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Oh no, Promoootheus!
We went to see Prometheus, after making 1 million jokes about Jay Sherman's student film. Because, seriously...
I liked it very much, as did H.
Funnily enough, we watched A.I. last night. I'd never actually gotten around to seeing it. I thought it might make me sad. Yeah...
A friend described it as "greif porn." That pretty much nails it. It's wrenching, all the way through. It should have ended much sooner. It was like Logan's Run in that way--there were a few good places to end it, but it went on and on.
Still, it was a cool movie with a great cast and I'm glad I sat down and cried my way through it. I'm stoked for what will happen when Haley Joel Osment reemerges as a grown-up actor. Maybe he and Lucas Haas can play stoner brothers in something? Anywhoo, watching A.I. put me in a weird space to watch Prometheus. Plus, both movies had an artificial person named "David."
So yeah...Prometheus. An Alien Prequel/Spinoff
The look and feel of the film were pitch-perfect. There are several things I'd consider if I were making an Alien prequel:
--What can we show people that they haven't already seen?
--What do fans really, really want to know that we haven't told them yet?
--What new twist can we put on the on-board android?
--(to a lesser extent) What will people who've never seen a preceding Alien film think?
--And, apparently, How do we make Guy Pierce unrecognizable? Actually, I wouldn't have focused too much on that, come to think of it.
This film succeeds for some of the same reasons as previous Alien films. A compelling cast of characters, some of whom we deeply empathize with. Honestly, I felt more for each individual in Alien--but this team started with 3X as many people, so I'll let that go.
It was a solid mix of fun character development, compelling story, gripping and suspenseful action scenes, and emotional turmoil. Lots of pretty things to look at and unexpected creature effects. It's not until the Queen hatches that we seen anything remotely like we've seen before. Evolution was a major theme in Prometheus, with a similar take on humanity as the finale of BattleStar Galactica. Plenty of in humor and references to the other films. Visually stunning and perfectly in keeping to what came before.
Down sides? A few, though they are far outweighed by the good stuff. However, when Holloway dies and comes back, he takes on a cartoonish quality that is less genuinely scary and more Resident Evil.
I also thought the death of Charlize Theron's character was sort of silly and anti-climactic. Yes, that can be a statement unto itself, but it didn't work for me on a viewer level. *cue ironic horns*
I'd swear at one point the husband called the lead chick by her real name--like, the name of the actress. The lead chick's necklace chain also doubled in length during the film for some reason. Ridley, no mistake should be so obvious that I notice it the first time through on the wacky tobacky*.
More importantly though, is the hugeness of the subject matter. I. Loved. It. The very origins of humanity are addressed and woven into the existing Alien mythos in some unique and surprising ways. The background info on the "Architects" was cool, even though it falls flat in a way, because we don't learn much about them except that they seemed to regard us as pests. The main couple is so sincere in their quest, that you really want to respect what they're doing (even after the movie Martrys teaches us that we aren't supposed to know certain things, and we won't like it if we do). The ending features an odd sort of bleak heroism where every day people fail miserably at their grandiose attempts to find their place in the universe. As a horror movie, it totally works for me. As a Sci-Fi movie, I didn't think it answered everything it asked. As a moviegoer, I enjoyed watching it a whole, big bunch. Plus, I dig 3D IMAX more than a chick my age is supposed to.
As I said to the Facebook, Imma get me one of those robotic Fassbenders as soon as they become available--you know, with the bugs worked out. Apparently, early robots were assholes. Anyway, a Fassbender around the house would be kinda nice. I hate when there's no one around to hear my various witty remarks. I hate cleaning and love back rubs. I can't see a down side. ;-]
*Note: Wacky Tobacky may be illegal in your town. If it is, don't have any.
No, Prometheus wasn't what I was expecting. And I'm glad of that. My favorite thing ever is when I don't see the ending coming. Prometheus was awesome in the truest sense of the world. I almost wish I'd seen this at age 22 on LSD. I'd have felt like every question in the universe had been answered and I could move on to more important things.
Speaking of universal questions, I have finally posted a detailed article about why I loathe The Evil Dead. It is my hope that I will never have to answer that question again. Please, horror peeps, link to your friends. I keep hoping for a ZZN flame war and I never get one.
In other news, I got a call about a job I'd love to have. Will be phoning them back tomorrow. Details to follow, if applicable.
Oh, and the Frankenweenie trailer makes it look like a delightful watch. I have to laugh though, because even among his animated characters, Tim Burton casts the same ones over and over. That is totally the kid from Vincent, and the dog face from Nightmare Before Christmas, and a couple of people from Corpse Bride. But hey, it's Tim Burton, so you know it's gonna be some fun watchin'
New podcast tomorrow. Kiss Me Like You Love Me. Yay!
I liked it very much, as did H.
Funnily enough, we watched A.I. last night. I'd never actually gotten around to seeing it. I thought it might make me sad. Yeah...
A friend described it as "greif porn." That pretty much nails it. It's wrenching, all the way through. It should have ended much sooner. It was like Logan's Run in that way--there were a few good places to end it, but it went on and on.
Still, it was a cool movie with a great cast and I'm glad I sat down and cried my way through it. I'm stoked for what will happen when Haley Joel Osment reemerges as a grown-up actor. Maybe he and Lucas Haas can play stoner brothers in something? Anywhoo, watching A.I. put me in a weird space to watch Prometheus. Plus, both movies had an artificial person named "David."
So yeah...Prometheus. An Alien Prequel/Spinoff
The look and feel of the film were pitch-perfect. There are several things I'd consider if I were making an Alien prequel:
--What can we show people that they haven't already seen?
--What do fans really, really want to know that we haven't told them yet?
--What new twist can we put on the on-board android?
--(to a lesser extent) What will people who've never seen a preceding Alien film think?
--And, apparently, How do we make Guy Pierce unrecognizable? Actually, I wouldn't have focused too much on that, come to think of it.
This film succeeds for some of the same reasons as previous Alien films. A compelling cast of characters, some of whom we deeply empathize with. Honestly, I felt more for each individual in Alien--but this team started with 3X as many people, so I'll let that go.
It was a solid mix of fun character development, compelling story, gripping and suspenseful action scenes, and emotional turmoil. Lots of pretty things to look at and unexpected creature effects. It's not until the Queen hatches that we seen anything remotely like we've seen before. Evolution was a major theme in Prometheus, with a similar take on humanity as the finale of BattleStar Galactica. Plenty of in humor and references to the other films. Visually stunning and perfectly in keeping to what came before.
Down sides? A few, though they are far outweighed by the good stuff. However, when Holloway dies and comes back, he takes on a cartoonish quality that is less genuinely scary and more Resident Evil.
I also thought the death of Charlize Theron's character was sort of silly and anti-climactic. Yes, that can be a statement unto itself, but it didn't work for me on a viewer level. *cue ironic horns*
I'd swear at one point the husband called the lead chick by her real name--like, the name of the actress. The lead chick's necklace chain also doubled in length during the film for some reason. Ridley, no mistake should be so obvious that I notice it the first time through on the wacky tobacky*.
More importantly though, is the hugeness of the subject matter. I. Loved. It. The very origins of humanity are addressed and woven into the existing Alien mythos in some unique and surprising ways. The background info on the "Architects" was cool, even though it falls flat in a way, because we don't learn much about them except that they seemed to regard us as pests. The main couple is so sincere in their quest, that you really want to respect what they're doing (even after the movie Martrys teaches us that we aren't supposed to know certain things, and we won't like it if we do). The ending features an odd sort of bleak heroism where every day people fail miserably at their grandiose attempts to find their place in the universe. As a horror movie, it totally works for me. As a Sci-Fi movie, I didn't think it answered everything it asked. As a moviegoer, I enjoyed watching it a whole, big bunch. Plus, I dig 3D IMAX more than a chick my age is supposed to.
As I said to the Facebook, Imma get me one of those robotic Fassbenders as soon as they become available--you know, with the bugs worked out. Apparently, early robots were assholes. Anyway, a Fassbender around the house would be kinda nice. I hate when there's no one around to hear my various witty remarks. I hate cleaning and love back rubs. I can't see a down side. ;-]
*Note: Wacky Tobacky may be illegal in your town. If it is, don't have any.
No, Prometheus wasn't what I was expecting. And I'm glad of that. My favorite thing ever is when I don't see the ending coming. Prometheus was awesome in the truest sense of the world. I almost wish I'd seen this at age 22 on LSD. I'd have felt like every question in the universe had been answered and I could move on to more important things.
Speaking of universal questions, I have finally posted a detailed article about why I loathe The Evil Dead. It is my hope that I will never have to answer that question again. Please, horror peeps, link to your friends. I keep hoping for a ZZN flame war and I never get one.
In other news, I got a call about a job I'd love to have. Will be phoning them back tomorrow. Details to follow, if applicable.
Oh, and the Frankenweenie trailer makes it look like a delightful watch. I have to laugh though, because even among his animated characters, Tim Burton casts the same ones over and over. That is totally the kid from Vincent, and the dog face from Nightmare Before Christmas, and a couple of people from Corpse Bride. But hey, it's Tim Burton, so you know it's gonna be some fun watchin'
New podcast tomorrow. Kiss Me Like You Love Me. Yay!