I had an opportunity to see the new Star Trek movie on Thursday evening.
Going in, I was concerned, but trying to keep an open mind. The difficulty was that it’s been pretty well publicized that the movie was going to have new actors in the TOS roles. Star Trek: Phase II (formerly Star Trek: New Voyages) has done well with the new actors in familiar roles, so that’s not insurmountable. But there’s a lot of established Trek canon out there (four TV series and 10 movies worth) and anything set in the TOS timeframe has to tread carefully lest the established timeline be contradicted.
Unless you do the unthinkable.
When the movie opens on May 8, some hardcore TOS fans may come away a little disappointed. But new and casual fans may very likely come away with an renewed interest in the franchise.
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I saw a preview last night, too, and have seen on the socnet that others in other locales besides yours and mine did too. Something suspicious happened last night….
Anyway, I agree, and I saw it with some hardcore TOS fans who were still happy that ‘it was done right.’
I kind of had heard the direction they were headed, so it wasn’t exactly unthinkable to me, but I didn’t know any plot points, and would never have guessed some of the things they did. I’ve already begun thinking about the next movie, and how I would write it if I were asked to do so, so yes, there should be some renewed interest.
I’m not surprised at the multiple sneak previews; after the disappointments of Nemesis and Enterprise I’m certain the studio is looking for some buzz. I’m happy enough to oblige them. (I’ll probably post a few more thoughts on the Fanboy blog once I get caught up on a few things.)
I’d heard it was supposed to be a return to the crew first coming together, and that Leonard Nimoy was returning as Spock. These were the roots of my concerns. The way things went though was a huge surprise. More than that, I’ll have to save for emails.
But I did like the reference to Admiral Archer.
So did you get to see a preview? That’s pretty impressive.
Yep! I’m not particularly well connected, but my work with the Farpoint and Shore Leave conventions had a little extra benefit this week when the organizers of both events were invited to an advance screening.
You realize you are supporting the Evil Empire by generating free buzz for them, don’t you?
Silly. You’re thinking of Star Wars.
The movie I saw was Star Trek
Goof. I’m thinking of *Paramount Studios*.
The differences between Paramount and Lucasfilm are cosmetic.
I have had my weekly geek-out. I attended the first showing of Star Trek at Regal Cinemas.
I don’t fret about canon the way some do, but I noted early on a few discrepancies, primarily pertaining to orphans and widows, and missing siblings. Why, of course, became quickly evident.
Great movie. I’ve never seen something jump over the shark in the other direction before. Not until today.