Official I WATCHED TREK thread
POSTED BY: LincolnZ
UPDATED: Monday, May 18, 2009 11:06
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Quote:Interesting.
Originally posted by ecgordon:
if it's the same as everywhere else I visit my opinion is going to be different from most everyone else.
I can totally see why you and my Son come away from the film ultra 'meh'ed. Part of me has a laundry list of "They messed with the ship/the phasers/Uhura & Spock/ Vulcan/ etc."
I guess I just realize that this is the only way to get more Trek, and I'll take it, given the creativity and obvious appreciation the film makers had for the project. Sure, it went a different way than I would have, but I can say that about most stuff (HATED Dark Knight, btw
).
The laughing Chrisisall
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Originally posted by chrisisall:
HATED Dark Knight, btw
The laughing Chrisisall
You better be laughing when you say that, dude.
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I actually agree with your points Merc. It was not an amazing movie, just a damn fun summer blockbuster. The main reason I think a lot of people(myself included) were so pleased immediately after seeing the movie was because we were so relieved it didn't completely suck. I should have reined it in so as to not get other peoples hopes up. I've had some time now to really think about it and I still like it, regardless of it's flaws.
The villain and core plot were rather bland, but barely passable and the humor really was what really redeemed the film. The humor and the homages to TOS and the TOS crew Films. Compared to most of the other remakes, reboots, sequels/prequels and re-imaginings of classic scifi/adventure lately... this one was indeed a great movie. But as just a movie, it was only a fun escape, still worth another viewing though.
And on a serious note, I'm sorry for your loss, Merc2k.
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Perfectly put Singate, I agree completely. I loved it and really respect what they've done here to please fans old and new - the film DOES have a soul and it's everything I wanted it to be and nothing I didn't. I think the minority of hard core Trekkers (who in my opinion take themselves too seriously - I'm a TrekkIE and proud of it) who dislike this film are really just pissed that "this thing of ours" is popular now in a way that they can't call it quite their own in the same way. Who cares? It's fun, it's great and it's really entertaining. And the casting, as everyone has noted pretty much, could nary be better.
Weakest point btw is Giacchino's new theme - just not special or memorable enough, sounding like pretty much every summer superhero flick.
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Quote:The struts supporting the Enterprise nacelles were 23% too wide....
Originally posted by patienceheavyhorse:
I think the minority of hard core Trekkers (who in my opinion take themselves too seriously - I'm a TrekkIE and proud of it) who dislike this film are really just pissed that "this thing of ours" is popular now in a way that they can't call it quite their own in the same way.
The laughing Chrisisall
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Quote:It was a great film, to be sure- I just personally disliked it enough not to want to own it.
Originally posted by ecgordon:Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
HATED Dark Knight, btw
You better be laughing when you say that, dude.
Just noting this to illustrate that we all have different tastes in movies we have a personal investment in (and Batman Begins is one of my favourite superhero flicks of all time- go figure...).
The laughing Chrisisall
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Originally posted by chrisisall:Quote:The struts supporting the Enterprise nacelles were 23% too wide....
Originally posted by patienceheavyhorse:
I think the minority of hard core Trekkers (who in my opinion take themselves too seriously - I'm a TrekkIE and proud of it) who dislike this film are really just pissed that "this thing of ours" is popular now in a way that they can't call it quite their own in the same way.
The laughing Chrisisall
New Spocks ears were also 2.2mm bigger than in TOS.
Glad you liked it Chris.
To me, this is what a summer blockbuster should be.
It does have it's flaws (what doesn't?) but they are easily pass-overable and any cosmetic/plot changes can all be answered by the alternate timeline.
Like others I'm not a big fan of the new look Enterprise, both interior and exterior, but it's by no means bad, the basic shape and look are still there.
And as you say if this is the way for more original crew Trek, then 'beam me up'.
(Sorry, but somebody had to type it).
"I don't believe in suicide, but if you'd like to try it it might cheer me up to watch."
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Quote:When will the extended Director's Cut be available?
Originally posted by lwaves:
Glad you liked it Chris.
The laughing Chrisisall
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Originally posted by chrisisall:Quote:It was a great film, to be sure- I just personally disliked it enough not to want to own it.
Originally posted by ecgordon:Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
HATED Dark Knight, btw
You better be laughing when you say that, dude.
Just noting this to illustrate that we all have different tastes in movies we have a personal investment in (and Batman Begins is one of my favourite superhero flicks of all time- go figure...).
The laughing Chrisisall
I couldn't agree with you more! The Dark Knight was very well done, but it just isn't the kind of movie I want to watch over and over again. Batman Begins, Ironman, and the last Hulk movie are movies I own because I will watch them over and over again. This new Trek will also make that list when it comes out on disc!
I'd given some thought to movin' off the edge -- not an ideal location -- thinkin' a place in the middle.
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Quote:I swear I will wear out my Abram's version disk (I already have it due to my ability to time travel- wait 'till you see the second one in 2011!!!!!), as I almost have my Director's Cut TMP one...
Originally posted by MacBaker:
I couldn't agree with you more! The Dark Knight was very well done, but it just isn't the kind of movie I want to watch over and over again.
The laughing Chrisisall
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