Prometheus

About Prometheus

Prometheus is a 2012 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott. It is set in the late 21st century and centers on the crew of the spaceship Prometheus as they follow a star map discovered among the artifacts of several ancient Earth cultures. Seeking the origins of humanity, the crew arrives on a distant world and discovers a threat that could cause the extinction of the human species.

Making / Production

Prometheus is part of the Alien franchise and was shot using 3D cameras. The film was primarily shot in England, with additional scenes filmed in Iceland and Spain. The production design was handled by Arthur Max, and the creature design was overseen by Scott in collaboration with various artists and designers.

Actors

• Noomi Rapace as Elizabeth Shaw, an archaeologist who played her character with curiosity and determination.
• Michael Fassbender as David, an android who serves the crew, who carried the character's unemotional functions perfectly.
• Charlize Theron as Meredith Vickers, the cold-hearted corporate overseer of the mission whose performance was chilling.
• Idris Elba as Janek, the captain of Prometheus, played with down-to-earth, realistic poise.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The name of the ship, Prometheus, comes from Greek mythology. Prometheus was a Titan who gave humans the knowledge of fire, for which he was punished by the gods.
• Though the film has connections to the Alien franchise, its central themes are separate from the established Alien universe.
• The film reportedly cost over $120 million to make, making it one of the most expensive R-rated films ever made.

Awards

Prometheus was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, reflecting the film’s high-quality production and design elements.

Quotes

• "We are all made from star dust." - Elizabeth Shaw
• "Big things have small beginnings." - David
• "A king has his reign, and then he dies. It's inevitable." - Meredith Vickers

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by Marc Streitenfeld, a frequent collaborator of Ridley Scott.
• The soundtrack is a mix of eerie suspenseful tunes and more hopeful exploration tracks, mirroring the themes of the film.
• The main theme, "Life", plays over the opening credits and sets the tone for the film's exploration of creation and origins.