I was at the Star Trek world premier with a mate and man we had a blast – we also managed to buy tickets which forked us $200, but it was well worth it.
Thought I'd share my short but spoiler-free review of the film:
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First and foremost, you should forget EVERYTHING when you walk into this film. It's not the trek you grew up with, it's fun, it's sexy, it's funny – and it's an awesome thrill ride. This is not to suggest that the movie is not 'Star Trek', but it definitely is a new and modern take on a franchise which began in the 60s.
The director (JJ Abrams – who created Lost, Cloverfield and Alias) has done a fantastic job with this film. This is an action-adventure film with a touching story and awesome (sorry – mind blowing) special effects. The action sequences (and yes – there are many) are so awesome that you are thrust to the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. With the aide of fantastic special effects and surround sound, this film will blow your mind.
Even though these action sequences are so cool to watch, it's the characters themselves who steal the show. In fact, I'll even suggest that the action sequences (as awesome as they are) – are actually between the good parts! Chris Pine (Captain Kirk) and Zachary Quinto (Spock and yes – he did play Sylar in heroes!) were fantastic as their respective characters and they stole every shot they were in. And this is a rarity in science fiction films these days. The story is fantastic – and the characters all have MEANING and this adds to our (or the audience's) connection to them whilst we watch the film.
Even though this is a new and improved trek, there are definitely many references to the old trek which will keep long-time trek fans happy. My mate, who isn't a trek fan described this film as “awesome”. I will happily recommend this film to everyone – it's fantastic and 'fun' (yes, FUN) all the way through – you'll walk out of the theatre begging to watch it again. Well, that's just how I felt! Am already counting down the days to see it again come May 7.
Trailer 3 is available on the Star Trek movie website: www.startrekmovie.com
And there are many positive official reviews already out (look at rottentomatoes for a solid collection)
Thought I'd share my short but spoiler-free review of the film:
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First and foremost, you should forget EVERYTHING when you walk into this film. It's not the trek you grew up with, it's fun, it's sexy, it's funny – and it's an awesome thrill ride. This is not to suggest that the movie is not 'Star Trek', but it definitely is a new and modern take on a franchise which began in the 60s.
The director (JJ Abrams – who created Lost, Cloverfield and Alias) has done a fantastic job with this film. This is an action-adventure film with a touching story and awesome (sorry – mind blowing) special effects. The action sequences (and yes – there are many) are so awesome that you are thrust to the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. With the aide of fantastic special effects and surround sound, this film will blow your mind.
Even though these action sequences are so cool to watch, it's the characters themselves who steal the show. In fact, I'll even suggest that the action sequences (as awesome as they are) – are actually between the good parts! Chris Pine (Captain Kirk) and Zachary Quinto (Spock and yes – he did play Sylar in heroes!) were fantastic as their respective characters and they stole every shot they were in. And this is a rarity in science fiction films these days. The story is fantastic – and the characters all have MEANING and this adds to our (or the audience's) connection to them whilst we watch the film.
Even though this is a new and improved trek, there are definitely many references to the old trek which will keep long-time trek fans happy. My mate, who isn't a trek fan described this film as “awesome”. I will happily recommend this film to everyone – it's fantastic and 'fun' (yes, FUN) all the way through – you'll walk out of the theatre begging to watch it again. Well, that's just how I felt! Am already counting down the days to see it again come May 7.
Trailer 3 is available on the Star Trek movie website: www.startrekmovie.com
And there are many positive official reviews already out (look at rottentomatoes for a solid collection)
