This doesn't feel like we've been given clues and need to put 2+2 together.
This feels like we've been told half a story.
The Official Prometheus (Alien Prequel) Thread
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This doesn't feel like we've been given clues and need to put 2+2 together.
This feels like we've been told half a story.
Soldato
On the CCTV panel David finds green sticky substance. Very much like the one our classic Xenomorph leaves all around the place. Considering the images on xenomorphs everywhere around vase chamber and the fact biologist and geologist later on find high pile of bodies that look like they wre "opened up from inside, like they exploded" we can easily imagine what got out.
Interestingly, when David triggers the panel we see crowd of Engineers running away from something. Prometheus crew runs after the "footage" and see how the last of the running Engineers stumble few times then tries to hide in vase/giant face room but "looses his head". A simple replay arranged by David and following the crowd would eventually show them how many there were, where they ended up and possibly even what happened to the rest of the running Engineers, but somehow, this isn't of interest to anyone for the rest of stay on LV-233.
As for the vehicle question. When both Shaw, Holloway, doctor Ford and David emerged from the bunker, the transporter was already driving towards prometheus in front of them, therefore they presumed Fifield and Milburn were already onboard of that transporter. Considering there were only six crewmen in tunnels, it is unclear who drove transporter and how it got back. And I have to say, I missed it despite watching the movie now twice.
Interestingly, when David triggers the panel we see crowd of Engineers running away from something. Prometheus crew runs after the "footage" and see how the last of the running Engineers stumble few times then tries to hide in vase/giant face room but "looses his head". A simple replay arranged by David and following the crowd would eventually show them how many there were, where they ended up and possibly even what happened to the rest of the running Engineers, but somehow, this isn't of interest to anyone for the rest of stay on LV-233.
As for the vehicle question. When both Shaw, Holloway, doctor Ford and David emerged from the bunker, the transporter was already driving towards prometheus in front of them, therefore they presumed Fifield and Milburn were already onboard of that transporter. Considering there were only six crewmen in tunnels, it is unclear who drove transporter and how it got back. And I have to say, I missed it despite watching the movie now twice.
This is my take on it.
My only question is - why did the original engineer destroy itself? That has no basis as I don't equate to a superior race accidentally leaving someone behind.
Soldato
Edit: Sorry, spoiler thread is thataway.
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Yeah, standard Imax tickets are £16, but they do 'couples seats' that are bigger and have no arm rest in between you and yer missus, these are £19.50 each....
I dont mind paying that to be honest, its the biggest screen, best seats and in 3D - just a shame the movie isnt living up to the hype
Soldato
I'm off to meet my nephew and we're going to see a 4pm showing of the movie. 
Soldato
Ridley has said that the intro scene could be any planet. It's not necessarily earth. I don't think that "single strand of DNA" that you see is particularly relevant. Particularly when knowing its not necessarily earth. I think that whole sequence is trying to show that he basically "cremated" himself into the water. And the actual intent is that the DNA is broken back down to its basics to allow a new form of life to take hold.
Also if you look at the concept art:
It looks like the original idea was for some other race of even more human-like beings to be there during the sacrifice.
Also if you look at the concept art:
It looks like the original idea was for some other race of even more human-like beings to be there during the sacrifice.
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Looks vaguely like an old American Indian in those shots. That would actually have been very cool.
There should be NO spoilers at all in this thread.
I seriously cant wait to watch this on the weekend, it gets released tonight in Canada, its been a long wait.
NathanE, that was a huge spoiler when you posted that picture, you have pretty much ruined the start of the movie for me... thanks.
I seriously cant wait to watch this on the weekend, it gets released tonight in Canada, its been a long wait.
NathanE, that was a huge spoiler when you posted that picture, you have pretty much ruined the start of the movie for me... thanks.
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This thread is full of spoilers! 
Anyway, I thought the film is great. The fact that it left lots of things ambiguously is a refreshing change from most blockbusters and definitely a positive in my book.
I also thought the effects were superb, there wasn't really a moment in the film where I doubted the authenticity of something.
Both thumbs up from me!
Anyway, I thought the film is great. The fact that it left lots of things ambiguously is a refreshing change from most blockbusters and definitely a positive in my book.
I also thought the effects were superb, there wasn't really a moment in the film where I doubted the authenticity of something.
Both thumbs up from me!
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Just come back from watching the film and I've read through parts of this thread. What is clear to me is that the plot has lots of significant plot holes. What I've not seen mentioned and perhaps it's already been addressed is...
When David (Michael Fassbender) talks the engineer in the language of the engineers there are no subtitles, therefore we don't know exactly what he said.
Earlier in the film, David said something like "don't we all want to see our parents die" or something to that effect.
Weyland said in the 3D intro that David is like his son, implying a father son relationship.
So, is it possible that David said something to the Engineer unknown to the audience or the other crew members that orchestrated the deaths of them all, including himself?
Earlier in the film, David said something like "don't we all want to see our parents die" or something to that effect.
Weyland said in the 3D intro that David is like his son, implying a father son relationship.
So, is it possible that David said something to the Engineer unknown to the audience or the other crew members that orchestrated the deaths of them all, including himself?
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Guess they aren't done with the virals on this movie yet?!?
http://www.whatis101112.com/
My guess it's the date the DVD/Blu-ray is out
http://www.whatis101112.com/
My guess it's the date the DVD/Blu-ray is out
Soldato
Or Part 2
Or Part 2
I'd do a sex wee if that was the case, sadly it won't be.
But can you imagine if it was, it would be the best kept secret in movie history!
I get the impression there is a huge amount that was cut from the cinema version which will make its way into the Blu-Ray release - stuff that would have answered a lot of questions and might possibly have prevented a lot of reviews from being glowing.
Soldato
Guess they aren't done with the virals on this movie yet?!?
http://www.whatis101112.com/
My guess it's the date the DVD/Blu-ray is out
Assuming that's an American formatted date... that's a Thursday. So it would be the first DVD/BluRay in history to be launched on a Thursday. That, or hinting it's something else.
Comic-Con NY starts on 11th October.....
If it's a British formatted date, then it's a Saturday... say no more!
Scott and Lindelof between them have already confirmed that around 30 minutes were cut for a softer rating
Anyway, i'm off to watch this for the second time tonight, really excited
Missed the window to see this in IMAX 3d. Is it really terrible? From the fair few people I have spoken to it seems a 50/50 split and a real Marmite movie. Is it 'better' in 3D than 2D did I miss something special in IMAX 3D? I get a lot of enjoyment from a movie in its visual and audio splender as much as the plot as long as it isn't shocking.
FR Bluray specs
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=9076
In the U.S., 20th Century Fox Entertainment is yet to detail its upcoming Blu-ray release of Ridley Scott's Prometheus, but some preliminary specs for the French Blu-ray release are already available. Prometheus will be available for purchase in France on October 3rd.
The French Blu-ray release will contain approximately fifteen minutes of deleted/alternate scenes, director's commentary, and a lot more. The preliminary specs are listed below:
Disc 1 (Prometheus 2D) (+ approximately 150 minutes of supplemental features): Deleted and alternate scenes (15 mins) Audio commentary by director Ridley Scott The private records of Peter Weyland, four viral videos (18 mins): The offer of Elizabeth Shaw Happy Birthday David Prometheus Transmission (extended version) The Weyland conference in 2023 (long version) Outside the disk: Second Screen App - iPad app allowing access to the archives of Peter Weyland (60 mins) Pre-production: First and final draft of the script (text) Sketches (photo gallery) The Art of Prometheus (photo gallery) Pre-visualization (30 mins) Tests of Noomi Rapace (15 mins) Costume designs (photo gallery) Cast screen tests (10 mins) Production: Graphic Video Dashboard Photographs of the team Video of the private pilot Production and post-release: Marketing Gallery
Disc 2 (Prometheus 3D): The 3D version of the film
Disc 3 (Bonus materials): The Angry Gods: Making of Featurette, 9 videos (120 mins): At the Conquest of Paradise (scenario) The engineering (direction & design) The human manifest (characters & costumes) A nest of demons (creature design) A world without green spaces (Pinewood) Gains of chance (stunts & action) The beginning and end (Iceland) The sky on fire (visual effects) Prometheus without limits (post-production and theatrical release) Units of improvement (30 mins): Mini-featurettes The archives of Peter Weyland (60 mins).
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=9076
In the U.S., 20th Century Fox Entertainment is yet to detail its upcoming Blu-ray release of Ridley Scott's Prometheus, but some preliminary specs for the French Blu-ray release are already available. Prometheus will be available for purchase in France on October 3rd.
The French Blu-ray release will contain approximately fifteen minutes of deleted/alternate scenes, director's commentary, and a lot more. The preliminary specs are listed below:
Disc 1 (Prometheus 2D) (+ approximately 150 minutes of supplemental features): Deleted and alternate scenes (15 mins) Audio commentary by director Ridley Scott The private records of Peter Weyland, four viral videos (18 mins): The offer of Elizabeth Shaw Happy Birthday David Prometheus Transmission (extended version) The Weyland conference in 2023 (long version) Outside the disk: Second Screen App - iPad app allowing access to the archives of Peter Weyland (60 mins) Pre-production: First and final draft of the script (text) Sketches (photo gallery) The Art of Prometheus (photo gallery) Pre-visualization (30 mins) Tests of Noomi Rapace (15 mins) Costume designs (photo gallery) Cast screen tests (10 mins) Production: Graphic Video Dashboard Photographs of the team Video of the private pilot Production and post-release: Marketing Gallery
Disc 2 (Prometheus 3D): The 3D version of the film
Disc 3 (Bonus materials): The Angry Gods: Making of Featurette, 9 videos (120 mins): At the Conquest of Paradise (scenario) The engineering (direction & design) The human manifest (characters & costumes) A nest of demons (creature design) A world without green spaces (Pinewood) Gains of chance (stunts & action) The beginning and end (Iceland) The sky on fire (visual effects) Prometheus without limits (post-production and theatrical release) Units of improvement (30 mins): Mini-featurettes The archives of Peter Weyland (60 mins).