Prometheus

In the year 2093, after a long voyage, the Weyland Corporation ship Prometheus is finally in sight of its destination: the distant moon LV-223. As the crew are awakened from stasis by the ship's caretaker, the android David (Michael Fassbender), their grandiose mission begins proper. Until now the full details of the mission were kept in the greatest confidence, even from the crew, who, upon their awakening, are briefed by archeologist Elisabeth Shaw (Noomie Rapace). Shaw explains that they are following an ancient invitation in search of the ‘Engineers’, beings that some believe seeded all life on Earth. The mission is then lead by Meredith Vickers (Charlize Theron), personally appointed by the late Peter Weyland (Guy Pearce), who seemingly has her own agenda...

This film marks the return of Ridley Scott, the colossus of Hollywood and visionary behind the original Alien, to the genre of Sci-Fi Horror. A rather ambitious film, Prometheus raises deep questions, explicitly about the origins of the human race though a more implicit discourse within the film is that of the conflict between science and religion; evidence and faith.

Micheal Fassbender (X-Men: First Class) has correctly been lauded as stand-out star of the film as the ship's emotionless android. Fassbender delivers one of the most realistic performances of a robot throughout the entirety of cinema – the uncanny valley of robotics can be seen in full view. Charlize Theron (The Devil's Advocate) and Noomie Rapace (The Millenium Trilogy) also deliver engaging performances, with Rapace filling the Ripley archetype of this film.

A film that is better described as a cerebral thriller than entertaining Sci-Fi Horror, Prometheus is more than deserving of your patronage. Certainly it'll have a lasting impact - you'll be spending many hours afterwards mulling over and discussing the events, character motivations and conclusion of the film.

Timothy Green