That's right. I'm back, and with an early review of a highly anticipated film, no less.
I was very nervous about this one, y'all. I mean sure it's J.J. Abrams and he has good history with telling wonderfully-twisty and yet engrossing stories...but when I saw the baby-faced primary players in the first trailer? I just clapped my hands under my chin, squeezed my eyes shut, and whispered a quick "...please don't let this be 90210 in space...".
Well, folks? I can assure you it's far from that. In fact, dare I say?... It's almost level with Wrath of Khan. Definitely better than First Contact, my second fave.
Yup. J.J. hit the ball out of the park. The film was a tight, efficient, little story-telling machine that had just the right proportions of everything needed to suceed in the ultimate goal. ...Creating the basis for a whole new franchise. :)
Folks worried about the actors being able to pull off the spirit of the O.G.'s?? Stop. They did it with comfortable ease. I was pleased that they did keep Uhura, Miss Zoe Saldana classy and gave Mr. Sulu, John Cho a nice moment. I especially give props to the new Bones Karl Urban ("I've dug ya' since Hercules, bruh!"), Mr. Quinto as Spock, and Chris Pine, especially for his all-too-brief, spot-on shatnerjog *that seriously, he had me rolling!*.
And that jog is just tip of the iceberg when it comes to subtle nods to the show. I actually believe even the picky hardcore Trekkies will be pleased. Shoot, they better be. J.J. just performed a miracle, bringing their fandom's obsession back from the brink of death.
The only thing that took me out of the film were the random smattering of "WTF's?" illicited by the random cameo by Tyler Perry. ...Yup, THAT Tyler Perry.
My question is this. If you are a Trekkie Mr. Perry, as I suspect, how about making some afro-sci-fi, instead of the stale chicken circuit gospel play-movies??
Still, this film is a must-see. All that could go wrong, didn't.
...I think Star Trek may be this year's Iron Man, y'all.
PARENTS: Take the kiddies! It's very tame by PG-13 standards.
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YEAY! That's in response to a number of things, but it fits.
I take it you got to go to the advance screening in DC last night? I really wanted to go but I had to work. How dare they ask me to work when I could be going and seeing Star Trek.
I know everyone is talking about how good this is... but I still really have my doubts. I am going to give it a fair chance though.
PRAISE GOD!
JJ Abrams is usually hit or miss but when he's on point, he's one of the best. I can't wait to see it.
And welcome back. You've been missed something fierce.
I'm looking forward to this. My fave ST films are Wrath of Khan, Undiscovered Country (for all the Shakespearean quotes) and First Contact.
Thanks, guys. :)
@DCWms
I gave Khan the edge, because the villain man, nobody can touch Ricardo. And that one had me in the ugly cry when Spock did his thing.
This new one is just fun.
@Rick
Good. Keep those doubts. I had them too. I'm looking forward to your thoughts on it. :)
@Dennis
Thanks for the prayers, brother I know you have been. :)
I can't wait to see what you have to say.
@Famin
*waves!!*
good to see you back. Hope things are well. And I'm DEFINITELY going to see the movie per your review.
I have to completely agree with you. This was an awesome movie. There were a few times I almost got teary eyed just because it brought back childhood memories of watching the original series with my father. On top of that, I love how Abrams kept so many certain sounds completely the same as the series. I can't wait to see this again with the family at the iMax.
You're back!!! :D
And you just upped my anticipation level a lot. Still a little bit worried but I hopefully will not be disappointed.
Nice to have you back! :)
I was a bit worried about this movie, but now I think I'm def. checking it out.
"...how about making some afro-sci-fi, instead of the stale chicken circuit gospel play-movies?"
Oh my Lord. Afro sci-fi? Yesplz.
Your questions about Tyler Perry mimic my own. I hope you heard me on Monday when I openly growled my defiance at the very sight of him on the screen, and then they had the audacity to bring him back later on! It's a wonder he didn't have the entire crew sit down for a soul cleansing Sunday dinner, with Kirk and Spock at opposite heads of the table. Still, it was an amazing film, The best sci-fi film I've seen since Sunshine(sorry, Serenity fans), and I'm nowhere near what you'd call a Trekkie. Simple awesome.
Welcome back, Ms. Go.
Don't want to read too much detail, but glad to see you liked this. That's good news after the disappointment that was Wolverine.
haha love the pic
i was so impressed by this new Star Trek, from character development to action effects to the fluidity of the plot... IMO this is the best Star Trek ever
Well I finally saw it... and I actually really enjoyed it. J.J. Abrams has surprised me.
Still not even close to my favorite star trek movie, but it is pretty damn good.
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