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Kitt
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09-06-2000

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 8:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
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.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 9:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
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.)

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 9:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Ooops, yes, thanks Mame, I meant Scotty!

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 3:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    

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!

Calamity
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10-18-2001

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 4:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Calamity a private message Print Post    
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.

Biginjapan
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07-23-2005

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 2:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biginjapan a private message Print Post    
This movie was awesome. My favorite of all the Star Trek movies.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 10:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
I liked this:

Winona

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 10:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
LOL luv it!

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 1:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
ROFL!

Konamouse
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07-16-2001

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 1:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konamouse a private message Print Post    
I thought his mom was a blond.

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 7:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
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.

Egbok
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07-13-2000

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 2:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Egbok a private message Print Post    
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?

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 2:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
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.

Terolyn
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05-06-2004

Monday, May 18, 2009 - 4:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Terolyn a private message Print Post    
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...

Konamouse
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 8:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konamouse a private message Print Post    
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!



Happymom
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01-20-2003

Friday, May 22, 2009 - 9:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
I LOVED it! LOVED LOVED LOVED it!

I didn't know Leonard Nimoy was going to be in it! What a great surprise!

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Friday, May 22, 2009 - 5:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
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.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 1:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
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.

Jkm
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07-10-2002

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 5:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jkm a private message Print Post    
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...

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 4:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
Just finished watching it on newly purchased DVD. Gets better with repeated viewing!!!

Lycanthrope
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09-19-2002

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 8:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lycanthrope a private message Print Post    
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.

Lycanthrope
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09-19-2002

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 8:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lycanthrope a private message Print Post    
Edit: I also wanted to acknowledge the shout out to the "Enterprise" series by mentioning "Admiral Archer's prize beagle"...

Jeep
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10-17-2001

Monday, November 30, 2009 - 7:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jeep a private message Print Post    
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.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Monday, November 30, 2009 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
I believe the next installment has been announced for 2011...

Rissa
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03-19-2006

Monday, November 30, 2009 - 9:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
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

Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Monday, November 30, 2009 - 10:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
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.

Maplsyrp
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02-10-2009

Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 8:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maplsyrp a private message Print Post    
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.

Lycanthrope
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09-19-2002

Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 7:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lycanthrope a private message Print Post    
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.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 1:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
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.