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 On 05/26/2013 at 05:47 AM by Super Step See More From This User » |
I'd like to drive her character
Let me make some things very clear:
Whether women find this sexy or not, I have no idea, but it's the most shirtless thing I found
I loved this movie. It is the first movie of the summer that gave me exactly what I want out of a summer movie, IN SPACE! I even found it more entertaining than the thing it's clearly ... trying to make me spoil. That middle bullet point is probably very relevant to what I just typed, and if you're a Trekkie and understand what I'm saying, you want me lynched. If you understood what I just said enough that it's a spoiler for you, don't worry: they'll throw you for a couple loops at least, trust me.
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Everything Star Trek did well, Star Trek Into Darkness does a million times better, because while it definitely does not go where no man has gone before, it does throw in what I thought were just the right twists to keep me wondering how the characters were going to get out of a situation. Not if, cause we all know who can and can't have certain things happen to them in these movies, but how, which kept me intrigued.
Even in the telegraphed moments though, I was immensely entertained by the amazing visuals, pitch-perfect character interactions, acting, writing, directing, editing, and while they weren't necessarily geared towards me, the references were entertaining and I understood them. This was especially true for the guy sitting a few seats over from me who was like a kid in a damn candy store every time they'd pop up.
I can't really say anything else but that if you're a Trekkie, I can see how this movie would alienate you like the first one did for a lot of people, but if you liked the 2009 film, this is just everything that worked the first time amped up with some awesome twists. Twists that I for one thought actually made sense and fit within a coherent storyline and plot, where the first one was full of bogus science (this one just has standard bullshit action movie physics) and weird ... well, this one doesn't jump through time as much, so it's allowed to be more structured, let's put it that way. Granted, there is a dumb line involving someone from the future, and some obvious proceedings towards the end, but whatever, play that McGuffin where it lies I say. And give that McGuffin all she's got captain!
Seriously though, just go see it if you're interested at all. It's the most fulfilling experience I've had at the movies so far and by far this year. I hear it's great in IMAX and 3D, too. I might have to check that out for myself.
But yes, it has lens flares. Quite a few. Again.
I loved it too, man. except for the lens flares. actually they weren't bad. but if he does that in Star Wars, OMG!
I'm an old school star trek since i was a fan. I even loved the original movie (Star Trek: The Motion Picture).
I thought it was great.
I really liked the one older Trek movie I saw. I know it might have come across like I was disrespecting the old series, but I totally get these movies wouldn't be here without it and I respect its fans and legacy. I'm actually in the mood to give it another chance again after watching this.
And yeah, I thought lens flares were fine, too; honestly I didn't think about them until people kept pointing them out, but there are certain scenes now where I just don't want to see them. I'm stoked for his Star Wars movies, though.
I've heard the first movie is very slow, but I dunno, seemed philosophically interesting from the Nostalgia Critic review I saw of it, at least. What does God want with a spaceship?
I haven't seen any of the Star Trek movies. Or watched the show for that matter. I probably watched it for a few minutes, but other than that... nah. I keep hearing that this movie is good though.
And I kept hearing about how some of the old ones were great as well.
These new ones (and one old one) I can confirm are pretty awesome, though.
I guess this would make you a NeoTrekkie.
Is that like a Newfit? I do love me some Newfits. lol
LOL. I guess.
I had the fortune to have a friend that managed to get cheap tickets for the IMAX-3D experience. My first time for the 3D, and my second for IMAX (first was way back as a kid at Ontario Place Cinesphere). The 3D was alright, sometimes it worked great, and other times it was just unnecessary. The big screen didn't really make any difference to me. The audio though, OMG. So clear. I loved the sound.
I love Star Trek (TV), the older movies, and both J.J. Abrams movies. Into Darkness is just fucking awesome. I don't get all this hatred I've been reading about. Yeah there might be some mistakes/flaws/whatever-you-want-to-bitch-about in this movie, or the first, but then again the TV series is full of those too. You watch these movies for the characters, and I think they were played just fine.
Alice Eve is HOT.
The 3D you describe is most 3D. Lots of segments just won't use it as much; often you can take off your glasses and be fine. The IMAX screen sometimes you have to watch out for if you're getting jipped. Certain "IMAX" theaters are nowhere near what they're supposed to be in size. There's cheap vertical ones that made Dark Knight lame for me (not the movie's fault), properly big ones like I saw Tron Legacy in IMAX 3D on, and then there's the actual spherical one. Glad you liked the sound.
And maybe I am a Trekkie, cause I watch these movies for the characters too. And the action. And Alice Eve.
I do like the pic you opened with. Nice! I am certain I will love this film,as I enjoyed the last one so much I own it on Blu-Ray now. I was a fan of the original show and TNG. Loved all the movies with those cast members in them. But this had to happen for Star Trek to live on in theaters. I know it enraged the mega-fans and purists. I like the actors they chose for all the major roles. So what is not to like? I want to see it in IMAX I think.
I want to see it in IMAX too.
I need to watch more of the older movies.
Now i'm really excited to watch the movie. I was really impressed with the 2009 Star Trek and what I had seen so far from trailers has been pretty impressive. Your blog is also a good change of pace from many of the negativity surrounding the film in some pages I had visited. Okay, I had seen some people liking the film, but sometimes the negativity towards this one and the 2009 more frequent if not big.
Honestly, I've been getting mostly positive vibes, but that's probably because most of the reviewers I watch are either not TOS Trek fans, or were, but like these movies anyway.
Yes, I really loved this one too and would not be surprised if it is one of the top three movies I see this year. The first one was really fun, great looking sci-fi but this one I felt took both the story and the action to the next level. I have heard some complaints about the lack of logic in some of the character's desicions. I heard these complaints before watching the movie and though they are certainly valid, they seemed pretty overblown and didn't bother me much at all.
Well, they better not have been talking about Spock's logic. It's impeccable! lol
Not the biggest fan of Abrams Trek, better than most of the old ones i'll admit but Into Darkness was a worser film (with better action scenes), i think that "Mystery Box" thing ruined the movie and proved he has no idea how to apply it properly. The villain was obvious to any Trekky and those who aren't are not gaining anything for the reveal. (actually cumberbatch was really good but i can't help feel it was a double whitewash).
I'm just glad Abrams calmed down on the lenseflare a bit 
Completely disagree, I thought this was both a hell of a lot smarter (though it still pulled science out of its ass) and overall better than the first one, and ... wait, what "mystery box" thing? The torpedos?Those made sense to me, unlike the red matter McGuffin in 2009 that was just there for convenience. Still love that movie as well, though.
I agree the villain was obvious, but played in much his own way, which I loved, cause it's not like the original performance is getting redone by anyone.
I am glad he calmed down a bit on lens flares, too, but they're still pretty noticeable.
I'll give you that red matter stuff (that made me double take twice), I feel that. A part of me feel Peter Weller was a bt waisted but i'd have to watch it again to state it. Cumberbatch was one of the more interesting characters in the film and is a good contrast too the other one (damn, forgot his name) which is good for any sequel, every now and then i saw the original flaring up.
Peter Weller did kind of let on how long it's been since he acted, I'll give you that, some of his delivery wasn't exactly stellar; but still, Robocop in space, how fucking awesome is that?! lol Edit: And now I get what you mean by "mystery box," didn't know JJ Abrams used that term. The More You Know.
Also, that Spock thing was kind of dumb, especially the lines in this. Ok, maybe not "smarter," but I did like it better than the original, personally, and I love the original.
I thought it was entertaining. That's all I was wanting.
Yup.
Well given I really enjoyed the first one then I'm sure this movie should be a no brainer for me. I'd get to watch it if only I finish up my sister blog To Cary Woodham's Top 5 star Trek characters. A tribble REALLY!
Yeah, I listened to a review recently that did actually raise some good points about the problems in this one, but I was so entertained I didn't care. I dug it. Hope you do too.
And tribbles? What tribbles? Why, I don't think they're anywhere to be found in these Abrams films.
I have seen all the Trek movies, and yes, I did like the reboot. I should probably get out to watch this one before it gets replaced lol.
Yeah, it's worth seeing in theaters, I think.
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