Comments on: Damon Lindelof Explains How And Why He Reworked The ‘Prometheus’ Script So It Wasn’t A Direct ‘Alien’ Prequel

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:32:43 +0000

Agree with Najo. The leftovers is a good balance between his desire for mystery with (at least during this season) providing more hints and speculation than I would\’ve expected from him, and I could not be more thrilled with the results.

By: Caleb

Caleb — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:32:43 +0000

The argument about smart people doing dumb things damning the whole film is a bit silly. Alien might be the best sci-fi film ever and it\’s protagonist risks her own death for the ship\’s cat. The arrogance of man about his place in the universe is a central theme to the series and as phony-seeming as Prometheus\’ characters and their motivations might seem, they are still superior to those of the Martian–a far more dumbed down sci-fi actioner that also looks amazing.

By: Najo

Najo — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:32:43 +0000

Lindelofs work on The Leftovers is sensational. I\’m willing to give him multiple chances as a result.

By: TheLaughingMan

TheLaughingMan — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:32:43 +0000

The ideas are good, but the execution was horrific – and I don\’t use the word as a pun. All the being that created man can think of is to run around like a neanderthal and try to murder his creation. Some of the world\’s top scientists go to another planet, encounter new beings, and don\’t estimate that some create that looks like a snake might be dangerous. Ridiculous. I had such high hopes, but they were uterly dashed. Scott redeemed himself mightily with The Martian, not to mention he made Blade Runner and Alien. But is Lindelof redeemable? Will he write the sequel? If so, hopefully better than this.

By: Raptor3000

Raptor3000 — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:32:43 +0000

I\’ve read Jon\’s script and honestly totally agree with the changes Lindelof made to the final film. That said, I\’m not an Alien fanboy, so I don\’t have the same emotional attachment as someone who is. The religious and spiritual subtext creates a sci fi thriller that also makes you think. I understand the sentiment of not liking the deviations from the original series but if you take the movie out of that context its certainly compelling in its own right.