Review of Prometheus (2012) by Smithy S — 05 Jul 2018

Ridley Scott returns to the Alien franchise in this prequel to the original classic. After the previous non-canon misfires (two disgraceful sequels, two even worse crossover films), this entry returns to its cosmic horror roots with surprisingly successful results.

The final product is a film that subverts expectations set by the original, bravely leaving the franchise name behind to stand on its own as a commendable sci-fi thriller that asks difficult questions while also fleshing out the tantalizingly minimalist lore of the original.

Despite this, it ultimately keeps things mysterious and ambiguous, as it should. This film may be polarizing to some, and while a little does bog the film down, many viewers will realize and appreciate that it comes from the exact same brilliance that spawned the original film and takes a daringly different path.