Prometheus
ABOUT THE MOVIE
Prometheus
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A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
STARRING:Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce
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WHO WILL DIG IT?
Sci-fi fanatics who have been buzzing about this film for months will be the first in line, followed by an extensive army of people looking for summer thrills.
THREE GOOD REASONS
1It is the much-anticipated pseudo-prequel to "Alien." ("Pseudo" because the filmmakers have shied away from using the term, but have admitted it takes place "in the same universe" as "Alien.")
2Its authenticity: Other than the original, "Prometheus" is the only other "Alien" film in the entire franchise directed by Ridley Scott.
3The cast: Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Idris Elba and Guy Pearce!? Talk about a dream team.
BET YOU DIDN'T KNOW
The robots' names in the series are in alphabetical order, according to film release dates: Ash is in "Alien" (1979), Bishop is in "Aliens" (1986) and Alien 3 (1992), Call is in "Alien: Resurrection" (1997) and now David, played by Michael Fassbender, is in "Prometheus."