Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender star in Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus,' new on DVD and Blu-ray

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"Prometheus"

Ridley Scott

Fox

Director Ridley Scott takes us on a bold space voyage in search of clues to mankind's origins.

Dazzling special effects nearly pave over frustrating plot holes.

It's hard to ignore similarities to the "Alien" series, especially when Michael Fassbender's android head comes off and keeps talking. At what point does homage become outright theft?

Starring Charlize Theron, Noomi Rapace, Idris Elba and Guy Pearce, the film cost $130 million and made $302 million in box offices worldwide.

Extras are plentiful: A two-disc Blu-ray and DVD combo pack has director commentary, writer commentary, deleted and alternate scenes, a featurette and a digital copy for portable players. The four-disc Collector's Edition adds screen tests, another featurette, a 3-D Blu-ray disc and more.

R, 124 minutes. Grade: B-. Extras: A. Available Tuesday, Oct. 9.

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