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As a died-in-the wool Trekkie and fan of all the series (except Enterprise simply because I am uneducated in it and thus have no opinion), I enjoyed the latest incarnation of Trek.
Was it Yesterday's Enterprise?
No. (Sorry, couldn't help it.)
Was it enjoyable?
Yes.
I loved the subtle nods to all of the series in their own way (and they were subtle - not in your face and distracting for non-Trekkies - with the exception of the Enterprise nod, which even I got). And the Galaxy Quest homage? Niiiiiice.
And there was Pauley! (Blink and you'll miss him!)
There was one thing that bothered me, but I can live with it. That is the Spock/Uhura thing they had going on. I wasn't exactly squicked by it, but I'm not entirely on board, either...and it was a bit too in your face for me. Subtlety would have made this much more palatable for me, but again, I wasn't repulsed. Just...not sure if I'd order seconds. EDIT: In thinking more on this, I do like it for what it gave us (read Kirk's reaction) and I do like that it fleshed out Uruha even more than she already was in this film...more about her than the ship. Hm...growing on me, this idea is, but I stay with still a bit much for me. For now...
The 90210 aspects that I was concerned with prior to seeing the film were not terrible, so that was good.
Oh, and the guy who played Bones? Karl Urban? Sure, his looks were off a bit, but he could be painted purple and running around naked, and I'd still think he was Leonard McCoy. Man alive, that man deserves a medal. His voice was spot-on and his mannerisms were PERFECT. Loved him. Can't say enough about how absolutely brilliant he was. Love, love, love, love, love. Yep, five - as always, my highest rating.
Quinto as Spock was also dead on, but not as perfect as Bones.
Pine as Kirk? Hm...was very much my hesitation in seeing this film. Too pin-up and too much with the punk kid thing, you know? But...the more I looked at him, the more I saw it. I'm fine with it. Just enough Shat to be livable and not enough to be a burden.
Scotty? Sorry, Simon...good, but not fab and you know why. *goes to read why he did the accent that way again* Very livable, though, and I still love my Pegg. Honestly, this is a minor point. I am not a Trek nit-picker (seriously, lighten up, people). New portrayal, new accent. Ok...but...not quite 100% for me. Then again, we didn't see you much, so...uncertain.
Uhura and Chekov - meh on acting/casting, though I loved Chekov's mad dash through the ship to work the transporters. So very ST4. Also, Uhura...love how they portrayed her with the exception of that one glitch I mentioned above (which is again growing on me, as is the casting here). In TOS, Uhura was a glorified secretary, easy on the glory. In this film, she is educated, ballsy, and poised. Loved that.
Sulu - I was pleased, but we didn't see enough for me to make a valid decision. A little too bad ass with the sword, but we know he likes to use one, so I was ok with it. (Witness The Naked Time if you must.) And his little grin at the end? Sigh...we stand ready to assist you, Enterprise.
Sarek - seamless, and that is truly a compliment.
They sure set it up for more, and I like how they did that. Don't have to worry about continuity in an AU, huh? Just treat this film like a separate entity and you'll be fine. I went into it with that mindset, and as far as I'm concerned, this one can live long and prosper. Nice work. As for the sure-to-come sequels, we shall see.
Moving on:
THE END CREDITS ARE LOVE. Musically, that is. And look, there's Paul McGillion, as Barracks Master.
Sigh...
As for the story itself, it was fine. Not exactly knocking my socks off, but perfectly acceptable. I'm a character girl, folks. Plot can suck it to characters any day. In that vein, I loved this film.
Oh, and one more thing. The direct quote from ST6, my fave ST film? Beauty.
Alright, now for the moment of truth, very much off the cuff (though it really is apples and oranges, I shall endeavor to function adequately): Undiscovered Country > 2009 > Kahn > Insurrection > First Contact >> Nemesis >>> Voyage Home > Generations > Search for Spock > Final Frontier > The Motion Picture.
xxx
As a died-in-the wool Trekkie and fan of all the series (except Enterprise simply because I am uneducated in it and thus have no opinion), I enjoyed the latest incarnation of Trek.
Was it Yesterday's Enterprise?
No. (Sorry, couldn't help it.)
Was it enjoyable?
Yes.
I loved the subtle nods to all of the series in their own way (and they were subtle - not in your face and distracting for non-Trekkies - with the exception of the Enterprise nod, which even I got). And the Galaxy Quest homage? Niiiiiice.
And there was Pauley! (Blink and you'll miss him!)
There was one thing that bothered me, but I can live with it. That is the Spock/Uhura thing they had going on. I wasn't exactly squicked by it, but I'm not entirely on board, either...and it was a bit too in your face for me. Subtlety would have made this much more palatable for me, but again, I wasn't repulsed. Just...not sure if I'd order seconds. EDIT: In thinking more on this, I do like it for what it gave us (read Kirk's reaction) and I do like that it fleshed out Uruha even more than she already was in this film...more about her than the ship. Hm...growing on me, this idea is, but I stay with still a bit much for me. For now...
The 90210 aspects that I was concerned with prior to seeing the film were not terrible, so that was good.
Oh, and the guy who played Bones? Karl Urban? Sure, his looks were off a bit, but he could be painted purple and running around naked, and I'd still think he was Leonard McCoy. Man alive, that man deserves a medal. His voice was spot-on and his mannerisms were PERFECT. Loved him. Can't say enough about how absolutely brilliant he was. Love, love, love, love, love. Yep, five - as always, my highest rating.
Quinto as Spock was also dead on, but not as perfect as Bones.
Pine as Kirk? Hm...was very much my hesitation in seeing this film. Too pin-up and too much with the punk kid thing, you know? But...the more I looked at him, the more I saw it. I'm fine with it. Just enough Shat to be livable and not enough to be a burden.
Scotty? Sorry, Simon...good, but not fab and you know why. *goes to read why he did the accent that way again* Very livable, though, and I still love my Pegg. Honestly, this is a minor point. I am not a Trek nit-picker (seriously, lighten up, people). New portrayal, new accent. Ok...but...not quite 100% for me. Then again, we didn't see you much, so...uncertain.
Uhura and Chekov - meh on acting/casting, though I loved Chekov's mad dash through the ship to work the transporters. So very ST4. Also, Uhura...love how they portrayed her with the exception of that one glitch I mentioned above (which is again growing on me, as is the casting here). In TOS, Uhura was a glorified secretary, easy on the glory. In this film, she is educated, ballsy, and poised. Loved that.
Sulu - I was pleased, but we didn't see enough for me to make a valid decision. A little too bad ass with the sword, but we know he likes to use one, so I was ok with it. (Witness The Naked Time if you must.) And his little grin at the end? Sigh...we stand ready to assist you, Enterprise.
Sarek - seamless, and that is truly a compliment.
They sure set it up for more, and I like how they did that. Don't have to worry about continuity in an AU, huh? Just treat this film like a separate entity and you'll be fine. I went into it with that mindset, and as far as I'm concerned, this one can live long and prosper. Nice work. As for the sure-to-come sequels, we shall see.
Moving on:
THE END CREDITS ARE LOVE. Musically, that is. And look, there's Paul McGillion, as Barracks Master.
Sigh...
As for the story itself, it was fine. Not exactly knocking my socks off, but perfectly acceptable. I'm a character girl, folks. Plot can suck it to characters any day. In that vein, I loved this film.
Oh, and one more thing. The direct quote from ST6, my fave ST film? Beauty.
Alright, now for the moment of truth, very much off the cuff (though it really is apples and oranges, I shall endeavor to function adequately): Undiscovered Country > 2009 > Kahn > Insurrection > First Contact >> Nemesis >>> Voyage Home > Generations > Search for Spock > Final Frontier > The Motion Picture.
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Date: May. 11th, 2009 03:33 am (UTC)no subject
Date: May. 11th, 2009 04:05 am (UTC)Part of that is likely just that we didn't get to see him much, and part of that is because the other characters were so perfectly cast that having one who wasn't stuck out, but...Simon, it hurts me to say this...you know how much I love you...but...not the best choice.
I'd like to say Pauley would have been a better choice, but having not seen it, we'll never know.
I just know Simon wasn't quite doing it for me.
Thank you for the footnote, as it is an important one.
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Date: May. 11th, 2009 04:14 am (UTC)no subject
Date: May. 11th, 2009 04:18 am (UTC)I love Shaun of the Dead. I love, love, love Hot Fuzz. And Spaced is MADE of awesome.
So, I love Simon Pegg as much as the next Peggster.
But yeah...not so much here. And I do think the name gave him a leg up. I heard Pauley talk about this at a con just after the casting was announced. He was very professional about it and didn't have a single bad word to say about anyone. That's when I first learned of his cameo. He said he'd taken it in the spirit in which it was meant (we loved you but decided to go another way). Still, though...wouldn't it have been great to see Pauley as Scotty? I don't know if it would have worked or not. We'll never know. But I know I'd have paid tons of money to see it.
I need to watch me some Poisoning The Well now...sigh...
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Date: May. 11th, 2009 05:23 am (UTC)Yes, I've changed my mind. I haven't edited the original post, because, really, it was minor - I still loved the movie and want to see it again, but...but...but...WHAT WERE THEY THINKING???
I have serious Simon love, but...WHAT WERE THEY THINKING???
*rant over*