STAR TREK Yay!

Yes! It is out! Yay! I went with my father to check out the restarting of the Star Trek series. For those who do not want to see any of the spoiler information, it is safe to say that it is worth the watch! The special effects were excellent, and (for the most part) the acting was good.
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First of all, I went to see this movie during the afternoon. I was amazed that this cinema was 3/4 full and mostly of elderly people! I was thinking... wow, this series really made an impact on several generations. I suspect that this movie will continue to gain a crowd as the years continue. I also thought--wouldn't it be cool to be around to my elderly years and see this series born again!

Anyhow, to the movie at hand. First-- yes the special effects were excellent. The story as interesting, but how it played out kind of bothered me. Let it be known, that even though I am no Trekkie, I have seen every movie and episode of every series relating to Star Trek. You can thank the invention of the iPod for that!

The actors chosen for the key parts in the movie were excellent, with minor exceptions. First, did you notice that James T. Kirk's mother was the lady from House? I thought that was interesting. Next, James T. Kirk, played by Chris Pine was an excellent choice! He had the suave-brilliant-arrogance you need to pull off a role like that. William Shatner would be proud (hehe). Also, early in the movie, he is making out with a GREEN WOMAN!!! Sigh, though I must admit that I did laugh at it! It was like the director/writer giving a little "love" to those who watched the original series. The same series that had Klingons with borwn skin and just big eye brows!

Next we have Spock. Okay-- had I not seen this guy in Heroes I really think that I would have enjoyed his acting more. Also, Uhura and Spock? REALLY!!!>>>??? I do realize that many people say that the relationship was always implied, but to be honest, I did not catch it. I was considering watching the entire series all over again, just to see what I was missing. I just found it as a surprise.

Doctor McCoy, played by one of the soldiers in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The guy had the right look, but was too large of a man. But, being that he is younger and more svelte... I can deal with it.

Let's be honest... who did NOT laugh at Scotty? Simon Pegg's protrayal of Scotty was absolutely hilarious! One of my favorite quotes, "You bet cha ass capt'n!" Oh boy, did I laugh at that. I really enjoy his acting style and look forward to see him in a Shaun of the Dead 2 (if they ever make one).

Chekov and Sulu were casted excellently as well. Poor Chekov... at least we can say that the "earlier movies" allowed Chekov to acutally pronounce english words! hah! But this movie did show why the both of them were on this ship--skills!

Over all, even with Leonard Nimoy's appearance, this movie was well done. I thought that the situation that brought them together was "Logical" and reasonable. I can not wait to see another movie with these actors. With one exception: Wynona Rider.

Hah!

~The Happy Camper