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Post by dvdjunkie on May 7, 2009 11:46:44 GMT -6
Went to an exclusive 'employees only' showing of Director J.J. Abrams "Star Trek" last night, and now I want to get in line again and even 'pay' to see this movie again. It IS that good.
Don't know how many Trekkers we have on this board, but I am a big fan of the original series and "Deep Space Nine" and the movies. J.J.Abrams has done a meticulous job of recreating the atmosphere of this 'prequel'. He got a cast of mostly unknowns, at least by name, when you see them on the screen, you'll be saying, "oh year, isn't on the -------- show?"
Chris Pine, grandson of beloved 'B' movie actress Anne Gwynne, snagged the role of James Tiberious Kirk and brings a different style the role of the future Captain of the Starship Enterprise.
Zachard Quinto is Spock, with a great appearance by Leonard Nimoy as Spock Prime. Other members of this stellar cast include Eric Bana as Nero, Bruce Greenwood as Captain Christopher Pike, Karl Urban as Dr. 'Bones' McCoy and last, but no least, Simon Pegg brings his brand of humor to the character of Scotty.
Be sure and see this movie in a theater with a 'huge' screen, and loud surround speakers, because that is the way this movie is meant to be seen. A great story, fabulous special effects, aliens, and some pretty beautiful women to complement the film make it the best 126 minutes you will spend in a movie theater.
I think Abrams got this right. We get a complete back story on James T. Kirk, and how all of the other members of the crew of the Enterprise meet at the Academy. There are real bits of drama, mixed in with humor 'Star Trek' style, and just an all around great movie that can stand by itself or can be looked at as a Prequel to Star Trek series of television shows.
With a cast this young, I really think that J.J. Abrams has plans for the future of the Star Trek franchise.
A great big 5 out of 5 stars from me on this one. Don't miss it!!
;D
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Post by spruance on May 7, 2009 15:05:23 GMT -6
I have to admit that I am a Star Trek fan, although perhaps not a an ardent Trekker! There has been a lot of publicity in the press about the new movie and I must admit that they have done very well to pick actors and actresses who closely resemble the original characters. It is a pity that they couldn't accommodate William Shatner with a walk-on part but I suppose there aren't too many roles that he would feel suitable which may have been the reasoning behind his conspicuous absence.
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Post by annavandenhazel on May 7, 2009 16:06:47 GMT -6
Star Trek is OK, but I don't go out of my way to watch the TV programs or movies - I was a much bigger fan in my grade school years when it came out in syndication (1973). My brothers and I would get mad on Friday afternoons because it was pre-empted by "Creative Living" a local weekly program sponsored by Oregon State University - a man with a monotone voice talked about gardening, and a lady with a voice like Gladys Kravitz on "Bewitched" offered canning advice. (If that show existed today I'd still rather watch Star Trek, LOL!). And moving to Utah didn't really get me away from it - the man took a new job as a news-time gardening expert on a Salt Lake City station! You should have heard me groan when I heard his name announced! But back to the point of this thread. When Star Trek originally aired, my parents didn't get the right channel, so I only saw it a couple of times while visiting at my uncle's house. He had a color TV, but for some reason I thought all the uniforms were blue - the show wasn't really "preschool friendly so I mostly ignored it, I must have looked at the TV when people who wore other colors weren't in the picture. When Star Trek came out in syndication we had a black & white TV, and I watched it after school for 2 months before it occured to me that Lt. Uhuru was a black lady! I thought she looked just like a dark-haired teacher's aide at my school who had a similar hairstyle and a very pale skin tone, and I thought her last name was O'Hara (as in Scarlett). I felt pretty silly when I realized Nichele Nicholls had a darker complexion than the lady at the school and her character didn't have an Irish last name. I learned the correct uniform colors when an enterprising toy company (no pun intended) came out with Star Trek dolls, I could see that Captain Kirk's shirt was yellow and a couple of others wore red.
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Post by Larry's 66 Diner on May 8, 2009 4:25:58 GMT -6
Thanks for the review, Bill! TC and I have been planning on seeing this since we first heard about its pending release. It doesn't look like we'll be able to see it this weekend, however, since she's going to St Louis tonight and tomorrow for a church-related event, and I'll have the kids; we'll likely have to go during the week. I am looking very forward to seeing it though, because I was a fan of only the original series, and I would be interested to see the parallels.
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Post by Hedvig on May 8, 2009 6:50:37 GMT -6
I saw one episode once, many years ago. It didn't capture my interest then because I was too young, and sci-fi has always had a bit of an off-turning effect on me. Recently I've begun to get interested in it though. The overwhelming dedication of the fans is one thing that I find appealing about it. I have a fan mentality too (tempered by common sense and humor one can hope!) and I enjoy being a fan, it might be insular but it's great fun too. And I've been wondering what's captured people about this series.
Of course one can't avoid Star Trek even if one hasn't seen a single episode. My mother is pretty well versed in that universe, she's explained some of the basic stuff to me, and there are references to it everywhere in popular culture - so of course I've picked things up. I don't know. Besides Dvdjunkie's recommendation - and I'm beginning to find his opinion dependable - it's received good reviews in papers here. It sounds like a great summer flick. It's the only thing showing in the theater right now that I might consider watching. (Beside Hugh Jackman of course!)
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Post by liz on May 13, 2009 21:21:19 GMT -6
anna,that's funny,but true. Black & white was the way alot of us saw these shows. Even Lawerence Welk had beautiful color outfits for the dancers,but we didn't realize that. (We didn't have a color Tv for years after many families. Just couldn't afford it. Our son and daughter-in-law went to see it. He's always been a fan of the fleet.
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Post by tclion on May 14, 2009 20:32:13 GMT -6
thanks for that review Bill I am hoping to see this movie this weekend. So we will see what happens. I will get back to you on that. One of my head start teachers also told me I need to see this movie so I can't wait...
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Post by Hedvig on May 15, 2009 8:48:43 GMT -6
My mother was a fan of the original series. I wonder if I could get her to watch the new movie...
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Post by dvdjunkie on May 15, 2009 9:53:50 GMT -6
As long as Mom clears her memory of what she remembers of the Star Trek television series, she will enjoy this a lot. The characters are the same personalities, just a younger cast, because they plan on doing at least three of these movies, with the same cast.
It is really a very good movie, and all the Trekkers I know have said that it is terrific and great 'new beginning' to the series.
;D
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Post by tclion on May 18, 2009 20:53:28 GMT -6
Bill I must admit I could tell all the characters as they came on the screen. I think my fav had to be Scottie and Checkovif( Help Bill) Scottie was so amazed at all the neat stuff he was doing and nobody else cared. All in all I will see this movie again and will buy it when the dvd comes out.. I recommend for every one to see this movie...
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Post by Larry's 66 Diner on May 19, 2009 4:18:26 GMT -6
My favorite had to be Dr. McCoy; wish they would have shown more of him. :thumbsup:
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Post by dvdjunkie on May 19, 2009 8:02:12 GMT -6
Best quote in the movie:
"Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor, not a physicist!!!"
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Post by tclion on May 19, 2009 20:17:02 GMT -6
How bout this one "I've never transported three people from two different locations before." Said Mr. Scott.
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Post by dvdjunkie on May 19, 2009 22:19:58 GMT -6
Or..........."Bull..........!!!!!!!!!!"
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