"Prometheus"

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) -

Rated R

2 hours 10 minutes

Long before Sigourney Weaver tackled that ferocious "Alien" more than 30 years ago, "Prometheus" set the stage with this exciting and sometimes scary prequel. Especially since the crew isn't clear about the exact purpose of their mysterious mission.

Visionary Director Ridley Scott ratchets up his classy production with a high degree of intensity. You never can tell what you'll discover in an Alien spacecraft in the year 2089.

Just make certain you share your discovery with Captain Charleze Theron. She dislikes being snubbed.

The mission's hardships center on Scientist Noomi Rapace. She suffers even more indignities than she did in the original Swedish version of "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo".She gives a marvelously intense performance as the perfect forerunner to the gritty Sigourney Weaver character.

"Prometheus" is a mystery, science-fiction thriller and a deeply person character study. The engrossing trip to the outer reaches of the universe earns "Prometheus" 3 stars.

To say that the style and the atmosphere reminds you of "Alien", is the highest compliment you can give "Prometheus".