I will post my review of Prometheus on Friday morning. There will be spoilers revealed, but I'll conceal them and alert you properly. As you can see from the current poll that readers have participated in by rating Prometheus, the majority really like it, however, a few did not. I think when Prometheus opens tomorrow in the US, most people will like it, and those who did not, will let their feelings be known. I have been reading many of the good reviews, and even those reviews make reference to some flaws in the film, namely the character development of most of the characters, and a few plot holes.
Likewise, I personally felt that the film could have been a little longer, just to offer some elaboration on a few scenes, provide background and depth as to motives (perhaps this will be available on the DVD/Blu-ray). But by suspending believe, I immersed myself into the film completely, and I very much enjoyed it. The standouts where Noomi Rapace as Elizabeth Shaw, and of course, Michael Fassbender as David. I can imagine it is difficult to play an android because they are not human, but mimic being human, along with the absence of crucial elements: capability of expressing true emotions, and having a soul. But does David truly lack these qualities? I'll write about that tomorrow.
For now, here is a nice article that is already preaching that Michael should win awards as David. After you read it, and especially if you have seen Prometheus already, what do you think about his performance?
Note: When commenting about Prometheus and scenes with David, please use the **SPOILER** tag before you write a significant plot storyline. A lot of people still haven't seen it yet.
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Despite his brilliant performance as sex addict Brandon in British director and artist Steve McQueen’s critically-acclaimed Shame, Fassbender (who was nominated for or won practically every other major acting gong going) was overlooked by the Oscar voting committee. It was wrong, to say the least. Look up injustice in an online dictionary, and you’ll find a picture of Michael Fassbender alongside it.
Beyond undergoing a body metamorphosis, Fassbender’s commitment to the role of Brandon was on a par with anything the likes of Brando, De Niro, or latter day talented actors such as Guy Pearce (Memento) or Christian Bale (The Fighter) has ever exhibited on the big screen. Like with all his roles, Fassbender lived and breathed the character in a mesmerising portrayal of a troubled, restless individual that clearly warranted attention, and got it – just not the Oscar it truly deserved.
Showing that you can’t keep a good man down, the chameleon-like Fassbender has since been seen in Haywire, A Dangerous Method and now Prometheus, stealing the show in every film. And before that he delivered strong performances in Eden Lake, Fish Tank, Hunger (another role he should have got an Oscar nod for) and Inglourious Bastards. But, it’s his performance as David in that should see the German-born Irish actor finally pick up the golden gong his stellar acting work truly deserves. It is nothing short of flawless. And given that it’s a performance that will be seen by a mass audience, it seems impossible to conceive that next year’s Best Actor Oscar nominations won’t feature Fassbender’s name among the chosen few.
Fassbender’s performance in Shame could have quite easily been a once in a lifetime performance that saw him pique then disappear from our screens, but in his portrayal of the robot David, a seemingly meek and subservient robot with a dark agenda, Fassbender has created one of those onscreen performances that will be remembered for years to come.
Ridley Scott, similar to other directors, clearly favours Fassbender, with his character David receiving some of the best lines in the film. And he delivers them with aplomb, simultaneoulsy making you laugh while sending a shiver down your spine.
Before Prometheus, people were already talking about Fassbender (some for his acting, others for “physical” reasons) reason but it’s hard to believe the unconverted won’t be in agreement that as David, Michael Fassbender has finally found the role that not only showcases his innumerable talents to a global audience but will give him a proper shot at winning the Best Actor Oscar he so richly deserves.
Do you agree? Is Fassbender’s performance as David the robot overrated, or is will it lead to him finally getting the Academy Award for Best Actor?
Source: Fotorater![]()
Likewise, I personally felt that the film could have been a little longer, just to offer some elaboration on a few scenes, provide background and depth as to motives (perhaps this will be available on the DVD/Blu-ray). But by suspending believe, I immersed myself into the film completely, and I very much enjoyed it. The standouts where Noomi Rapace as Elizabeth Shaw, and of course, Michael Fassbender as David. I can imagine it is difficult to play an android because they are not human, but mimic being human, along with the absence of crucial elements: capability of expressing true emotions, and having a soul. But does David truly lack these qualities? I'll write about that tomorrow.
For now, here is a nice article that is already preaching that Michael should win awards as David. After you read it, and especially if you have seen Prometheus already, what do you think about his performance?
Note: When commenting about Prometheus and scenes with David, please use the **SPOILER** tag before you write a significant plot storyline. A lot of people still haven't seen it yet.
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At last year’s Oscars there appeared to be a significant
oversight, to say the least: namely the absence of leading man du jour
Michael Fassbender from the Best Actor nominations.
Despite his brilliant performance as sex addict Brandon in British director and artist Steve McQueen’s critically-acclaimed Shame, Fassbender (who was nominated for or won practically every other major acting gong going) was overlooked by the Oscar voting committee. It was wrong, to say the least. Look up injustice in an online dictionary, and you’ll find a picture of Michael Fassbender alongside it.
Beyond undergoing a body metamorphosis, Fassbender’s commitment to the role of Brandon was on a par with anything the likes of Brando, De Niro, or latter day talented actors such as Guy Pearce (Memento) or Christian Bale (The Fighter) has ever exhibited on the big screen. Like with all his roles, Fassbender lived and breathed the character in a mesmerising portrayal of a troubled, restless individual that clearly warranted attention, and got it – just not the Oscar it truly deserved.
Showing that you can’t keep a good man down, the chameleon-like Fassbender has since been seen in Haywire, A Dangerous Method and now Prometheus, stealing the show in every film. And before that he delivered strong performances in Eden Lake, Fish Tank, Hunger (another role he should have got an Oscar nod for) and Inglourious Bastards. But, it’s his performance as David in that should see the German-born Irish actor finally pick up the golden gong his stellar acting work truly deserves. It is nothing short of flawless. And given that it’s a performance that will be seen by a mass audience, it seems impossible to conceive that next year’s Best Actor Oscar nominations won’t feature Fassbender’s name among the chosen few.
Fassbender’s performance in Shame could have quite easily been a once in a lifetime performance that saw him pique then disappear from our screens, but in his portrayal of the robot David, a seemingly meek and subservient robot with a dark agenda, Fassbender has created one of those onscreen performances that will be remembered for years to come.
Ridley Scott, similar to other directors, clearly favours Fassbender, with his character David receiving some of the best lines in the film. And he delivers them with aplomb, simultaneoulsy making you laugh while sending a shiver down your spine.
Before Prometheus, people were already talking about Fassbender (some for his acting, others for “physical” reasons) reason but it’s hard to believe the unconverted won’t be in agreement that as David, Michael Fassbender has finally found the role that not only showcases his innumerable talents to a global audience but will give him a proper shot at winning the Best Actor Oscar he so richly deserves.
Do you agree? Is Fassbender’s performance as David the robot overrated, or is will it lead to him finally getting the Academy Award for Best Actor?
Source: Fotorater
