Production Values do not make a film, as this facet is a given in high budget movies. Adequate Actors do not make a film excellent if the script is poor - in this case mediocre - and there is a complete lack of characterization. A Screenplay with an interesting premise does not make a good film if the development is good but becomes extremely drawn out, then suddenly a rushed ending is thrown at the audience. The cliffhanger is great, though.
Allusions to stand alone classics and mythology do not make a film if they do little to nothing in contribution to the film in its entirety. People have lauded this film as if it is some avant-garde, incredible work of art for in the least its name being a reference to the Greek myth where Man is made, given the ability to make fire, as well as metaphysical overtones inherent of such, and the obvious reference to the story of the birth of Christ. All of this does little to actually help the film. If anything, these allusions are made to make the film seem deeper than it is.
Again, the premise is the best part, and while I was enjoying it so much as I am a huge fan of science fiction, there came a time in the film when I was struggling to come up with warrants to justify why the film was good, let alone why I should not walk out. I am capable to logic and reasoning- people complain at how analytical I am at times - yet, hopefully not to sound cyclical, it was when the film started to drag on that I, in retrospect, should have walked out.
I have never walked out on a film before (except for the second installment of Lord of the Rings, due to the fact I couldn't stand the directing). At least I got to watch that movie for free. I regret having spent $9 to see this movie. It had some good scenes though and I know not to watch this as if it is an Alien film, but treat it more like a separate sci fi film (given the ending, it is impossible to - I will say no more). To describe this film, only one word is required.
Terrible.
Allusions to stand alone classics and mythology do not make a film if they do little to nothing in contribution to the film in its entirety. People have lauded this film as if it is some avant-garde, incredible work of art for in the least its name being a reference to the Greek myth where Man is made, given the ability to make fire, as well as metaphysical overtones inherent of such, and the obvious reference to the story of the birth of Christ. All of this does little to actually help the film. If anything, these allusions are made to make the film seem deeper than it is.
Again, the premise is the best part, and while I was enjoying it so much as I am a huge fan of science fiction, there came a time in the film when I was struggling to come up with warrants to justify why the film was good, let alone why I should not walk out. I am capable to logic and reasoning- people complain at how analytical I am at times - yet, hopefully not to sound cyclical, it was when the film started to drag on that I, in retrospect, should have walked out.
I have never walked out on a film before (except for the second installment of Lord of the Rings, due to the fact I couldn't stand the directing). At least I got to watch that movie for free. I regret having spent $9 to see this movie. It had some good scenes though and I know not to watch this as if it is an Alien film, but treat it more like a separate sci fi film (given the ending, it is impossible to - I will say no more). To describe this film, only one word is required.
Terrible.