DISQUS

Isamu · 6 months ago

This movie is going to be the bomb, baby! It will blow up everyone minds who see it by seeing it, was not meant to see by anyone because its too good but anyway I'm seeing it either way. I hope my mind don't get blown away by this, wish me luck that I don’t die by watching it. New Star Trek party at last!

Homero · 6 months ago

Just saw it last night, the sound and cinematography made me want to explode with amazement. Cinematography is a very long shot (Read: Nearly impossible) but if the sound department doesn't get its due at the Oscars with at least a nomination I'll be VERY disappointed.

Oh, and I knew nothing about Star Trek going in and loved it (When I mean nothing, I mean nothing, I had never heard of a Romulan or Uhura). After seeing this though, I've gotta say that Bones is my favorite character of 2009 so far...just barely above Dr. Manhattan.

andrew · 6 months ago

yeah i've been psyched for this for a while. can't wait for this. the summer now officially starts with this release!

Chille · 6 months ago

I can't wait to see this! Unfortunately I was invited to a huge party, ON MAY 8TH. I almost considered not going, but then I asked myself: What kind of person would I be if I considered seeing Star Trek instead of going to the party?

Brian · 6 months ago

The film is not a homage to the Original Star Trek. It is,a blatant rebranding of the story in an effort to commercialize the icon more. . At its worse this movie is not a tribute. It is a mockery of that story line and the principles used to explore th human condition.
The Story line is not implausible it is impossible. The audience has to ignore physics and the entire history of Star Trek. Abrams and Paramount obviously want a new direction by destorying all but the useful onliners and sight gags. And that is what they do.
This story line is about the ME generation. Getting what you want when you want regardless of your responsiblity to others. The main characters, with some exceptions, turn out to be amoral opportunists. Unpricinpled and violent. This movie glorifies the malevolent rule breakers, the inexperienced pretty boys who have earned nothing except what was given to them.
You learn about the creator through his creation. And this movie tell us all we need to know about the writers, the director and the cast who signed up for this. And the future of Star Trek.



But then again

Phoghat · 6 months ago

Have you seen it, or are you shooting from the lip?

wansai · 6 months ago

I watched it last night and it's nothing like you described. Kirk was a rebel who got promoted and demoted ad nauseum because of his rule-breaking. Kirk, Spock and Bones are different facets of the human character. Each flawed but weighted/balance and strengthened by the others' characters "flaws".

These 3 are the dynamics and the very soul and essence of Star Trek. I know the franchise has come so far as to romanticise political correctness and devotion to rules; but Star Trek started and lives on based on the breaking of rules. The very Star Trek universe is built around individuals defying the collective in servitude to duty and the belief that there's no such thing as "an impossible situation". The enterprise built its reputation on bending and breaking all Starfleet rgeulations.

BrianK · 6 months ago

(See USS Farragaut) Kirk was a caculated and pricincipled risk taker not an anarchist who throws punches if he doesnt get his way.The rule breaking which is being fixating on is not the intelligent and courageous adaptation to a fluid, dangerous situation. It is anarchy. If all of Starfleet were rulebreakers this would be the Earth Empire, not the Federation. Two very different things.
The term "political correctness" has been used to deride principled action to long. And Star Trek was not the Pirates of the Carribean in Space. Starfleet is an institution, iconservative in nature, with a mission that is an inherently "liberal" point of view. These characters were devoted to high pricinciples and goals. Very American if you ask me.

And yes the "No Win" scenario is real. And you saw the test of character at the beginning of the movie. He passed with flying colors.It is and always been a test of our character. Perhaps you just haven't faced your "Kobi Yashi Maru" yet. How we act in life is as important as how we faced death. Sometimes it's not our death we face.

Venture82 · 6 months ago

Oh Brian, if only you had a clue how far your head is up your own ass...get off your high horse and actually watch the film.

Star Trek was choking on its own convoluted and ridiculous continuity, and I would know-I'm a lifelong fan. Now it's got a chance to survive instead of sputtering and dying, which is the real tribute to Gene Roddenberry's creative vision.

Phoghat · 6 months ago

What I find somewhat humorous is McCoy's nickname of "Bones". The funny part is the FOX series where the pathologist is also nicknamed Bones". The question is did she get her name from McCoy?

Josh · 5 months ago

You people frustate me! This new movie is only the Best Star Trek Movie that was ever made!! I know Trek up and down, as far as the Original Series is concerned! There is no Star Trek outside of the Original (series)!! I grew up watching Trek with my Dad. On Sunday nights, this was our time!! I got to stay up late just to watch Star Trek. I own all 3 seasons, the animated series, and the Original (only) crew movies. All of you that think Picard is captain of the Enterprise, I say NOT.
I was always wondering how it all started! Up till the Narada incident, we finally found out! So what if the universe was changed by Lord Spock! We still get to enjoy the voyage of Kirk, Spock, and McCoy. For me, thats all I needed to get my interest "rebooted"! I took my Dad to see the new movie. This was the first time he had seen a movie theatre since "The Wrath of Kahn"! He loved this movie and cant wait till its on DVD!!!! Let it be what it is, Star Trek!!!

Josh · 5 months ago

J.J. did what a lot directors couldnt do...He put Star Trek back in the minds of all of us. Hate or Love it, we all are talking about Star Trek again! With JJ's Star Trek, though, I think we will have a lot to talk about for years to come. 40 years be damned "Bones" we have a Star Trek to take us all into our minds and souls!!!

Jim · 5 months ago

Did they kill off a character and a planet that appears in a couple of original Star Trek episodes, just so that they can bring them back in a sequel, or just because they never watched all the episodes? Otherwise the movie was the best they have ever made. Loved seeing where they all came from and how they got together.

College educated · 6 days ago

This movie is a "bastardization" of everything that came before it. Those who applaud it reveal that they are the masses of dumbed down trailer trash; the appearent demographic the makers were trying to reach.