STAR TREK. (Don't worry, no spoilers)

By Xeno · May 8, 2009 · 729 · 14
  1. That was an amazing film.

    I'll say again:

    [size=+4]THAT WAS AN AMAZING FILM.[/size]

    Sorry to shout but that didn't do it justice. Anyway, it deserved every single bit of the hype. Seriously.

    Plot: EPIC. There are so many twists and turns, plus, there is one, absolutely massive event that comes, completely out of nowhere. I will not tell you but be expecting a surprise.

    Dialogue: AMAZING. The writers should get bloody medals of honour! Especially the dialogue between Spock and Kirk.

    Characters: INCREDIBLE. Whoever did the casting has managed to get people who, not only look like the originals, but sound and act like them (if a little modernised). For instance, Kirk has exactly the same attitude as the original. Witty, brave, ladykilling, (handsome), but without Bill Shatner's slightly stiff acting. Another character whose portrayer is bang on? ALL OF THEM.

    CGI: Obviously, a big selling point for any sci-fi film, is completely awe-inspiring. The sheer size and scale and detail of the external shots is just brilliant! The opening shot of the film
    A close up of the USS. KELVIN's hull rushing past
    was enough to cause me to make an audiable "WOW" sound. And that's about ten percent the "WOW" nees of the rest of the film.

    Humour: LOT'S OF. However, it does not get in the way, in fact it actually made the film more enjoyable. Scotty is absolutley hilarious.

    Action: I cannot completely describe this without swearing but I'll do my best. Remember in the old Star Trek, whenever Kirk fought someone it would be: punch, stumble, punch, stumble, close up, stumble, punch? It's not like that. Think the fight scenes from the greatest non-kung-fu fighting films mad, add Phasers and James T. Kirk, and watch.

    Can a non-trekkie sit down and watch it?: YES. The story is so, so, readable (but still complex) that anyone could watch this film and still understand it. But, this brings me onto the biggie.

    Is it still Star Trek?

    Yes. Hell yes. This film is still Star Trek in every sense. I cannot think of one little part of my Trekkie heart that was not completely satisfied with that film. It's so true to the original that whenever I heard something familiar, a little part of me went "F*** yeah!" And it's not like they're just quoting to make it look more Trek-y, it actually feels right! Get this:
    Scotty actually yells "SHE CANNAE TAKE IT, CAPTAIN!" And it's not cheesy at all!
    Even the Enterprise (NCC-1701) is so, amazingly, close to original that it was almost scary. This film is 100% pure, Trekkie-loving, good ol' homegrown,
    [size=+4]STAR TREK[/size]

    LIterally, the only thing I was not fond of in the entire film was the amount of lens flare there is. At time's it's confusing.

    That's it. The only bad point, IMO.

    *pretentious voice*
    As a student of film, I can say that this film ticks all of my many boxes. The only film greater than this? The Dark Knight. And it's a photo-finish.

    Anyone who thinks I'm exaggerating, I'm not.

    But hey, make your own judgements.

    If you dare!

    I'm pretty (infact VERY) sure that a certain Mr. Dent (No relation to Arthur) will have something to say about all of this, and I do not stop him. In fact, I welcome him because it shows he has free will.

    No matter how wrong he is. :D

    [size=-7]Oh, and me and Leah shared a slight moment that was probably only my imagination but it was fun seeing her and we chatted loads and I'm gonna see her again the first chance I get but I'm not going to go crazy at this point because that would be stupid and likely scare her off which I really don't want to happen because I like her as a friend also, so don't worry I'm not going to make a fool out of myself I was just letting you all know.[/size]

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  1. Wreybies
    My mom is seeing it this weekend in Washington D.C. with my brother at an IMAX theater.

    My jealousy is boundless. :(
    Wreybies, May 8, 2009
  2. Xeno
    Imax? Damn. That'll be even better.

    Some of the CGI involved, oh... I would give anything to see it at IMAX.
    Xeno, May 8, 2009
  3. Torana
    no wonder you were in such a good mood earlier on :)
    Torana, May 9, 2009
  4. Neha
    Jumped right to the last stanza.


    Congrats.

    *does a crazy happy dance*

    *pulls Xeno's hair*

    runs away laughing maniacally*
    Neha, May 9, 2009
  5. Cogito
    I saw it today, and it lives up to all the hype. The characterizations are dead on, the pace is brisk, the effects excellent.

    The one thing I personally didn't like, and this is a MAJOR spoiler:
    It rewrites the entire timeline from that time forward, effectively erasing classic Trek, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager.
    Cogito, May 10, 2009
  6. Xeno
    I agree with you Cog. That was fairly annoying, however, I think the point was made some where that:
    It's an alternate reality, so technically, it's not overwriting it all.
    So there may still be a chance...
    But yes, hype has been lived up to. :p
    Xeno, May 10, 2009
  7. Eoz Eanj
    I'm saving this film to see it at teh Imax.

    Sounds worth the wait by your wee review.

    :-D
    Eoz Eanj, May 10, 2009
  8. Rei
    Scotty was awesome. Some people were worried that it would be too sexual or the action would overwelm the plot. But you know what? I suspect that this is pretty much what they would have done had they the technology and if TV hadn't been so sensored (sp?) back then. Kirk was always flirting with some alien. And the action, as intense as it was, did not overwhelm the story. Though we could have used a few more calm moments to give us a break. A lot of directors say doing that is a good thing.

    Chekov was just darn cute the way he acted, especially once he confessed he was only 17. They're reinventing Spock's character in an interesting way, too. I was amazed by how well they cast him. He looks just like Leonard Nemoy as a young man.

    The alternate reality thing makes perfect sense. Besides, several episodes have played with the idea of alternate realities and time travel. Why not do a movie with that?
    Rei, May 11, 2009
  9. Xeno
    @Rei:

    Yes, Scotty is a legend.
    "Can I have a towel?" Was improvsied mid-shot by Simon Pegg. Zach Quinto burst out laughing during the first three takes.

    I loved Spock's character. He's so much more conflicted.

    By the way, anyone who has already seen this film:
    MAJOR SPOILER:
    What did you think about the destruction of (ohmygodIcan'tevenputitinspoilertags!) that thing beginning with V? I thought that was really subversive! You know when they say "Ten seconds till" and you think "Yeah, but they'll get there in time"? I LOVED THAT THEY DIDN'T! :D

    If you haven't yet seen the film, and you've just read that spoiler, SHAME ON YOU.
    Xeno, May 12, 2009
  10. Rei
    Nice job not giving away anything. I'm happy they did it the way they did, too. I like Scotty's little friend, too. That was some well placed humour. I just might to watch it again. There was a power failure that lasted about five minutes, so the theatre gave us passes for a free movie.
    Rei, May 12, 2009
  11. Cogito
    I've always liked Deep Roy's work (he was Scotty's little friend) ever since I saw him as the Peking Homonculus in the Doctor Who episode, The Talons of Weng-Shiang. I rarely see him in speaking parts, but his acting with body language alone is fantastic.
    Cogito, May 14, 2009
  12. Rei
    Uh huh. That kind of physical acting in a those costumes is tough to do. I know of at least one small actor who got his start that way, though.

    Anyway, I think I might go watch it again after synagogue tomorrow. Hee hee!
    Rei, May 15, 2009
  13. Xeno
    *gasps* THAT WAS DEEP ROY? THAT GUY'S A LEGEND! :D
    Xeno, May 16, 2009
  14. Rei
    He was awesome as the Oompa Loopmas.
    Rei, May 22, 2009
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