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R| 2 hr. 3 min.

Plot Summary
The discovery of a clue to mankind's origins on Earth leads a team of explorers to the darkest parts of the universe. Two brilliant young scientists lead the expedition. Shaw (Noomi Rapace) hopes that they will meet a race of benevolent, godlike beings who will in some way verify her religious beliefs, while Holloway (Logan Marshall-Green) is out to debunk any spiritual notions. However, neither the scientists nor their shipmates are prepared for the unimaginable terrors that await them.

Cast: Noomi Rapace , Michael Fassbender , Charlize Theron , Idris Elba , Guy Pearce , Logan Marshall-Green , Sean Harris , Rafe Spall

Director: Ridley Scott

Genres: Science fiction, Thriller, Horror

Distributor: 20th Century Fox

Prometheus (2012)

Release Date: June 8th, 2012|2 hr. 3 min.

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  • 75
    Peter Travers Rolling Stone

    The ending isn't squishy scary or deeply satisfying. Bummer. Otherwise, Prometheus – especially in its spellbinding first hour – kicks ass so hard and often that it's impossible not to be thrilled by it. show more

  • 50
    Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle

    Try as it might, the movie is hardly profound, and the murky atmosphere and the leaden pace drag things down. show more

  • 75
    Claudia Puig USA Today

    Scott seduces audiences with thought-provoking possibilities, then pulls a bait-and-switch, subbing in a familiar monster thriller and fiery explosion-fest. show more

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  • December 03, 2012 wardore
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    Very entertaining if you have already seen the Alien movie series. If not, forget it.

  • November 16, 2012 jm00000000132998
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    Really a \"must see\" for any fan of the Alien franchise (whether you like it or not). Very interested and hoping to see a continuation.

  • October 28, 2012 uo00000000126571
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    There weren’t many questions answered about the Alien franchise and the plot may have its pitfalls, but the graphics alone are enough to make this movie a worth while watch. After I saw the trailer in my office at DISH I knew it was going to be breathtaking and the blu-ray did not disappoint. There were some interesting mysteries that were brought up in the movie that were not answered, but I hear the sequel will be very enlightening. I can’t wait. Since I’ve been using Blockbuster at Home instead of going to the theaters I have been able to watch movies all month for the price of one ticket and this is by far the best one I have seen al

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'Prometheus' Sequel Gets a New Writer

Posted by Tim Hayne on June 17, 2013

AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Kerry Brown Love it or hate it, work on the "Prometheus" sequel, last year's divisive "Alien" prequel (spin-off?), is moving ahead. According to Variety, screenwriter J...

'Prometheus' Blu-Ray Giveaway: Watch Noomi Rapace Screen Test & Win

Posted by Jessie Heyman on October 8, 2012

"Prometheus," Ridley Scott's long, long awaited return to sci-fi was certainly well documented (it seems like only yesterday, there was the trailer for the trailer).But if your days have grown cold no...

New DVD Blu-Ray: 'Prometheus,' 'E.T.'

Posted by Eric Larnick on October 8, 2012

Moviefone's New Release Pick of the Week "Prometheus" What's It About? Ridley Scott returns to the world of "Alien" with an epic prequel about mankind's first contact with a mysterious alien r...

'Prometheus' Plot: Looking For Meaning Behind Ridley Scott's 'Alien' Prequel

Posted by Christopher Campbell on June 11, 2012

This piece discusses the plot of "Prometheus." Obviously, lots of SPOILERS follow."The trick ... is not minding that it hurts."That quote might as well be a message to moviegoers painfully trying to f...

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