While promoting "Django Unchained," director Quentin Tarantino spoke to Craig Ferguson, revealing what he thought about Ridley Scott's "Prometheus."
"I saw 'Prometheus.' I loved it and I was disappointed at the same time," explained Tarantino. "On one hand I was a little disappointed about it. On the other hand, it was actually kind of cool to see such a big deal, serious, science fiction epic by a director like Ridley Scott."
He continued: "There were parts of it I actually did like and over-all the experience was really cool having been in it. There was also a lot of dumb stuff in it, though."
Tarantino didn't name all parts that he felt were dumb, but mentioned one scene in which the biologist approaches the "space cobra." The director couldn't believe that a character would behave the way he did around an alien creature. Check out the video below to hear the full response (starts at 4:48 mark).
I always felt the same way about Will Smith sockin that alien in the face in ID4
Remove that from the movie and add a les scene with Goldblooms wife and Vivica Fox and you got yourself a winner
^the will smith son was actually the most annoying thing of that movie...
bandolero999writes: on January 5th, 2013 at 8:08:20 AM
Once again Tarantino being a wise mouth.nothing special about django.same revenge bullsh*t.only reason I liked it was cause most movies sucked this year.nothing more
Dark knight rises what a let down.better than the last one though.
Will check out looper today hopefully doesn't suck.
Abraham Lincoln vampire hunter worth a watch
bandolero999writes: on January 5th, 2013 at 8:09:15 AM
Mr. Blondewrites: on January 5th, 2013 at 8:14:25 AM
Yeah, those two idiot scientists were nothing but alien bait the moment they left the landing party. Agree with Tarantino but I would have expected him to expand on his comment a bit more. Like those dumb motherf*ckers deserved to get their motherf*cking faces melted off for being so motherf*cking retarded to even mess with a motherf*cking creature from outer space. Or something along those lines.
Damon242writes: on January 5th, 2013 at 8:31:20 AM
"The director couldn't believe that a character would behave the way he did around an alien creature"
Dredd is good. But could have been better even with that budget.
SACdaddywrites: on January 5th, 2013 at 9:47:12 AM
There was not one intelligent point made in Prometheus, not one. It did absolutely nothing new for the genre or the Alien series. The characters (all except David) were extremely stupid, the editing was terrible (with many explanations for plot holes big and small left on the editing room floor), and the story (which had a great premise and huge potential) was dumb in the long run.
What's there to like QT and others?
BadChadB33writes: on January 5th, 2013 at 10:02:33 AM
Id have to watch it again, 6 months of therapy was the only thing to wipe it from my mind.
SACdaddywrites: on January 5th, 2013 at 10:36:44 AM
Just a thought:
I wish Ridley would have replaced Charlize Theron's character with Guy Pearce. He could have portrayed Weyland's son and old man Weyland giving the film a pretty cool acting dynamic while also providing a reason for the terrible make up on Guy. Maybe there could have been an underlying mystery about Pearce possibly being a clone which Weyland might have produced in his desperate quest to cheat death. Pearce could loathe his father because he knows how much alike they are, but he doesn't know the real reason they share so many similarities until he goes on the mission to find the Engineers. It would add another level to this Creator theme of the film and could be a great source for the main conflict of the film. This entire mission could be a backdrop for David getting revenge against his creator and clone brother. Maybe he always resented Pearce's character because as a clone he could experience emotions and share a connection with his father, something David's character could not. Once they arrive on the planet David's plot for revenge against his maker soon turns into a much bigger plan to wipeout mankind by completing the Engineers' work. In trade for assisting the remaining Engineer David seeks the knowledge to create life and father it in his own image.
Guy Pearce was misused in that movie,I thought from the viral video that we'll see a younger version which was so dominant in that viral clip but instead we got this horrendous make up old version which was pointless as well as charlize theron's character.
@ Tarantino Says
Prometheus Had Lots of Dumb Stuff
like what...
silly childish characters that curse non stop and talk just to shove cool down your throat
supaflywillwrites: on January 5th, 2013 at 12:36:55 PM
I enjoyed Prometheus tbh, yes it was faulty but hey ...people saying we wanted to see this and that and stuff , but it's gonna be a trilogy ...right ? First one is always gonna be a bit boring like the first lord of the rings then the sequels are better with hopefully a more interesting story line, I think it's great that a movie can create such a mixed set of results for people ...that's what's good about it . Everyone sees it different way. I can't remember a film creating such a mixed feel to it ?
minkowskiwrites: on January 5th, 2013 at 12:51:00 PM
I'd agree with QT if he a)his films weren't full of even dumber sh*t, and b) he could actually specify what was dumb without simply repeating what he read on the internet. Then again, this is the guy who readily admits he rips off other people's films to make his own movies.
vincere01writes: on January 5th, 2013 at 3:01:35 PM
^^^^haven't been waiting for any of those. And while ill say QT has merit here, I'd still bet he is just using the cliche complaints out there in an attempt to puff up his own work in better lighting. But the really pathetic thing is none of hismovies are even a fraction as good as ridley scotts. HRS has more talent leaving his body during a morning constitutional than QT could ever dream of. Put makeup on your sh*t movies all you want QT, but there are still sh*t. And you are one majorly f*cked up human being.
minkowskiwrites: on January 5th, 2013 at 3:16:26 PM
I love everybody saying he should expand on his comment. You know why it's stupid, you know why he's saying it.
Just agree, you know why you'd be doing it anyway.
minkowskiwrites: on January 5th, 2013 at 11:23:24 PM
"I never liked QT...Pulp fiction is one of the most overrated movies of all time."
And it goes without saying, but I shall it anyway, QT is up there in the top five of most over-rated directors of all time.
http://cinemoose.com/5-most-overrated-directors/
If you want a poster boy for self-indulgence, then look no further. For those of you who want to make movies the Tarantino way, follow this simple recipe:
1. Drink lots of coffee.
2. Watch 20 B-movies in a row without sleeping.
3. Write a script copying sequences verbatim.
4. Cut up script and rearrange the sequences at random.
5. Insert conversation you had with racist/sexist wino on the bus into script.
6. Record for 2 hours as you channel surf through white trash oldies radio. This will be your soundtrack.
7. Send script to Harvey Weinstein.
8. Get a big head (literally and figuratively).
9. Direct with big head firmly planted up ass. Tell actors to treat your dialogue like its from the Bible.
10. Make sure the running time is over 2 hours.
11. Go to imdb.com and look up obscure films. Claim them as your influences.
minkowskiwrites: on January 5th, 2013 at 11:56:09 PM
"5. Insert conversation you had with racist/sexist wino on the bus into script."
Mhm.
But you forgot to add "Be sure to sift through dictionary for a whole day for said wino sequences". I'm sure you could pretty that up, but don't forget it.
Deaft0newrites: on January 6th, 2013 at 2:39:00 AM
And about BR, Deaftone, of course the final cut got many editing corrections, but the other versions are nonsense.
The plot is quiet simple, very generic, what makes this flick impressive is bits of good direction and beautiful shots, great fx, outstanding misè en scene, great music.
Again, I must repeat myself I think, story wise wasn't that brilliant, any single short story written by Phil d*ck is better in many ways.
I haven't read the book but I know the flick is quiet different, beginning by taking the name from an novel-screenplay written by none other but William S. Burroughs.
So there you have it.
P.S. If it wasn't a mess since the beginning, it wouldn't had need as many versions and editions as it has.
It's a mess. I've seen it many, many times, as to be as secure as I feel and know I am.
Of course, the point is that BR isn't quite pretentious as Prometheus is, but well, it's are to translate accurately a work of d*ck in a very faithful way.
Yes, indeed, there are sometimes that pretentiousness do touch some thing that f*ck up pretension, then comes ambition, but well, is a hell of a fight to create something as a novel or a movie, indeed.