The film looks downright sexy. They better not fuck it up.

If it does well, maybe we might get a new TV series of some kind.

The nemesis in this movie, is that Christian Bale? And is he supposed to be a Klingon?

It's Eric Bana, and based on the Prequel comics, he's a Romulan.

Eric Bana ain't it?

You know, when Manny Coto started writing for Enterprise, that show really picked up. I enjoy it now it's gone off more than when it was on. I'd personally like to see the next one based around Riker on the Titan, as it's what we know and back up to speed with where we are now.

It'd be fucking irritating if they did stuff with Kirk and stuff with different guys, not only to he original (obv) but to the film as well as I don't see those guys doing 5-7 series and on top of that, scrapping Enterprise then doing this shit again would be a kick in the teeth.

Oh yeah, but they're all signed on for 2 more movies. If they want.

I definitly think a new series, if it ever happened, should be based around the aftermatch of the Dominion war, and totally get rid of the whole Roddenberry Utopian nonsense. Make it quite dark. But over than that, i don't know where I would take it.

Enterprise seasons 3 and 4 kicked ass. It was just the first two seasons that blew.

EXACTLY!!!! MANNY COTO FTW.

Crazy.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_trek_11/

30 positive reviews on Trek, no negative. I know I'm a little biased, but damn. I've never seen that before.

Just got back from seeing a sneak preview.

Amazing movie. Mind-numbing entertainment. Go. You will not regret it.

I've never seen any episodes of Enterprise. :o

Bana is in the movie? Damn, definitely going to see it now.

jus seen it this mornin.its 3 hours long

2 hours, 6 minutes actually.

As much as I'd like it, I don't see a new series coming from this movie: 1)Zach Quinto already has a gig with Heroes,2) to keep these "movie stars" all around for the show would probably be cost-prohibitive, and 3) if you recast the roles yet again for the tv, would anyone really care enough to watch?

I'd just be happy with more action packed movies.

Alright, going tonight. Way too excited. Seeing it at 7:00 and 10:00.

As I said earlier, they're defo signed on for 2 more. Writing the script for ST12 started in March 2009 and it's around summer 2011 when it'll come out. If all goes to plan etc. etc. J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk will produce, but Abrams hasn't signed on to direct it. Yet anyway.

Twice in one night? :wtf:

I'm going Sunday, because Fri and Saturday showings will probably be packed.

Indeed. Seeing it Friday, too.

Saw it a couple nights ago. Loved it.

Just saw it. Loved it.

I thought the cast were perfect. Chris Pine fucking owned that role, and other than Zachary Quinto, probably had the biggest legacy to live up to.

Karl Urban and Simon Pegg were both magnificent.

I basically loved everything about it except for two brief parts I thought the movie was above

Which were?

I fucking hate Star Trek, utterly despise it.

Until this afternoon. My boss is a major Trekkie and let us out early if we went to Star Trek with him and he'd pay so I thought AT WORST I could piss about with my phone.

Loved pretty much every second. Casting and pacing were perfect. Defo gonna get it on Blu-Ray when it's out.

But those were literally a matter of seconds. They really aren't complaints, rather than things I rolled my eyes at.
Other than that it was an incredibly good movie.

Casting was indeed amazing.

Spock was incredible. I knew he looked the part but I couldn't believe how well he played it.

Captain Kirk was the man. I was shocked by how good an actor he was.

Yeah, I can't say enough good things. Absolutely amazing. It hurts a bit to say this, but better than both FC and WOK.

I have the urge to check out some Star Trek movies now. I have seen a few over the course of my life, but never sat down and really properly watched any.

Watch Wrath of Khan. As I told my friend last night who had never seen Star Trek, if you watch an older movie you will likely be disappointed. Not because they're bad movies, but because they are very different from this one.

I appreciate good movies of all shapes and sizes though. I'm not just looking for action and adrenaline. If it's good I'll like it.

I enjoyed the action in the new one, but characters and dialogue are what makes a movie for me.

I agree with TB1. I think due to the 'failure' of Enterprise, the studio are completely starting again. They know they have a damn powerful franchise, but needed it to reach more mainstream audience. This new film by far has done it.

If people gave up the stereotype "geek" thing with Star Trek and just watch it. They will find it's humorous, intelligent, developed, interesting and above all entertaining. It's not at all difficult to follow. it's a well known fact that treknobabble is just made up anyway to make it sound advanced. ( http://hyotynen.kapsi.fi/trekfailure )

I know I'm not going to fly across galaxies, so this is my way of living it out and I think Star Trek is an awesome outlet for the minds more adventurous side, in a TV sense anyway (compared to Sunset Beach et al).

Check these out...

Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Star Trek: First Contact

I like Star Trek II, III, IV, and VI. Don't bother with the first one or the fifth one.

Of the TNG movies, I'd only recommend Generations and First Contact.

I'd like to urge people to watch a few TNG episodes called:

The Inner Light
The Best of Both Worlds (2 parter)
The Measure of a Man

All are beautifully written, excellently executed and in some parts deal with many issues and questions in life. They're masterpieces in TV, not just Star Trek.

Seems like this movie is doing wonders for the awareness and appreciaton of Star Trek movies/episodes.

I can testify personally, that I have always been very aware of the Star Trek movies (I know all the names and stuff), but I've never followed it or been interested.
This new movie was the first time I've ever been interested in Trek, let alone pumped.
So yea, definitely going to try to watch some of the good stuff.

I hope they make more sequels with this cast and JJ Abrams.

If it's as good as everyone (can't believe I'm writing that word here) is saying, then lets hope! I won't see the film till Weds next week at earliest so can't comment yet.

Just got back from the movie, and enjoyed the hell out of it. Though I couldn't help but notice something eerily familiar about the plot structure...

A ruthless villain with an unstoppable planet-destroying superweapon? A troubled farm-boy who never knew his heroic father? A mysterious old hermit letting said farm-boy in on a secret that will be his call to greatness?

So that's how they made Star Trek a blockbuster again--they pulled the plot from the first Star Wars! :p

Seriously, though, it's a damn fun movie. Great cast, phenomenal effects, and writing that doesn't suck, so thumbs up.

Prob going to see it on Sunday. Not Trek fan at all. I've never even seen an episode or movie, but this looks good.

I'm super excited right now, with what you guys are saying. OMG OMG OMG

These are just the plot points of "The Hero's Journey." You also forgot the "Belly of the Beast" moment, which was his adventure with Chickenasaurus Rex on that ice planet.

You can find the same plot points in many, many movies, including Lord of the Rings and Batman.


As am amateur filmmaker myself, I wanted to see if anyone else noticed JJ Abrams' use of lens flares throughout the film (when the camera turns and you can see the light spectral circles of the lenses). There were more lens flares in this film than perhaps I have ever seen in a 2 hour film, and they almost became a part of the storytelling in the way they were used.

Amazing movie. Gearing up to go see it again here in a few minutes.

Great episodes. I'd also suggest "The Drumhead".

Nice reccomendations. Those are pretty much what I've always heard are "the good ones"

I watched First Contact tonight and enjoyed it quite a bit, even though I was playing catch up for the first half hour or so. Pretty awesome once it clicked though.

I'm going to try to get my hands on the other two this week.

All I can say is Awesome. I'll be pre ordering this on Blu Ray disc for sure.

There is a quip amongst trekkies that the even ones are the good ones and the odd ones are the shit ones. I think that's the right way around anyway. Of course it's not extended to all films, but just a general joke.

Saw it yesterday and loved it.

Only have two criticisms...

Did anyone stay after the credits? Was there anything after them?

Yeah, William Shatner comes on and sings a song. ................................................ :shifty:

Rocket Man?

saw it, loved it, can't wait for the next one.

Just got back. Very good. Might be my favorite Trek, actually.

Going to see it for the 4th time tonight. :shifty:

Fucking greatness.

Idiots

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Ahahah :'(

Saw it last night, really good movie. But one problem. Tyler Perry? Is that really necessary?

Fantastic movie. Great casting and beautiful visually - nicely done reboot to basically allow them to do whatever they like in future films.

Wonderful how they still managed to get some product placement into it despite being set in the 23rd Century though. :-\

I think Ilike DMac's reply more than the video itself

Well they are. Bashing a reboot because it has a lot of action and young people. Come on.

Dude. It's the Onion. Seriously.

Don't ruin it!

k

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I still think DMac is lost.

Diesel Mac, what upsets you MOST about that video?

I didn't watch all of it. I'll do it tomorrow.

Saw this a few days ago now. 'twas great. Personally I loved the Beastie Boys thing as well asd the swollen hands thing. If you sayyou didn't, you're just being overly critical for the sake of being critical.

Karl Urban was the fookin' chief as Bones.

I think they could possible base a new series on the events that happen to Romulus, in the movie, and its effects on the alpha quadrant. [/geek]

Not really. I loved the movie. Is it possible to disagree?

Was a really good show. Loved the relaunch.

I assume Klingons will be in the next one.

Damn it, Jim!

I think that's a pretty safe bet. JJ Abrams can continue to do some really awesome stuff that hasn't been done yet, like ground battles.

They did alot of ground fights in DS9. Nothing epic sized or anything like that, but there was a few.

Fucking A

I marked out so many times just tonight watching it. Like when Sulu mentioned he'd done fencing I immediately remembered the Naked Time episode where he was galavanting around the ship and pricked his finger on the sword:'(

Anyway yeah, awesome stuff, I'll probably see it again with the family on wednesday:wave:

:love:

Was awesome. Still not even a little interested in Star Trek though.

He coulda been in drag, so so don't let it bring you down.

lol

What the fucks so funny asshole. :mad:

Blu Ray > you

Seriously, just go read another article on the Onion (any other article), and you'll be all set.

I don't follow.

I almost want to archieve this thread but I think DMac is pulling our leg.

shhhhhhh

A fake reaction to a fake story. :D

I know nothing about Star Trek other than it's reference in pop culture, but I went to see this anyway because the trailers all look great. I thought the movie was excellent. Great writing and great casting. I thought Chris Pine was your typical meat head pretty boy actor but I was pleasantly surprised to be proven wrong.

Did anyone else find the added light glare to be a bit over the top? It was a neat effect and made the film seem less green screeny but I think they went too far with it.

I just saw it - bloody loved it

I don't know who most of the actors were but I thought the casting was spot on. The bloke who played Dr McCoy nailed it - although I thought Checkov was a bit over the top.

Still a great bloody movie.

It's so refreshing to have a group of people that actually know what goes into making a good action movie and not just blowing stuff up Michael Bay style. There actually has to be good writing.

"You know, traveling through time, changing history... that's cheating." That's brilliant.

I don't know of the McCoy from the other films or series, but I would have to say I enjoyed his scenes the most, apart from the big action scenes.

He's Karl Urban aka Eomer in LOTR, the horseman who is banished from Rohan.

Yeah I just noticed the other day that he was in LOTR, knew I'd recognised him from somewhere.

Also if you watch the original Trek series and the 4th movie in particular you'll realise Chekhov actually really wasn't overdone

NUCLEAR WESSELS

"Are you out of your Vulcan mind" just floored me.

Some seriously funny dialogue if you have seen the original series

My father told me he was funny in the series too.

I also loved the 'test' scene, where Kirk was just eating the apple and not giving a shit.

Yeah that was one of the biggest nods to the original film series for sure, I think they way they've done the reboot whilst preserving what went before was really well done. Woulda been very easy for Abrams to simply say 'fuck it' and just start from scratch with no attempt at making the new film compatible with what went before.