Star Trek (2009)

[Broken Parachute]

There was a thread about it awhile ago before most people were cast, so I guess we could use an official thread. I'm sure a lot of people will be looking forward to it. The cast is pretty solid.

Star Trek
Release Date: May 8th, 2009

Chris Pine as James Kirk
Zachary Quinto as Spock (Leonard Nimoy also has a role in the film as old Spock)
Karl Urban as Leonard "Bones" McCoy
Simon Pegg as Montogomery "Scotty" Scott
Zoe Saldana as Uhura
John Cho as Sulu
Anton Yelchin as Pavel Chekhov
Eric Bana as Nero (villain)
Winona Ryder as Amanda Grayson (Spock's mother)
Ben Cross as Sarek (Spock's father)
Chris Hemsworth as George Samuel Kirk, Sr. (Kirk's father)
Jennifer Morrison as Winona Kirk (Kirk's mother)

Nichelle Nichols (the original Uhura) was offered a role in the film as one of Uhura's ancestors.

Professor Randy Pausch from Carnegie Mellon University, a major Star Trek fan who gave the now famous motivational speech entitled "The Last Lecture" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVIvHKTNsqg), was offered a part in the film as a crew member. JJ Abarams saw the lecture and was so moved by it that he called him and told him he wanted him to be in the movie. Pausch took the part and filmed his role (which included a line of dialog), but died in July 2008 of Pancreatic cancer.

[Until The Bombs]

Very excited for this based the Abrams/some of the cast, but I've never watched a lick of the show or other films.

[gloriousmuse]

Same here about never seeing anything related to Star Trek. The teaser looked good enough that I will be seeing this.

[Chemical Love]

I wasnt a fan of the old Star Treks, but I'm definitely going to go see this one.

[tait]

There was a thread about it awhile ago before most people were cast, so I guess we could use an official thread. I'm sure a lot of people will be looking forward to it. The cast is pretty solid.

Star Trek
Release Date: May 8th, 2009

Chris Pine as James Kirk
Zachary Quinto as Spock (Leonard Nimoy also has a role in the film as old Spock)
Karl Urban as Leonard "Bones" McCoy
Simon Pegg as Montogomery "Scotty" Scott
Zoe Saldana as Uhura
John Cho as Sulu
Anton Yelchin as Pavel Chekhov
Eric Bana as Nero (villain)
Winona Ryder as Amanda Grayson (Spock's mother)
Ben Cross as Sarek (Spock's father)
Chris Hemsworth as George Samuel Kirk, Sr. (Kirk's father)
Jennifer Morrison as Winona Kirk (Kirk's mother)

Nichelle Nichols (the original Uhura) was offered a role in the film as one of Uhura's ancestors.

Professor Randy Pausch from Carnegie Mellon University, a major Star Trek fan who gave the now famous motivational speech entitled "The Last Lecture" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVIvHKTNsqg), was offered a part in the film as a crew member. JJ Abarams saw the lecture and was so moved by it that he called him and told him he wanted him to be in the movie. Pausch took the part and filmed his role (which included a line of dialog), but died in July 2008 of Pancreatic cancer.
dammit i know this has nothing to do with the thread, but it really sucks that bernie mac died

[drudo182]

I watched the first teaser last night. It was before some movie we watched on DVD.

Going to be so epic. JJ Abrams is amazing.

[WordzandDreamz]

Abrams + Pegg = Epic Win

[drudo182]

Abrams + Pegg = Epic Win

Can't forget Bana and Quinto.

Chris Pine was great in Smokin' Aces.

[S/T]

Abrams + Pegg = Epic Win

And Abrams is a very optional part of that equation. ha I'll see this just for Pegg.

[drudo182]

And Abrams is a very optional part of that equation. ha I'll see this just for Pegg.

I didn't read that.

[a speedo model]

I'm scared they will fuck it up.

[drudo182]

I'm scared they will fuck it up.

Not Abrams.

[a speedo model]

Not Abrams.
Everything I've heard so far hasn't been too promising. Only thing I really like is Abrams being involved.

[drudo182]

Everything I've heard so far hasn't been too promising. Only thing I really like is Abrams being involved.

True. Never really know until it comes out. I hope it turns out good as well.

What was the reason it was pushed back to May again? Just needed more time to finish it or what?

[Broken Parachute]

I'm very worried that this is going to suck.

[Until The Bombs]

Everything I've heard so far hasn't been too promising. Only thing I really like is Abrams being involved.

What have you heard?

True. Never really know until it comes out. I hope it turns out good as well.

What was the reason it was pushed back to May again? Just needed more time to finish it or what?

The studio felt it would be better served as a summer release.

[a speedo model]

What have you heard?
The cast has been overall very "meh" for me, the two guys writing it I'm not huge fans of, the fact that it is going to set when Kirk, Spock and the rest are young. Although, I do want to correct myself. I am very excited for Leonard Nemoy.

[gilatron5000]

hrm, Eric Bana's name is Nero, I didn't know that. Sounds like we're getting some classic Romulan badassery.

God, I'm such a Star Trek nerd.

I'm really looking forward to this.

[PaulsRightNut]

I think it'll be cool to see how the cast looks, but other than that I really don't see the point. I mean, I'm not a huge trekkie or anything, but I just think its weird re-making something thats a classic.

[Until The Bombs]

The cast has been overall very "meh" for me, the two guys writing it I'm not huge fans of, the fact that it is going to set when Kirk, Spock and the rest are young. Although, I do want to correct myself. I am very excited for Leonard Nemoy.

I can understand these concerns for the most part. The casting really suprised me, particularly, Cho, Pegg, and Quinto. All actors that I've enjoyed for the most part though. Abrams seems to have selected actors that the general public would recognize, but yet not be so familar with that it would potentially take the viewer out of the experience.

The writers I'd say have a pretty solid track record, given some of the writers out there, but yet they are necessarily fully proven.

And the "going young" tends to be a stupid cliched excuse to remake a story, but in this case, for better or worse, I think it was necessary. Recasting the roles with the characters set at their original ages would probably cause even more comparisons to the original actors, particularly to the fanboys who are such a crucial demographic.

[a speedo model]

I can understand these concerns for the most part. The casting really suprised me, particularly, Cho, Pegg, and Quinto. All actors that I've enjoyed for the most part though. Abrams seems to have selected actors that the general public would recognize, but yet not be so familar with that it would potentially take the viewer out of the experience.

The writers I'd say have a pretty solid track record, given some of the writers out there, but yet they are necessarily fully proven.

And the "going young" tends to be a stupid cliched excuse to remake a story, but in this case, for better or worse, I think it was necessary. Recasting the roles with the characters set at their original ages would probably cause even more comparisons to the original actors, particularly to the fanboys who are such a crucial demographic.
Yeah, I'm not saying I don't like the choices but merely I was hoping to be excited about the casting choices and overall I'm not too intrigued about what they'll do. Not saying it'll be bad, at all though.

Excatly, I've seen good and decent things from them, so I'm just wondering if they can pull a great out.

True, but I'm one of the few who has been begging for the next movie to be Voyager, which looks like will never happen. I wish it would though.

[Broken Parachute]

William Shatner begged to be in the film and JJ Abrams tried to fit him in...but in the end they decided trying to resurrect Kirk just so Shatner could have a part in the film wasn't worth it.

[gilatron5000]

Yeah, I'm not saying I don't like the choices but merely I was hoping to be excited about the casting choices and overall I'm not too intrigued about what they'll do. Not saying it'll be bad, at all though.

Excatly, I've seen good and decent things from them, so I'm just wondering if they can pull a great out.

True, but I'm one of the few who has been begging for the next movie to be Voyager, which looks like will never happen. I wish it would though.
As in the tv show Voyager? Really?

I'd like to see a DS9 movie.

[a speedo model]

As in the tv show Voyager? Really?

I'd like to see a DS9 movie.
Yep, it is my favorite of all the series actually. Don't ask me why, I honestly don't know. I just have the most emotional connection with it, I guees, since I watched it when I was younger from beginnig to end each week as it aired.

I've actually just started watching DS9, getting them from Netflix.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Being someone who never really ever been into Star Trek...this image is getting me really excited for the movie.
http://chud.com/articles/content_images/5/st09postpegg.jpg

[gilatron5000]

Yep, it is my favorite of all the series actually. Don't ask me why, I honestly don't know. I just have the most emotional connection with it, I guees, since I watched it when I was younger from beginnig to end each week as it aired.

I've actually just started watching DS9, getting them from Netflix.I guess it's all a matter of opinion. I started watching in the last couple seasons of TNG and then watched pretty much all of DS9, which is my favorite. And it's awesome that the spirit of DS9 lives on in Battlestar Galactica. Even though it's my least favorite, I just can't see a Voyager movie working. Their story is literally over. DS9 has a leftover thread though. I don't know if you watched it, so I won't share lol.

[Adeniz19]

never been a star trek fan but i'm looking forward to this

[drudo182]

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/trek11-poster6b.jpg

[PaulsRightNut]

http://cdn.buzznet.com/media-cdn/jj1/headlines/2008/10/star-trek-entertainment-weekly.jpg

I had no idea that kirk was the same dude in the movie blind dating.

[Jessooker]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/Ninja_X_Jade/excltrekpic-big.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/Ninja_X_Jade/star_trek_800x340.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/Ninja_X_Jade/usskelvin1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/Ninja_X_Jade/star-trek-20081015025340385_640w.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/Ninja_X_Jade/bigspock.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/Ninja_X_Jade/new-trekkie-photo.jpg

[buysoap]

Lol, "bigspock"

[Jessooker]

haha i didn't do that.

[Getup and Dance]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/Ninja_X_Jade/new-trekkie-photo.jpg

Is that Simon Pegg in the back with black hair?

[Jessooker]

yep.

[gilatron5000]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/Ninja_X_Jade/bigspock.jpg
Sylar nerve pinch

[PaulsRightNut]

the cast looks pretty neat, but I just don't see the point in this movie. Not that most of the movies out now have an actual point to being out, but still.

[WakingTheMisery]

How come the picture of Spock doesn't show the guy with his head being sliced open?

[nhoium]

If Kevin Smith
http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/kevin-smith-has-seen-transformers2.php
and Edgar Wright
http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/10/14/edgar-wright-has-seen-star-trek/
said it was "phenomenal", then I have faith that this won't disappoint.

[nhoium]

How come the picture of Spock doesn't show the guy with his head being sliced open?
Because he has a son at home to make breakfast for?

[WakingTheMisery]

Naw man, he died. Fear d00d killed him.

[nhoium]

Naw man, he died. Fear d00d killed him.
But that was in the future....

/Heroes plot confusion

[lindZ629]

I might actually have to see this.

[Ailite]

I am so excited for this

[Deadwomb88]

God that pics have me super geeked. The original Star Trek was always the best imo.

[WFUJerseyJon]

Wow I just saw those pics today for the first time, I'm so unbelievably pumped for this. I really think it's gonna be a great one.

[CubbyNick42]

Yeah, this is going to be fucking good.

[buysoap]

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/empiretrekcover.jpg
http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/trekspockwindowbridge.jpg
http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/trekkirkshuttle.jpg
http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/trekuhuratalking.jpg

[drudo182]

yeah, this looks so awesome. can't wait.

JJ ABRAMS!!!

[Chemical Love]

I'm not really a fan of the casting so far. The cast looks like they should be on some shitty CW tween, high school drama.

[buysoap]

I'm not really a fan of the casting so far. The cast looks like they should be on some shitty CW tween, high school drama.
Zachary Quinto
Simon Pegg
John Cho as Sulu
Anton Yelchin
Eric Bana
Winona Ryder

:eyebrow:

[drudo182]

I love the cast.

[Jessooker]

i'm seeing it for simon.

[Chemical Love]

Zachary Quinto
Simon Pegg
John Cho as Sulu
Anton Yelchin
Eric Bana
Winona Ryder

:eyebrow:
I'm basing my judgment on these promo shots. I just think they look like they should be on some crappy teen drama.

[buysoap]

I'm basing my judgment on these promo shots. I just think they look like they should be on some crappy teen drama.
I guess? :shrug: Haha, I think they look pretty good, especially the last ones that Jess posted.

[drudo182]

I like the pics. The only pic that I could think would be something like a CW show is the one where they were re-creating it from the old Star Trek picture.

[Chemical Love]

I like the pics. The only pic that I could think would be something like a CW show is the one where they were re-creating it from the old Star Trek picture.
Yes, thats the worst one.

I still am highly anticipating this, though.

[Jessooker]

yeah, they look plastic in that picture.

[drudo182]

You look plastic in that picture.

[Jessooker]

ouchhhhhh.

[drudo182]

http://www.joblo.com/trek-trailer-talk

Some information on the new trailer before Quantum of Solace.

[drudo182]

So did people get to see the new trailer?

[dissident]

i never got into star trek but that trailer gave me a boner.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

i never got into star trek but that trailer gave me a boner.
Agreed with this. I was never really into Star Trek but J.J. Abrams attachment to the project and the sweet trailer actually got me interested which, I think, bodes well for the movie.

[drudo182]

One of the highlights of seeing Quantum for sure. This new trailer was amazing!!!

[Adeniz19]

i didnt get the new trailer before quantum. is it online?

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

i didnt get the new trailer before quantum. is it online?
The best I could find was this:
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[Deadwomb88]

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/startrek/

both trailers in HD, suh-weet.

[tait]

i like what i see

[SLoT]

I finally saw the proper trailer for this rather than the teaser that was around about a year ago or whatever. Seeing the trailer a couple days ago marks the first time I didn't think Star Trek fans were total nerds. The movie looks good.

[WakingTheMisery]

The trailer for it looks fantastic. I have never been interested in Star Trek until I saw it.

[jusscali]

Really? I'm super excited for this film because I felt as though they did a great job casting roles, and that I've always been of fan of JJs work. However, I was not very impressed, even underwhelmed by the first theatrical trailer when I saw Quantum. It's so odd to think that one of the movies I'm most excited for this year is this film.

[Thomas Balkcom]

the new trailer was badass

[poppa Q]

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/startrek/

both trailers in HD, suh-weet.

Thank you.

[stayillogical]

:lol:

I have never been interested in Star Trek, but the commercial just now during Fringe really peaked my interest. This looks good.

[MIKEY_HORROR]

I hate anything to do with Star Trek or Star Wars....or pretty much anything Sci-Fi.

I just cant get into it..

[andrewshungry]

i've never seen the show Star Trek in my life. but i will probably see this movie, it looks sweet

[*crying stars*]

The trailer makes it seem very cool indeed.

Can't wait for the release.

[heyozzie]

yea, i was never interested in star trek at all before hearing about this movie, then seeing the trailer before quantum got me really excited. i wonder if any fans of the original show have any interest in this. it seems like a 99% new fanbase. 75% of those are just jj abrams fans, in my opinion. (i'm one as well.)

[WFUJerseyJon]

I can't stop watching this trailer. As both a Trek and Abrams fan this movie is a very close second behind Watchmen for most anticipated of '09.

[Sweep_the_Leg]

after seeing the new trailer, i put next generation season 3 at the top of my netflix queue.

this movie has gotten me interested in star trek for the first time in my life

[c_rob2700]

Zachary Quinto

[drudo182]

yea, i was never interested in star trek at all before hearing about this movie, then seeing the trailer before quantum got me really excited. i wonder if any fans of the original show have any interest in this. it seems like a 99% new fanbase. 75% of those are just jj abrams fans, in my opinion. (i'm one as well.)

I wondered that too but the guy behind me was an older man, my fathers age probably, and he was like "That looks so cool!" so I assume it will carry over some original viewers.

New trailer is in HD on Apple too.

[drudo182]

I will not allow you to lecture me.

[sweetforever]

Just saw the trailer on TV and it looks pretty good, peaked my interest.

[cahrishurr]

i cant think of many things that would make me wanna see a Star Trek movie lol

[dissident]

have you seen the trailer? i hate star trek and am not a very big fan of science fiction but that thing was sweet.

[drudo182]

http://downloads.paramount.com/mp/startrek/Trlr2_internet_480p.mov

Basically the same new trailer but wait until the very end. omg.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

http://downloads.paramount.com/mp/startrek/Trlr2_internet_480p.mov

Basically the same new trailer but wait until the very end. omg.
Kick. Ass.

[drudo182]

I know!

I love it so much.

[billyboatkid]

Never liked Star Trek.. but this actually looks alright. I guess.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

As soon as I saw it I let out an audible, "oh, hell yeah."

[drudo182]

Me too.

UGHGHHG. May 8!!! Come on.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

I remember when it was December. That date change has become a damn shame now.

[drudo182]

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39965

New Super Bowl spot. Looks nuts.

[a speedo model]

The trailer somehow made me lose a bit more interest in this. I was raised with Star Trek, the original series, TNG, Deep Space 9, Voyager, the whole bang. This is just....hmmmmm, doesn't feel like Star Trek...

[drudo182]

I think it will be the biggest movie of 2009. People are going go nuts for the Trek again.

[live.]

At a quick first glance I mistook Chris Pine for Michael C. Hall and thought we were in for Star Dex.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I am really excited for this

[brandnew=love]

So stoked for this... I really want to see what Zachary Quinto does with Spock. Even better is it comes out on my birthday.

Dunno if this has been posted but: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2009/01/star-trek-dir-1.html

[Foxholes]

I always thought of Star Trek as the lamest thing ever, but this looks somewhat entertaining.

[Until The Bombs]

New trailer up: http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/startrek/

[drudo182]

I can't believe there isn't more talk about this movie. New trailer is amazing!

[sweetforever]

new trailer looks sweet

[Roboman]

Because of the influence of my parents I've seen countless amounts of Star Trek during my life, and although I'm a huge Star Wars fan (Star Trek is a strictly "watch only" thing for me, i.e. no collecting), this is definitely a must see for me. It will be nice to see Star Trek really break into the modern era of CG space battles and flashy special effects (things I'm a sucker for).

However, it's going to be weird to see Simon Pegg, John Cho, and Karl Urban playing major characters I'm already familiar with, when I automatically associate them with major films they've already done (Hot Fuzz, Harold & Kumar, Riddick).

[drudo182]

John Cho looks like he gets some sweet action stuff according to a couple shots in the trailer. I really can't wait for this one. Comes out a couple days after my birthday.

[mr. man]

John Cho looks like he gets some sweet action stuff according to a couple shots in the trailer. I really can't wait for this one. Comes out a couple days after my birthday.

yeah i know, i'm excited for that!

also, this has to be one of the best movie trailers i've ever seen (the newest one). people who make trailers know exactly how to make my nipples hard.

[Thomas Balkcom]

http://themovieblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/trekposter-bw.jpg

[Adeniz19]

new images:

http://www.mtv.com/photos/star-trek-trading-cards-reveal-new-images/1608105/3707828/photo.jhtml

[WFUJerseyJon]

Starfleet looks awesome. Still my most anticipated of 09.

[saysmydoctor]

Who is doing the costume design?

[Adeniz19]

some lucky people got a chance to see this already:

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/04/06/early-twitter-buzz-star-trek-has-secret-premiere-in-austin-texas/

[CubbyNick42]

It sounds awesome.

[mr. man]

can't wait.

[Scott Farcas]

I really want to see this movie, it looks bad ass.

[drudo182]

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40684

Tons of early reviews from legit sources are up. Sounds like it's awesome.

[whoaisame]

This movie looks amazing. Wow. I never got into Star Trek, but I'm psyched for this. I think that JJ Abrams is going to change a lot of people minds who think Star Trek is 'nerdy' or whatever.

[Chris Fallon]

I like the first two Star Trek films and First Contact, but never been big on the series. However, I think this movie might be the film I'm most excited about seeing this summer next to Public Enemies.

[saysmydoctor]

So excited for this.

Offtopic: Awesome avatar, Chris.

[popdisaster00]

This is going to be sooooo good.

[sweetforever]

Everytime I see the trailer on TV, it makes me want to see this more.

[stayillogical]

There's a surprise screening for a film festival at my nearby IMAX theater. The only hint is "summer release." I suspect it's going to be this movie, and I can't go. I hope I'm wrong.

[*crying stars*]

There's a surprise screening for a film festival at my nearby IMAX theater. The only hint is "summer release." I suspect it's going to be this movie, and I can't go. I hope I'm wrong.

If you're talking about the Ivy Film Festival (I know that Brown holds it and it's this week), then the film is (500) Days of Summer. But you could be talking about something else, haha.

[stayillogical]

If you're talking about the Ivy Film Festival (I know that Brown holds it and it's this week), then the film is (500) Days of Summer. But you could be talking about something else, haha.

Yeah, that's Thursday and I'm going. But on the schedule for the festival, there's a surprise screening on Friday.

Edit: It was just announced actually. Dammit, I'm going to beg my sister to cancel our plans and go see this instead.

[WordzandDreamz]

You should, cause it is amazing.

I saw this tonight and it was so fun to watch. J.J. never lets me down.

[drudo182]

Oh man.... II am so jealous you saw it!

[jbaseball44]

12 for 12 on Rotten Tomatoes, looking good so far.

[airik625]

Cannot wait to see this movie and I've never really been a huge Star Trek fan either.

[Drew Beringer]

Never seen one episode of Star Trek nor any of the movies. I know nothing about Star Trek.

Yet, I am very excited to see this movie.

[drudo182]

Still perfect on Rotten Tomatoes. People will be going nuts for Star Trek again.

[SaintSammy17]

I've never been big on Star Trek. I've seen quite a few episodes, but none of the movies. My dad is a huge fan though.
Not sure if I'll be seeing this in theaters (might take my dad), but I definitely want to see it sometime.

[WakingTheMisery]

RT has me stoked to see this.

[xeno6919]

I have been watching the old movies to learn a bit about Star Trek, because I knew nothing except names basically. Just finished the 5th movie (which wasn't too good), I need to hurry before the new one comes out. It should be pretty awesome.

[MyWorldEntire]

Two more reviews, and still perfect on RT.

[itsmesean0630]

I have never been interested in Star Trek, but each time I see a preview I get excited. I think I'm definitely seeing this.

[WordzandDreamz]

The more I think back on it, the more I need to see this a second time.

[Chris Fallon]

I only know one Star Trek fan, and he's not excited about it at all... yet everyone else I know has never seen one episode or a movie, and we're all stoked to see this haha

[starseed]

I have followed Next Generation and Deep Space Nine to the end, and I even stuck out with Voyager for about two seasons. Seen all the movies, love Undiscovered Country and First Contact. Even dug Nemesis. I even owned a Star Trek encyclopedia when I was really into the show.

And I am more excited for this than any other movie this year, I think. I think it's about time Star Trek had a reboot, and I think JJ is gonna succeed in creating a film that appeals to both fans and the mainstream. They're finally gonna make Star Trek cool! I am psyched.

[TSLROCKS]

I only know one Star Trek fan, and he's not excited about it at all... yet everyone else I know has never seen one episode or a movie, and we're all stoked to see this haha

Haha that's how I am with this movie. Don't know shit about Star Trek but the movie looks real good. I'll definitely be watching this in theaters

[nhoium]

Very excited for this. I used to watch the old ones with my dad when I was younger.

[jusscali]

Very excited for this. I used to watch the old ones with my dad when I was younger.

Same here. I've never been big on SciFi but my dad used to love the films. I think the new one will be great.

[a speedo model]

I only know one Star Trek fan, and he's not excited about it at all... yet everyone else I know has never seen one episode or a movie, and we're all stoked to see this haha
That's how I am. Watched all the series, have seen the movies, and I just feel like this will turn something great into a summer blockbuster movie that is trying to make money more than make a great movie with the characters.

Hope I'm wrong, doubt I am.

[jbaseball44]

With the disappointment that it appears Wolverine will be i am counting on this to be very good. Hopefully the early reviews are a sign of things to come

[drudo182]

They are showing it here on Thursday a couple times as a preview. I think everywhere is doing that though. Not sure I can make it though because of work. Hope it makes up for how bad Wolverine was. I'm still expecting it to be the best movie of the summer.

[wrppdarndyrfngr]

Saw this on tuesday at a special preview. its very very good and definately well done.

[Protested Hero]

They are showing it here on Thursday a couple times as a preview. I think everywhere is doing that though. Not sure I can make it though because of work. Hope it makes up for how bad Wolverine was. I'm still expecting it to be the best movie of the summer.

Inglourious Basterds will top this I think, but I'm definitely still super super stoked for the movie.

[Drew Beringer]

If I wanted to do some research over Star Trek, which movies should I rent?

[jbaseball44]

The Wrath of Khan has always been my favorite of the movies.

[a speedo model]

If I wanted to do some research over Star Trek, which movies should I rent?
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Wrath of Kahn
Search for Spock
The Voyage Home
Generations
First Contact

These are the musts, but I'd watch them all since all are good to great.

[a speedo model]

The Wrath of Khan has always been my favorite of the movies.
I think it's considered the best, such a fantastic film.

[Drew Beringer]

Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Wrath of Kahn
Search for Spock
The Voyage Home
Generations
First Contact

These are the musts, but I'd watch them all since all are good to great.
okay, thanks! Aren't there like 11 or 12 movies?

[jbaseball44]

I think it's considered the best, such a fantastic film.
Agreed.

[drudo182]

Inglourious Basterds will top this I think, but I'm definitely still super super stoked for the movie.

Basterds isn't even on my radar. Ha.

Looking forward to this and Potter 6 the most. Then probably Terminator.

[drudo182]

okay, thanks! Aren't there like 11 or 12 movies?

The reboot will be number 11. Nemesis was the last one to come out and that was in 02 I think.

I'd watch the early ones and First Contact is a really solid movie too.

[Drew Beringer]

My most anticipated movies this summer are Star Trek, Basterds, Potter 6, and Away We Go. plus all the comedies that will release such as the new Apatow flick with Sandler and Rogen.

[Drew Beringer]

The reboot will be number 11. Nemesis was the last one to come out and that was in 02 I think.

I'd watch the early ones and First Contact is a really solid movie too.
awesome, thanks, will be heading to the blockbuster tomorrow.

[drudo182]

My most anticipated movies this summer are Star Trek, Basterds, Potter 6, and Away We Go. plus all the comedies that will release such as the new Apatow flick with Sandler and Rogen.

Forgot about Funny People. Looks amazing.

[a speedo model]

okay, thanks! Aren't there like 11 or 12 movies?
Sounds about right, haha.
Agreed.
I think it's tied with First Contact for my favorite
The reboot will be number 11. Nemesis was the last one to come out and that was in 02 I think.

I'd watch the early ones and First Contact is a really solid movie too.
I liked all of the Generation's crew films, Nemesis was weaker but I still liked it. Insurrection is so underrated.

[drudo182]

Sounds about right, haha.

I think it's tied with First Contact for my favorite

I liked all of the Generation's crew films, Nemesis was weaker but I still liked it. Insurrection is so underrated.

I liked Nemesis a little better than Insurrection. I really need to watch those again because they came out in the 90s. Been forever.

[a speedo model]

I liked Nemesis a little better than Insurrection. I really need to watch those again because they came out in the 90s. Been forever.
Really? I liked both a lot, but Nemesis felt a bit weaker. I did however love the villian in Nemesis, the actor is excellent.

I remember seeing Nemesis in theatres with my dad, haha seems like forever ago.

[alann]

Still 100% on rottentomatoes. I'm excited.

[Adeniz19]

22-0. i never thought i would be this excited to see a star trek film.

[sweetforever]

Movie looks excellent, I want to take my dad to see this, he used to watch the TV series

[Chris Fallon]

I've come to a conclusion: next to Public Enemies, this is my most anticipated for this year. Followed by Inglorious Basterds, which I had to make my avatar since I love the poster.

[itsmesean0630]

I've come to a conclusion: next to Public Enemies, this is my most anticipated for this year. Followed by Inglorious Basterds, which I had to make my avatar since I love the poster.
Random but, I had a weird dream Public Enemies got bad reviews. I don't even know why I was dreaming about a movie I haven't even seen of yet, but there it is.

Each commercial gets me more and more pumped for Star Trek.

[Chris Fallon]

Random but, I had a weird dream Public Enemies got bad reviews. I don't even know why I was dreaming about a movie I haven't even seen of yet, but there it is.

Each commercial gets me more and more pumped for Star Trek.
Haha I've done that before with albums -- but man, it better not suck! Bale + Depp + Michael Mann = giggity giggity

I can't believe my friend thinks this Star Trek looks too "CGI" and "cartoony" -- I'm making him go with me to prove him wrong.

[itsmesean0630]

Haha I've done that before with albums -- but man, it better not suck! Bale + Depp + Michael Mann = giggity giggity

I can't believe my friend thinks this Star Trek looks too "CGI" and "cartoony" -- I'm making him go with me to prove him wrong.
Haha, I know with such a great cast, it better not suck.

I don't think it looks too cartoony at all. Obviously there's gonna be CGI, but I don't think it'll be too bad. Plus the guy who plays Kirk seems to have such an attitude that fits so well.

[Praetor]

I used to be soooo into Star Trek...I think I still own an encyclopedia and a Deep Space Nine companion haha. Even back when I was into this show and this movie was announced I wasn't excited for it. Seemed like a money-grab that had no interest in actually doing right by the show. I don't even know if I'm going to download this movie. Then again I haven't watched the show in a couple years.

[billyboatkid]

I never liked Star Trek, but this movie looks so wicked.

My dad and I are going on Friday matinee.

[starseed]

I used to be soooo into Star Trek...I think I still own an encyclopedia and a Deep Space Nine companion haha. Even back when I was into this show and this movie was announced I wasn't excited for it. Seemed like a money-grab that had no interest in actually doing right by the show. I don't even know if I'm going to download this movie. Then again I haven't watched the show in a couple years.

To be fair, doing right by the show would almost guarantee that it would only be watched by a handful of people. I'm glad someone is making Star Trek cool.

[Ailite]

22-0. Cannot wait for Saturday.

[xeno6919]

I cannot wait for Thursday, god this movie will be awesome.

[nhoium]

I hope I can see this sometime between work and a graduation dinner.

[a speedo model]

To be fair, doing right by the show would almost guarantee that it would only be watched by a handful of people. I'm glad someone is making Star Trek cool.
This is what bothers me about the movie.

[starseed]

Well it's not like it's going to be a brainless thrill ride. It's not being made by Michael Bay or anything. It's JJ and Damon. They made Lost. I think that's really enough resume for me to get excited at the possibilities. I suppose if you don't like Lost, that's not really gonna hold a lot of water for you. But it's enough for me to think that even if it doesn't feel like Star Trek, it will at least feel like a great movie.

[radiofriendly]

Well it's not like it's going to be a brainless thrill ride. It's not being made by Michael Bay or anything. It's JJ and Damon. They made Lost. I think that's really enough resume for me to get excited at the possibilities. I suppose if you don't like Lost, that's not really gonna hold a lot of water for you. But it's enough for me to think that even if it doesn't feel like Star Trek, it will at least feel like a great movie.

I think Abrams gets enough credibility for M:I 3 alone. what a great, solid action film...

[saysmydoctor]

Anyone see The Colbert Report last night with JJ Abrams? Fucking priceless.

[Five-Star]

hope this is good

[Adeniz19]

I don't see how trek fans would be disappointed with this thing. i mean, people who went in thinking they were going to see wrath of khan, supposedly the best trek movie made, loved this movie. so, it's just not the average movie critic praising this. i'm sure the most anal of trekkies will find things to moan about, but with all the positive fan/critic reviews right now, i wouldn't be too worried.

[starseed]

This movie is bad because in episode 112 it was established that (insert random inane fact about Star Trek) and this movie completely ignored that.

[alann]

26-0 motherfuckers.

[radiofriendly]

off to a great start on MetaCritic too. 89 Grade so far. that's pretty exciting.

[Ailite]

26-0. At this point I'm going to be really dissapointed when a bad review finally comes along.

[*crying stars*]

Trekkies and non-Trekkies have been gushing about this movie which makes me so happy.

[drudo182]

And don't call me a trekkie!

[alann]

28-0.

[PaulsRightNut]

Apparently my Aunt who lives in LA told me that a bunch of the scenes were filmed at her work (she works for a university library - can't remember which one) and most of the cast was there for a while. So thats pretty cool I guess haha

I cannot wait until the weekend

[TJ Wells]

30-0. I noticed my theater is having 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 o'clock screenings on Thursday night. Is that allowed?

[TJ Wells]

This movie is bad because in episode 112 it was established that (insert random inane fact about Star Trek) and this movie completely ignored that.
Win.

And awesome avatar.

"WHO IS HECTOR MOLINA, AND WHY DO THEY KEEP SENDING ME HIS JUNK MAIL?!?!?!?!!??!!?!?"

[xeno6919]

30-0. I noticed my theater is having 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 o'clock screenings on Thursday night. Is that allowed?
That's awesome, ours is having a 7pm and a 10pm.

[TJ Wells]

That's awesome, ours is having a 7pm and a 10pm.
Oddly enough, no 12:00 or 12:01 screenings listed.

[Ailite]

Hopefully I will be actually be able to get tickets for it on Saturday, waking up really early and driving to the beach

[Chris Fallon]

This movie is bad because in episode 112 it was established that (insert random inane fact about Star Trek) and this movie completely ignored that.
:lol:

[TJ Wells]

91 on Metacritic.

[drudo182]

My theater is showing a 7 and a 9 showing on Thursday but I have to work so hopefully I'll be seeing this on Friday.

[TJ Wells]

93 on Metacritic, 32-0 on RT

[Chris Fallon]

Wish my theater showed me the times it's playing before it opened. It doesn't update showtimes until the day it opens. I'm probably gonna just go anyway, even if I have homework or something haha

[itsmesean0630]

I cannot believe the reviews for this movie. Holy balls.

[Protested Hero]

Holy crap. 32-0. Who's gonna be that guy to give it a bad review?

[starseed]

To be fair, a couple of the reviews don't really seem glowing when you read them.

[sweetforever]

Might go see this Thursday night. Pissed that my theater upped the price of tickets, 9 bucks nowM-(

[billyboatkid]

Man ours has been at 10 bucks for over a year now..

[doomcrs04]

Saw this for free tonight. Really good, would pay the 11 dollars to see it.

[franxcore]

I saw it tonight for free, too. It was awesome, better than I expected.

[jawstheme]

Even after reading some reviews I don't think this looks good. One of those turn off your brain movies and go along for the special effects driven ride blockbusters. Just not for me, and also doesn't seem to fit the Star Trek franchise.

[TJ Wells]

94@Metacritic after 8 reviews.
35-0@RT.

[GoWaitInTheCar]

There is more then one worry for me in seeing this. It just seems as if it's a special effects driven movie. With that said, I'm not sure how this is gonna feel like a Star Trek movie. If you got what I'm saying. I'm sure it's a great movie either way.

[GoWaitInTheCar]

It has to be much more than that for it to be faring this well w/ the critics. Transformers was nothing more than a "turn off your brain" movie two summers ago and it is holding a resounding 57% @ RT.

The second one looks like a big joke.

[GoWaitInTheCar]

Win.

And awesome avatar.

"WHO IS HECTOR MOLINA, AND WHY DO THEY KEEP SENDING ME HIS JUNK MAIL?!?!?!?!!??!!?!?"

I mean, you could say that if you want. But when a superhero movie comes out, people say things along those lines and that's a-okay.

So if a Trekie brings up an episode where something in the movie is proven wrong, so be it.

[williek311]

So stoked to see this movie in IMAX on Friday with my pops.

[GoWaitInTheCar]

Ya, but I love the Transformers universe way too much to not see it. I hate to see them more or less butchering my childhood memories of all things Transformers ... but it'll be worth $7 to go watch for me.

I'm waiting for a Street Sharks movie.

[Michifoxx]

This movie is bad because in episode 112 it was established that (insert random inane fact about Star Trek) and this movie completely ignored that.

Lol.

Never got into Star Trek..but the movie looks sick! Totally will watch.

[TJ Wells]

I mean, you could say that if you want. But when a superhero movie comes out, people say things along those lines and that's a-okay.

So if a Trekie brings up an episode where something in the movie is proven wrong, so be it.
If this is a reboot, I don't see how they could do that.

[starseed]

I mean, you could say that if you want. But when a superhero movie comes out, people say things along those lines and that's a-okay.

So if a Trekie brings up an episode where something in the movie is proven wrong, so be it.

A-okay to the people who are saying it, but I personally don't care. For example, I loved Transformers. Sometimes it's a bummer when things from continuity aren't referred to, like Sabretooth and Wolverine's relationship in X-Men or some of the bits they left out of the adaptation of LOTR, but overall it doesn't make or break the films for me. It's not that important as long as it still results in a good movie.

I understand though, that for some people, it's those references that do result in a good movie.

[alann]

42-0. This is insane.

[starseed]

Well we can now blame Armond White of the New York Press for being the first negative review for the movie. Ranking is now at 98%.

[alann]

It was good while it lasted. I'm still looking for a 95% or more.

[Protested Hero]

He always rates the movies I like negatively. Fuck him.

[Adeniz19]

I mean, you could say that if you want. But when a superhero movie comes out, people say things along those lines and that's a-okay.

So if a Trekie brings up an episode where something in the movie is proven wrong, so be it.there were plenty of source errors in TDK (how two-face became scarred, for example), but you didnt see people bitch about it (except for the people who were set on hating it from the beginning) because it was a good movie, and it made sense.

[Adeniz19]

oh, and it's no surprise that it was armond white that gave the first negative review. that dude basically hates every single blockbuster movie ever made.

[xeno6919]

oh, and it's no surprise that it was armond white that gave the first negative review. that dude basically hates every single blockbuster movie ever made.
There is always that one guy, and he probably hates it just for that reason that it will be a blockbuster movie. And so he can get everyones panties in a bunch online. What a tool.

[Adeniz19]

There is always that one guy, and he probably hates it just for that reason that it will be a blockbuster movie. And so he can get everyones panties in a bunch online. What a tool.the dude has trashed the dark knight, iron man, slumdog millionaire, benjamin button, milk, there will be blood, no country for old men.... i can go on forever.

but yet gives praise to Fantastic Four 2, What Happens in Vegas and Confessions of a Shopaholic

[starseed]

Maybe he's colorblind, or dyslexic, or something? Accidentally hit bad score when he meant to hit good score?

[wrppdarndyrfngr]

Ok I have saw this twice now it completely lives up to the hype.

The story is great, moves quickly, not overtly-complicated but still has ALOT of character development and mystery. it also has alot of wit and humor as well as action and sfx

It is a re-boot! it is not going to share some of the history of the series or the movies . Explanation with MAJOR SPOILERS below :


the move is set in an alternate history of the universe than the serires or other movies.

Why? time travel and black holes.

about 150 years after Kirk is born a dying star was threatening to detroy the galaxy so the vulcans sent someone to create a black hole to stop it. that person didn't get there in time to stop it from destroying Romulous but did stop the dying sun by setting creating the black hole. Nero, the tragic anti-hero of the story, saw his planet explode and decided to seek revenge on the vulvan who was supposed to stop the dying sun. instead both got sucked into the black hole sending them back in time about 150 years where the Romulons attack and kill Kirk's father therefore dramically changing the path of time and creating this new alternate universe that the rest of the movie is set in. therefore all the characters history are different from how we knew them in the old series and movies. so meet them in different ways and their characters are developed differently than from the series and other movies.

so:
old universe/history - the series and othe movies

new universe/alternate history : this movie



hopefully that makes sense

[WordzandDreamz]

the dude has trashed the dark knight, iron man, slumdog millionaire, benjamin button, milk, there will be blood, no country for old men.... i can go on forever.

but yet gives praise to Fantastic Four 2, What Happens in Vegas and Confessions of a Shopaholic

hahahahahhahahaha. i laughed for a good bit after reading this

[Thomas Balkcom]

One more damn day

[xeno6919]

the dude has trashed the dark knight, iron man, slumdog millionaire, benjamin button, milk, there will be blood, no country for old men.... i can go on forever.

but yet gives praise to Fantastic Four 2, What Happens in Vegas and Confessions of a Shopaholic
WOW!! Is all I have to say about that, lol.
Maybe he's colorblind, or dyslexic, or something? Accidentally hit bad score when he meant to hit good score?
Or he is just an idiot.

[gloriousmuse]

Buying our tickets tonight for tomorrow's showings. :D So excited :excited:

[TJ Wells]

One more damn day
29 hours, 32 minutes. I like that they're having earlier showings than Midnight, so I'm not going to sleep at 2:30 in the morning.

[TJ Wells]

Wow, never in a million years would I have guessed Mr. 4 stars would be a negative review:

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090506/REVIEWS/905069997

[Thomas Balkcom]

29 hours, 32 minutes. I like that they're having earlier showings than Midnight, so I'm not going to sleep at 2:30 in the morning.

Thanks for the heads up on this, I always have to work early Friday morning and I hate that I have to stay up so late. It's playing down the street at 7:00 pm.

[starseed]

I usually find Ebert's reviews to be pretty spot on, even when I disagree with them. It didn't really seem like he was saying it was a bad movie from his review, it sounds like he's just saying it was predictable.

[Protested Hero]

Buying tickets now.

[sweetforever]

Seeing this with my dad on Saturday

[xeno6919]

Only 4 more hours until I am watching this, can not wait.

[coryatlarge]

i am debating whether or not to see this tonight at midnight or wait till tomorrow night

[MyWorldEntire]

We being seeing this in 5 hours, going to buy tickets now.

[xeno6919]

w00t, well im off to the theaters to see this awesome movie.

[Protested Hero]

I'm seeing it at 8pm. I'm hoping it'll be great, which I'm sure it will.

[Chris Fallon]

Think I'm gonna go to a 9pm showing. Hope there's not a big line, but fuck it. I need to get out and see this.

[xeno6919]

I just got back from watching it, amazing. I will probably go watch it again within the week.

[sweetforever]

Just got back from seeing it. It was very good. It was very visually good, and Eric Bana was a badass.

[Protested Hero]

Wow, what an amazing film. I'm going to go out on a limb saying this, but I think it was one of my personal favorite movies of all time.

[Thomas Balkcom]

loved it

[MyWorldEntire]

Pretty damn good film.

[laxcrs]

yeah i liked it alot

[utgjames]

Dear lord JJ outdid himself. I mean CHRIST. Great casting and everything. I would like to note that someone needs to tell him to lay off the camera flares.

[Drew Beringer]

will see tomorrow/tonight

[TalkShowsOnMute]

Never been into Star Trek at all but I think the movie was great. Really enjoyed it.

[Chris Fallon]

Goddamn that was a good movie. Entire cast was on it, the visuals were terrific, and I enjoyed the twist in the middle as well as the many tips of the hat to the original series. Even though I have never watched a single episode of the show, I know enough -- and I loved every minute of it.

[mr. man]

wish the fiance didn't have mono so i could go see this :(