Comments on: Review: Star Trek

By: jo ann

jo ann — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:45:49 +0000

The big thing that didn't work in the Spock/Uhura romance for me (outside of the whole Vulcans don't show emotions) is that these people are in the military and you DON'T SUCK FACE LIKE THAT IN UNIFORM. At least when other people are around.

By: Adshun

Adshun — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:42:25 +0000

As a veteran myself the persons who are out there on a daily basis for the most part are kids. When I was in it didn't seem that way but now well into my 40s I can say anyone below the rank of Platoon sergeant or Lt. Colonel is probably a kid to me now.

By: Adshun

Adshun — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:40:49 +0000

I thought it made sense given the new reality and what happend to one of the characters mothers. The conversation with his father after that and the effect on how he develops was changed from the original storyline where she survived.

By: Adshun

Adshun — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:34:48 +0000

I agree it is a must see for Trek fans and non fans alike.

By: Adshun

Adshun — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:33:58 +0000

Good review and while I agree with most of it particularly on the early part of the movie and using Time travel to basically give Abrams a chance to create his own 11 picture mythology in the future. However I don't have a problem the relationship you mention, with death of one of the characters family members I believe would have a strong impact on how he sees himself after that. This had never happened in the original storyline and the other character in this relationship they setup to be someone not as reserved or concerned about how she acts.concerned about how she acts. As a long time trek fan I was dubious but pleasantly surprised by a movie I expected not to be up to my expectations.

By: John M.

John M. — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:05:19 +0000

I enjoyed Independence Day when it came out in '96. I thought it was fun movie and the effects where great for the time. I still remember people in the theater say how much fun that movie was. Now, I can't believe I ever liked that movie or why I thought it was fun. When I see trailers for the Star Trek reboot, I get the ID vibes.

Independence Day == Star Trek (2009)

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 12 May 2009 06:38:36 +0000

Am I the only one who didn't mind the Spock/Uhura romance? I don't know; it's probably because I'm female, have always like the two of them together, and there was a point in the film where Spock REALLY needed a hug. And didn't the two of them flirt quite a bit in the first couple seasons of TOS? And the LAST person I want Uhura to end up with is Capt. Kirk. Bleh. They don't work at all.

By: Mycroft

Mycroft — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:47:40 +0000

Wow. The comments on this thread are cringe-inducing. Both those agreeing with John and those opposed. Not all, but most.
I love TOS, tolerated TNG (still haven't seen all of season 7), gave up on DS9 (finally going back and watching season 3-7 on DVD and it did improve substantially – second favorite after TOS), loathed Voyager (a series where the Borg babe and the holo-Doc are the best characters?) and gave up on Enterprise (gave it a 2nd chance when Spiner was on, but couldn't finish the 3 parter).
Khan is #1, Voyage Home, First Contact, Undiscovered Country and then the rest is no particular order.
Having established my bona fides and preferences, now to the subject:
The plot of the new movie is lazy, poorly written and full of plot holes. That said, the character were well done and that is the heart of Star Trek.
For all of the series, the only reason to watch was the characters. TOS had the best group since both major and minor characters were wonderful. TNG only had Pickard and Data (any episode focused on the other characters sucked). DS9 had Odo, Quark and Kira. Voyager I already covered. Enterprise had Trip.
Spock and McCoy were excellent. Kirk and Scotty were good. Uhura and Checkov were ok. Sulu needed something to do.
The romance was unexpected and indiscreet, but the Spock's response to Kirk on the transporter pad after Uhura leaves almost makes it worth it.
The 'vette scene, the ice planet sequence and the water turbine are best forgotten.
But the little touches were perfect. The security officer (whom Kirk fought at the beginning of the movie) calling Kirk "cupcake" three years later. Kirk's allergic reaction to the vaccine that McCoy gave him (remember Kirk was allergic to Retin-X and had to wear glasses). The Kobyashi Maru could have been better, but not bad.
I had agreed with the 90210 joke when the picture of the cast came out, but I was wrong.
I just wish the plot had been half as good as the cast.

By: jack

jack — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:51:38 +0000

Ah, you're old–and you resent it. I understand.

How old are those 'kids'?

What? they're NOT 'kids'? not a one of them? Not even Chekov–who says he's 17?

Carloyn, 'kid' ends at 18–no matter how this society has tried to infantilise us into our early thirties, 'kid' ends at 18.

My kids ARE 18 and are chomping at the bit to get adulthood started–as you were at one time as well.

It's sad when we ossify to the point that we become grumpy old men or women who forget that we were young once–just like Kirk and Spock…..

By: dcase

dcase — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:53:05 +0000

not to be a snob- but in the Blu-Ray all of a sudden even the action works well- saw it in the teater and it was poorly lit and kind of a blur; no such problem in HD… 'Solace' is the closest thing to an art house film you will ever get out of the series; and it is (and will be) the only sequel. Forster really nails the small stuff and the Tosca scene in Vienna is probably the best siongle sequence in any of the films. We only hope when they open up the series and put poor Craig in outer space or what have you it's half as good as this close to perfect 1-2 puch of 'Casino' and 'Solace'…