6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Prometheus (2012)
Prometheus (2012)
Overview
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily explores philosophical and existential questions about humanity's origins and the dangers of unchecked scientific ambition, rather than promoting a specific political ideology. While it touches on themes like corporate greed and individual will, these are secondary to its core focus on the human condition and the unknown, leading to a neutral rating.
Prometheus features a diverse cast with prominent roles for women and actors of color, reflecting a modern approach to sci-fi ensemble casting. However, the film does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles, nor does its narrative explicitly critique traditional identities or center on overt DEI themes.
Secondary
Dr. Shaw's Christian faith is portrayed as a source of resilience and moral compass, enabling her to endure immense suffering and maintain hope. While her beliefs are challenged by scientific discoveries, the film respects her spiritual journey and doesn't ridicule her devotion.
Prometheus does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on scientific discovery, the origins of humanity, and survival, without incorporating queer identities or experiences into its storyline or character arcs.
The film "Prometheus" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative or character arcs. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding positive, negative, or neutral impact on transsexual representation.
The film features Dr. Elizabeth Shaw and Meredith Vickers in action sequences, but neither character engages in or wins direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. Their challenges involve survival against environmental threats or alien creatures, not hand-to-hand victories over men.
Prometheus introduces new characters within the Alien universe rather than adapting or recasting pre-existing, gender-established characters from prior installments or source material. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
Prometheus introduces an entirely new cast of characters original to this film within the Alien universe. There are no pre-existing characters from prior source material or history whose race could have been changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.6
Critic Ratings
7.3
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