Comments on: Leonard Nimoy Out Of Star Trek 2

By: Destrekker

Destrekker — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:58:15 +0000

No – no cameo for Nimoy or Shatner. Put the original Spock or Kirk in if it is crucial to the story line only. Parading aging stars is a drag on the plot, often comes off campy, or like Christmas decorations in February. The latest movie did a fine job of re-energizing the franchise. Don’t let it get dragged down by silly cameos. Put them in if its really par of the story – otherwise they only add caricatures of themselves and we are all expected to wink at the screen.
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By: Katy

Katy — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:28:41 +0000

@Anne: You said “in the following Enterprise-series and the Voyager-series, Vulcan still exists.” Two words for you in response.

Alternate. Timeline. Everything has changed.

Glad to hear any constructive criticism, though!

Peace and long life.

By: Anne

Anne — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:46:48 +0000

Dutch, and female, trekkie here.
I absolutely LOVED the new Spock although the character wasn’t really greatly portrayed. The new spock’s HOT! But I would have liked it even more if there was to be a new Star Trek movie without trying to imitate other (and now old) actors; and I’d also like the movie to be more… scientifically plausible as the series all were at the time of recording…
As a semi-geek I got a bit pissed about the red matter-implosion-black hole-make a planet disappear-idea. Plus: in the following Enterprise-series and the Voyager-series, Vulcan still exists.
Too many mistakes.

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:03:59 +0000

I agree with Mike E. that Urban was wonderful as McCoy, my favorite character in TOS (and the movie). I’d like to see more of Bones’ serious side, instead of just the funny, cantankerous side; but I’ll take what I can get!
I did NOT like Peg’s Scotty, either. He’s gotten a lot of praise, though. Seems like people either love or hate him.
Chekhov: Young, but to have him in the film he *has* to be
very young. Koenig is only 5 yrs younger than Shatner,but my impression is that Chekhov is probably more like 10 years younger than Kirk, just out of the Academy.

By: Mike E.

Mike E. — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:25:28 +0000

I don’t know if I could be considered either a treckie or a trecker… I am a fan of the series, all of them (except DeepSh**9).

I loved this Star Trek re-imagining, and I really liked ALL of the actors chosen for the roles…

EXCEPT:

Scotty was just AWFUL. He didn’t fit the character as we came to know him at ALL. He was a complete comedy send-up and not even a good one, as none of the traits he displayed in the film were in any way related to ANY of the original Mr Scott’s behaviour.

Chekov was terrible as well. His accent was all over the place and he didn’t display any of the traits the original character did (and I’m speaking about the very first few episodes of the original series). His character seemed to be there only for shits and giggles.

ON THE OTHER HAND:

McCoy was so damned brilliant! He WAS Dr. Leonard McCoy! It was incredible seeing Karl Urban in that role. He was truly channeling a young Deforest Kelly, without slavishly imitating him.

In the end, I don’t care if Leonard Nimoy returns for the next film, but gimme MORE of Mr. Karl-Heinz Urban!

By: Katy

Katy — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:38:57 +0000

Hey, I’ve been obsessed with poor Mr. Nimoy’s character Spock since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. But seriously, I think what he did with the newest Star Trek was beautiful. Especially the end…”…good luck.” Passing the torch on to the younglings of the world. Once again, both the writers and Mr. Nimoy are able to show not only a great character but a truly spectacular man. I say, leave him be. Besides, I’ll be keeping an eye on a certain Dr. Bell…

By: Christina Lutz

Christina Lutz — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:07:46 +0000

I am an old trekkie fan and believe that somehow the writers will have to find a way to bring planet vulcan back and Spock’s mother.

By: 790

790 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:02:22 +0000

Good points JustDavid,,,
Hmmmmmmmmm,,,,,

I’m betting that things are not yet written and that Nimoy could end up in the next film afterall,,,
Damn it I’m not a prophet!!!

No but seriously, I’m sure Nimoy’s going to be in the next film one way or another, right Bob!?
. ???? !!!!!!
Argh,,,,!!!!!?????

By: JustDavid

JustDavid — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:29:42 +0000

In TOS the Enterprise seldom (if ever) went back to check up on the wreckage it left behind, which is what ticked-off Kahn in the first place.
To see Nimoy in the next film should be a matter of the story moving forward and finding ‘Older’ Spock in the thick of it, not going back to check up on the Vulcans (or Spock’s) progress.
As for Nimoy making an appearance in the next film: If the story and Nimoy are willing, then bring him on (or is it ‘in’?).

By: Andy S

Andy S — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:30:54 +0000

I’d love to see everyone from the TV series make a cameo somehow, but if Leonard wants to hang up his ears it is certainly understandable. As good as Quinto was in the movie, to me, Nimoy will ALWAYS be Spock. (Quinto will always be Sylar, too.)

I really liked the interplay in the interview between Shatner and Nimoy. You can tell they have a good friendship and I think that is why the original films are still my favorite (as is the TOS show).

By: John "Kahless" Taylor

John "Kahless" Taylor — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:15:25 +0000

I’m sorry, I’m selfish, I want him back; it doesn’t have to be a big part, but I would like to see him in the next film if just for a cameo. Like 790, I am a hard-core Trekker and thought Chekov’s character was too young; but unlike 790, I did enjoy the movie although I noticed problems that non-Trekkers may not have seen (some Trekkers may not have realized them either).

By: 790

790 — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:21:07 +0000

Lol, MCat yeah your right about that.
I’m also a hard core trekker, and well they did some stuff that was real lame in that film.

It wasn’t bad like Terminator or Land of the Lost, but it didn’t do anything for me really.

By: MCat

MCat — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:10:13 +0000

Well, you are just…tough to please sounds about right.

By: 790

790 — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:47:54 +0000

The character shouldn’t have been in the crew at that time. The actor was also too young, looked nothing like the original Chekov, and accent was used as comedic device throughout the film…
But that’s just my opinion,,, overall I didn’t like the film anyway,,,

By: MCat

MCat — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:34:59 +0000

790
what was wrong with Chekov?

By: 790

790 — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:08:24 +0000

Until I hear where this new trek is headed this is no big deal,,,
I didn’t feel his appearance in the film was needed in the first place,,,
Same with Chekov but that’s a different story.

By: Vin

Vin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:21:27 +0000

If Mr Nimoy doesn’t want to, then everyone should respect that. I think that maybe if he’s willing, that he should do a cameo when quinto spock goes through pon farr. nothing major. maybe five minutes max

By: Lord Garth, Formerly of Izar

Lord Garth, Formerly of Izar — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:45:27 +0000

Still wanna see Shatner one punch -out someone one more time!
Love to see him beat the ever loving sh*t out of Patrick Stewart just for the funnsies of it.

By: nowhereman

nowhereman — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:42:17 +0000

I think that Nemoy’s appearance in the movie very eloquently tied it together with the existing original and gave him a chance to reprise the role of Spock in a movie that truly lived up to the Legacy of the original series as well as the character he brought to life. May he live long and prosper.
Thank You, Mr. Nimoy for helping the new franchise into orbit with such hope and wonder for its fans, new and old.

By: MCat

MCat — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:33:34 +0000

What more could he do? There really isn’t anything left for him to do in the movies.