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By: Movie Review: Star Trek (2009) | Lair of the Green Knight

Movie Review: Star Trek (2009) | Lair of the Green Knight — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:42:09 +0000

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By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:41:17 +0000

bill,
majel died earlier this year .
but not before recording scenes as the voice of the computer in JJs film.

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:06:52 +0000

The trailers are certainly dynamic. But I’m skeptical – very, VERY skeptical, and more so every day. I keep hearing that the new movie is a “re-imagining”, a “reboot”, Trek in an “alternate timeline”. I keep thinking, “crap”.

What was deep and compelling about Star Trek TOS is that so many times, when you thought the issue would be settled with phasers or torpedoes, Kirk would find a non-violent solution that brought people together, and bring you to the REALIZATION of that warm “Ah-HA” moment.

It really takes some skilled and talented writers to come up with the intense pleasure of that moment of “realization”. Roddenberry knew this. Sorkin, Mamet, Lucas, and Ellison, are experts at doing that. But I’m dissapointed to say that I’ve never seen J.J. Abrams write with that level of skill.

J.J Abrams is NOT Harlan Ellison. I have low expectations for this movie.

And, I may be wrong, but has anyone else noticed that Majel Barrett has been silent on this “re-imagining” of her husband’s work?

By: David

David — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:30:06 +0000

I’m in the Army currently station in Kuwait and we recently got to see a premire of the Movie and got to see a couple of the actors. Now I have never been a Star Trek fan but I thought this movie was pretty good. It went in the way of Batman Begins. I liked it because I didn’t need to have ever seen the any of the movies or the tv shos to know what was going on, though there were a lot of injokes that I didn’t get. But with the “prequel” changing the Star Trek and leaving it open for more sequels I may have to go see them. I’d say it was a 4 outa 5 stars mostly cause a horror movie fan.

By: More New Star Trek Character Stills - Screen Rant

More New Star Trek Character Stills - Screen Rant — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:59:22 +0000

[...] recent weeks, it’s been nothing but great news for this movie as buzz surrounding the early premieres of Star Trek were all positive and yesterday we discussed reports showing that Star Trek’s pre-ticket sales are very strong, [...]

By: Ken J

Ken J — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:32:22 +0000

Good, I wouldn’t have watched it if Matt Damon was starring.

By: Manowar

Manowar — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:04:45 +0000

Not sure if this is old news or not, but I just found out that J.J. Abrams offered Matt Damon the starring role of Captain Kirk, but matt turned it down.

Which i’m glad he did, so the film as a less known actor playing the Iconic role.

By: Star Trek round up | Gay Sci-Fi Nerds (GSFN) Podcast Show

Star Trek round up | Gay Sci-Fi Nerds (GSFN) Podcast Show — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:31:45 +0000

[...] Star Trek Has Premiered & The Buzz Is… AWESOME! A red carpet world premier of the new Star Trek movie in Sydney, Australia. Now sure, I don’t expect I could’ve made that – but an audience that showed up for a special screening of Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan at the Alamo Drafthouse theater in Austin, Texas ended up seeing something entirely different… A premiere of J.J. Abrams’, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci’s re-imagining of Star Trek [read on]. [...]

By: Do Something Worth Talking About | Scalable Intimacy

Do Something Worth Talking About | Scalable Intimacy — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:34:04 +0000

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By: Some New ‘Star Trek’ Stills - Screen Rant

Some New ‘Star Trek’ Stills - Screen Rant — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:32:00 +0000

[...] the wake of the positive buzz surrounding J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek and the success of its two premieres this week; we have had some new video clips become available as well as several new [...]

By: Do It For Your Own Sake « The Liquor Talking

Do It For Your Own Sake « The Liquor Talking — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:01:00 +0000

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By: Peter Adams Weblog» Blog Archive » Surprise Star Trek Premiere

Peter Adams Weblog» Blog Archive » Surprise Star Trek Premiere — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:56:50 +0000

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By: John "Kahless" Taylor

John "Kahless" Taylor — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:13:51 +0000

I just finished watching the 3 clips, and I am sooooooooo jealous. It looked like Nimoy was crying a little in the 3rd clip. And for him to say, “Live long and prosper”, just made me smile a lot. I sure hope this movie breaks, at least, May’s box-office take since the last 2 films were abysmal.

By: Mojo » Blog Archive » Star Trek Premiere Gets Standing Ovation

Mojo » Blog Archive » Star Trek Premiere Gets Standing Ovation — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:57:25 +0000

[...] a special, extended version of Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan, were pleasantly surprised when a disguised Leonard Nimoy greeted them and announced they would be seeing the new film in its entirety. ILM’s influence [...]

By: Here Comes “Star Trek” « The Rhetorican

Here Comes “Star Trek” « The Rhetorican — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:13:37 +0000

[...] Here Comes “Star Trek” April 8, 2009 Posted by Jehuda in Uncategorized. Tags: Film, TV, News, Entertainment trackback At Screenrant they say the buzz – after the Australian premiere – has been great. [...]

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:17:15 +0000

Not gonna lie, I’m totally geeked.

By: Andy S

Andy S — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:00:43 +0000

That was a really cool thing for Paramount to do. I’m really looking forward to this film. How cool would it be to have been there when Nimoy went on stage? Although, I think they should have also done Wrath of Khan afterwards. I’d love to see that on the big screen again. LOL.

By: JustDavid

JustDavid — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:24:14 +0000

That was a very cool thing to do in Texas.

I’m not sure I’d have wanted to be there though! What I’m looking forward to seeing is the kooky (I mean dedicated) fans who dress in character for primers like this one.

I’m not one of those folks, but the temptation is strong and resistance is futile! (Oops! Wrong generation!)

By: JustDavid

JustDavid — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:03:43 +0000

@ Darwin

I suspect there were some Star Trek fans like myself at this screening. I do not worship all things Trek. As the fan that I am, I would not hesitate to criticize the film if they screwed it up and screwed with Star Trek too much. With that in mind, it’s a safe bet the reaction of the audience is genuine, albeit emotional (Leonard Nimoy as a surprise guest [would that be an oxymoron]) because of the whole spectacle presented to them. Still, the general release and the reviews thereof I expect will be mainly positive. By the way Darwin, are you a Star Trek fan, or do you just hate movies in general?

By: Psyko

Psyko — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:38:12 +0000

Good to hear some positive reviews. Naturally, every movie will have some things to nit pick, but that doesn’t mean the good can’t greatly outweigh it. Sounds like there is plenty of good in this one. Which is great to hear because I’ve been hooked on this one ever since I happened upon the first trailers on Apple’s site.