If we put all these fragments together, along with what we know based on Alien and its sequels, a roadmap appears to emerge, a possible route that Prometheus’ plot could take.

In some cases, it was like watching the showreel for a computer graphics expert. Technically brilliant, but with entertainment removed.

There are leathery eggs, the metallic catwalks and stairs of Hadley’s Hope, and the moody skies of LV-426 itself. From a movie nerd’s perspective, it looks glorious.

It’s as if it’s a concession to the filmmakers: make the first one a hit, and you get to make the story you really want to make with the follow-up.