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Star Trek: 11 out of 10...!

mlauzonmlauzon Member UncommonPosts: 767
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I saw the advance screening Wednesday night, and all I've got to say is it deserves an 11 out of 10. It was well written, well acted. If this doesn't knock that piece of s*** Wolverine out of first at the box office this weekend then people really have issues...!

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Michael

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  • DekronDekron Member UncommonPosts: 7,359

    Is it an 11 because it is a good "action" movie with great special effects, or is an 11 because it follows the Star Trek canon and does the IP well?

  • EkibiogamiEkibiogami Member UncommonPosts: 2,154
    Originally posted by Dekron


    Is it an 11 because it is a good "action" movie with great special effects, or is an 11 because it follows the Star Trek canon and does the IP well?



     

    I thought the point of this was to Reboot Star trek... Only thing "Cannon" is Origanal Enterprise.

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  • HazmalHazmal Member CommonPosts: 1,013

    Glad to hear it is a good movie.

     

    They need to stop worrying about what the hyper-nerds are going to think of the film, as it follows original story lines.  Those people will never be satisfied. 

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    Originally posted by javac

    well i'm 35 and have a PhD in science, and then 10 years experience in bioinformatics... you?
    http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/218865/page/8

  • SabiancymSabiancym Member UncommonPosts: 3,150

    I've never been interested in star trek and think the original and newer shows were pretty lame.

     

    Will I like the movie?

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  • HazmalHazmal Member CommonPosts: 1,013
    Originally posted by Sabiancym


    I've never been interested in star trek and think the original and newer shows were pretty lame.
     
    Will I like the movie?



     

    Probably not, but you never know.  A lot of people liked the transformers movie and didn't like the original cartoons.  Just ante up $12 or whatever ticket prices are in your area.  If nothing else, you can flame it on imdb with all the hard-core trekkies that think it is bastardizing their religion.

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    Originally posted by javac

    well i'm 35 and have a PhD in science, and then 10 years experience in bioinformatics... you?
    http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/218865/page/8

  • DekronDekron Member UncommonPosts: 7,359
    Originally posted by Hazmal
    If nothing else, you can flame it on imdb with all the hard-core trekkies that think it is bastardizing their religion.

    I like Star Trek, but I am not a trekkie - no conventions here.

    Look at it this way - remember Star Wars Galaxies? It's only Star Wars by name.

    If this movie is nothing of the Star Trek canon, or remotely similar, it is simply an IP attached to special effects to make money - nothing more. That's all i'm saying.

  • HazmalHazmal Member CommonPosts: 1,013
    Originally posted by Dekron

    Originally posted by Hazmal
    If nothing else, you can flame it on imdb with all the hard-core trekkies that think it is bastardizing their religion.

    I like Star Trek, but I am not a trekkie - no conventions here.

    Look at it this way - remember Star Wars Galaxies? It's only Star Wars by name.

    If this movie is nothing of the Star Trek canon, or remotely similar, it is simply an IP attached to special effects to make money - nothing more. That's all i'm saying.



     

    Anymore, eye-candy is just as important as the story.  I haven't followed the movie real close, I don't like seeing the whole movie in previews before paying for it; but I don't think they ever said it would be a rendition of the originals. 

    Let's face it, they needed a fresh take since the last Trek movies have not done so well.  I liked them all, even though they were just like a long episode. 

     

    Edit - I thought this was hilarious and totally applicable to the current discussion, check it out.

    http://www.theonion.com/content/video/trekkies_bash_new_star_trek_film?utm_source=a-section

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    Originally posted by javac

    well i'm 35 and have a PhD in science, and then 10 years experience in bioinformatics... you?
    http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/218865/page/8

  • DekronDekron Member UncommonPosts: 7,359
    Originally posted by Hazmal 
    Anymore, eye-candy is just as important as the story.  I haven't followed the movie real close, I don't like seeing the whole movie in previews before paying for it; but I don't think they ever said it would be a rendition of the originals. 
    Let's face it, they needed a fresh take since the last Trek movies have not done so well.  I liked them all, even though they were just like a long episode. 
     
    Edit - I thought this was hilarious and totally applicable to the current discussion, check it out.
    http://www.theonion.com/content/video/trekkies_bash_new_star_trek_film?utm_source=a-section

    One major issue I have with the movie is Spock - he was a very old man, by human standards, by the time him and Kirk met - yet they make him age as he was human. Also, Spock never showed emotion in battle - they are simply portraying him as a human with pointy ears. Although he is half-human, that portion of him never really emerged.

    Edit: Laugh at the link. And I do agree, the action and eye-candy is important, but still, stay somewhat near the actual storyline.

  • HazmalHazmal Member CommonPosts: 1,013

    Looking at other forums, I still can't believe that some people think theonion.com is a real news site...growing them dumber and dumber nowadays.

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    Originally posted by javac

    well i'm 35 and have a PhD in science, and then 10 years experience in bioinformatics... you?
    http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/218865/page/8

  • DekronDekron Member UncommonPosts: 7,359
    Originally posted by Hazmal


    Looking at other forums, I still can't believe that some people think theonion.com is a real news site...growing them dumber and dumber nowadays.

     

    When I went to D.C. last year, I was suprised to see The Onion in paper form as a free periodical. I was reading it on the subway and the looks of people's faces while staring at the stories was enough to make me laugh so hard inside because I knew they thought it was real.

  • HazmalHazmal Member CommonPosts: 1,013

    I didn't know they had a print version anymore.  I'd love to carry that around.

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    Originally posted by javac

    well i'm 35 and have a PhD in science, and then 10 years experience in bioinformatics... you?
    http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/218865/page/8

  • Dis_OrdurDis_Ordur Member Posts: 1,501
    Originally posted by Dekron


    When I went to D.C. last year, I was suprised to see The Onion in paper form as a free periodical. I was reading it on the subway and the looks of people's faces while staring at the stories was enough to make me laugh so hard inside because I knew they thought it was real.



     

    Here in MPLS many bars and eateries have the Onion in print.  The horoscopes are the best.

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  • ScalebaneScalebane Member UncommonPosts: 1,883

    OMG just got back from the movie! so freakin awesome!

    Yeah 11 out of 10 for sure!

    Yeah i'! m a trekkie and as much as i love the old lore and all that this new movie, direction, whatever you want to call it, Star Trek needed it!!

    i'm hooked and i hope they come out with more and new T.V. shows woot!!

    I havn't walked out of a movie with a huge grin on my face in a long time.

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  • EronakisEronakis Member UncommonPosts: 2,249

    I am not much of a Star Trek fan myself but the movie caught my attention and will follow the series. I shall give it a 10 out of 10.

  • mlauzonmlauzon Member UncommonPosts: 767

    Scalebane,

    Of course this is off-topic, but is that image in your signature from the movie "The Last Dragon"..?!

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    Michael

  • SonofSethSonofSeth Member UncommonPosts: 1,884

     Calm down everyone. It's a great action film where you really end up cheering for the good guys in the end. There is humor and comin relief that just works and you really don't have a reason to look at the time to see when it will end because it's just that much fun.

    Story is as stories go, streched with some big logic holes and big demands on viewers to kick suspension of disbelief into high gear, but the thing is, it just doesen't matter, it's such a great fun expirience.

    I would give it 8/10 as a real score and 10/10 as midweek popcorn flick.

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  • FibsdkFibsdk Member Posts: 1,112
    Originally posted by SonofSeth


     Calm down everyone. It's a great action film where you really end up cheering for the good guys in the end. There is humor and comin relief that just works and you really don't have a reason to look at the time to see when it will end because it's just that much fun.
    Story is as stories go, streched with some big logic holes and big demands on viewers to kick suspension of disbelief into high gear, but the thing is, it just doesen't matter, it's such a great fun expirience.
    I would give it 8/10 as a real score and 10/10 as midweek popcorn flick.

     

    Sorry couldn't stop laughing at your post.

    People having a calm discussion about the topic and this guy jumps in "calm down everybody!" ..funny stuff

     

     Anywho going to see it myself on monday with no pre-concieved notions and i suspect i will be well entertained.

  • SonofSethSonofSeth Member UncommonPosts: 1,884
    Originally posted by Fibsdk

    Originally posted by SonofSeth


     Calm down everyone. It's a great action film where you really end up cheering for the good guys in the end. There is humor and comin relief that just works and you really don't have a reason to look at the time to see when it will end because it's just that much fun.
    Story is as stories go, streched with some big logic holes and big demands on viewers to kick suspension of disbelief into high gear, but the thing is, it just doesen't matter, it's such a great fun expirience.
    I would give it 8/10 as a real score and 10/10 as midweek popcorn flick.

     

    Sorry couldn't stop laughing at your post.

    People having a calm discussion about the topic and this guy jumps in "calm down everybody!" ..funny stuff

     

     Anywho going to see it myself on monday with no pre-concieved notions and i suspect i will be well entertained.

    Didn't you ever hear the term "calm down" used when someone is gushing over something just a bit over the top? Like calling it 11 out of 10 and freaking amazing, puting exclamation points at the end of every sentence...

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  • mlauzonmlauzon Member UncommonPosts: 767

    Originally posted by SonofSeth
    Originally posted by Fibsdk
    Originally posted by SonofSeth  Calm down everyone. It's a great action film where you really end up cheering for the good guys in the end. There is humor and comin relief that just works and you really don't have a reason to look at the time to see when it will end because it's just that much fun.
    Story is as stories go, streched with some big logic holes and big demands on viewers to kick suspension of disbelief into high gear, but the thing is, it just doesen't matter, it's such a great fun expirience.
    I would give it 8/10 as a real score and 10/10 as midweek popcorn flick.
     
    Sorry couldn't stop laughing at your post.
    People having a calm discussion about the topic and this guy jumps in "calm down everybody!" ..funny stuff
     
     Anywho going to see it myself on monday with no pre-concieved notions and i suspect i will be well entertained.

    Didn't you ever hear the term "calm down" used when someone is gushing over something just a bit over the top? Like calling it 11 out of 10 and freaking amazing, puting exclamation points at the end of every sentence...


    So, putting one exclamation point at the end of one sentence is over the top, please if anyone needs to 'calm down' it's you.

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    Michael

  • John.A.ZoidJohn.A.Zoid Member Posts: 1,531

    Tbh Star Trek has always been boring and it needs hot women and lots of explosions in it to make it good.

  • Vagrant_ZeroVagrant_Zero Member Posts: 1,190

    Originally posted by SonofSeth
    Originally posted by Fibsdk
    Originally posted by SonofSeth  Calm down everyone. It's a great action film where you really end up cheering for the good guys in the end. There is humor and comin relief that just works and you really don't have a reason to look at the time to see when it will end because it's just that much fun.
    Story is as stories go, streched with some big logic holes and big demands on viewers to kick suspension of disbelief into high gear, but the thing is, it just doesen't matter, it's such a great fun expirience.
    I would give it 8/10 as a real score and 10/10 as midweek popcorn flick.
     
    Sorry couldn't stop laughing at your post.
    People having a calm discussion about the topic and this guy jumps in "calm down everybody!" ..funny stuff
     
     Anywho going to see it myself on monday with no pre-concieved notions and i suspect i will be well entertained.

    Didn't you ever hear the term "calm down" used when someone is gushing over something just a bit over the top? Like calling it 11 out of 10 and freaking amazing, puting exclamation points at the end of every sentence...

    I only counted 1 exclamation point.

    As for the movie it was awesome. So very happy it broke away from the crushing continuity of "Original Trek". May this new trek live long and prosper.

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  • kobie173kobie173 Member UncommonPosts: 2,075
    Originally posted by Hazmal


    Glad to hear it is a good movie.
     
    They need to stop worrying about what the hyper-nerds are going to think of the film, as it follows original story lines.  Those people will never be satisfied. 

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  • TealaTeala Member RarePosts: 7,627

    All I have to say is - a movie finally, definitely worth paying the price of admission.   Totally rocks!  8/10 

  • SonofSethSonofSeth Member UncommonPosts: 1,884
    Originally posted by Scalebane


    OMG just got back from the movie! so freakin awesome!
    Yeah 11 out of 10 for sure!
    Yeah i'! m a trekkie and as much as i love the old lore and all that this new movie, direction, whatever you want to call it, Star Trek needed it!!
    i'm hooked and i hope they come out with more and new T.V. shows woot!!
    I havn't walked out of a movie with a huge grin on my face in a long time.

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  • HazmalHazmal Member CommonPosts: 1,013
    Originally posted by SonofSeth

    Originally posted by Scalebane


    OMG just got back from the movie! so freakin awesome!
    Yeah 11 out of 10 for sure!
    Yeah i'! m a trekkie and as much as i love the old lore and all that this new movie, direction, whatever you want to call it, Star Trek needed it!!
    i'm hooked and i hope they come out with more and new T.V. shows woot!!
    I havn't walked out of a movie with a huge grin on my face in a long time.



     

    Congratulations, you have too much time on your hands.

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Originally posted by javac

    well i'm 35 and have a PhD in science, and then 10 years experience in bioinformatics... you?
    http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/218865/page/8

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