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It's not a complete remake of Wrath of Kahn but even the ending where Kirk's noble act to save the crew is almost identicle to Spock doing roughly the same thing in the earlier film. I guess it's just difficult for me not to notice the parallels,avid! lol.

But yeah, the movie moved fast and heavy. With Carol I agree that she was there to lay the groundwork for future development. It's a shame we did not see more of her but what I "did" see of her I liked. (Including her cleverness she used to get on board the enterprise) I'd say standing up to her father and saving Bones life were both worthy achievements. She seems like the type of person who will stand by her convictions.

I rather women bring something new too. Having females act more like men isn't truly an answer to gender equality. As much as I love Joss Whedon I think he falls into that trap sometimes. Actually, his women still act like women. The problem is their worth suddenly becomes defined by how much they can physically beat up their enemies. "Strength and combat prowess" are not the only admirable traits that put women on an equal playing field with men.

Don't get me wrong. I love ass-kickers like Ripley,River,Buffy,Faith, and Starbuck but I do not think that's the only mold female protagonists should aspire to be like.

Felicia is still a far cry away from being remotely like Sarkeesian. Thank the divine for small miracles!

I'm not saying Felicia can't voice her opinion. Nor am I saying you cannot agree with her. Most times I agree with Felicia too. This is just one case where I did not.

  I agree the scene was unnecessary. On the same flip of the coin,people really got upset over basically nothing. This scene in question didn't even lead up to some romanticized & idealized softcore sex yet it was the biggest controversy for awhile.

 As for Carol she defied her war-mongering father and disarmed a warhead thus saving Bones's life. I noticed that more than the bra and panties moment. Sure,she wasn't much help "fighting" Kahn but what can we expect? She's a scientist not a soldier. Heck,even Kirk got his ass kicked by Kahn.

I feel the same,Jamie. The scene didn't need to be there. It could have been substituted with any other scene showing Kirk and Carol interacting and it would have been fine. However, the scene was so "hyped" as a bad thing that when I finally saw it I was like "Oh,Carol is briefly in her panties. Wow,this is what got people so mad??" I was really shocked at the intensity of anger over such a mild pg-13 moment. It's not as if we saw KIrk bend Carol over a desk and go to town!

I likewise concur Felicia day has reached a point where I can't relate to her as much. I admit,she played off being the "cute yet awkward nerd" well enough I bought it for awhile. But as pretty as she is and well off as she is it's difficult for me to buy the fact she was picked on in school and "very shy'. Anytime a vocal youtube personality says "I was SO socially inept back in the day!" I roll my eyes. I'd love to ask them "Then why are you so calmly composed all the time with MILLIONS of people watching you?" Yeah,people can change but the "humble origins card" seems to be something every celebrity puts on the table. It loses its' luster after the millionth usage!

However,I still love what Felicia does 80% of the time! I just hope she's not going to flow with any position that's "popular" at the moment just to keep her fan ratings up. I mean it's possible to disagree with other feminists and other media personalities while still being a media personality and a feminist. Not everyone has to have a "hive mind" about every issue!

It's definitely the "With us or against us" absolutism. Most things are positive in moderation but annoying when taken to extremes.

I will not claim to know entirely what it's like to be a woman (How can I?) but I do find it asinine when certain people with loud opinions bitch about Carol's panties louder than how women get treated in many 3rd world countries today. It's as if many activists in the west want to turn a blind eye to illegal sex trafficking,rapes,and mass stonings in favor of negatively sensationalizing the newest movie or game through the "feminist lens". I find it very immature personally. I guess first world problems always come off as a bit petty to me when compared to the horrible shit going on in other places.

As I recall,she had to change into another suit so at least it was "career related". lol. It's not as if Kirk randomly walked into her quarters and saw her naked in the shower.

I agree it could have been done better,Matt. But to imply that one scene downplays every other good thing about Carol's character seems a bit "too puritan" to me.

It's weird with Felicia though. I was always under the impression she was popular enough without pulling the social justice card. Joss Whedon does it a lot too. My emotional conflict is over the fact I agree with most aspects of pro choice,gender equality,racial equality, and gay marriage and yet I still have to deal with those who think I'm not "left enough" or that I'm simply "a misogynist in disguise" on account I don't like the word "feminism", tell the occasional dirty joke, and  actually enjoy fan-service from time to time. I feel as if I have no footing and even when I'm trying to better myself people are STILL casting stones at me.

I agree somewhat. The scene didn't add much but it didn't subtract anything either. Actually, it was one of the few times Carol and Kirk offhandely flirted and showed "sexual tension" which is important on the basis they end up being romantically involved later.(By canon) Beyond that scene there was only one other time I remember them interacting in the same fashion. It also showed kirk was lecherous and immature when he kept peeking so it could have been included to show off more of his character flaws.

I just don't know why we should flip out everytime a man and a woman f^ck or they are naked! (I remember the stink about Doctor Manhattan's "blue penis" in Watchmen too. Big whoop!)

I think it's satire. lol. V Hale's other twitter posts seem a lot nicer and more laid back. But maybe I'm having too much faith in humanity?

Pretty brutal! Love the cover art too!