Summer blockbusters are not about appreciation for The Original Series.
It's all about selling tickets, action figures, gear, overpriced soda, popcorn and candies in a box.
JJ did that. Did he pay homage to TOS... Heck no! That was not why he was hired. The reality of it is that more new/young teens go to the movies and buy things. He HAD TO capture them moreso than winning Trekkies & Trekkers over. The Truth.
You're right, but this franchise was given to JJ Abrams to sell tickets to the general public and not to market just to the Trekkies or Trekkers. It was a great summer blockbuster; good story, great action, humor, attractive characters and good acting.
True - it was not a 'Star Trek' film with the questions of humans and this does not inspire you to become a scientist or doctor or polyglot, but it did get people's butts into the theatre and sell tickets. The GP is too dumb to appreciate TREK.
@crazycoolone. Good acting? Really? I'm sure you think Shia LaBeef is a good actor. I passed on the good story comment. Now I can see clearly why Hollywood is feeding us a steady stream of crap. Of course, the simple solution is to blame their lack of revenue on piracy.
I've not watched much Star Trek, but I enjoyed this film. I wish there was more to Romulans apart from just looking like pissed off ugly bald men. They looked too much like stereotypical bad guys.
I think the first film did what it had to, reboot the franchise and make a believable plot with a new time line.
The next films can then go back to doing what Star Trek does best.
I completely agree! I had a few problems with the movie when I first saw it, but it wasn't until I saw an episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" last week that I was reminded of how smart 'Star Trek' used to be. Usually 'Star Trek' leaves me thinking after seeing a show or film. This movie just had me going, "Yeah, that was cool!"...and that's about it.
This is a totally accurate review of the new movie. Although I liked it less. I found the story terrible, the villain uninspired and just zero going on in terms of depth
My thoughts exactly but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone because as a motion picture....it was extremely lacking.
The first time I came out of this movie, I sat in my car and thought to myself, why do I feel so empty or so unfulfilled ? And after thinking about it, for a while, it was because this movie was just your A typical- summer blockbuster- action flick. Nothing more. No depth, no true Villain, and a horrible and unrealistic plot.
I think you are absolutely right. Unfortunately, a general audience doesn't care about philosophical depth as long as there are at least 3.5 explosions per 10 minutes of film. So, that is the film they made. I honestly believe that it is possible to make a Star Trek film that is deep and has broad appeal. I really have to wonder if they just aimed to take elements that "worked" in the past (time travel, revenge, green women) and crammed it into 120 minutes and slapped a label on their "product".
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Being a little pretentious aren't you? All Star Trek/Sci-fi has to be deep, profound and thought provoking to be good? The idea's that Star Trek dove deep into in the passed movies/shows seem done to death for me. I think Star Trek began to take itself Too seriously. There are pleanty of episodes and movies there for that. So this wasn't OMGGROUNDBREAKING IS THERE A GOD!? Star Trek movie. I love the old stuff and I love this new take. Refreshing, not so much SRS BUSINESS. And stop apologizing.
You sound like a romantic.
I love it & can appreciate you for your opinions.
Summer blockbusters are not about appreciation for The Original Series.
It's all about selling tickets, action figures, gear, overpriced soda, popcorn and candies in a box.
JJ did that. Did he pay homage to TOS... Heck no! That was not why he was hired. The reality of it is that more new/young teens go to the movies and buy things. He HAD TO capture them moreso than winning Trekkies & Trekkers over. The Truth.
crazycoolone 1 year ago
You're right, but this franchise was given to JJ Abrams to sell tickets to the general public and not to market just to the Trekkies or Trekkers. It was a great summer blockbuster; good story, great action, humor, attractive characters and good acting.
True - it was not a 'Star Trek' film with the questions of humans and this does not inspire you to become a scientist or doctor or polyglot, but it did get people's butts into the theatre and sell tickets. The GP is too dumb to appreciate TREK.
crazycoolone 1 year ago
@crazycoolone. Good acting? Really? I'm sure you think Shia LaBeef is a good actor. I passed on the good story comment. Now I can see clearly why Hollywood is feeding us a steady stream of crap. Of course, the simple solution is to blame their lack of revenue on piracy.
MapdogActual 1 day ago
This is just a generic blockbuster movie. It was actually kinda boring actually.
simon1234simon 2 years ago 2
I've not watched much Star Trek, but I enjoyed this film. I wish there was more to Romulans apart from just looking like pissed off ugly bald men. They looked too much like stereotypical bad guys.
I think the first film did what it had to, reboot the franchise and make a believable plot with a new time line.
The next films can then go back to doing what Star Trek does best.
stefanheartmarsvolta 2 years ago
I completely agree! I had a few problems with the movie when I first saw it, but it wasn't until I saw an episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" last week that I was reminded of how smart 'Star Trek' used to be. Usually 'Star Trek' leaves me thinking after seeing a show or film. This movie just had me going, "Yeah, that was cool!"...and that's about it.
sliderALT 2 years ago 2
This is a totally accurate review of the new movie. Although I liked it less. I found the story terrible, the villain uninspired and just zero going on in terms of depth
Jack1981ish 2 years ago 2
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Foebane72 2 years ago
My thoughts exactly but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone because as a motion picture....it was extremely lacking.
The first time I came out of this movie, I sat in my car and thought to myself, why do I feel so empty or so unfulfilled ? And after thinking about it, for a while, it was because this movie was just your A typical- summer blockbuster- action flick. Nothing more. No depth, no true Villain, and a horrible and unrealistic plot.
As a Trekkie...I can nitpick apart every scene.
fmscribs 2 years ago
Thank you!
JamesFnQuinn 2 years ago
I think you are absolutely right. Unfortunately, a general audience doesn't care about philosophical depth as long as there are at least 3.5 explosions per 10 minutes of film. So, that is the film they made. I honestly believe that it is possible to make a Star Trek film that is deep and has broad appeal. I really have to wonder if they just aimed to take elements that "worked" in the past (time travel, revenge, green women) and crammed it into 120 minutes and slapped a label on their "product".
leptonsoup337 2 years ago 3
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Being a little pretentious aren't you? All Star Trek/Sci-fi has to be deep, profound and thought provoking to be good? The idea's that Star Trek dove deep into in the passed movies/shows seem done to death for me. I think Star Trek began to take itself Too seriously. There are pleanty of episodes and movies there for that. So this wasn't OMGGROUNDBREAKING IS THERE A GOD!? Star Trek movie. I love the old stuff and I love this new take. Refreshing, not so much SRS BUSINESS. And stop apologizing.
KaizokuSanji 2 years ago