Quentin Tarantino is Hollywood’s proudest geek, so it’s probably not surprising to learn that he has plenty of opinions to share about 2012’s most divisive sci-fi movie, Prometheus.
Speaking during an appearance on a US chat-show, Tarantino started off by praising certain elements of Scott’s film before turning to some of its glaring flaws.
“On one hand, it was actually kind of cool to see a big deal, serious science-fiction epic by a director like Ridley Scott,” began Tarantino. “Overall the experience was pretty cool having seen it.”
“But there was also a lot of dumb stuff in it," continued the director. "When it got to the point where they're on another planet and then a space cobra literally shows up, opens up its hood and the guy who's in charge of alien creatures goes, 'Hey, little fella! How ya doin?' I was like, ‘uhhhhh.... It's a space cobra!’”
A sentiment we can all share a degree of sympathy with. In the meantime, QT’s latest, Django Unchained, opens in the UK on 18 January 2012.
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What do you think of Tarantino's take on the film? Tell us, below!
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FBJRider
Jan 3rd 2013, 14:42
Meh, what does he know? He's never made a good film in his life.
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Friendzoner
Jan 3rd 2013, 15:38
And have you? Yet you're entitled to your opinion, just like anybody else.
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simonrichards
Jan 3rd 2013, 15:40
at last he says something sensible. Prometheus had tons of ridiculous moments. I defy anyone to actually really understand it or ultimately give a toss. Ridley Scott better watch out or he will end up with a rep like m night shamalyandingdong
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Ali1748
Jan 3rd 2013, 16:05
Having rewatched Prometheus on Blu Ray I still stand firm that it's a good movie but just disappointing. There's a great movie in there somewhere so perhaps a Directors Cut might help, it worked for Kingdom Of Heaven.
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Ali1748
Jan 3rd 2013, 16:07
BTW has QT choosen his favorite movies of 2012 yet ?? His 2011 list was interesting with the inclusion of The Three Musketeers and The Sitter.
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drbond1978
Jan 3rd 2013, 16:21
QT is a far superior film maker
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DSweetland
Jan 3rd 2013, 16:41
2013* I agree, Prometheus was awesome to look at, but the script is flawed. it doesn't coincide with Alien.
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Trickycustomer
Jan 3rd 2013, 16:50
Could you imagine QT directing an alien film lol
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ericwillard
Jan 3rd 2013, 17:35
I agree as well. I was so loving it when I grabbed it on BR and then I was like "Why???" The visuals are awesome but those serious plot holes and stupid stuff "scientists" did made me laugh.
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ericwillard
Jan 3rd 2013, 17:36
FBJRider, stick to what your name dictates. (Heavy on the sarcasm).
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miloponsford
Jan 3rd 2013, 17:36
FBJRider, I hope you're joking...
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mitchsn
Jan 3rd 2013, 22:17
Prometheus was a grade D Horror movie with grade A Special Effects. I think the Scary Movie series had better writing.
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dex2010
Jan 3rd 2013, 23:02
@simonrichards Shyamalan would of made a much better Prometheus in my opinion......
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jillames
Jan 4th 2013, 4:47
Say what you will, but when that weird white snake things head regenerated faster than anything else ever on film, you were impressed....
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Jareth64
Jan 4th 2013, 11:15
There has been far too much debate about Prometheus. It's just not a particularly good film. It scrapes a 3/5. The main problem? And it's so very, very silly. And the script is laughable.
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JenBrant
Jan 5th 2013, 5:07
I liked Prometheus, but parts of it were asinine, ex. nobody can run and jump that quickly post c-section. And, though I'm not fond of Tarantino, he's proved he's just as big a movie fan as anyone else. And also, feet.
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