Factual error: Carbon dating cannot be used without knowing the amount of C14 in the atmosphere and its evolution in history. Using this method just after arriving at an alien planet is impossible.
Prometheus (2012)
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Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace
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Elizabeth Shaw: My God, we were so wrong.
Trivia: Patrick Wilson plays Noomi Rapace's father in the movie, even though in real life he's only six years older than her.
Question: As someone who's only seen the first Alien film, which films are necessary (or even helpful) to watch before viewing Prometheus? I understand it's a "prequel" that's only tangentially related to the rest of the movie universe, but I'm interested in getting the full experience here.
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Answer: It's a matter of opinion, but watching the first Alien film gives enough of the necessary back story to understand Prometheus. However, it's possible to watch and understand Prometheus without seeing any of the other four Alien films. I would only recommend watching Alien 1 and 2.
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