Comments on: Star Trek Plot Details

By: GarlicTwist

GarlicTwist — Sat, 09 May 2009 23:04:52 +0000

Bravo Abrams. Can we get the same cast back for Trek XII? :-))

By: GarlicTwist

GarlicTwist — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:22:55 +0000

Abrams and his kiddie crew can do whatever they want, because it doesn’t really matter. It doesn’t change the Star Trek that I know and grew up with, the only Star Trek I truly give a damn about. It doesn’t change what Gene Roddenberry created. And that’s my point here…all of these things labled ‘Star Trek’ are all “based on Star Trek, created by Gene Roddenberry”, they’re all derivatives of an original work, that work being the Original Series.

So yeah, I’m going to go see this twisted little escapade–I’m actually looking forward to Simon Pegg and Karl Urban in Starfleet uniforms–and I’ll laugh at all of the inconsistancies. I might even enjoy the movie. Because when it comes down to it, they can paint over the masterpiece, pat themselves on the back for “pissing off the zealots” and think themselves clever, but they’re really not. They’re just the latest ones cashing in on someone else’s idea. ;)

By: Brandonicus

Brandonicus — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:15:11 +0000

“You must have faith; that the universe will unfold as it should.” Captain Spock to Valaris ST VI.

I am a hold out for Star Trek and expect good things from this film. But to say there is nowhere else for Star Trek to go, or that the franchise has been killed is cynicism without creativity. There are countless stories out there. I am down with a new vision even if it is one not what i would otherwise go for but this is a new film in a new direction that in no way erases 42 years of beautiful sci fi tradition and honor. There is no reason why this can not coexist with the Gene Rodenberry and Rick Berman Star Trek.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:55:26 +0000

I was a huge fan of TOS, and I liked TNG, and I also liked Enterprise, I am a big mark for Star Trek because it used to be a great vehicle to explore the world of Sci-Fi and put in a bit of optimism and social commentary at the same time. However, they haven’t put out a good Trek movie in a long time, I think it’s time they reinvented Trek, it can’t hurt, and hopefully, it will give the franchise the kick-start it’s been needing since Generations. I can’t wait for this, I just hope they make a good honest movie and don’t listen to the people whining about the color of someones shirt in ONE shot of the movie.

By: AjaxLou

AjaxLou — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:44:01 +0000

First Kevin Smith now Edgar Wright on ST XI:

Interesting blog post from Shaun of the Dead Director and friend of Simon Pegg:

Quote:
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
I am a lucky bastard…
Yesterday I saw a film that does not get released until next summer.

I can’t say much more than that, except that it delivers all the goods sorely lacking from a certain trio of prequels.

Exciting stuff.

That is all.

p.s. I did also meet Henry Winkler in the parking lot. These two events were unrelated. Other than it being further evidence of me being a lucky bastard.

p.p.s. Thanks to CINEMATICAL (and Joel who sent me this link) for naming SHAUN OF THE DEAD as their funniest horror movie. The competition was very stiff too, especially the films ranking second and third.

End Quote

By: Tavil

Tavil — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:41:47 +0000

I’m really looking forward to this. I think its going to be the rebirth Star Trek has needed for a long long time.

By: Formless

Formless — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:16:39 +0000

When something I like gets remade with a new take on things, I welcome it with open arms and judge it after. If it still entertains me, I don’t see any harm in it. I KNOW how the original went, so why cry about it? Although I do like to see the others cry, especially if it’s still a great film.

By: AjaxLou

AjaxLou — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:24:03 +0000

John made a great point on Friday’s podcast about Trek fans focussing on branches when they should be concerned about the forest. Stressing out small details like the colour of Kirk’s shirt or Chekov with curly hair, or the tech of the movie not looking like the original bridge is ridiculous.

That stuff is all window dressing. You want Kirk with a yellow shirt, Chekov with a Davy Jones ‘do – go watch the originals.

The main thing to worry about with the movie is it going to tell a good story and is that story going to be interesting and entertaining enough to bring in the numbers needed to make the film profitable. Because if this movie tanks then Star Trek will become the Dead franchise that John says it already is.

I believe this reboot can prevail because I believe the Kirk, Spock, McCoy triad is one of the richest and strongest character dynamics in any form of fiction. If done right these characters can become as timeless as any Shakespearean one or any other pop culture icon like Sherlock Holmes, Tarzan, or any number of comic book characters. And the Trek trio could be played by many actors just as Holmes etc have been.

In today’s world where dark movies get the most buzz and excitement – a movie about optimism and hope could really work as a piece of counter programming.

By: AARONITE_1

AARONITE_1 — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:05:21 +0000

After something like six zillion hours of Trek, it needed to be put mercifully to sleep OR “re-energised” with a clean slate.

I’m keeping my fingers crossed for this one!

By: ScreenRant.com

ScreenRant.com — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:23:59 +0000

I’m actually optimistic that this will be good. My only beef right now is the damned Star Wars-looking bridge. After hearing about all the “faithful to the original” comments and “stepping on the bridge was surreal” I really expected at least the color scheme of the new bridge to jive with the original.

Vic