Following clues to the origin of mankind, a team finds a structure on a distant moon, but they soon realize they are not alone.Following clues to the origin of mankind, a team finds a structure on a distant moon, but they soon realize they are not alone.Following clues to the origin of mankind, a team finds a structure on a distant moon, but they soon realize they are not alone.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 6 wins & 46 nominations total
Vladimir 'Furdo' Furdik
- Mercenary 2
- (as Vladimir Furdik)
C.C. Smiff
- Mercenary 3
- (as CC Smiff)
All 'Alien' Movies Ranked by IMDb Rating
All 'Alien' Movies Ranked by IMDb Rating
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- TriviaComposer Marc Streitenfeld had the orchestra play his compositions backwards, and then digitally reversed the compositions for the final film. This made the music sound unusual and unsettling, which he felt was right for the film.
- GoofsA CO2 concentration of 3% in the atmosphere is still not a lethal amount for human beings. Only after 5% does it become toxic. However, Ford actually states that the CO2 levels are *over* 3%, suggesting that was the minimum amount the preliminary sensors had detected.
- Crazy creditsThere is a statement at the end of the closing credits: "Previous Footage Property of Weyland Corp. Building Better Worlds Since 10.11.12. weylandindustries.com/timeline"
- Alternate versionsThe film's 70mm and Digital IMAX 3D release was presented open-matte, at an aspect ratio of 1.90:1, meaning more information was in the frame for the entire film.
- ConnectionsEdited into Sensible Cinema: Prometheus (2016)
- SoundtracksPrelude for Piano No. 15 in D Flat Major, Op. 28 No. 15
Written by Frédéric Chopin
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eminently rewatchable film that provides new layers of meaning with each repeat visit
Prometheus is an eminently rewatchable film that provides new layers of meaning with each repeat visit. How often does a master filmmaker get to revisit their original oeuvre and recreate an even bigger world around and about it? The myth of the engineers and their world changing experimentation is absolutely romantic, compelling and terrifying at the same time. It hurts even more to see how badly utilized this new mythos was in the follow up Covenant. The true mark of success that Ridley Scott achieved was igniting years of debate around the origin and nature of the engineers and their creations. Deep connections to established historical finds on earth make this origin story even more personal - the myth of alien astronauts, benevolent or cruel giants from the stars with incredible, magical technology - creators and destroyers of worlds.
Getting back to the film itself - such gorgeous cinematography and production values. I recently rewatched in 4k format and developed a greater appreciation for small clues hitherto unseen - for example navigation hologram destinations in a reactivated ship of mass destruction.
David is himself a conundrum and a polarizing figure. Was his programming to blame, or the algorithmic output of his treatment at the hand of cruel masters. The android is a central theme in the alien mythos, an expression of creation and self awareness.
The only criticism I have of Prometheus and the sequel Covenant is the proliferation of human stupidity. Predecessor films did not showcase human hubris and blundering to such a great extent - protagonists always took calculated risks. If anything the buffoonery of crews almost seems to justify their fate and reduces sympathy accordingly.
Ridley Scott may still have time to catapult his mythos to legendarium, if his subsequent sequels after Covenant retain purity of spirit with his expanded universe. I for one look forward to seeing more of this wondrous unravelling and exposition.
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
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- Also known as
- Alien 0
- Filming locations
- Dettifoss, Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland(Opening scene at waterfall)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $130,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $126,477,084
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $51,050,101
- Jun 10, 2012
- Gross worldwide
- $403,354,469
- Runtime2 hours 4 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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