A team of scientists in Scotland, around 2090, find a map of a distant planet. It appears this is a clue to the origins of humankind from single cells. As such, the Weyland corporation finances a space trip to this place. The humans will be asleep for the journey but their android David - Michael Fassbender - will stay awake to monitor the long voyage. When the group arrives, they find a strange black ooze which may contain DNA. Sure enough, a traitor on board mixes the ooze in a drink for man, who then has sex with his partner. The man soon begs to die while the pregnant woman carries a fast growing creature of strange identity. Also, the group discovers that the very old Dr Weyland - Guy Pearce - has been on board to find the answer to living indefinitely. Yes, trouble is ahead. This prequel to Alien is unnerving. The consequences of playing God are scary to behold. The cast is terrific and the films design is eye-popping. If you are a fan of the Alien franchise, you certainly will want to view this one, too.
Review of Prometheus
