Director
Ridley Scott
Leading Actors/Actresses
Noomi Rapace and Michael Fassbender
Supporting Actors/Actresses
Charlize Theron and Idris Elba
Genre
Science Fiction
Language
English
Awards
Nominated for one Academy Award: Best Visual Effects
Date of Release
June 8, 2012
Producer
Ridley Scott, David Giler, Walter Hill
Setting and Context
Space, 2089
Narrator and Point of View
Through the point of view of Elizabeth Shaw
Tone and Mood
Horror, Electrifying, Scintillating, Scientific, Fun, and Serious
Protagonist and Antagonist
Elizabeth Shaw vs. The Weyland Corp
Major Conflict
The conflict between the crew of the Prometheus and the Weyland Corp and the Engineers
Climax
When Fifield returns to Prometheus and kills some of the crew
Foreshadowing
The events of Prometheus foreshadows the planet the crew visits in it's sequel, Alien.
The dangers of the planet foreshadow the eventual demise of the crew.
Understatement
When the alien drinks the liquid and disintegrates into the water, leaving his remnants. The audience doesn't think this will matter all that much, but it most assuredly does.
Innovations in Filming or Lighting or Camera Techniques
Though not innovative in technique, Prometheus is exceptionally well shot. It was shot in only three months, which is a record for a blockbuster film of its caliber. Additionally, Prometheus is rare in that it is one of the few blockbusters to not rely heavily on green screen.
Allusions
Allusions to previous Alien films, pop culture, science, and religion.
Paradox
David is made to look like a human, but not act like one, but he acts like one.
Parallelism
No significant instances of parallelism.
