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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 8:19 am
What a setting, Kona! I bet you'll love it. Hope you're keeping very safe over there. I think they did keep roughly true to the original relative ages. Kirk and Uhura are the same(ish) age, and Spock is the same year in the academy, although I don't know what Vulcan stuff he did before that. I'd put all those at human age 24. They revealed Chekhov was 17, so he was significantly younger. Bones looks like he is older when he starts the academy, like he's changed careers, and McCoy has a whole different storyline, so is likely older too. I think they were pretty true to the original on that.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 9:00 am
Kitt got here first, and very eloquently, I was going to point out about Chekov being only 17 in the film too. BTW, I think Kitt means Scotty not McCoy (Cuz McCoy & Bones are one and the same.)
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 9:07 am
Ooops, yes, thanks Mame, I meant Scotty!
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 3:25 pm
   We have a senior day at our local cinema so for $4 a piece we get to see the latest movies and we went today.This was a great movie for this old Star Trek fan. I remember when I could hardly wait every week for the next one to come on tv. I was not disappointed in this movie. There was lots of reaction from the theater full of seniors (and there were quite a few) and it dawned on me that they were all my age and we are from the original Star Trek generation!
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 4:23 pm
Chris Pine made the movie for me. He was fantastic! I also really liked Capt. Pike. Scotty, Chekov, McCoy, and older Spock were good too. It took me a while to warm up to younger Spock (even though I liked Zachary Quinto when I used to watch Heroes). Uhura was hot in her skimpy outfit but had zippo personality, imho (although "hot in a skimpy outfit" probably was supposed to be her personality). I recognized some of the nods to the original Star Trek but had to ask (after the movie) about some stuff.
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Biginjapan
Member
07-23-2005
| Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 2:25 pm
This movie was awesome. My favorite of all the Star Trek movies.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 10:27 am
I liked this:

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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 10:59 am
LOL luv it!
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 1:54 pm
ROFL!
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 1:39 am
I thought his mom was a blond.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 7:19 pm
Saw the movie tonight. It was terrific, and the casting was spectacular - Spock and Bones particularly. Thankfully the movie moved forward on character and story - the special effects were just another character as opposed to overwhelming the film. My only criticism is that Kirk takes too many beatings, I got tired of seeing his pretty face with a fist in it. Favorite line: "I have your gun." Classic Star Trek stuff there.
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 2:47 pm
I saw this film yesterday and really enjoyed it. I'm a fan of the original series and this movie was such a great way to tie into the beginnings of the original Star Trek characters...Capt. Pike, Capt. Kirk, Spock, Bones, Chekov, Scotty, Uhura, Sulu. I didn't realize Wynona Ryder was in the movie until sitting through the closing credits. Egbob and I differed on which part she played in the movie. I said she was Spock's mother and Egbob thought she was the green skinned girl and roommate to Uhura. Does anyone know why William Shatner wasn't in the movie, ala Leonard Nimoy?
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 2:53 pm
Eggie, they couldn't work him in after his death in the last movie or something. Then when they tried to work him in, he wanted a dominant role as opposed to a cameo like Spock had. Ultimately they couldn't make it work so they cut him off. I think the movie is better for it. The new Kirk is doing his own thing and comparisons/competition in the movie would have been non-productive and distracting. Shatner will live forever as Captain Kirk. I hope he sees the movie as a continuation of his legacy instead of an insult.
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Terolyn
Member
05-06-2004
| Monday, May 18, 2009 - 4:53 am
I liked it but as someone who watched the series from day one. I had a few bothersome reactions. 1) Since this is a new reality all of the cool stuff they did will not happen. (I know its a movie but it still bothered me) 2) Spock - way to much angst for Spock.. and him and Uhura, No no no no...blech. 3) And I am sorry - they cast Uhura wrong. That was not her. The other casting - Really good. Quite surprised on how well they did actually. How ever I did love hearing Nimoy say "Space.... the final frontier...." I love that line and I love to hear him say it. He will always be Spock...
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 8:13 am
To misquote an old SNL sketch.... Uhura, you ! Egbok - you know now that Winona played Spock's mom. She covered her head so I can see how it was easy to miss who she was. Worst part: Kirk being chased by the CGI creatures on that ice planet. Star Wars did it much better 20 years ago. Best part: Kirk sitting in the chair at the end of the movie - those absolutely gorgeous eyes!

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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Friday, May 22, 2009 - 9:04 am
I LOVED it! LOVED LOVED LOVED it! I didn't know Leonard Nimoy was going to be in it! What a great surprise!
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, May 22, 2009 - 5:57 pm
Happymom, it also rocked my socks to discover Nimoy was in the film! I have to admit tho, that it was weird hearing him saying Shatner's immortal lines... Space The Final Frontier... etc etc.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 1:09 pm
He said the lines at the end of The Wrath of Khan. Can't remember if he did in The Search for Spock. Last week, at Walmart, I found Star Trek II, III, & IV, the best three Star Trek movies of all on one BlueRay DVD for about $40.00. Sat through all 3 of them Friday night and loved them. They are still great. I also have Season I on BlueRay. They have remastered the old tapes and even redid the music, using the exact same music score and instruments. Even had the Saprano. The City on the Edge of Forever still brings a lump to my throat. It is amazing just how good looking William Shatner was in those days. Can't wait for season 2 & 3, The Trouble With Tribbles and A Piece of the Action. The new movie was great. The special effects were spectular, and the casting supurb. I do agree that Uhura has a long way to go and her and Spock together just do not rock my boat. But I forsee a great future for this crew.
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Jkm
Member
07-10-2002
| Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 5:49 am
I thought this was the best of all the star treks I've seen (saw it at the drive in after transformers...) So many possibilites now...
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 4:45 pm
Just finished watching it on newly purchased DVD. Gets better with repeated viewing!!!
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 8:09 pm
As an avid Star Trek fan, I was blown away by this movie. I purposely didn't read anything about it until I could see it. I knew Sylar was Spock, and Nimoy would make an appearance, but that's all. The casting was brilliant. Unlike Terolyn, I thought Uhura was a nice updated touch. Saldana knocked the part out of the park. The only one I didn't really think was perfect was McCoy. I didn't beleive Karl Urban in that role, but I can't put my finger on why. I'd never heard of, or seen Chris Pine in anything, so I was pleasantly surprised by his charisma and presence as Kirk. I don't lament the fact that this series is now in an alternate universe from the one that spawned TOS, TNG, DS9, & STV. We now have a new universe(which could be ours, you never know) to explore, new ways to encounter new species, new stories, etc. I look forward to the advancement of this series.
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 8:28 pm
Edit: I also wanted to acknowledge the shout out to the "Enterprise" series by mentioning "Admiral Archer's prize beagle"...
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Jeep
Member
10-17-2001
| Monday, November 30, 2009 - 7:08 am
Lycan, I was blown away by this movie as well. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I watched the DVD twice. Love, love, love the humor and the fact that Kirk was a bad-ass from the get go. However, I disagree with you about McCoy. I thought he was spot-on. When he looked down and saw Kirk's swollen hands and said "Good God Man!" I thought it was the original Bones. Chris Pine was excellent and had that same swager that Kirk had in the original series. At the end, when he was dressed in the same Captain's outfit used in the series, I thought he looked and sounded just like the original. I guess you can tell I am really liking this movie. I sure hope they do another one, but I haven't heard of it.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, November 30, 2009 - 9:30 am
I believe the next installment has been announced for 2011...
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Rissa
Member
03-19-2006
| Monday, November 30, 2009 - 9:38 am
I agreed about McCoy the first time I saw the movie in the theatre. Just didn't strike me right. But when I watched it the 2nd time and then the third I changed my mind, enjoyed his performance much more. So the solution is just to keep watching it over and over. LOL
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Mizinvanccouver
Member
02-22-2003
| Monday, November 30, 2009 - 10:36 am
I just watched it over the weekend and LOVED it. I have followed Star Trek from the beginning to Deep Space Nine. My husband didn't find it as entertaining as I did but I think that's because he never watched any Star Trek. I thought they picked excellent actors for the parts. It really was entertaining. SPOILER--- Only one thing kind of bothered me and that was young Spock being able to talk to old Spock. I still think it would be a Paradox.
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Maplsyrp
Member
02-10-2009
| Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 8:20 am
Knowing that I was a Star Trek fan Hubs surprised me with the DVD holiday weekend. I loved it and I have to say that I liked the Spock and Uhura relationship. It somehow made me feel better about the little crush that I always had on Spock.
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 7:06 pm
Jeep, I have to agree with you now. I've watched the movie probably 5 times by now, and Urban's portrayal of Bones gets better with each viewing. You notice little things. I guess I was biased because DeForest Kelley was so small, and Karl Urban is a big guy. Good cast all the way. Look forward to the sequels.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 1:15 pm
Finally got to see it today. Some good stuff and some not so good. But I was entertained and it cost me nothing as the DVD came from the library.
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