Review of Prometheus (2012) by Brad A — 07 Apr 2014

Nearly perfect sci-fi... better than Alien. There, I said it!

This review of Prometheus (2012) was written by Brad A on 07 Apr 2014.

Prometheus has generally received positive reviews.

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