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20th Century Fox Says Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' Officially Rated R

by Ethan Anderton
May 7, 2012
Source: Collider

Briefly: Earlier today, a user on IMDb was so excited for Ridley Scott's summer sci-fi film Prometheus, that he'd already picked up his IMAX ticket. Collider felt this was newsworthy because it was noted on the purchased ticket that the film was apparently given an R-rating. There has been some debate about whether Scott's film would indeed be going for restricted audiences, but we weren't sure that this was official. Thankfully, 20th Century Fox has followed up to confirm that Prometheus is rated R for "sci-fi violence including some intense images, and brief language." This is good news for everyone 17 and older!

It's honestly wonderful to hear that they didn't force a PG-13 rating on Ridley Scott, which means this will be his true return to sci-fi form we've all been waiting for. Fox CEO Tom Rothman previously said, "I can assure the fans—absolutely they can take it that the film will not be compromised either way," and that was back when a PG-13 rating was a possibility. It would've been interesting if Scott made the film he intended and still got a PG-13 rating, but it's obviously a little too dark and violent for the younger crowd, and I'm glad they won't cut anything to avoid the R rating. For your pleasure, here's the second trailer again:

Prometheus is directed by legendary Oscar nominated filmmaker Ridley Scott, who started it all with Alien and Blade Runner, also directing Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, Kingdom of Heaven, American Gangster, Body of Lies and Robin Hood most recently. The screenplay was originally written by Jon Spaihts (The Darkest Hour), then updated by Damon Lindelof of "Lost" and Cowboys & Aliens, Star Trek 2. Fox has Prometheus set to hit theaters in 3D starting June 8th this summer. Visit Weyland Corp.

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http://www.facebook.com/StromboliSyndrome Steven Morgan

Success we do not have to worry about a movie being dumbed down. Even though they always said whatever rating they received would be the rating they would stick with and not cut any scenes. Which is how it should be done rather than focusing on profit
- Scopedog
  
  Exactly, Steven. Frankly, I wasn't sweating about the film's rating...my biggest concern is whether or not the film will be a _good_ one. It's Ridley Scott's return to SF, after all, and he's working in a universe that he helped birth.
  - http://www.facebook.com/StromboliSyndrome Steven Morgan
    
    Yes everyone is happy to see Ridley Scott back on the series, I just feel an moment like this where any director you enjoy creative freedom is not restricted by ratings and appealing to a wider audience is excellent news.
- Buzzfunk
  
  Agreed. I think plenty of people will see the movie. It wont make Avengers kind of business but it sure will make money....it BETTER!
- Freakintiger
  
  Saw it today, and unfortunately it was "dumbed down". The front end of the film was very strong with epic performances by Michael Fassbender and Charlize Thereon, but midway through I realized the heady concepts the film was founded upon were watered down to make the movie accessible to the masses. The film takes a pedestrian turn then ends on a trite note, going so far as to have two endings, the latter of which was made specifically to pander to the unimaginative.
http://twitter.com/MarlonBranDoh MarlonBranDoh

Yussssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.
Jericho

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES PANCAKES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
- Isildur_of_Numenor
  
  and YES!
  - Lagoya
    
    Hell YES!
- http://twitter.com/AgentKidSociety Agent Kid Society
  
  MOTHAFUCKISHSFTHSVJGBKNKVJAHBJNHELLLYEAH!
Ss Pincode

Thank god for that! So excited for this! Yeas! Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
http://twitter.com/darktaxidermist Davide Coppola

Nice!
korbindallis

Fuck Yeah
RockySullivan1938

FInally some more relief, now all my worries are over, I just hope now that the cut that we will all see in theatres is Scotts true cut
- Scopedog
  
  According to Scott, the version that will be released WILL be his cut.
http://twitter.com/JohnnyNeat Johnny Neat

I can not wait! This is my must see movie this summer followed by The Dark Knight Rises and The Amazing Spider-Man of course. Rated R for the win. I'm not a fan of Avengers style PG13 anymore. Getting older is hard.
- Buzzfunk
  
  haha im so with ou! I think there's enough room for everyone and there are plenty of people hungry for some true adult hardcore sci-fi. Thats what ALIEN was to me, thats what Blade Runner was to me and from the looks of it, Prometheus will follow...
- Pat
  
  You're not a fan of Avengers-style PG-13, but you can't wait for Amazing Spider-Man? Color me confused. I'm boycotting Spider-Man, myself. If ever there was a perfectly good, young series that DIDN'T need a reboot, it's that one. I would've much preferred a sequel with a new cast to yet ANOTHER origin story. How many continuities are we supposed to follow, anyway? I saw screw Sony on this one.
  - Nick
    
    Sony screwed themselves when they let that piece of shit known as Spider-Man 3 be released. Everyone keeps complaining about it being to early to reboot Spider-Man, Am I the only that sees this as a great thing given who was casted as Peter Parker & the new director? I bet everyone forgets about Tobeys version of Spidey by the end of the summer.
Xerxexx

Figured. Its Ridley Scott.
N.

"Alien" is one of my Favorite Films of ALL TIME and I just watched "Blade Runner" for the first time the other day (Just never really wanted to watch it) and that Film just blew me out of the Water Im ashamed of myself for waiting so long to watch it! My point is I cant Imagine those Films being PG-13 due to the Fact that Soft SciFi is not Ridley's Style and dont get me wrong Im sure Prometheus would of been AWESOME even if it were PG-13 this Rating just comforts me!
Pat

Then I guess I'll always wonder how many people would've gone bonkers if Ridley's final cut actually had been a mere PG-13. I suspect they'd've immediately started a petition to force HIM to recut it into an R, all the while screaming "artistic integrity!" out the other sides of their mouths.
- N.
  
  We may never know. I personally am Happy that it is "R" however if it ended up being PG-13 it would still be an Awesome Movie Im sure. The only reason "Alien" had an "R" rating was due to the ChestBurster scene and I doubt there is a scene like that in this Film but I am sure there will be at least one Really CRAZY scene! We'll just have to wait and see!
- Scopedog
  
  Good point.... Frankly, though, even if it did get a PG-13, that would not be a major worry for me. My only concern is whether PROMETHEUS will be a good--or great--film, or not. Since it's Ridley Scott directing, and it's his return to SF, then that makes me hopeful.
DoomCanoe

OH THANK GOD
onurtunc

oh evet!
happy camper

SOLD!!! THANK YOU! will see both 2D and 3D
mooreworthy

Bad to the ass news! No teenagers in the theater saying " I dont get this."
- Xerxexx
  
  Which is always a plus.
  - mooreworthy
    
    Its that or I just pimp slap them when they wont shut up. Win win
Max Renn

Imagine if the same thing happened to Gladiator. Oh well. This is great news for this movie though.
http://twitter.com/dalton_weaver Dalton Weaver

*shrugs* I was going to see it anyways.
HG2012

i expect this to bomb now
Jim D

Great news. No dumbed down movie yay.
Blargh

While this is good news, shouting "artistic integrity" and how it shouldn't be about the money is all a little immature most of the time. Prometheus must have had a huge budget and it does need to try and break even.
Dom

Let this prove that you don't need a PG-13 / 12A rating to get bums on seats - make a good movie and the mass older population will go see it!!!!
Bazzmosis

I'm now even more excited about watching this film now.
Heci

That's all jolly good news but .. what if it only got the rating for some swear words? It is a possibility, yes? I hope it's brutal as hell. I will never forget the chest burster scene and I hope we get something like that again!
bozo connors

Thank goodness. In my chosen Avengers showing, some genius (+ family,) decided it was a good idea to bring his (2 year old?) daughter, who was apparently attempting to grasp the concept of laughter & would laugh really loud, long, and obnoxiously as the audience's laughter was dying down - pretty much ruined it for quite a few folks I imagine - was funny the first time, but got old quick. (HAHAHAHHAHAAHAA!!) I think Fox did good by allowing Ridley to do his thing. It may not look good on the bottom line initially, but I guarantee allowing artists like him to do their thing will keep their wallets plenty heavy.
Squiggly_P

Since one of the scenes involves one of the characters' faces being melted right the fuck off, this comes as no surprise...