Prometheus certainly proved itself more than simply an Alien prequel; while the original was all about enclosure, it is full of expansion and exploration.
The biggest difference between the two? Well, Alien did what it said on the tin ('In space no one can hear you scream'), and in contrast we still don't have a clue about the main questions conceived in Prometheus. Recently, however, Ridley Scott has done his best to enlighten us. Firstly, deleted images were released showing the Engineer in the first scene accompanied by others. These extra Engineers were of differing ages, implying that they are mortal and age just like us. Yet compared to Scott's latest explanations, these images are no more interesting than a flobberworm. In an interview with movies.com Scott actually answered one of the biggest questions in the film, namely why our creators wanted to destroy us? While many theorists claimed it was a commentary on humankind and our destructive nature, few thought the answer would be religious...but oh how wrong they were.
The biggest difference between the two? Well, Alien did what it said on the tin ('In space no one can hear you scream'), and in contrast we still don't have a clue about the main questions conceived in Prometheus. Recently, however, Ridley Scott has done his best to enlighten us. Firstly, deleted images were released showing the Engineer in the first scene accompanied by others. These extra Engineers were of differing ages, implying that they are mortal and age just like us. Yet compared to Scott's latest explanations, these images are no more interesting than a flobberworm. In an interview with movies.com Scott actually answered one of the biggest questions in the film, namely why our creators wanted to destroy us? While many theorists claimed it was a commentary on humankind and our destructive nature, few thought the answer would be religious...but oh how wrong they were.
As bizarre as this may sound, according to Scott the reason our creators wanted to wipe us out is because we crucified Jesus. Jesus was an emissary of the Engineers sent down to give us a second chance. When the Romans killed him the Engineers had enough and would have sent down all sorts of biological warfare, had it not turned on them. In Scott's words, the Engineers' thoughts were such: "Let’s send down one more of our emissaries to see if he can stop it.' Guess what? They crucified him." According, one bit of dialogue explicitly pointed this out (although I certainly didn't pick up on it).
What sort of effect, then, will this have on the sequel (which Scott has already confirmed)? It certainly makes the prospect of Noomi Rapace, accompanied by Michael Fassbender's disembodied head, heading off in search of the Engineers' original home planet an interesting one. Furthermore, it leads to questions as to how much they interfered with life on Earth - perhaps then we'll find out where the cave paintings came from.
What sort of effect, then, will this have on the sequel (which Scott has already confirmed)? It certainly makes the prospect of Noomi Rapace, accompanied by Michael Fassbender's disembodied head, heading off in search of the Engineers' original home planet an interesting one. Furthermore, it leads to questions as to how much they interfered with life on Earth - perhaps then we'll find out where the cave paintings came from.
It still remains to be seen whether 'Space Jesus' will actually be incorporated into future films, but even so it surely stands as one of the most bizarre explanations in sci-fi - even amongst the likes of co-writer Damon Lindelof (i.e. Lost)
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