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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.
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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.
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Date: May. 11th, 2009 04:29 am (UTC)And yes, to avoid convoluting this thread any further, I'll say in this comment, that I adored Naomi Wildman from her birth all the way up to her future self in that ep where the ship is all fractured into different time periods (did you know the actress who played grown-up Naomi was one of the ones who slaps Jack Sparrow in the first PotC? haha). Naomi rocks. I only actually made one Voyager vid, and it was entirely focused on the children of Voyager (Naomi and the Borg kids) and their most special mentors, Seven and Neelix. So yeah. I kind of heart Naomi in a huge ol' way. LOL
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Date: May. 11th, 2009 04:36 am (UTC)You should check out ADB. It's most excellent. (And with that, my squirrel duty is done!)
I love Paul's accent.
He talked about his role as Carson and having to say all the medical stuff in a Scots voice. This is exactly what he said to my memory:
"I've got a brother who's a doctor. So, I'd call him up and I'd say 'what's this word, what does it mean, and can you say it with a Scottish accent?'"
It was awesome. Yeah, I miss that perfect accent. Hearing it every day growing up from parents and your five older sibs will do that to ya, I suppose.