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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
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 Posted - 05/08/2009 : 08:33:46
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Saw this in IMAX last night. Holy moly! Can't wait to see it again. Fun fun fun...
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His name is Dalton. He's got a degree in philosophy.
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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Posted - 05/08/2009 : 08:49:46
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Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
Let me go put on my hand made (thanks Mom!) U.S.S. Enterprise Jumpsuit.
When I come back we can post our reviews in Klingon! |
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2009 : 09:20:23
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This movie proves that Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Scotty, Uhuru, Sulu and Chekov are THE mythical characters in all STAR TREK canon...and by STAR TREK returning to these roots, thank god people will lose interest in The Next Generation, and all that other crap.
Everyone in the movie was great...they TOTALLY defined the characters without mimicing them, and the audience was swept away in the performances. The kid who plays Chekov is HILARIOUS! Sgt. Getraer's son Chris Pine is fantastic...I think this is going to make this guy a big name very soon. And Zachary Quinto who plays Spock...what an amazing, painfully heartfelt performance.
The special effects are definately astounding (the IMAX images making you feel dizzy), the music is wonderful...Nimoy (who makes a crucial appearance) has reached almost a God-like status as Spock, which shouldn't work, but undoubtably does. Spock in his advanced age has become more human than a human, and it is quite touching, to see Spock has finally made peace within himself, and embraces all-things compassion. It is a really good movie. I could go on and on, but I wont.
I started watching STAR TREK in '74 during it's initial re-run boom. I was three. I remember vividly watching it with my dad on our little B&W tv...overwhelmed, scared, delighted, and mystified. I was a closet Trekkie in my teen years (you got beat up for that shit in those days!), and then was forced to be content with TNG, DS9, VGR, and ENTRPRS, because the original was gone.
JJ ABRAMS has brought it back to lay waste everything since the original!!!
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His name is Dalton. He's got a degree in philosophy.
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
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Posted - 05/08/2009 : 12:53:05
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I didn't think it was possible but you made me interested in it. Similar to you, I started watching the original series in daily rerun form in '76 at the age of 9. I have seen the '60s episodes countless times, watched less than two episodes of TNG and never bothered with the rest. But I might have to check this out. Thanks for the review.
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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Posted - 05/08/2009 : 15:03:08
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 05/08/2009 : 16:42:09
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i saw it today. i have similar story to trans and blt. sittin' on dad's lap watching it, even getting nightmares when i was 3-4 years old. when star wars came out, i liked it so much better, so kinda didn't give a shit about star trek (liked wrath of khan the best of the original 5 movies).
but this movie is awesome. i might go again to see it in Imax.
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 05/09/2009 : 09:30:46
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Do you think it is suitable for a nine year old to go see? My son wants to see it...he's seen plenty of video game blood, but as far as movies go he usually sticks to the kids stuff.
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2009 : 10:19:14
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There is a lot of intense space action stuff (ships, explosions, phasers, etc.) and people do die (fights, explosions, etc.), but there really is no excessive gore like flowing blood or guts.
It's not THE NEXT GENERATION action and violence...it's more STAR WARS-ish action and violence...loud, flashy, and intense...fantasy intense.
Does that help?
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1041 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2009 : 11:39:50
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Yeah that sounds like he would definitely like it and be able to see it. Thanks.
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
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Posted - 05/12/2009 : 12:15:10
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Brilliant! Just Brilliant! The cast was an excellent choice!
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2009 : 15:37:40
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i loved charlie bartlett as checkov. i don't know the kids real name.
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2009 : 15:41:44
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anton yelchin, thanks imdb, he is in terminator salvation also. i also remember him from that episode of criminal minds.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 05/15/2009 : 07:13:19
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| Saw this yesterday, really enjoyed it. In fact, I got a rush of excitement in the opening sequence I haven't gotten for a long time watching a movie, and I'm not even a big Trek fan. Amazing visuals, lot of thrilling moments, and the cast are great. |
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pixie punk
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Posted - 05/15/2009 : 09:54:00
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It started here yesterday(saw it again today).Used to watch the original re-runs here in Puerto Rico in the mid 70's growing up.In Spanish the series is called "Viaje a Las Estrellas" loosely traslated "Voyage To The Stars".A great tribute to the original and something Star Wars fans can admire because it stands on it's own.The casting department needs to be commended,great selections and a BIG applause to JJ Abrams-May he Live Long and Prosper \\ //_
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2009 : 12:18:52
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I saw it again...god! That opening sequence, and how it leads into the title STAR TREK all huge on the screen with the music...
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
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Posted - 05/17/2009 : 02:33:53
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saw it last night. that was amazing...it took some real convincing to get the mrs to come along! she hates star trek but really loved this movie.
 "I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!"...long live snitz!! |
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pot
> Teenager of the Year <
Iceland
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Posted - 05/18/2009 : 09:56:32
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I reckon a lot of the spaceships designs were borrowed/inspired by Babylon 5.
Great film though, did a good job.
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trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
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Posted - 05/20/2009 : 10:08:38
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IMAX next Tuesday. Should be good. Don't tell me what happens.
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
3302 Posts |
Posted - 05/21/2009 : 01:43:53
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I like the look of this still. Can't remember where I've seen this kind of graphic before.
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
729 Posts |
Posted - 05/21/2009 : 04:16:53
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Nobody even remotely critical about this film?
It's fun to watch, but what about the the story issues? Aside from it beeing a bit thin and more fitting for an average episode, what about this alternate timeline thing?
And what a lame ice monster...
Apart from that I loved it. |
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1041 Posts |
Posted - 05/22/2009 : 16:31:35
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Yeah, I guess I could agree with the story issues, but I was so swept away by the characters and their familiar interaction that none of that bothered me at all. And my 9 year old gave it a 10 out of 10 so that was good, Really made me want to watch the original show with him just so he would know what happened. He had a bit of a struggle with Spock talk, and I had to do some translating some during the movie lol.
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 05/22/2009 : 18:20:06
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That looks like a particular coffee shop,
and that coffee shop's patrons.
"Would you like Guatemalan or Honduran?"
"I fail to see an advantage in the one
rather than the other." |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 05/22/2009 : 19:34:19
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Hi Julian!
Going to see it again tonight,also posted a review on my blog.
Does that count as spam? :D |
Edited by - Carl on 05/22/2009 19:34:45 |
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