Cully Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I went out to see the new ST this afternoon, and all I can say is....go and see this ASAP!!Great casting, a great script, and amazing action sequences. Two thumbs up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Last night on CTV news they had a guy outside of a theater in downtown T.O. reporting about the movie and this drunk guy kept getting in front of the camera and screaming "WOOO... SPRINGSTEEN!!" I've never laughed so hard watching the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I've wanted to see it when I found out about it and the desire got more and more intense as more info got leaked. Now I'm about to burst.I think I can manage to avoid any spoiler info for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Too bad you weren't a Mother and someone would take you for Mother's DAy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peipunk Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 If you didnt see it in IMAX you are allfuckinglosers in my eyes and not worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peipunk Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 (edited) I ALMOST ALMOST ALMOST drove 3.5 hours to see it at the closest IMAX to me which is in Halifax. If that makes me "not worthy" to you, you can take a longhardsuckofmyarse. Edited May 10, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Hahahhahhaa. I will give you a pass my friend. That's a long drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 yeah pretty damn good. The only cast member that didn't do much for me was Chris Pine the new/old Kirk. Quinto as Spock had some great nuances as JJ Abrams remarked on Colbert he noticed little things in editing he hadn't caught the first time around. It was great that Bones was the closest thing to an homage or imitation but right on point. The whole ensemble really worked the action was phenomenal and the updating of the technology and equipment in keeping with the alternate timeline was amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUITARZAN Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 AMAZING MOVIE!!! Loved it. I even went with someone who had never seen a star trek movie...or the show...and they loved it as well. I have to disagree about the casting. I thought kirk was the best part! Go see this movie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 (edited) I heard true fans thought it sucked...Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As 'Fun, Watchable' Edited May 10, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Ms.hux actually came with me to see Star Trek! She had never seen anything other than ST:Voyager and as far as I know, she enjoyed the movie. No wonder it's doing so well.I was laughing at all the mccoy/spock gags and sorta made chuckle friends with the strangers on my right because they caught all the same star trek references.I was quite amazed at how little they pushed the original and allowed trek fans to enjoy the humour and connections without distracting from the movie. I mean, come on.... Christopher Pike? I had no idea that they would role the original pilot storyline into this movie. That was seriously killer to also see how he would eventually end up in the space-wheelchair.That was seriously one of the best sci-fi movies that I've seen in a VERY long time. I hope they continue.I did enjoy chris pine's role quite a bit. He reminded me more of an Indiana Jones character. In fact, if you think about it, the entire movie was very Raider of the Lost Ark-ish. A very action oriented opening, then backstory and eventually the momentum that propels every character into their place in history.wicked. on another note, i was impressed to see Zachary untype-cast himself from Sylar. I didn't even ONCE see his heroes character in spock. Good thing.Here's a link to the pilot of the original Star Trek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersh Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Loved it. I even went with someone who had never seen a star trek movie...or the show...and they loved it as well....Now Mike.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I read this morning that the cast already signed for two more films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Good to hear about the cast signing on for two more. Curious where Abrams stands. He signed a HUGE contract with the studio a few years ago presumably this falls under that arrangement. I could see him bailing after another one for some reason- just as likely that he'll stay for the ride.I've found myself saying to friends that it was better than any of the new Star Wars movies which is a bit of a ballsy proposition comparing Lucas to Abrams but I think he really knocked it out of the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Also I think Quinto's non-sci-fi acting career is likely going places. He seems very versatile and sitting on alot of talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peipunk Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I've found myself saying to friends that it was better than any of the new Star Wars movies which is a bit of a ballsy proposition comparing Lucas to AbramsBallsy? Those Star Wars movies were horrendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Just ballsy comparing Lucas to a still relatively unproven talent like Abrams.Also geeks in the house... what's the significance of Pike in the wheelchair is that from the original two episode arc he appeared in the old series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I wouldn't call Abrams "unproven," although he hasn't proven - until now - success on the big screen; but he's got a proven track-record on TV with the success of Alias, Lost and Fringe.I love that Canadian movie vet Bruce Greenwood was cast as Pike. He's an admirer of the late Jeffrey Hunter (The Searchers, King of Kings, Sergeant Rutledge and The Longest Day), who played the original Pike in the excellent Star Trek pilot. Shocking that bradm hasn't beamed into this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I know I'm waiting for the Bradepedia entry.Aloha,Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Does he even like star trek?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Just ballsy comparing Lucas to a still relatively unproven talent like Abrams.Also geeks in the house... what's the significance of Pike in the wheelchair is that from the original two episode arc he appeared in the old series.Extra cool thing is, that since Pike's wheelchair was already explained when the original series revisited the Pike storyline.He is severely injured while rescuing several cadets from a battle plate rupture onboard a J-class training vessel, the delta ray radiation leaving him paralyzed, mute, badly scarred, and confined to a wheelchair at Starbase 11.Also since Kirk's history is a little different, which is explained by spock regarding his dead father, it appears that J.J Abrams is holding true to his LOST theory that you can't really change the future. Everything that is meant to be will happen SOME way. Didn't this star trek introduce a new time line? Or did the star trek just explain how the trek we know came to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 I don't think it's a new timeline, is it? Hopefully not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 did you see the movie? they fuckin' blew up Vulcan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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