jashykins

Monday, June 11, 2012

Prometheus (2012) Misconceptions

Prometheus is science fiction! And doesn't take place on the planet in Alien.

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Prometheus (2012)

Title: Prometheus

Series: Alien

Director: Ridley Scott

Starring: Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green, and Michael Fassbender

Rated: R

Released: 2012

Personal Rating: 4.5/5

revrezner's rating: 10/10

Oscars: N/A

Basic Plot: A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

The Xenomorphs
There isn't a real xenomorph until the final scene in the movie. And, even then, it's not a xenomorph like we know it. However, I was jumping up in joy when it came on screen. Two others are face hungers: the dick with wings (you'll understand if you've seen the movie) and the giant squid. Finally there is some black stuff that can infect you. They aren't the classics but they are nice to see on screen.

The C-Section Scene
If you are squeamish make sure you can't scream during this part. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)'s rape scene has nothing on this scene. I had to hold back screams and I probably permanently injured revrezner's arm. Elizabeth Shaw performs a c-section on herself to get the giant squid face hugger out of herself. After that scene I yelled out (in a mostly full theater), "God, that was gross!"

David
I love robots, especially evil ones! T-1000, call me! So I enjoyed seeing the character of David (played by Michael Fassbender). He was human while being entirely not human. As evil robots go, he's a decent addition.

Final Thoughts
This is a good movie and I don't understand the hate it gets. To me, it's a decent horror movie (leaving all the juicy action bits until the end). Science fiction wise it does a good job weaving an alien story with one all too human. Science fiction, to me, is dealing with the mundane in an innovative way. I would highly suggest you see this movie, if only to see the C-Section scene.

Box Office Sunday (June 10, 2012)

Will Prometheus win?

The Eternal Heart: Eyes Opened 6

I shot a Terminator in the head and there was sparks before it fell down. I kicked another one down and it screamed in pain. I had been doing this for what seemed like hours, and there was always metal around the corner.

I saw a metal hand coming towards me and twisted her arm off. It then tried to stab me with a knife before it died from a loss of blood. The metal men shot at me but I was stronger than anything Skynet could throw at me. How dare they try and harm my friends!

Skynet wouldn't fool me with any of its tricks. Never again would I work for it.
"Jash!" A voice yelled at me and I recognized it as Jesse's.

"Jesse!" I yelled at her and saw her point her rifle at me. Then I realized something terrible. It horrified me to my core. But it was the truth nonetheless. "I'm sorry."

With that I aimed at the metal bitch but was thwarted when it shot first.

"Arg!" I yelled at the top of my lungs as I felt pain. "Fucking bitch!"

I then ran at it and managed to toss the gun easily aside. The metal bitch, formerly known as Jesse Flores, punched my head with no effect. I felt fear pour from it but I didn't care.

"You're just metal." I said to it. Not to threaten it, but to calm myself. "You called yourself friend but you're a traitor. How dare you fool Riley Dawson!"

"I could say the same thing about you." She hissed. The anger was so human, but I wouldn't let myself be fooled. It wouldn't do to be fooled by such a machine.

"I don't have time for this." I answered her and then twisted her neck. The sound was like bone, though it couldn't be.

"Jesse! No!" Riley's voice yelled. "You bitch! I trusted you!"

Then all went black.
----------------------------
The Eternal Heart Blog aka The Wars Against Skynet