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1. Battle-Scarred Sciatica - April 30, 2009

woo hoo. Just seen the first Star Trek advert in Kiwi-land during American Dad!
Got my tickets for the Rialto Midnighter in Dunedin.
Can’t wait.

Khaaaaaaaaan!

2. Geoffers - April 30, 2009

Like the weapons sim!

3. Geoffers - April 30, 2009

Well,on top of my IMAX tickets… just got my “normal” cinema tickets also… and I am sure I will begoign ot see this far more than twice LOL

4. Nathan Archer - April 30, 2009

Excellent!

5. The Spirit of Truth - April 30, 2009

The smile on Shatner’s face when he saw the Enterprise…..It is his ship!!!!

6. Geoffers - April 30, 2009

I do hope Bob and crew get the Shat in the next one…. I really think it would make it complete for a lot of us.

7. S. John Ross - April 30, 2009

I wish they’d shown Shatner the better, 2nd trailer :)

8. Brad - April 30, 2009

5 – I didn’t notice any reaction at all from Shatner.

9. DJT - April 30, 2009

Seeing Shatner split screen next to the Star Trek title and classic music makes me grin to no end. That dude sooooo belonged in the movie. Look at the guy. He is Kirk. I don’t care how’s he’s changed since his last film appearance, the dude is James T. friggin’ Kirk! I would have settled for a post credit sequence of him saying something Shatnerific. Or hell …a priceline commercial. Something!

10. Geoffers - April 30, 2009

#9 Here, Here… get him in the next one!

11. SirMartman - April 30, 2009

How I wish it was,,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC9xip-kFJg

but sadly how it is,,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA2ueLsTiPw&feature=related

but maybe,,,, one day,,,,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJHANrzMSlk

12. Basekid - April 30, 2009

Cool! Going to the same midnighter in Dunedin too, should be awesome!

13. V - April 30, 2009

There’s a line in one of the trailers, spoken by Eric Bana’s “Nero”

“James T. Kirk was a great man. But that was in another life”

J.J. Abrams, Bob Orci, Ales Kurtzman and the rest of the guys have made the new Star Trek movie. We know Spock plays a key role, hence the wonderful inclusion of Leonard Nimoy.

How about for the next one, they star from Nero’s line and make a movie about fixing Kirk’s death? At least have that aspect included in the movie.

It would fit with the “messing with the timeline” concept of Star Trek 2009.

Just my 2 cents.

Get Shatner in the movie.

Even if they don’t fix the death thing. They could have an aspect of Kirk’s life (before his death in Generations) be the catalyst for the main storyline of Trek 12.

Just my 2 cents thrown out there.

14. Sci-Fi Bri - April 30, 2009

omg omg omg omg OMG

less than one week ’til i see this movie… holy cow!

15. afterace - April 30, 2009

Seems BFCA rates ST way better than Wolverine which is well, sooooooooo gooooooood :)

16. Michael Broadhead - April 30, 2009

Problem I foresee is the swine flu fears will keep people away from the crowded theatres. No amount of advertising can overcome that…

17. SirMartman - April 30, 2009

Re 13,,

I would love to see abit of time travel,,see Malcolm McDowell,Patrick Stewart,and William Shatner up on the rocks,,,

and maybe have his old freind “Spock” turn up to save the day,,

:o)

18. Devon - April 30, 2009

#16 – Did bird flu do the same? No.

19. thereare4lights - April 30, 2009

God. Shatner was horrified by the trailer.

20. Alec - April 30, 2009

Bill’s a funny guy. ‘I’m sure I saw George in the crowd!’

21. Commander K - April 30, 2009

I just seen some of the first billboards in Scotland! They look great! UK are beginning to advertise big now!

22. The Last Maquis - April 30, 2009

we so need to be on the other side of this movie’s release already……

23. Michael Broadhead - April 30, 2009

#18… Umm, I don’t recall a Star Trek movie premiering during bird flu… Or bird flu closing 100 schools in the USA…

24. Ty - April 30, 2009

This is going to be big! I caught the ad that had the critic’s names listed Rolling Stone had great things to say about it! Welcome Trek to the mainstream!

25. Iowagirl - April 30, 2009

#5
Yup, the grin’s definitely there, and I’d say you can also see that grin of his when Baby Spock is shown. :)

In the end he looks as if to say – wow, that was extremely…fast…moving…:))

#9
- That dude sooooo belonged in the movie. Look at the guy. He is Kirk. I don’t care how’s he’s changed since his last film appearance, the dude is James T. friggin’ Kirk! -

True words.
_______

- I don’t have George Takei in my book… -

LOL – love ya, Bill! :D

26. Darryl - April 30, 2009

Did anyone else see the altered opening of Lost last night?

I squealed like a little girl when the Enterprise flew through the O in Lost!!!

27. afterace - April 30, 2009

JJ at the yesterday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuTI58dWGmg

28. afterace - April 30, 2009

^ they actually used Budwiser’s factory for engineering

29. Selor - April 30, 2009

@26 Do you know where to find a vid of that?

30. Carlos Teran - April 30, 2009

A beer factory… gosh, someone wanted to skim some bucks from the bottom.

31. Daoud - April 30, 2009

#30 Yep, it stands out as the one “oops” by JJ&gang. I state the argument they should make is that this “old fashioned” engineering was due to the high-tech engineering not being ready until next Tuesday.

Or, some sort of Ron Moorish explanation as was used for Galactica being comparatively primitive.

Remember Scotty’s quote in ST3, “the more they overthink the plum[b]in’[g], the easier it is to stop up the drain.”!

Guess we see Scotty stop up the drain firsthand this time around, eh?

32. Duncan MacLeod - April 30, 2009

Wolverine has dropped from 100% with 5 reviews, to now 43% with 30… I dont see Trek taking such a drop due mostly to the fact that they already have 15 up…

33. rye - April 30, 2009

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/04/wolverine-star.html

34. Brian - April 30, 2009

Hi Guys,

Is that a new clip of the movie on the web site?

35. TonyD - April 30, 2009

The extended scene of Kirk on Delta Vega shown during last night’s Lost was very interesting. I’ve never seen effects of that caliber in a Trek movie and it at least confirms that Paramount put out the money this time around.

Still disappointed that Abrams apparently went the cheap route with the Engineering set. I can understand them using the brewery as a cost saving measure if the set doesn’t figure prominently in the story but hopefully they’ll go with something a little more aesthetically pleasing and appropriately futuristic if they make a sequel.

36. Allister gourlay - April 30, 2009

Man its gotta feel weird for the Shat – mind you!

37. Andros - April 30, 2009

Bana’s clip is hilarious!

“In the future…”

38. Darryl - April 30, 2009

@29 I wish! That was sooo freakin’ cool! I knew they were showing a clip, but I never expected it to meld with the opening titles. I hope someone posts that vid!

39. richpit - April 30, 2009

1. Battle-Scarred Sciatica

Got my tickets for the Rialto Midnighter in Dunedin.
Can’t wait.

Khaaaaaaaaan!

There’s a “Dunedin” in New Zealand too? I used to live in Dunedin, FL (US).

40. Chadwick - April 30, 2009

I find it funny that Shatner has not seen the trailer, they should have shown him the good one i.e. “FIRE EVERYTHING,” considering Shatner and Leonard Nimoy are themselves fans of Star Trek. With Shatner I would have liked him to visit the set and connect with Chris Pine. Every other actor made it to the set and talked to their counterpart. If I were Shatner I would MAKE the time, the excuses of being busy is pathetic, your William Shatner..people will do what you say lol, if you say reschedule your meeting because I am going to go visit the set, it will be done. Even at the charity auction I would have taken at least 30 minutes out to talk to JJ and Chris and anyone else from the movie, from what it sounds like he spend a whole two minutes with the new cast, not even five minutes? If I were in Shatners shoes I would have done all I could to connect with this movie, or even be involved in some small way, not in the film itself but with promotions or something. I guess I am disappointed that Shatner did not make more of an effort to connect, even outside the studio life is all about connections with other people. It would have meant so much to the cast, crew and even us fans. I guess I expect from Shatner the same thing Nimoy offers. Just goes to show his attitude, Shatner I love ya but c’mon…..C’MON!!!

41. Chadwick - April 30, 2009

Yea, Bana doing Russian, freaking funny, lmao.

42. JJ_roddenberry - April 30, 2009

its interesting because I swear they made a small change to the trailer for uk television,
look closely at :33 in the american one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puXPozd-kuc

and then at the same spot in the one i taped on uk television

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUJJiAy0bzI

43. William Kirk - April 30, 2009

I looked the same as Shatner did when I was watching the trailer for the first time :-D

44. McCoy - April 30, 2009

In the spirit of balance and hopeful opacity of the buzz…slash film has provided a tough review:

“The least successful element of the plotting, on the other hand, is a not inconsiderable heap of coincidences. In one section Kirk ends up in a very, very snowy place and, while I won’t say too much about what goes on, just about everything that happens from there until he is back on the Enterprise is dependent on some truly outrageous conveniences. This is definitely curious as the film’s time travel revisionism seems to suggest a very deterministic world view while these coincidences come along in such number to have a vague whiff of fatalism behind them. I’m convinced that neither of those philosophies really apply, however – all we really have here is some bursts of clumsy writing from Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman.”

“Ultimately, this film succeeds on two counts. Firstly, it is an ice-creamy indulgence for fans of the original Trek and, as addressed above, offers a lot of giggles on this front. Secondly, however, it works as an accessible, low-effort entertainment for Saturday night audiences. Where it fails is, frankly, just about everywhere else. The film is utterly shallow and offers only a rote portrayal of great tragedy; only a superficial set of motivations for most of the actions portrayed.”

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/04/20/movie-review-star-trek/#more-25411

45. Closettrekker - April 30, 2009

Loved the clip shown during Lost. Something finally peaked my wife’s interest.

“Now I want to see it just to find out what the heck that was about.”—quote.

This from a woman who has poked fun and rolled her eyes at my Trek fandom for years.

Lost is her favorite show, so good job—Bad Robot. She couldn’t get away from that one.

46. hmich176 - April 30, 2009

The Wrath of Khan bit is rather funny.

47. Jeff - April 30, 2009

That Letterman interview was hillarious. Quinto is a great interview.

48. Jim Robertson - April 30, 2009

The Millimeter article is a great read if you’re interested in production. The lens flare issue is discussed at length. Here’s JJ’s explanation:

“I can’t explain it with intellectual reasoning—I can just say it was important to me,” Abrams says. “Even though some people may think we went over the top with flares, I just loved that they made it feel like there was always something spectacular going on off-camera, as well as what was happening on-camera. It reminded me of the feeling I would get watching NASA footage. It might be a distraction to some people, and I apologize to them, but I loved that feeling that this was a more natural future, rather than a [stereotypical sci-fi] shiny future.”

Great article! Check it out.

49. Closettrekker - April 30, 2009

#44—Quite frankly, it’s about time.

I’ve been amazed at how so many “critics” have been swooning over this movie. It was only a matter of time before some of the reviews came down to Earth.

(mild spoiler)

“In one section Kirk ends up in a very, very snowy place and, while I won’t say too much about what goes on, just about everything that happens from there until he is back on the Enterprise is dependent on some truly outrageous conveniences.”

So the plot of a Star Trek movie depends upon some outrageous conveniences? (insert sarcasm here) No….

You mean like when Admiral Kirk (who no longer commands a starship) just happens to be aboard the Enterprise and end up in just the right place (since, of course—she is “the only ship in the quadrant” after all) for Khan (who just happens to have escaped Ceti Alpha V and commandeered yet another starship at the same time) to exact revenge upon him?

Come on…..This is still a Star Trek movie. The film franchise is built upon outrageous conveniences.

We would all be fools to expect any Star Trek movie to make it through the guantlet of reviews after this long without a scratch.

In the immortal words of Leonard H. McCoy, M.D.—- “Poppycock.”

And what the heck is “slashfilm”? Never heard of it.

50. section9 - April 30, 2009

All right, what is this secret feud he has going on with Takei?

This crap has to stop. Did Shatner give money to Prop 8 or something?

51. DavidJ - April 30, 2009

Only one talk show appearance for Leonard Nimoy??!? And it’s on the freakin View?? WTF

I was really hoping to see him on all the big shows promoting this movie. Especially considering he’s, you know, the ORIGINAL SPOCK!

Oh well, maybe they just want to keep his scenes a relative secret for now, and they’ll have him on the following weeks….

52. Daoud - April 30, 2009

#51 Nimoy probably doesn’t care for the unscripted late night format, which is often shot under high intensity lights and heat, requires makeup, and often goes for the quick laugh.

The View gives him more time to talk, with soft focus, and a chance to be political too.

Interesting TRUE or FALSE question. The last 0:29 of the movie before the end credits music starts contains the following (originally from ST4:TVH):
KIRK’S VOICE
Space, the final frontier. These
are the voyages of the Starship
Enterprise. Her ongoing mission:
to explore strange new worlds… to
seek out new life and new
civilizations… To boldly go where
no man has gone before…

What else times out right at 0:29?

53. cinemadeus - April 30, 2009

Still no making-of or art book announced… :-(

54. TonyD - April 30, 2009

#44 – The reason Shatner never saw the trailer until now or went to the set is most likely because he simply had no interest in doing those things. I’m sure if he had asked Abrams he could have easily taken a tour (and it would have been great publicity for both the movie and Shatner).

I’ll always be a fan of the Shatman but I also don’t kid myself: his top priority these days is promoting himself and his projects; everything else just seems to fall by the wayside. I really wish he would have come aboard the way just about everyone else (Takei, Nichols, Koenig, Chris Doohan, etc). did, if only for the sense of comraderie and remaining a part of the extended Trek family. His apparent lack of interest and being so out of touch relative to everybody else really sticks out like a sore thumb and makes him look clueless and petty to me, even if that was never his intention.

55. Duncan MacLeod - April 30, 2009

52.

I heard that a different person’s voice did that……. one that wouldn’t bother me.

56. I'm dead Jim - April 30, 2009

#54 Amen to that! I like the Shat but wish he would ease back on his ego.

57. the Quickening - April 30, 2009

#44

Thanks. Finally an honest, fair and realistic review that clearly points out the films problems and doesn’t take the current hedonistic, “popcorn” cinema view (or, should I say excuse?) that as long as it’s “adolescent fun”, it okay to be a weak film. This view has clearly been one of the many reasons we have experienced so much of the “dumbing down of movies” in recent years.

Although I will see the movie–and perhaps even enjoy it–it’s clear from this review and the over 30 that I have read, it’s not the great TREK film I was hoping for. It is possible to make a “roller-coaster” ride film and make it without the glaring weaknesses this movie apparently has.

58. DavidJ - April 30, 2009

53

Yeah I can’t figure that out either. Every cheesy scifi or animated movie that comes out nowadays seems to get a “Making Of ” book.

But nothing for Star Trek?

One of the biggest scifi franchises EVER… and all we get is a freakin souvenier magazine?!?

59. AJ - April 30, 2009

The Slashfilm review is far from a trouncing. The author seems to have wanted more backstory and depth.

As Trekkers, we know that Spock is obviously on Delta-Vega because he somehow knows Kirk will end up there. Scotty must obviously be on hand because only he can jerry-rig the transporter for ‘trans-warp beaming.’ Spock Prime’s arranged the party on purpose. I could be proven wrong next Thursday, of course.

The tragedy of Nero is something that I think will be an issue when the reviews are out. Unless you’ve read Countdown, one doesn’t grasp the sense of loss, betrayal and rage that drives him. Surely, it will be referenced, a la TWOK, but a quick paragraph doesn’t do the Nero backstory justice.

60. Kyle Cawley - April 30, 2009

Shatner is solid – what a guy, I will forever support him.

61. RD - April 30, 2009

Can’t believe they haven’t booked Pegg on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Seems like a no brainer …

62. Captain Quail Hunter - April 30, 2009

Where is the lost clip?

63. HMS Enterprise - April 30, 2009

61:

They’re probably saving him for all the shows this side of the Atlantic. He was on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross not that long ago promoting the movie.

64. Closettrekker - April 30, 2009

#57—-In all fairness, have you ever seen a Star Trek film without such “glaring weaknesses”?

The “outrageous conveniences” the reviewer points to as elements that the plot is dependant upon seem to be alot like the ones essential to the story in TWOK (perhaps one of the greatest “B-movies” of all time, nevermind Star Trek films).

65. art diaz - April 30, 2009

I live in Mexico and this is terrible news. If someone is kind enough to send me a spoling email after they see it, it would help me ease my pain.

cmdr_artdiaz1701@yahoo.com

commander diaz

66. DavidJ - April 30, 2009

57

Yeah some added depth and substance would definitely be nice.

But after the dreary and lifeless VOY, INS, ENT, and NEM, I’ll be MORE than happy just to see some Star Trek that’s actually dynamic and exciting again.

You can call that “dumbing down” if you want, but to me there’s still PLENTY of value in just a fun, well-crafted, and entertaining movie. Especially considering how few movies nowadays even reach THAT level.

67. frederick - April 30, 2009

#54… Shatner has been clueless about Trek and out of touch with his fellow cast members forever. It’s just him and his ego. But I still love his portrayal of Kirk.

68. Anthony Pascale - April 30, 2009

If I see Bana at the premiere tonight I am going to say “in the future…”

69. TBW - April 30, 2009

Once again, I find myself amused at the implication that a reviewer who doesn’t like the film is somehow being fundamentally dishonest. A review is, after all, a written manifestation of someone’s opinion of a film. I’m skeptical of this film, but for different reasons than those I’ve read on here. I don’t assume, however, that someone is being disingenuous when they give the film a positive review. Just think about how absurd that implication is…

70. Loran Alan Davis - April 30, 2009

Got my IMAX ticket for May 7th at 7pm in White Marsh MD. Anyone going? Email me:

loran1958@hotmail.com

71. Ryan - April 30, 2009

The SlashFilm reviewer seems like a film snob, but he’s entitled to his opinion.

The thing that irks me is that some people have that little thing called confirmation bias. There have been countless good to great reviews, and even this review says it’s decent. But geeze, people will point to ONE slightly negative review and say something like, “All of my fears have been confirmed,” or “I knew this movie would be bad.” Granted it goes both ways, but it seems silly given the all of the good reviews it’s been getting.

Not everyone is going to like it, especially film snobs. Star Trek is going to be fun and exciting. I don’t care about plot depth or camera angles as much as I do about being entertained. And honestly, with all the crap that goes on in this world, it will be nice to escape it for 2 hours.

72. the Quickening - April 30, 2009

#66

The dishonesty I’m referring to is the practice that summer “popcorn” movies seem to get a pass for meaning bad, or at least having weak elements, as if getting released in the summer and being “pure fun” automatically exempts the movie from higher standards. In this area, I thought his take was more honest.

73. Robert Saint John - April 30, 2009

#53 – I know, I’m really stunned that there’s no sign of any books featuring the art or behind the scenes details of the film. I have spaces for them reserved on my shelf right between “Where No One Has Gone Before” and my Christie’s Trek auction catalogs!

To TPTB: Please release a book on the art! We’d love to see the process, especially in costume and starship design!

74. the Quickening - April 30, 2009

Sorry. My bad. My response was meant for #69.

75. the Quickening - April 30, 2009

#64

True, but one always hopes for the best. With this one, I was hoping for one with minimal flaws–a smart thinking man sci-fi film with great theme(s) and intelligence, tight plotting, in-depth character development through and through, high production design, “adult” fun, etc… all in one. We shall see. Speaking from my standards, it doesn’t look promising.

76. tribble farmer - April 30, 2009

I’d buy my tickets in advance. Except that the theater in this tiny middle-of-nowhere hick town is so negligible that Fandango doesn’t acknowledge its existence. I’ll be surprised if they play the movie here at all. >.>

77. Devon - April 30, 2009

#44 “In the spirit of balance and hopeful opacity of the buzz…slash film has provided a tough review:”

No, it’s in the interest of you providing continual negativity where ever you can find it and clutch on to it.

78. sean - April 30, 2009

#44, 57

Since he also gave a pretty pleasant review to Wolverine (even comparing it to Iron Man), and most every critic has torn that film to shreds, I’m not sure if his view of Star Trek will match mine.

79. Closettrekker - April 30, 2009

#77—-I wouldn’t even call the review especially “tough”, especially since the author admits that he will likely watch it several more times and even calls it “fun”.

In fact, I’ve yet to read any review which doesn’t at least imply that the reviewer is anxious to see it again.

“McCoy” is grasping at straws to bring negativity into the buzz around the movie. That’s no surprise. Bad Robot didn’t make the kind of TOS-era Star Trek movie HE wanted to see, which was a retro-version set in the prime timeline.

His posts will always be colored by that.

80. Closettrekker - April 30, 2009

#78—Wow. That would be the first I have heard of any good review of ‘Wolverine’!

That certainly puts that guy’s review in the proper perspective…lol.

81. Iowagirl - April 30, 2009

#40
- Even at the charity auction I would have taken at least 30 minutes out to talk to JJ and Chris and anyone else from the movie, from what it sounds like he spend a whole two minutes with the new cast, not even five minutes? -

He was the host of a charity event with alot of people attending and spending money. He probably was very busy that day; and a good host shouldn’t favor anyone. But as I learned from some posters on Shatner’s site, he took his time for the Fan Club members – imo, *that’s* important.

#54
- …his top priority these days is promoting himself and his projects… -

You‘re right – a Hollywood guy promoting himself and his projects…What‘s his game? I think there‘s something really fishy about it… :D

- His apparent lack of interest … -

IIRC, I once or twice saw an interview with Shatner stating that he was very interested being part of the film. Didn’t follow that up, but it gave me the impression that he wasn’t exactly reluctant to be included in XI. But, as I said, I might not be up to date concerning this particular matter…

#77
- His posts will always be colored by that. -

Yeah – I hope so, too! :)

82. Captain Hackett - April 30, 2009

One week to go! I wish it happened now!

83. S. John Ross - April 30, 2009

#44: I think it comes off as an overall positive review, pretty similar to many others I’ve read. Several reviews have said, essentially “this a fun romp that invites no deep thinking but entertains well with snappy pacing, flashy FX, humor and fun dialogue bits,” and this seems like another version of that. It seems like a pretty carefully-considered set of critiques as well.

And ultimately he likes it, so it’s a thumbs-up, but a qualified thumbs-up, like several reviews so far have been.

Reminds me a bit of “Borat,” which retained a hugely high (90-something) rating at Rotten Tomatoes, not because anyone really thought it was a great or enduring film, but because (nearly) all the critics thought it was … you know, funny and pretty good and stuff.

84. JohnWA - April 30, 2009

Shatner has always been the odd man out. That’s why he stays away from so many of these events. It is always awkward whenever there’s a Star Trek reunion and Shatner shows up. The rest of the original series cast seems to get along just fine. But they aren’t very nice to him.

I’ve seen clips where Nimoy, Nichols, Koenig, and Takei talk to each other while completely ignoring Shatner (even though he’s right next to them).

85. The Original Spock's Brain - April 30, 2009

On Friday, May 8, 2009, a group of us (fans and newbies) is going to see the it at the Edwards Marq*e IMAX, 7620 Katy Freeway, HOUSTON, TX (the 9:55 p.m. show on IMAX). You’re welcome to joins us.

I’ll have “Trekmovie: Houston Chapter” sign or something to help you find our group. You can contact me through my website.

86. Iowagirl - April 30, 2009

#84
You mean like this… :)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/tBMga9SULEZ/William+Shatner+Leonard+Nimoy+Hug+Out/zn6aXbbPwyN

87. Closettrekker - April 30, 2009

#85—-I’ll be at the same IMAX theater on the 9th or 10th, but my family and I are going see it on the 8th at the Katy Mills Mall first. That’s as far as my wife will go to see a Star Trek movie (we live only a couple of blocks from there). The boys and I will do IMAX on Saturday or Sunday, whichever turns out more convenient.

But I like that—-”Trekmovie: Houston Chapter”.

:)

88. DavidJ - April 30, 2009

83

I think a better comparison would be something like Mask of Zorro from ‘98– something that was just a very fun, well made movie with a lot of mass-appeal.

I get the impression that’s the kind of movie we’re going to get here. And that’s perfectly fine with me.

89. sting - April 30, 2009

For the Slash review, it is importan to look at the end of the review to assess how he really feesl about it:

<>

Sounds like a thumbs up to me!

90. McCoy - April 30, 2009

49. Closett “So the plot of a Star Trek movie depends upon some outrageous conveniences? (insert sarcasm here) No….”

Of all the things to fix from past Treks, I would have rather they spent more time fixing these types of plot problems than “fixing” character histories and other production designs.

For months, if not years, everyone has been saying “live with the design changes” because it’s all supposed to be about the story. Well, we have some story issues now, don’t we?

Everyone needs to look past the great effects and fresh actors to see what’s really been done here. Escape the buzz.

91. sean - April 30, 2009

#86

Awww, what a nice picture!

92. Tarrax - April 30, 2009

49. Closettrekker

It’s some dodgy little horror site. I’m just wondering how long it took McCoy to find a negative review. Not for a lack of trying , to be sure. ;)

93. TrekTwenty - April 30, 2009

I was not paying attention in class earlier today and reading TrekMovie.com on my itouch instead… and I could swear I saw an article with the Star Trek Lost preview video. Anyone know where that went? I never got to watch it =(

94. Christine - April 30, 2009

What is this. xD “Khan.”

I don’t want “Khan”.

I want “KHAAAAAAAAAAAAANNN!!!!!!!”

And, heh, what is up with William Shatner? He’s been hatin’ on George Takei for HOW long now? Pffffft. I just hope he was joking.

95. S. John Ross - April 30, 2009

#88: I wasn’t comparing the movies; I was comparing the numbers. Currently (this may change a lot in the next couple of weeks, of course) Borat is a closer example. Time will tell if it stays that way.

If anyone mistook my post as comparing “Borat” to “Star Trek” in any other way, I do apologize.

96. Penhall99 - April 30, 2009

Some of you guys can never be pleased. Shatner has nothing but good to say about the cast, crew, and movie, and said it looks “Great” after seeing the trailer…And yet you’re complaining because he never went out of his way to visit the set during filming????

Come on, people….

97. JohnWA - April 30, 2009

86-

I’m sure there are many pictures of Shatner and Takei embracing each other at conventions as well. That doesn’t mean love is in the air.

It’s more of a “lets not fight in front of the kids” moment :)

98. Penhall99 - April 30, 2009

94:

Shatner has not been “hating” on Takei. Takei goes out of his way to bash Shatner in every interview he does…And Shatner was obviously poking fun at the situation in that clip.

99. JohnWA - April 30, 2009

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Well, the entire feud was silly to begin with. Who cares if you get an invitation to a former co-worker’s wedding or not?

And considering the fact that the voters of California forced Takei to get a divorce against his will a few months later any way, why does he even care about Shatner (a Canadian)?

Shatner wasn’t the one who wrecked Takei’s wedding.

100. Stanky McFibberich - April 30, 2009

re:40. Chadwick – April 30, 2009
” I guess I am disappointed that Shatner did not make more of an effort to connect, even outside the studio life is all about connections with other people. It would have meant so much to the cast, crew and even us fans”

He’s not in the movie. I see no reason for him to go out of his way to promote it or schmooze to any great degree.
People need to realize he’s doing just fine without it.

As a fan of the series, I don’t feel Mr. Shatner owes me anything.

101. Andy - April 30, 2009

Eric Bana is funny. That guy can do multiple roles