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• Sci-fi
• Thriller

• 2012
• Ridley Scott
• 118 mins
• 15

Summary

Science-fiction horror starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender and Charlize Theron. Working from evidence gathered from ancient cave paintings, a group of scientists embark on a mission to a planet millions of miles away that could hold the key to civilisation on Earth. But some on board have an ulterior motive for making the trip.

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Terry Staunton

Ridley Scott's film shares much of its DNA with his 1979 classic Alien, though it's more of a precursor than a prequel to that genre landmark. In the latter half of the 21st century, a spacecraft with a crew including idealistic archaeologists (Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green), seasoned star voyagers (Charlize Theron, Idris Elba) and a super-computer android (Michael Fassbender) sets out to find an extraterrestrial race that may hold the key to the origins of man. However, upon landing on a faraway planet, other motives for the mission begin to emerge, while the visitors receive an unexpected and shocking welcome. All the elements are in place for a rattling space opera, but Scott also explores themes of identity and self-worth that run through films like Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise and Gladiator, and asks profound questions about creation and mortality. The thrilling, edge-of-the-seat story is the movie's beating heart, though, and the well-paced and perfectly structured plot are matched by solid performances and powerfully arresting visuals.

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7.0/10

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Cast

rolenameElizabeth ShawNoomi RapaceDavidMichael FassbenderMeredith VickersCharlize TheronCaptain JanekIdris ElbaPeter WeylandGuy PearceCharlie HollowayLogan Marshall-GreenFifieldSean HarrisMillburnRafe SpallChanceEmun ElliottRavelBenedict WongFordKate DickieShaw's fatherPatrick Wilson

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rolenameDirectorRidley Scott

Details

Theatrical distributor

20th Century Fox

Released on

2012-06-01

Languages

English | Scottish Gaelic

Guidance

Violence, swearing.

Available on

DVD and Blu-ray

Formats

Colour

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