STAR TREK Appreciation #1: In 2009 comes a new vision of the greatest space adventure of all time
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I loved the movie!!! 
I have never seen the Star Treck show (or movies? lol) before this one and I followed the story pretty well. I absolutely loved it. And OMG Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto STOLE THE FREAKING MOVIE. they were both amazing and their chemistry was on freaking fire.
I loved loved loved ahora/spock as well. I thought they were uber cute.
I have never seen the Star Treck show (or movies? lol) before this one and I followed the story pretty well. I absolutely loved it. And OMG Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto STOLE THE FREAKING MOVIE. they were both amazing and their chemistry was on freaking fire.
I loved loved loved ahora/spock as well. I thought they were uber cute.
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thepoison
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Like the "Can I get a towel?" part? I sooooo want to see that!!
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Lennie1984
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Looks so good
So many good movies coming out in May that i need to see
Star Trek is the one i am looking forward to the most
So many good movies coming out in May that i need to see
Star Trek is the one i am looking forward to the most
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_daydreambear
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I love this movie so much. Growing up it was all about the original cast and this new interpretation was simply awesome. I loved the cast and the storyline. I hope to see more from this cast!
I've seen it 4 times now :innocent: I met up with my best friend on Monday and she hadn't seen it yet, so we went in the evening. Squeeeeeeeeeee, it's still just as amazing! Even though I know what's coming, I get so involved in the story and with the characters' dilemmas and emotions, I'm just completely hooked. It still makes me laugh, and cry, and gape in shock and excited and everything!!! It's such a brilliant film 
That's great you're spending time on your writing! I'm hoping to do a lot more of that this summer too :nod: I've been wanting to for a while but with not having any time, didn't really get a chance to.
And OMG, I had no idea CP was a writer!
I did just find out today that he graduated with an English degree. It all kinda makes me love him more :sigh:
That's great you're spending time on your writing! I'm hoping to do a lot more of that this summer too :nod: I've been wanting to for a while but with not having any time, didn't really get a chance to.
And OMG, I had no idea CP was a writer!
I did just find out today that he graduated with an English degree. It all kinda makes me love him more :sigh:
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Lennie1984
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Not long to go now
Getting good reviews so far
Getting good reviews so far
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Lennie1984
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I like the poster, i want to see the most considering never being into Star Trek but the trailer is great, and i think i might get what its all about lol
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Rona Jo
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There is only one word to describe this movie: AWESOME!!!
My mom and me went to see it last night. The place was packed. I've never been a Star Trek fan and thought the whole thing was a cult. I swore to myself I would never watch a Star Trek movie but after seeing this movie I'm glad I didn't listen to myself because I enjoyed every minute of it.
I loved Kirk and Spock and got their back stories. Young Kirk taking that car for a joyride and Young Spock beating up the other kid for talking about his mother. I was surprised to see Spock and Uhura as an item. I asked some Trekkie if that ever happened in the original series and they said no. But I actually liked seeing Spock and Uhura together.
Bones was my favorite. Karl Urban did an awesome job. I was laughing my ass off when he kept injection Kirk in the neck and Kirk's got all big and his tough all numb. Ha! Ha!
Scotty was also funny. He even said "I'm giving her all she's got captain!"
When I get the chance I'm gonna see this movie again.
My mom and me went to see it last night. The place was packed. I've never been a Star Trek fan and thought the whole thing was a cult. I swore to myself I would never watch a Star Trek movie but after seeing this movie I'm glad I didn't listen to myself because I enjoyed every minute of it.
I loved Kirk and Spock and got their back stories. Young Kirk taking that car for a joyride and Young Spock beating up the other kid for talking about his mother. I was surprised to see Spock and Uhura as an item. I asked some Trekkie if that ever happened in the original series and they said no. But I actually liked seeing Spock and Uhura together.
Bones was my favorite. Karl Urban did an awesome job. I was laughing my ass off when he kept injection Kirk in the neck and Kirk's got all big and his tough all numb. Ha! Ha!
Scotty was also funny. He even said "I'm giving her all she's got captain!"
When I get the chance I'm gonna see this movie again.
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J.R. MacReady
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I can now say, I've had the pleasure of seeing two of the same trailers twice in theaters and they were still awesome.
[Grabs Star Trek OST]:
I conclude that this soundtrack is too short to gain complete pleasure from.
Well, I finally got a chance to see this movie with just my Dad (my Brother had seen it earlier, two days ago, and said the movie was awesome enough to get him watch the Original Series, though he did seem a bit confused on the part on why Captian Picard wasn't in the movie) and I just one thing to say: THAT WAS SO FREAKIN' AWESOME! I mean, I was sure this movie would rock, but damn, I was seriously impressed. I managed to enjoy it even with my little knowledge of the Original Series. It went in alot of places I wasn't expecting, at least in a way that made me wonder "well, how is this gonna end exactly (besides with the triumphant Enterprise)?"
J.J. Abrams did a spectacular job with directing, if I do say so myself; The opening sequence was incredibly gripping and emotional like most have said it was, after I got over the sheeer size of Nero's [mining] ship compared to the USS Kelvin. Admist the choas, I almost thought Kirk's mother was Keri Russell, before they actually got a decent focus on her face.
I grinned, however, when I saw Amanda Foreman (Meghan Rotundi in Felicity) make a extremely brief appearance. From what I know, the characters were spot on. I had no idea that Chekov was Russian though. I guess explains that werid-ass accent in the orignal series
; Zachary Quinto was Spock. There was no trace of Sylar in him, it was all Spock, right down to the "Fascinating" line and the Vulcan death grip thingy. Kudos to him, big time.
John Cho as Sulu was kickass, I want his sword. My favorite performances, though, were probably from Karl Urban & Simon Pegg as McCoy and Scotty, which by the way, there was not enough of. Chris Pine, who honestly wore the "beat the **** out of me" look quite well even when he wasn't injured, to my recollection, was a great James T. Kirk.
He was a source of great amusement whenever he got his ass kicked, though. I thought people were exaggerating about that part, sheez, he was tossed around like cannon fodder whenever he faced an opponent unless it was with a gun (which, for once, actually created the impact of "Kill" & "Stun" for me). I enjoyed Bruce Greenwood as Captain Pike, he was cool.
On the subject of Nero, though; Erica Bana was a great villian, his performance was compelling enough that I gave something of a damn about his character (felt mildly sorry for him when briefly explained the demise of his impregnanted lover on his planet) but he really wasn't given alot to do with his role. That honor went to that massive tulip-esque ship of his which wreaked havock on every single thing that crossed its path. He made me laugh, however, with his casual "Hi, Christopher, I'm Nero" Lines :lol.
Zoe Saldaña was a compelling Uhura, though I didn't quite get her attraction towards Spock, it just kinda came out of the blue and Spock was rather accepting of her affections toward him, like they were in a relationship prior to their time spent on the Enterprise. I can roll with it though as I thought it was sweet. I'm beginning to wonder why everyone was (and still are) going to ballistic over this aspect though, it was largley non consequential.
Other things like nods to the series when I could spot them, were great. Other times, when camera lingered on something I paused and thought "Is this a nod to something?" The moment Pike uttered the title "Chief Engineer Olson" instead of just a name, I knew immediately he was "Redshirt" that would meet his untimely end. The humor was actually funny, not overbearing, Special Effects were beautifully executed and the action sequences really pulled you into the moment. Lastly, the creatures on that ice planet affectively scared the **** out of me (Cloverfield-Monster has cousins in space!). Bravo Neville Page, Bravo.
Overall I'd give it a 5/5 for the first viewing and a 9/10 (4/5).
[Grabs Star Trek OST]:
I conclude that this soundtrack is too short to gain complete pleasure from.
Well, I finally got a chance to see this movie with just my Dad (my Brother had seen it earlier, two days ago, and said the movie was awesome enough to get him watch the Original Series, though he did seem a bit confused on the part on why Captian Picard wasn't in the movie) and I just one thing to say: THAT WAS SO FREAKIN' AWESOME! I mean, I was sure this movie would rock, but damn, I was seriously impressed. I managed to enjoy it even with my little knowledge of the Original Series. It went in alot of places I wasn't expecting, at least in a way that made me wonder "well, how is this gonna end exactly (besides with the triumphant Enterprise)?"
J.J. Abrams did a spectacular job with directing, if I do say so myself; The opening sequence was incredibly gripping and emotional like most have said it was, after I got over the sheeer size of Nero's [mining] ship compared to the USS Kelvin. Admist the choas, I almost thought Kirk's mother was Keri Russell, before they actually got a decent focus on her face.
I grinned, however, when I saw Amanda Foreman (Meghan Rotundi in Felicity) make a extremely brief appearance. From what I know, the characters were spot on. I had no idea that Chekov was Russian though. I guess explains that werid-ass accent in the orignal series
; Zachary Quinto was Spock. There was no trace of Sylar in him, it was all Spock, right down to the "Fascinating" line and the Vulcan death grip thingy. Kudos to him, big time.John Cho as Sulu was kickass, I want his sword. My favorite performances, though, were probably from Karl Urban & Simon Pegg as McCoy and Scotty, which by the way, there was not enough of. Chris Pine, who honestly wore the "beat the **** out of me" look quite well even when he wasn't injured, to my recollection, was a great James T. Kirk.
He was a source of great amusement whenever he got his ass kicked, though. I thought people were exaggerating about that part, sheez, he was tossed around like cannon fodder whenever he faced an opponent unless it was with a gun (which, for once, actually created the impact of "Kill" & "Stun" for me). I enjoyed Bruce Greenwood as Captain Pike, he was cool.
On the subject of Nero, though; Erica Bana was a great villian, his performance was compelling enough that I gave something of a damn about his character (felt mildly sorry for him when briefly explained the demise of his impregnanted lover on his planet) but he really wasn't given alot to do with his role. That honor went to that massive tulip-esque ship of his which wreaked havock on every single thing that crossed its path. He made me laugh, however, with his casual "Hi, Christopher, I'm Nero" Lines :lol.
Zoe Saldaña was a compelling Uhura, though I didn't quite get her attraction towards Spock, it just kinda came out of the blue and Spock was rather accepting of her affections toward him, like they were in a relationship prior to their time spent on the Enterprise. I can roll with it though as I thought it was sweet. I'm beginning to wonder why everyone was (and still are) going to ballistic over this aspect though, it was largley non consequential.
Other things like nods to the series when I could spot them, were great. Other times, when camera lingered on something I paused and thought "Is this a nod to something?" The moment Pike uttered the title "Chief Engineer Olson" instead of just a name, I knew immediately he was "Redshirt" that would meet his untimely end. The humor was actually funny, not overbearing, Special Effects were beautifully executed and the action sequences really pulled you into the moment. Lastly, the creatures on that ice planet affectively scared the **** out of me (Cloverfield-Monster has cousins in space!). Bravo Neville Page, Bravo.
Overall I'd give it a 5/5 for the first viewing and a 9/10 (4/5).
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Gean
Guest
I saw it today and the movie's fantastic! I was a bit skeptical at first for I'd never been a fan of the series but I kept hearing wonderful feedbacks so I decided to see it. Glad I did. 
I love Chris Pine, he's really great as Kirk. So did Zachary as Spock.
I love Chris Pine, he's really great as Kirk. So did Zachary as Spock.:lol: That was awesome. Love it.
Star Trek was definitely just as good the third time around. It was the middle of the day when my brother and I went but the theater had tons of people, including these two moms who brought a group of elementary school boys who got so excited at one point they moved down to sit in the aisle. It was adorable.
I totally agree about being on summer break from college. It's been a difficult year for me as well. But I've chosen to take next semester off to work and start writing again (I have this one story that can be so ground-breaking, I'm just blocked so I can't finish it).
Holy crap, did you know Chris is a writer? I just heard that today. Makes me love him even more.
Star Trek was definitely just as good the third time around. It was the middle of the day when my brother and I went but the theater had tons of people, including these two moms who brought a group of elementary school boys who got so excited at one point they moved down to sit in the aisle. It was adorable.
I totally agree about being on summer break from college. It's been a difficult year for me as well. But I've chosen to take next semester off to work and start writing again (I have this one story that can be so ground-breaking, I'm just blocked so I can't finish it).
Holy crap, did you know Chris is a writer? I just heard that today. Makes me love him even more.
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Lennie1984
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No probs
I loved Simon in Run Fatboy Run and Hot Fuzz lol
I loved Simon in Run Fatboy Run and Hot Fuzz lol
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||michelle||
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:yay: I saw this movie for my third time yesterday! I love it
I love it WOAH, did that actually happen!? Because I might just die laughing! :lol:
Oh, definitely. They've talked about that kind of thing a few times in interviews too, it just sounded like it was SO MUCH FUN! There's a particular couple of moments Zachary mentioned that BETTER be in the bloopers, or J.J. Abrams is going to have a lot of angry fans on his hands, haha.
Oh, definitely. They've talked about that kind of thing a few times in interviews too, it just sounded like it was SO MUCH FUN! There's a particular couple of moments Zachary mentioned that BETTER be in the bloopers, or J.J. Abrams is going to have a lot of angry fans on his hands, haha.