Tracey Frink"Star Trek" as seen by the eyes of a non-Trekkie.
June 1st 2009 18:03
So, you may ask why I even bothered to see the film if I had no vested interest in its plot. Well, the answer is simple: I tagged along with my fiancee and his friend armed with the promise that I could pick the next flick. (And, yes, I plan to cash in.)
Now, don't take that to mean I hated the movie, because I didn't. I wouldn't mind adding this one to my DVD library, actually. It was well cast. Each actor fit nicely into their selected role and this showed that the casting director took time and care during the auditions to find the best possible fit. You can tell when some movies cast actors haphazardly, because of lack of budget or time. And the cameo by Leonard Nimoy was a nice touch, which added real authenticity to the movie.
The special effects were spectacular. They showcased how far technology has come since the advent of the original series. I guess a purist could argue that it might have seemed a bit too technological in comparison to the original ships and weaponry, but I think it would have to be to hold a viewer's interest now. I mean, what worked in the 60s doesn't apply in the 21st century.
Now for my gripe, because you know its coming: I think the writers got a bit carried away with the characters' taglines. I understand these lines were added for viewers to identify with the long established characters, but one or two instances per character would have been sufficient. Let's face the fact that popular culture has beat these lines to death over the years, so people, like myself, who were never followers of the series or movies were still exposed to them. Toward the end of the movie, the story was so laden with tag lines that the dramatic action took on a heavy, campy air, thereby diminishing what could have been a choice dramatic sequence. Leave the campiness for the fan fiction genre, thank you.
This movie was written for both the long-time fan and the uninitiated and it performed its task well. LIke the series that started it all, I think this fillm will be popular for a long time to come.
Now, don't take that to mean I hated the movie, because I didn't. I wouldn't mind adding this one to my DVD library, actually. It was well cast. Each actor fit nicely into their selected role and this showed that the casting director took time and care during the auditions to find the best possible fit. You can tell when some movies cast actors haphazardly, because of lack of budget or time. And the cameo by Leonard Nimoy was a nice touch, which added real authenticity to the movie.
The special effects were spectacular. They showcased how far technology has come since the advent of the original series. I guess a purist could argue that it might have seemed a bit too technological in comparison to the original ships and weaponry, but I think it would have to be to hold a viewer's interest now. I mean, what worked in the 60s doesn't apply in the 21st century.
Now for my gripe, because you know its coming: I think the writers got a bit carried away with the characters' taglines. I understand these lines were added for viewers to identify with the long established characters, but one or two instances per character would have been sufficient. Let's face the fact that popular culture has beat these lines to death over the years, so people, like myself, who were never followers of the series or movies were still exposed to them. Toward the end of the movie, the story was so laden with tag lines that the dramatic action took on a heavy, campy air, thereby diminishing what could have been a choice dramatic sequence. Leave the campiness for the fan fiction genre, thank you.
This movie was written for both the long-time fan and the uninitiated and it performed its task well. LIke the series that started it all, I think this fillm will be popular for a long time to come.
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