Posts

jb_online Newbie

jb_online

Posted
Posted

It takes place before Alien, on the same planet as the doomed colony in Aliens - the ship in Alien with the giant pilot/navigator plays a role in this film, too (I'm assuming it's where the humans make first contact with the nasty alien creatures/eggs/face huggers).

Yeah, I can't wait to see this!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
Crixtala Collaborator

Crixtala

Posted
Posted

answer directly from the source about whether this is a prequel/sequel...

The thing about a prequel is, as fascinating as it may be to watch Anakin Skywalker turn to the dark side of the Force, there’s an inevitability to it, so you know when you go in that the prequel can only cover A to Y, and that Z is going to be the pre-existing material, and so you can’t really end it in an exciting or surprising way, you can only end it in the inevitable way. So it’s really just about starting a movie with Hercule Poirot saying “It is you, the butler, who did it!” and then, for the next two hours, I’m just going to watch a series of events of how Hercule Poirot came to the revelation that the butler did it. Who wants to see that movie? That’s not interesting.

By my definition of prequel, by the “A to Y” definition, I hope it’s not, because I hope that this movie can be surprising, I hope that – most importantly, the ending of this movie… the sequel to Prometheus is not Alien. The sequel to Prometheus, if it does well and people like it, would be another movie that goes off in its own direction and runs tangentially to Alien.

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2012/04/05/why-prometheus-isnt-a-sequel-and-what-it-might-be-instead/

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 1 month later...
SOJA Veteran

SOJA

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I really liked it. Were there a few plot holes or generally dumb things the characters did? Yes, but that is kind of stereotyped with sci-fi movies like this. Also, there is a ton, i mean a TON of potential symbolism in this movie. If you want to get super geeked out read this:

http://cavalorn.livejournal.com/584135.html#cutid1

really long but worth reading.

My opinion on some things....WARNING SPOILERS

1.) The first Architect in the opening scene may or may not be on Earth, it doesn't really matter. All that matters is that by him destroying himself he is granting life to that entire planet. His DNA breaks down, and rebuilds after the water turns red (blood possibly)

2.) The Architects have made countless numbers of human-species projects. Around 2000 years ago humans began to become unruly (not sure if I buy into the whole Jesus - alien thing), I just think it was a traumatic turning event in human history. Therefore, the Architects said, enough of this bullshit- this group is done- let's wipe them out and start Earth anew. However, by some chance or miracle (because as humans we always like to fancy ourselves as survivors) something went horribly awry and the weaponsized black goo turned on the Architects forcing them to commit suicide, save for one- who could only pray that either we would find him one day.

3.) We wake him up. The first person he talks to is, ironically, David who isn't human- but the human's own creation. However, this sentimental moment of being proud of your kid is quickly replaced with "Oh poo you guys are supposed to die".

My questions are: What happened to the biologist? what happened to the other architects that ran into the room of vases? Did they all just congregate in that one area and commit massive suicide? Did the black goo kill them, and then just return to the vases?

Either way I thought it was a great film, for both the visuals, music, acting, and yes even the plot line. Can't wait for part two.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
SOJA Veteran

SOJA

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Seen it. It's craptastic.

You are, obviously, entitled to your opinion, but I don't think it was 'craptastic'. I assume you are referring to the plot in this in-depth analysis you provided however, I am intrigued for you to elaborate.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • NAS
      Panthers coverage efficiency

      By NAS · Posted

      Call me crazy but if you’re in the bottom 7 in efficiency using Zone 84% of the time why not try something else? You paid Jaycee top 5 CB money use him more effectively. Zone is only efficient if you can generate a good pass rush to force a QB into mistakes otherwise you will get picked apart
    • NAS
      The Bryce Young "Game Winning Drive" narrative needs to end

      By NAS · Posted

      Good Lord this board has become a cesspool of negativity and where fandom becomes something twisted and unrecognizable.  
    • TD alt
      Drafting X is like the poster board for mistakes. Hopefully, lesson learned.

      By TD alt · Posted

      Yeah, I could jump right into the unbelievable Bryce debate now that some people are trying to flip the script because Bryce Young has, at most, a handful of decent games as a pro, but that's going to work itself out. Suffice it to say that I've seen better QBs (with an s) in a Panthers uniform, and I've certainly seen better QBs be drafted while we're playing around with Bryce, one of them who beat the crap out of us already this season... Let's forget about Bryce (and his markedly underwhelming play since he's been here); I think that most sane fans will agree that drafting him was an error, but it happens. Sure, it doesn't happen to the tune of King's ransom---including your main receiver---but it happens. You bet, you lose. Speaking of receivers...and betting and losing... Oh, man, we drafted Xavier Legette. Yes, just like with Bryce, I've entered "the dark side." Some Huddlers were telling us from the beginning, and they were right. But, I'm not apologizing for waiting to see what a guy's got before making my decision on him. X was a one-year wonder at South Carolina who parlayed some really nice production that season, a great personality and thick country accent, into becoming a first round pick (but only in Carolina). For Dan Morgan and company, He was a big swing that has turned into a big whiff (and I can still feel the ill breeze from that one). Sh¡t happens, right? Well, not so fast. Ladd McConkey was the decidedly more polished receiver who was literally ready to hit the ground running as soon as stepping onto the field as a pro. Ladd was never the biggest guy (though not the smallest), but he was the guy that could run routes, always seemed to get open---no question---and had the same speed as X, but with legit quickness and nuanced shake and bake. But Dan chose the project. He chose the guy where the game speed looks more like a tractor trailer than a 5.0 mustang. Look, I've supported X (just like Bryce) many many a day, but no more. Now I'm not saying that I won't root for the guy. Just like with Bryce, he seems like a great kid. But as far as giving excuses for the kid, and, perhaps more importantly, waiting for some miraculous breakout, I'm done with that. I've seen enough. You don't draft a project for a project. And yes, Bryce had proven to be a project after his first season. In my mind, drafting a supposedly number one receiver that needs lots of development for a starting quarterback that needs immediate help to try and further his development is not going to lead to good things. Pick the surest guy. Or at least pick the one who appears to be the surest guy, because picking can be tricky... especially when you're too busy tricking yourself. 
×
×
  • Create New...