Review of Prometheus (2012) by Sean C — 08 Apr 2014

Beautiful and intelligent parts mixed with the inane. I liked it but just barely. Michael Fassbender was superb.

This review of Prometheus (2012) was written by Sean C on 08 Apr 2014.

Prometheus has generally received positive reviews.

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