Nothing, it's just I saw two movies whose plot's dealt with what's in the title. The first movie dealt with the circus (Madagascar 3) and the second movie dealt with space and beyond (Prometheus). I would have saw another movie, but I decided not to, and will put it off until the next time I go to the theaters (which will probably be in two weeks).
As mentioned, the first movie I saw was Madagascar 3. I decided to see this one, because I actually like animated films, and I thought it'd make for a good blog entry. Compared to the animated films released last year (outside of Tin Tin, as that was the best one), this was one of the better animated films I've seen in a while. If you've seen the Penguins of Madagascar series, you might be disappointed as just about the only voices that are the same from the show and movie is Skipper and Mort. It has been a while since I've seen the other Madagascar films, so I wasn't expecting this. Regardless of how I feel (the voice acting on the series is better), it wasn't that big of a negative for me, as I still ultimately enjoyed the film.
The movie starts off with the main characters of the film Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman in Africa, while the Penguins left via plane to Monte Carlo (where they elected to stay instead of going back for the other animals). Rather than staying there (although it had been a while), they set off to Monte Carlo in an attempt to get the penguins, and get back home in New York City to the zoo.
It is after the fact that the villain in the film Captain Chantel DuBois (whom is an obsessed and evil animal control catcher) is assigned to getting the animals, and it is from there that the animals eventually join a traveling Circus in order to escape. From there, the fun of the film takes off (not that the beginning was bad, because it was far from bad).
I won't go on any further with the plot, because that pretty much summarizes the film already, and anymore would defeat the purpose of going to see it. I recommend taking your kids to go see this movie (if you have kids that is), or if your simply a fan of animated films and cartoons.
The second film I saw was the much anticipated return of Ridley Scott to the science fiction genre (unless your someone that aren't familiar with names, or are and didn't realize he had left the genre to begin with) in a prequel to the movie that started it all for him (Aliens). The name of the movie is Prometheus.
As far as to why the name of the movie is Prometheus, it's because it's the name of the ship that sends a crew of 17 in search of the human race's beginning. This movie is one of, if not the best movie of the year thus far (in terms of visuals and effects), and your immediately aware of that, as the movie starts. The movie first starts out on a world, or the moon that the film takes place on, and is immediately taken to the year 2089, where an expedition crew (led by two scientists) whom are looking for clues on the origin of mankind. Upon setting foot in a cave, there are clues given, a map that leads to the moon the movie is set on, and from there (don't blink, because you'll miss it) a ship named Prometheus is in space traveling, four years later in 2093.
While the year may be 2093, the ship actually took off in 2091, as we are shown inside the ship where the crew and the scientists (Elizabeth Shaw and Michael Fassbender) are awoken when they reach the destination by an android named David.
These three characters go on to play a key role in this film, especially Elizabeth Shaw and David. That is all I will say with this film (plot wise). I don't want to spoil it for anyone reading this. There are a few eye roll moments in this film, but like I said, I won't mention which parts, as I will let you see for yourself.
However, having said that, I highly recommend seeing this film. There are must see movies released every now and then, and this is one of them. Visually speaking, you will be hard pressed to find another one better than this one.
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