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Post by grahamthomson on May 26, 2009 9:20:26 GMT
Went to see this with family; my stepdad is a big Star Trek fan.
I found it surprisingly enjoyable. I had no idea what to expect really, as I've never really seen anything to do with Star Trek properly before.
Lots of action and some really thrilling scenes and not as much technobabble as I was dreading. But then, I suppose it's been done that way to appeal to the broadest audience.
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Post by jameso on Jun 3, 2009 22:33:31 GMT
Seen this twice now, and really enjoyed it both times. Everything Star Trek as a 'franchise' (don't really like that word) needed I think.
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Post by Shockprowl on Jun 4, 2009 18:54:13 GMT
I really enjoyed this. A darn good romp! I agree with what Karlos was saying about it being primarily a visual specticle, with not enough characterisation, but as a jumping board for a reimagining of the series I thought it was top notch. As a Kirk-o-phile, I initialy was against recasting the originals "If ya can't think up sumat new, leave it alone...". But I came to thinking that, in todays movie/franchise world, recasting was going to happen sooner or later, so just role with it. Just hope that they do a good job of it. And they have, IMO. As it turned out, I was very pleased with what I saw. Although the story was largely action based, they've, cleverly IMO, managed to 're-start' the original crew, whilst leaving the 'original' series alone. The story also had its enormic portions as well, adding weight. Overall though I thought the cast were top notch. Kirk and Spock were true to the character, yet showed off the actors in their own right. I loved McCoy in particular. Sulu and Uhura were good, Checov ok. Scotty has promise, but I didn't like what they had him doing in the film. And Pike, Nero and 'Spock Prime' were excellent. All in all, a great new start, made me want more.
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 4, 2009 19:00:38 GMT
I think the main reason why it fell flat for me was that it was mostly a special effects/things blow up film. My interest in Star Trek films has always been: 'I wonder what the story is this time?' not for the FX or space battles. There's just nothing to this one. It's paper thin.
-Ralph
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Post by Mark_Stevenson on Jun 8, 2009 14:53:24 GMT
Saw it last night and bloody loved it. It took me back to a very warm and happy place - six years old, wednesday nights, fish n' chips and Star Trek re-runs on the telly. Marvellous.
Mx
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Post by Shockprowl on Jun 11, 2009 19:02:27 GMT
...wednesday nights, fish n' chips and Star Trek re-runs on the telly. Marvellous. Mx Oh yeah, happy happy days! |
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 11, 2009 20:41:29 GMT
I have fond memories of watching Star Trek on the Beeb.
Bit of shame what was once a forward looking show/set of series has eaten itself by regurgitating 40 year old characters. It just doesn't give me a compelling reason why it needs to come back. When Doctor Who came back, it moved things on with new characters rather than re-cast old ones.
But hey ho. Older Trek shows have not winked out of reality and if the new stuff makes people happy that's cool with me.
-Ralph
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Post by Cullen on Jun 18, 2009 11:19:55 GMT
Finally got to see it last night. Paper thin plot, great visuals, good casting and a nice sense of humour about it. Overall I like it so long as I don't think about it too much. Plus the new Uhura is hot.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 2, 2009 18:44:15 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 21, 2009 21:30:09 GMT
*Finally* seen it on BD. More when Liz ain't nagging me to turn the pc off.
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Oct 17, 2010 7:44:03 GMT
This afternoon's schedule on the Freewview channel Film4:
2.00 Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (4 star rating in Radio Times)
4.10 Star Trek Special with Leonard Nimoy and Jonathan Frakes
4.20 Star Trek: Generations (4 star rating in Radio Times)
6.35 Star Trek Special with Leonard Nimoy and Jonathan Frakes
6.40 Star Trek: First Contact (5 star rating in Radio Times)
8.50 Star Trek Special with Leonard Nimoy and Jonathan Frakes
9.00 Star Trek: Insurrection (3 star rating in Radio Times)
11.05 Star Trek: Nemesis (3 star rating in Radio Times)
I may watch the first two films. (I have the mighty First Contact on DVD.)
Martin
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Post by Nigel on Oct 17, 2010 12:19:57 GMT
Oops, I forgot to mention Film 4's marathon weekend, which they've been trailing for a couple of weeks. I had to laugh at one of their trailers the other day, which had a caption that read, "Star Trek: First Contract."
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Oct 17, 2010 12:42:11 GMT
Oh look, you're right, the first five films were on yesterday.
I didn't get as far as checking the Film4 listings yesterday, since there was enough on terrestrial that I felt like watching (gave 'Looney Tunes: Back in Action' a second try, followed by Clint Eastwood in 'Kelly's Heroes' and then 'Merlin').
Martin
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Post by The Doctor on May 31, 2011 20:42:04 GMT
Somehow, this dance remix of Picard quotes has escaped my attention until now.
M-M-M-M-M-M-M-Make it so!
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on May 31, 2011 21:15:11 GMT
Haha that reminded me of this:
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 10, 2011 20:52:36 GMT
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jun 10, 2011 21:12:39 GMT
So I saw. PAD always likes to give him a kicking when he can.
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 10, 2011 21:18:58 GMT
With due cause it seems.
And I'd heard similar stories from elsewhere.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jun 10, 2011 21:45:17 GMT
Oh yes, the kickings are richly deserved. Rather telling that pretty much as soon as Roddenberry passed away - Arnold was canned.
Andy
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Post by Shockprowl on Jun 13, 2011 19:36:35 GMT
Haha that reminded me of this: HAHAHAHAHAAA!!!!! I hadn't seen that before! Brilliant! PS is awesome! And there's also a link under it to "Captain Kirk is climbing the Mountain, why is he climbing the Mountain"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 5, 2011 11:09:59 GMT
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Post by Shockprowl on Sept 13, 2011 15:49:37 GMT
Realy enjoying the early series on Next Gen showing currently on CBS Action at 2000 (usually when Wriggler's having a feed!).
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 13, 2011 16:52:14 GMT
What boggles my mind is that the 25th anniversary is next year...
-Ralph
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Post by Bogatan on Sept 13, 2011 17:10:27 GMT
I series linked TOS on CBS and am currently working through season 2, but I forgot to set TNG when it started.
The new effects in TOS are generally really well done, even though I know they are new I keep catching myself thinking, blimey thats good for 60's effects.
What I only realised yesterday is that there was only 18 years between TOS ending and TNG starting, then there was 18 years on Star trek on TV and now its already 6 years since Enterprise ended.
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Post by Shockprowl on Sept 13, 2011 20:22:29 GMT
If they did a new TV series, how do folkes think it should be done? I wonder if we should see a TNG character back.
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Post by legios on Sept 14, 2011 20:14:43 GMT
It is the nth Century (where n is a number greater than 21), the Starship Enterprise is a vessel in the fleet of the united federation of planets. Its crew travel in space and have adventures. Proceed thenceforth.
I figure that is about all you really need to make a new Star Trek show. Everything else is negotiable.
Karl
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 14, 2011 20:38:27 GMT
I'd stick a 50 to a hundred years onto TNG and go from there. Yeah, Enterprise should be the name of the ship
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 14, 2011 20:50:54 GMT
Not letting JJ Abrams anywhere near it would be a good start.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 14, 2011 21:04:29 GMT
I liked the last Star Trek film.... apart from the problems it causes with continuity of First Contact & Enterprise, all pre film, by destroying the universe that TNG happens in.
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 15, 2011 7:09:50 GMT
It betrayed a lack of imagination for a universe which was about New Things. Doing 'young Kirk and co' was pointless enough, but doing *alternate* versions of them doubly so!
-Ralph
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