After watching the three trailers, I really have no feel if this is going to be good or awful, awful. The music seems to be straight from Batman Begins.
Then again, it's from JJ Abrams and it's got Simon Pegg. Might be worth a look.
And the chick from House as Kirk's mom? Really?
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/startrek/
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 06, 2009, 08:16:06 AM
After watching the three trailers, I really have no feel if this is going to be good or awful, awful. The music seems to be straight from Batman Begins.
Then again, it's from JJ Abrams and it's got Simon Pegg. Might be worth a look.
And the chick from House as Kirk's mom? Really?
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/startrek/
Be careful on that limb please.
Since when have you had trouble just having an arbitrary opinion with no relation to the actual world, Internet Chuck?
Someone please see this and confirm that the ridiculously good reviews it's getting are accurate.
Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As 'Fun, Watchable' (http://www.theonion.com/content/video/trekkies_bash_new_star_trek_film?utm_source=a-section)
Quote from: Kermit, B. on May 08, 2009, 12:51:41 PM
Someone please see this and confirm that the ridiculously good reviews it's getting are accurate.
The ridiculously good reviews are inaccurate. Then again, Trek has been so bad for so long, when someone offers up a decent tasting burger, everyone yells, "STEAK!"
The movie is good. It's a lot of fun, very humorous (the sequence with McCoy and Kirk getting on the Enterprise is hilarious), and the action sequences are great. The plot is bland and full of holes. But it doesn't matter. Quinto makes a great Spock and Simon Pegg isn't in enough scenes. And the new Uhura? More, please. Time travel is a big part of this and the way the time loop is open ended made me wonder if there's anything like this in store for Lost.
Well worth watching. The crowd applauded at the end.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 08, 2009, 01:04:46 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on May 08, 2009, 12:51:41 PM
Someone please see this and confirm that the ridiculously good reviews it's getting are accurate.
The ridiculously good reviews are inaccurate. Then again, Trek has been so bad for so long, when someone offers up a decent tasting burger, everyone yells, "STEAK!"
The movie is good. It's a lot of fun, very humorous (the sequence with McCoy and Kirk getting on the Enterprise is hilarious), and the action sequences are great. The plot is bland and full of holes. But it doesn't matter. Quinto makes a great Spock and Simon Pegg isn't in enough scenes. And the new Uhura? More, please. Time travel is a big part of this and the way the time loop is open ended made me wonder if there's anything like this in store for Lost.
Well worth watching. The crowd applauded at the end.
I think this jives with what the review turkeys are saying. None of the reviews I've seen call it great cinema or anything, it's just getting solid marks across the board as a fun summer movie that doesn't worry too much about catering to the Trek geeks. I might have to check it out on the IMAX.
Quote from: RV on May 08, 2009, 01:10:46 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 08, 2009, 01:04:46 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on May 08, 2009, 12:51:41 PM
Someone please see this and confirm that the ridiculously good reviews it's getting are accurate.
The ridiculously good reviews are inaccurate. Then again, Trek has been so bad for so long, when someone offers up a decent tasting burger, everyone yells, "STEAK!"
The movie is good. It's a lot of fun, very humorous (the sequence with McCoy and Kirk getting on the Enterprise is hilarious), and the action sequences are great. The plot is bland and full of holes. But it doesn't matter. Quinto makes a great Spock and Simon Pegg isn't in enough scenes. And the new Uhura? More, please. Time travel is a big part of this and the way the time loop is open ended made me wonder if there's anything like this in store for Lost.
Well worth watching. The crowd applauded at the end.
I think this jives with what the review turkeys are saying. None of the reviews I've seen call it great cinema or anything, it's just getting solid marks across the board as a fun summer movie that doesn't worry too much about catering to the Trek geeks. I might have to check it out on the IMAX.
That's exactly what I was hoping for.
Live Free or Die Hard was dumb as a box of rocks, but it was fun as hell to watch, like a summer movie should be.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on May 08, 2009, 01:13:09 PM
Quote from: RV on May 08, 2009, 01:10:46 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 08, 2009, 01:04:46 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on May 08, 2009, 12:51:41 PM
Someone please see this and confirm that the ridiculously good reviews it's getting are accurate.
The ridiculously good reviews are inaccurate. Then again, Trek has been so bad for so long, when someone offers up a decent tasting burger, everyone yells, "STEAK!"
The movie is good. It's a lot of fun, very humorous (the sequence with McCoy and Kirk getting on the Enterprise is hilarious), and the action sequences are great. The plot is bland and full of holes. But it doesn't matter. Quinto makes a great Spock and Simon Pegg isn't in enough scenes. And the new Uhura? More, please. Time travel is a big part of this and the way the time loop is open ended made me wonder if there's anything like this in store for Lost.
Well worth watching. The crowd applauded at the end.
I think this jives with what the review turkeys are saying. None of the reviews I've seen call it great cinema or anything, it's just getting solid marks across the board as a fun summer movie that doesn't worry too much about catering to the Trek geeks. I might have to check it out on the IMAX.
That's exactly what I was hoping for. Live Free or Die Hard was dumb as a box of rocks, but it was fun as hell to watch, like a summer movie should be.
Intrepid Reader: Huey"Die Hard? Never heard of it."
Quote from: Kermit, B. on May 08, 2009, 01:13:09 PM
Quote from: RV on May 08, 2009, 01:10:46 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 08, 2009, 01:04:46 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on May 08, 2009, 12:51:41 PM
Someone please see this and confirm that the ridiculously good reviews it's getting are accurate.
The ridiculously good reviews are inaccurate. Then again, Trek has been so bad for so long, when someone offers up a decent tasting burger, everyone yells, "STEAK!"
The movie is good. It's a lot of fun, very humorous (the sequence with McCoy and Kirk getting on the Enterprise is hilarious), and the action sequences are great. The plot is bland and full of holes. But it doesn't matter. Quinto makes a great Spock and Simon Pegg isn't in enough scenes. And the new Uhura? More, please. Time travel is a big part of this and the way the time loop is open ended made me wonder if there's anything like this in store for Lost.
Well worth watching. The crowd applauded at the end.
I think this jives with what the review turkeys are saying. None of the reviews I've seen call it great cinema or anything, it's just getting solid marks across the board as a fun summer movie that doesn't worry too much about catering to the Trek geeks. I might have to check it out on the IMAX.
That's exactly what I was hoping for. Live Free or Die Hard was dumb as a box of rocks, but it was fun as hell to watch, like a summer movie should be.
Hell yes, I was pleasantly surprised by that one. John McClain against a fighter jet? That right there is why bromo sapiens invented talkies.
Got my tickets for tonights 8 PM show here in the souf burbs. Set phasers to fabulous!
Not a great movie (weak story and a piss-poor villain), but it's just a lot of fun. Spot-on casting. Well worth the time and money.
I saw it last night. I agree that the casting was superb, the plot is weak, but it's a pretty fun summer blockbuster. The main problem I had was I saw the midnight showing last night (yes...I got in), which I really regret because the theater was full of Trekkies, so everyone was clapping after almost every line. I haven't watched many of the past movies/shows, so I felt like I was watching some big inside joke that I wasn't a part of. Therefore, a lot of the comedy is reserved for people who are very familiar with the series. The Live Free or Die Hard comparisons are solid. It's brainless, summer blockbuster fun that probably would be pretty terrible if not for the cast.
Quote from: Weebs on May 08, 2009, 05:30:14 PM
The main problem I had was I saw the midnight showing last night (yes...I got in), which I really regret because the theater was full of Trekkies, so everyone was clapping after almost every line.
What did you expect, nerdlinger?
Quote from: Tank on May 08, 2009, 05:46:43 PM
Quote from: Weebs on May 08, 2009, 05:30:14 PM
The main problem I had was I saw the midnight showing last night (yes...I got in), which I really regret because the theater was full of Trekkies, so everyone was clapping after almost every line.
What did you expect, nerdlinger?
But he saw it
first, that's what counts.
Quote from: Weebs on May 08, 2009, 05:30:14 PM
I saw it last night. I agree that the casting was superb, the plot is weak, but it's a pretty fun summer blockbuster. The main problem I had was I saw the midnight showing last night (yes...I got in), which I really regret because the theater was full of Trekkies, so everyone was clapping after almost every line. I haven't watched many of the past movies/shows, so I felt like I was watching some big inside joke that I wasn't a part of. Therefore, a lot of the comedy is reserved for people who are very familiar with the series. The Live Free or Die Hard comparisons are solid. It's brainless, summer blockbuster fun that probably would be pretty terrible if not for the cast.
I would have bet 900 Vulcanbucks that there would be absolutely no way you'd miss seeing this dorkfest of a movie on opening night. I would have won those 900 vbukaroonies too. I would have spent them on condoms. You know, Weebs, to use during intercourse with a girl.
Quote from: PenFoe on May 08, 2009, 05:51:32 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 08, 2009, 05:46:43 PM
Quote from: Weebs on May 08, 2009, 05:30:14 PM
The main problem I had was I saw the midnight showing last night (yes...I got in), which I really regret because the theater was full of Trekkies, so everyone was clapping after almost every line.
What did you expect, nerdlinger?
But he saw it first, that's what counts.
Wait wait wait wait. So did they bring the projector out to the curb?
Quote from: Weebs on May 08, 2009, 05:30:14 PM
I saw it last night. I agree that the casting was superb, the plot is weak, but it's a pretty fun summer blockbuster. The main problem I had was I saw the midnight showing last night (yes...I got in), which I really regret because the theater was full of Trekkies, so everyone was clapping after almost every line. I haven't watched many of the past movies/shows, so I felt like I was watching some big inside joke that I wasn't a part of. Therefore, a lot of the comedy is reserved for people who are very familiar with the series. The Live Free or Die Hard comparisons are solid. It's brainless, summer blockbuster fun that probably would be pretty terrible if not for the cast.
You are literally the Baltimore of Desipio.
Just when it seems that you couldn't possibly do something else unbelievable, you go ahead and trade for Joey Gathright.
Quote from: PenFoe on May 08, 2009, 06:15:42 PM
Quote from: Weebs on May 08, 2009, 05:30:14 PM
I saw it last night. I agree that the casting was superb, the plot is weak, but it's a pretty fun summer blockbuster. The main problem I had was I saw the midnight showing last night (yes...I got in), which I really regret because the theater was full of Trekkies, so everyone was clapping after almost every line. I haven't watched many of the past movies/shows, so I felt like I was watching some big inside joke that I wasn't a part of. Therefore, a lot of the comedy is reserved for people who are very familiar with the series. The Live Free or Die Hard comparisons are solid. It's brainless, summer blockbuster fun that probably would be pretty terrible if not for the cast.
You are literally the Baltimore of Desipio.
Just when it seems that you couldn't possibly do something else unbelievable, you go ahead and trade for Joey Gathright.
All the prompting I needed to link to this...
Quote from: Weebs on March 15, 2008, 03:58:35 PM
So, here's the newest rumor, fresh from an inside source:
One of my good friends has a friend who is friends (sounds like a 90s teen comedy) with Sean Gallagher. Apparently she got a call yesterday or today from him and he told her he's headed to Baltimore, and the trade will probably be announced tomorrow or Monday. Again, it seems like a pretty unreliable rumor, but I've met this person before and I know she is friends with him, so take it for what it's worth.
Quote from: PenFoe on May 08, 2009, 06:15:42 PM
You are literally the Baltimore of Desipio.
Just when it seems that you couldn't possibly do something else unbelievable, you go ahead and trade for Joey Gathright.
Just wanted to point out that this is awesome, and I intend to steal it.
Quote from: Tank on May 08, 2009, 06:18:27 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 08, 2009, 06:15:42 PM
Quote from: Weebs on May 08, 2009, 05:30:14 PM
I saw it last night. I agree that the casting was superb, the plot is weak, but it's a pretty fun summer blockbuster. The main problem I had was I saw the midnight showing last night (yes...I got in), which I really regret because the theater was full of Trekkies, so everyone was clapping after almost every line. I haven't watched many of the past movies/shows, so I felt like I was watching some big inside joke that I wasn't a part of. Therefore, a lot of the comedy is reserved for people who are very familiar with the series. The Live Free or Die Hard comparisons are solid. It's brainless, summer blockbuster fun that probably would be pretty terrible if not for the cast.
You are literally the Baltimore of Desipio.
Just when it seems that you couldn't possibly do something else unbelievable, you go ahead and trade for Joey Gathright.
All the prompting I needed to link to this...
Quote from: Weebs on March 15, 2008, 03:58:35 PM
So, here's the newest rumor, fresh from an inside source:
One of my good friends has a friend who is friends (sounds like a 90s teen comedy) with Sean Gallagher. Apparently she got a call yesterday or today from him and he told her he's headed to Baltimore, and the trade will probably be announced tomorrow or Monday. Again, it seems like a pretty unreliable rumor, but I've met this person before and I know she is friends with him, so take it for what it's worth.
Wow...I was a huge fag. "Sounds like a 90s teen comedy." That's fucking ghey. I apologize for ever trying to defend myself.
Quote from: TDubbs on May 08, 2009, 06:01:24 PM
I would have bet 900 Vulcanbucks that there would be absolutely no way you'd miss seeing this dorkfest of a movie on opening night. I would have won those 900 vbukaroonies too. I would have spent them on condoms. You know, Weebs, to use during intercourse with a girl.
Condoms? Pass.
Quote from: TDubbs on May 08, 2009, 06:01:24 PM
Quote from: Weebs on May 08, 2009, 05:30:14 PM
I saw it last night. I agree that the casting was superb, the plot is weak, but it's a pretty fun summer blockbuster. The main problem I had was I saw the midnight showing last night (yes...I got in), which I really regret because the theater was full of Trekkies, so everyone was clapping after almost every line. I haven't watched many of the past movies/shows, so I felt like I was watching some big inside joke that I wasn't a part of. Therefore, a lot of the comedy is reserved for people who are very familiar with the series. The Live Free or Die Hard comparisons are solid. It's brainless, summer blockbuster fun that probably would be pretty terrible if not for the cast.
I would have bet 900 Vulcanbucks that there would be absolutely no way you'd miss seeing this dorkfest of a movie on opening night. I would have won those 900 vbukaroonies too. I would have spent them on condoms. You know, Weebs, to use during intercourse with a girl so I don't make a mess when I masturbate bitterly.
Real Chads don't use condoms, they use abortions'ed.
Quote from: Tank on May 08, 2009, 05:46:43 PM
Quote from: Weebs on May 08, 2009, 05:30:14 PM
The main problem I had was I saw the midnight showing last night (yes...I got in), which I really regret because the theater was full of Trekkies, so everyone was clapping after almost every line.
What did you expect, nerdlinger?
I expect the bra bomb to work.
Quote from: butthead on May 08, 2009, 08:25:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 08, 2009, 05:46:43 PM
Quote from: Weebs on May 08, 2009, 05:30:14 PM
The main problem I had was I saw the midnight showing last night (yes...I got in), which I really regret because the theater was full of Trekkies, so everyone was clapping after almost every line.
What did you expect, nerdlinger?
I expect the bra bomb to work.
That's why you'll be such a great Secretary of Partying Down.
So is it ok to post spoilers yet because there was a huge fucking plot hole the size of a singularity in that movie. Bothered the fuck out of me.
Quote from: Poon on May 09, 2009, 11:04:14 AM
... a huge fucking plot hole the size of a singularity ...
Quote from: ChuckD on May 09, 2009, 12:15:45 PM
Quote from: Poon on May 09, 2009, 11:04:14 AM
... a huge fucking plot hole the size of a singularity ...
No spatial extension, sure.
But infinite density, too.
Not large, but still massive nonetheless.
Quote from: Tank on May 09, 2009, 12:57:53 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on May 09, 2009, 12:15:45 PM
Quote from: Poon on May 09, 2009, 11:04:14 AM
... a huge fucking plot hole the size of a singularity ...
No spatial extension, sure.
But infinite density, too.
Not large, but still massive nonetheless.
Well, now I'll be looking for it. Thanks a lot. I'm gonna feel pretty silly when I don't even notice it.
Quote from: Poon on May 09, 2009, 11:04:14 AM
So is it ok to post spoilers yet because there was a huge fucking plot hole the size of a singularity in that movie. Bothered the fuck out of me.
There's several. So what?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 09, 2009, 02:55:47 PM
Quote from: Poon on May 09, 2009, 11:04:14 AM
So is it ok to post spoilers yet because there was a huge fucking plot hole the size of a singularity in that movie. Bothered the fuck out of me.
There's several. So what?
So, no one asked WHY.
Quote from: Tank on May 08, 2009, 05:46:43 PM
Quote from: Weebs on May 08, 2009, 05:30:14 PM
The main problem I had was I saw the midnight showing last night (yes...I got in), which I really regret because the theater was full of Trekkies, so everyone was clapping after almost every line.
What did you expect, nerdlinger?
I'm just surprised he could hear the applause - or the dialog - through his foam Vulcan ears.
Quote from: Weebs on May 08, 2009, 05:30:14 PM
I saw it last night. I agree that the casting was superb, the plot is weak, but it's a pretty fun summer blockbuster. The main problem I had was I saw the midnight showing last night (yes...I got in), which I really regret because the theater was full of Trekkies, so everyone was clapping after almost every line. I haven't watched many of the past movies/shows, so I felt like I was watching some big inside joke that I wasn't a part of. Therefore, a lot of the comedy is reserved for people who are very familiar with the series. The Live Free or Die Hard comparisons are solid. It's brainless, summer blockbuster fun that probably would be pretty terrible if not for the cast.
By the way, Weebs, did you sit in the front row in order to ensure that you'd be the one to see it first?
Quote from: Canadouche on May 09, 2009, 10:50:24 PM
Quote from: Weebs on May 08, 2009, 05:30:14 PM
I saw it last night. I agree that the casting was superb, the plot is weak, but it's a pretty fun summer blockbuster. The main problem I had was I saw the midnight showing last night (yes...I got in), which I really regret because the theater was full of Trekkies, so everyone was clapping after almost every line. I haven't watched many of the past movies/shows, so I felt like I was watching some big inside joke that I wasn't a part of. Therefore, a lot of the comedy is reserved for people who are very familiar with the series. The Live Free or Die Hard comparisons are solid. It's brainless, summer blockbuster fun that probably would be pretty terrible if not for the cast.
By the way, Weebs, did you sit in the front row in order to ensure that you'd be the one to see it first?
Maybe it's the Smithwick's I've imbibed (Apex, holler) doing the posting here, but this got a laugh out of me.
(Curious where Kurt stole this joke from, though.)
I just saw this movie. I enjoyed it; it was entertaining. As a Star Trek fan, I can say that the series had died after Nemesis. There are only so many movies that you can make that appeal to a core audience, rather than a general one.
I am pleased because this movie was able to respect actual science (namely, quantum mechanics) and create a new direction for Star Trek. So, there are two timelines in Trek now. One which has Picard and Janeway and everything like that, and this one which is able to tell new stories completely untethered from the burden of its history. I completely positive this.
It was great to see both the sci-fi nerds and the general audience watching a Star Trek movie. The die-hards will be offended because everything they know is over, but it gives the series and the franchise new life, which is exactly what it needed. I'm pretty sure the folks at Paramount aren't losing any sleep over this.
So, go see it.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on May 10, 2009, 09:51:46 PM
I just saw this movie. I enjoyed it; it was entertaining. As a Star Trek fan, I can say that the series had died after Nemesis. There are only so many movies that you can make that appeal to a core audience, rather than a general one.
I am pleased because this movie was able to respect actual science (namely, quantum mechanics) and create a new direction for Star Trek. So, there are two timelines in Trek now. One which has Picard and Janeway and everything like that, and this one which is able to tell new stories completely untethered from the burden of its history. I completely positive this.
It was great to see both the sci-fi nerds and the general audience watching a Star Trek movie. The die-hards will be offended because everything they know is over, but it gives the series and the franchise new life, which is exactly what it needed. I'm pretty sure the folks at Paramount aren't losing any sleep over this.
So, go see it.
I positive this as well.
We get the original crew with all new stories of which is something we haven't had in a while. We also get the possiblity of the two timelines reconverging or something like that.
Good movie.
Quote from: PenFoe on May 08, 2009, 12:58:02 PM
Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As 'Fun, Watchable' (http://www.theonion.com/content/video/trekkies_bash_new_star_trek_film?utm_source=a-section)
Bree Lindsay -- whoever she is -- is hot.
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2009, 02:28:37 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 08, 2009, 12:58:02 PM
Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As 'Fun, Watchable' (http://www.theonion.com/content/video/trekkies_bash_new_star_trek_film?utm_source=a-section)
Bree Lindsay -- whoever she is -- is hot.
Yes, she is.
(http://2.media.tumblr.com/HTCJ7x2CVn5nnzcsuRpB9rlIo1_500.jpg)
Quote from: Kermit, B. on May 11, 2009, 03:04:37 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2009, 02:28:37 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 08, 2009, 12:58:02 PM
Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As 'Fun, Watchable' (http://www.theonion.com/content/video/trekkies_bash_new_star_trek_film?utm_source=a-section)
Bree Lindsay -- whoever she is -- is hot.
Yes, she is.
(http://2.media.tumblr.com/HTCJ7x2CVn5nnzcsuRpB9rlIo1_500.jpg)
Dudes -- broad shoulders. Thick neck. Adams apple.
Quote from: Canadouche on May 11, 2009, 09:54:57 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on May 11, 2009, 03:04:37 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2009, 02:28:37 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 08, 2009, 12:58:02 PM
Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As 'Fun, Watchable' (http://www.theonion.com/content/video/trekkies_bash_new_star_trek_film?utm_source=a-section)
Bree Lindsay -- whoever she is -- is hot.
Yes, she is.
(http://2.media.tumblr.com/HTCJ7x2CVn5nnzcsuRpB9rlIo1_500.jpg)
Dudes -- broad shoulders. Thick neck. Adams apple.
So you're type of "woman" then huh?
Quote from: TDubbs on May 12, 2009, 05:23:23 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on May 11, 2009, 09:54:57 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on May 11, 2009, 03:04:37 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2009, 02:28:37 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 08, 2009, 12:58:02 PM
Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As 'Fun, Watchable' (http://www.theonion.com/content/video/trekkies_bash_new_star_trek_film?utm_source=a-section)
Bree Lindsay -- whoever she is -- is hot.
Yes, she is.
(http://2.media.tumblr.com/HTCJ7x2CVn5nnzcsuRpB9rlIo1_500.jpg)
Dudes -- broad shoulders. Thick neck. Adams apple.
So you're type of "woman" then huh?
When you're not sure what you want, you ALWAYS go with the combo platter.
Now this is over the top:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090513/ap_en_ot/us_film_star_trek_who_s_captain_kirk_5
QuoteHe's JFK — a deep thinker and voracious seeker of knowledge who disdains intellectualism when it is untethered from common sense
He's JFK all right, in that they'd both fuck turtle women from Planet Reptilion.
Quote from: Fork on May 13, 2009, 10:11:39 AM
QuoteHe's JFK — a deep thinker and voracious seeker of knowledge who disdains intellectualism when it is untethered from common sense
He's JFK all right, in that they'd both fuck turtle women from Planet Reptilion.
Why?
Quote from: TDubbs on May 13, 2009, 10:16:56 AM
Quote from: Fork on May 13, 2009, 10:11:39 AM
QuoteHe's JFK — a deep thinker and voracious seeker of knowledge who disdains intellectualism when it is untethered from common sense
He's JFK all right, in that they'd both fuck turtle women from Planet Reptilion.
Why?
Because once you've got them on their backs, they can't get away.
Quote from: Fork on May 13, 2009, 10:22:07 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on May 13, 2009, 10:16:56 AM
Quote from: Fork on May 13, 2009, 10:11:39 AM
QuoteHe's JFK — a deep thinker and voracious seeker of knowledge who disdains intellectualism when it is untethered from common sense
He's JFK all right, in that they'd both fuck turtle women from Planet Reptilion.
Why?
Because once you've got them on their backs, they can't get away.
No. You misunderstood me. Sorry, let me clarify. Why do you even bother fucking posting stuff like that?
Quote from: TDubbs on May 13, 2009, 10:48:23 AM
Quote from: Fork on May 13, 2009, 10:22:07 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on May 13, 2009, 10:16:56 AM
Quote from: Fork on May 13, 2009, 10:11:39 AM
QuoteHe's JFK — a deep thinker and voracious seeker of knowledge who disdains intellectualism when it is untethered from common sense
He's JFK all right, in that they'd both fuck turtle women from Planet Reptilion.
Why?
Because once you've got them on their backs, they can't get away.
No. You misunderstood me. Sorry, let me clarify. Why do you even bother fucking posting stuff like that?
Because once you've got them on their backs, they can't get away.
Quote from: Fork on May 13, 2009, 11:32:52 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on May 13, 2009, 10:48:23 AM
Quote from: Fork on May 13, 2009, 10:22:07 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on May 13, 2009, 10:16:56 AM
Quote from: Fork on May 13, 2009, 10:11:39 AM
QuoteHe's JFK — a deep thinker and voracious seeker of knowledge who disdains intellectualism when it is untethered from common sense
He's JFK all right, in that they'd both fuck turtle women from Planet Reptilion.
Why?
Because once you've got them on their backs, they can't get away.
No. You misunderstood me. Sorry, let me clarify. Why do you even bother fucking posting stuff like that?
Because once you've got them on their backs, they can't get away.
Oooooh! I get what you did there.
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Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on May 16, 2009, 09:14:14 AM
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First Contact was the shit.
How the hell did Tyler Perry get into this movie?
Quote from: Tank on June 05, 2009, 01:19:20 PM
How the hell did Tyler Perry get into this movie?
Also, How come they didn't have any Puerto Ricans in this movie? They got every race and lifeform in the galaxy, except for Puerto Ricans. What's up with that?
Seriously though, this was an amazingly solid flick
This movie kicked all kinds of ass. Best sci-fi movie I've seen since Serenity.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on July 02, 2009, 11:28:37 PM
This movie kicked all kinds of ass. Best sci-fi movie I've seen since Serenity.
Well, now I've
got to see it.
For real. I wasn't being sarcastic.
Quote from: JD on July 03, 2009, 08:37:39 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on July 02, 2009, 11:28:37 PM
This movie kicked all kinds of ass. Best sci-fi movie I've seen since Serenity.
Well, now I've got to see it.
For real. I wasn't being sarcastic.
I'm sitting tight until Asteroids: The Movie (http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2009/07/asteroids-movie/) comes out.
Quote from: Poon on May 09, 2009, 11:04:14 AM
So is it ok to post spoilers yet because there was a huge fucking plot hole the size of a singularity in that movie. Bothered the fuck out of me.
Well, the DVD is out now. What was your beef?
Just saw it yesterday. I give it 4 thumbs up.
500 times better than that LSD video thing.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on July 02, 2009, 11:28:37 PM
This movie kicked all kinds of ass. Best sci-fi movie I've seen since Serenity.
That. What a fun movie.
I know I'm going to regret this more than Weebs' parents regret finishing their basement...but what are the plot holes Chuck was Chucking about?
Quote from: R-V on December 13, 2009, 10:24:43 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on July 02, 2009, 11:28:37 PM
This movie kicked all kinds of ass. Best sci-fi movie I've seen since Serenity.
That. What a fun movie.
I know I'm going to regret this more than Weebs' parents regret finishing their basement...but what are the plot holes Chuck was Chucking about?
How about the entire setup with the Supernova for starters?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 13, 2009, 11:56:10 AM
Quote from: R-V on December 13, 2009, 10:24:43 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on July 02, 2009, 11:28:37 PM
This movie kicked all kinds of ass. Best sci-fi movie I've seen since Serenity.
That. What a fun movie.
I know I'm going to regret this more than Weebs' parents regret finishing their basement...but what are the plot holes Chuck was Chucking about?
How about the entire setup with the Supernova for starters?
Go on...
Quote from: R-V on December 13, 2009, 10:24:43 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on July 02, 2009, 11:28:37 PM
This movie kicked all kinds of ass. Best sci-fi movie I've seen since Serenity.
That. What a fun movie.
I know I'm going to regret this more than Weebs' parents regret finishing their basement...but what are the plot holes Chuck was Chucking about?
I still haven't seen it. I'd like to, though.
RedLetterMedia (the guy who did the Star Wars prequel reviews) has a new review up about this.
http://www.redlettermedia.com/star_trek_09.html (http://www.redlettermedia.com/star_trek_09.html)
It's not nearly as funny as the Star Wars reviews, because he actually likes this movie. I still enjoyed the review.
What say you, Gil Gunderson?
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 02, 2010, 11:40:18 PM
RedLetterMedia (the guy who did the Star Wars prequel reviews) has a new review up about this.
http://www.redlettermedia.com/star_trek_09.html (http://www.redlettermedia.com/star_trek_09.html)
It's not nearly as funny as the Star Wars reviews, because he actually likes this movie. I still enjoyed the review.
What say you, Gil Gunderson?
I say it's a fantastic review.
The popcorn eating masses part killed me.
POLEKATZ!!!!
DPD, but the part about how modern audiences don't know what "sawbones" means saddened me a little bit.
Funny as hell, nevertheless.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on September 03, 2010, 07:22:27 AM
DPD, but the part about how modern audiences don't know what "sawbones" means saddened me a little bit.
Of course they don't. WE DON'T HAVE THE OED IN PRINT ANYMORE!
Quote from: ChuckD on December 13, 2009, 12:15:09 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 13, 2009, 11:56:10 AM
Quote from: R-V on December 13, 2009, 10:24:43 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on July 02, 2009, 11:28:37 PM
This movie kicked all kinds of ass. Best sci-fi movie I've seen since Serenity.
That. What a fun movie.
I know I'm going to regret this more than Weebs' parents regret finishing their basement...but what are the plot holes Chuck was Chucking about?
How about the entire setup with the Supernova for starters?
Go on...
...
Why would you pick the supernova setup instead of ripping on the fact that Nero just sat around with his thumb up his ass for 20 years waiting for Spock to show up?
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on March 09, 2012, 11:25:50 AM
Why would you pick the supernova setup instead of ripping on the fact that Nero just sat around with his thumb up his ass for 20 years waiting for Spock to show up?
I guess his crew was cool with just hanging around, too. I wonder how many of 'em went ghey. And, if they did, I wonder how differently LA cops would treat them. Stew wants to know for some reason.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on March 09, 2012, 11:25:50 AM
Why would you pick the supernova setup instead of ripping on the fact that Nero just sat around with his thumb up his ass for 20 years waiting for Spock to show up?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek_%28film%29#Filming
QuoteAfter the shoot, Abrams cut out some scenes of Kirk and Spock as children, including seeing the latter as a baby, as well as a subplot involving Nero being imprisoned by the Klingons and his escape: this explanation for his absence during Kirk's life confused many to whom Abrams screened the film.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek_%28film%29#Cast
QuoteSome characters had their scenes substantially or entirely cut from the film... Victor Garber plays a Klingon interrogator who tortures Nero during his time on Rura Penthe.
Ah, yes... Good old Rura Penthe. They have borax mines there, right?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 12, 2012, 04:55:37 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on March 09, 2012, 11:25:50 AM
Why would you pick the supernova setup instead of ripping on the fact that Nero just sat around with his thumb up his ass for 20 years waiting for Spock to show up?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek_%28film%29#Filming
QuoteAfter the shoot, Abrams cut out some scenes of Kirk and Spock as children, including seeing the latter as a baby, as well as a subplot involving Nero being imprisoned by the Klingons and his escape: this explanation for his absence during Kirk's life confused many to whom Abrams screened the film.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek_%28film%29#Cast
QuoteSome characters had their scenes substantially or entirely cut from the film... Victor Garber plays a Klingon interrogator who tortures Nero during his time on Rura Penthe.
Ah, yes... Good old Rura Penthe. They have borax mines there, right?
If Abrams wanted credit for that, he should have put it in the movie.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 12, 2012, 04:55:37 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on March 09, 2012, 11:25:50 AM
Why would you pick the supernova setup instead of ripping on the fact that Nero just sat around with his thumb up his ass for 20 years waiting for Spock to show up?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek_%28film%29#Filming
QuoteAfter the shoot, Abrams cut out some scenes of Kirk and Spock as children, including seeing the latter as a baby, as well as a subplot involving Nero being imprisoned by the Klingons and his escape: this explanation for his absence during Kirk's life confused many to whom Abrams screened the film.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek_%28film%29#Cast
QuoteSome characters had their scenes substantially or entirely cut from the film... Victor Garber plays a Klingon interrogator who tortures Nero during his time on Rura Penthe.
Ah, yes... Good old Rura Penthe. They have borax mines there, right?
Borax mines *and* supermodels named Iman.
Star Trek sequel plot details here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/27/star-trek-into-darkness-plot-revealed_n_2198376.html
(Sorry for HuffPo)
Star Trek: The Dark Bane Rises trailer http://www.startrek.com/article/first-look-star-trek-into-darkness-trailer
The first nine minutes: http://video.yandex.ru/users/geogz/view/7
OK, that one's done. It's fine, but it also really aims low. They played it safe and took no chances at all.
Note to TEC: Deep Space Nine gets a nod.
I didn't read this (http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9293739/a-not-brief-conversation-damon-lindelof-writer-lost-prometheus-star-trek-darkness?ex_cid=facebook), but you Star Trek people might be interested.
Well, I personally think this movie blew right past tongue in cheek homage to Wrath of Khan and straight into juvenile, ham-fisted awkward rip off. In short, it was a visually impressive turd pile.
Quote from: SKO on May 21, 2013, 10:21:15 PM
Well, I personally think this movie blew right past tongue in cheek homage to Wrath of Khan and straight into juvenile, ham-fisted awkward rip off. In short, it was a visually impressive turd pile.
First two acts were fine. But the more you love old Trek, the more you'll probably hate the ending. I was disappointed. Wife notsomuch. Eldest Murton was "meh."
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 22, 2013, 08:50:16 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 21, 2013, 10:21:15 PM
Well, I personally think this movie blew right past tongue in cheek homage to Wrath of Khan and straight into juvenile, ham-fisted awkward rip off. In short, it was a visually impressive turd pile.
First two acts were fine. But the more you love old Trek, the more you'll probably hate the ending. I was disappointed. Wife notsomuch. Eldest Murton was "meh."
I had no beef with the first two acts, but the third act was just awful.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 22, 2013, 08:50:16 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 21, 2013, 10:21:15 PM
Well, I personally think this movie blew right past tongue in cheek homage to Wrath of Khan and straight into juvenile, ham-fisted awkward rip off. In short, it was a visually impressive turd pile.
First two acts were fine. But the more you love old Trek, the more you'll probably hate the ending. I was disappointed. Wife notsomuch. Eldest Murton was "meh."
Cause y'all are homosexuals
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 09, 2012, 11:04:03 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on December 13, 2009, 12:15:09 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 13, 2009, 11:56:10 AM
Quote from: R-V on December 13, 2009, 10:24:43 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on July 02, 2009, 11:28:37 PM
This movie kicked all kinds of ass. Best sci-fi movie I've seen since Serenity.
That. What a fun movie.
I know I'm going to regret this more than Weebs' parents regret finishing their basement...but what are the plot holes Chuck was Chucking about?
How about the entire setup with the Supernova for starters?
Go on...
...
...
Quote from: SKO on May 22, 2013, 11:41:21 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 22, 2013, 08:50:16 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 21, 2013, 10:21:15 PM
Well, I personally think this movie blew right past tongue in cheek homage to Wrath of Khan and straight into juvenile, ham-fisted awkward rip off. In short, it was a visually impressive turd pile.
First two acts were fine. But the more you love old Trek, the more you'll probably hate the ending. I was disappointed. Wife notsomuch. Eldest Murton was "meh."
I had no beef with the first two acts, but the third act was just awful.
The characters, plot, and villain are all upgrades over the 2009 movie.
The third act didn't work for me, but at least it made sense (again, a nice upgrade over the 2009 movie).
Karl Urban is the balls.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on May 22, 2013, 05:41:36 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 22, 2013, 11:41:21 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 22, 2013, 08:50:16 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 21, 2013, 10:21:15 PM
Well, I personally think this movie blew right past tongue in cheek homage to Wrath of Khan and straight into juvenile, ham-fisted awkward rip off. In short, it was a visually impressive turd pile.
First two acts were fine. But the more you love old Trek, the more you'll probably hate the ending. I was disappointed. Wife notsomuch. Eldest Murton was "meh."
I had no beef with the first two acts, but the third act was just awful.
The characters, plot, and villain are all upgrades over the 2009 movie.
The third act didn't work for me, but at least it made sense (again, a nice upgrade over the 2009 movie).
Karl Urban is the balls.
I really hated this movie, but Karl Urban is pretty awesome.
Can we discuss the film here now, or do I need to use the spoiler tags, etc.?
Because after my initial thoughts last night, I think I'm more conflicted on this movie after reading through some of the critiques, reviews, and polemics.
I liked this film a lot. It was enormous fun. Discuss *that*.
Quote from: Tonker on June 14, 2013, 04:40:46 PM
I liked this film a lot. It was enormous fun. Discuss *that*.
Kirk was born in the Bronx, but he's from Long Island.
Quote from: Tonker on June 14, 2013, 04:40:46 PM
I liked this film a lot. It was enormous fun. Discuss *that*.
It's nice not being a fanboy of the old shit so I can actually enjoy this movie. I hope they make 1,000 more to spite TEC/SKO/Chuck/Gil
Quote from: Yeti on June 10, 2014, 10:58:57 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 14, 2013, 04:40:46 PM
I liked this film a lot. It was enormous fun. Discuss *that*.
It's nice not being a fanboy of the old shit so I can actually enjoy this movie. I hope they make 1,000 more to spite TEC/SKO/Chuck/Gil
Even if you aren't a fanboy, nothing that Admiral Robocop does makes any damn sense.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on June 10, 2014, 11:07:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on June 10, 2014, 10:58:57 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 14, 2013, 04:40:46 PM
I liked this film a lot. It was enormous fun. Discuss *that*.
It's nice not being a fanboy of the old shit so I can actually enjoy this movie. I hope they make 1,000 more to spite TEC/SKO/Chuck/Gil
Even if you aren't a fanboy, nothing that Admiral Robocop does makes any damn sense.
It seems as though he was trying to cover up a mistake, and he's evil so he did evil shit.
Quote from: Yeti on June 10, 2014, 11:57:15 AM
he's evil so he did evil shit.
Yeti is the perfect buyer of shit-for-plotting that's made Kurtzman and Orci the toast of Hollywood.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on June 10, 2014, 11:07:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on June 10, 2014, 10:58:57 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 14, 2013, 04:40:46 PM
I liked this film a lot. It was enormous fun. Discuss *that*.
It's nice not being a fanboy of the old shit so I can actually enjoy this movie. I hope they make 1,000 more to spite TEC/SKO/Chuck/Gil
Even if you aren't a fanboy, nothing that Admiral Robocop does makes any damn sense.
They've got one of those???? I might see this, now. What movie are we talking about?
Also, I'm still ticked at you guys over "Enlisted" being cancelled.
Decent try. Some good action, but at times impossible to follow. They start out with all these interesting ideas for inner conflicts for the characters. Then... forgotten. Given lip service at the end.
It's a space action film with characters who have names we recognize. It's a decent popcorn flick, sub par Star Trek.
Remarkably unfunny attempts at humor the first half of the film, especially given Pegg wrote it.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 02, 2016, 02:39:45 PM
Decent try. Some good action, but at times impossible to follow. They start out with all these interesting ideas for inner conflicts for the characters. Then... forgotten. Given lip service at the end.
It's a space action film with characters who have names we recognize. It's a decent popcorn flick, sub par Star Trek.
Remarkably unfunny attempts at humor the first half of the film, especially given Pegg wrote it.
I swaw this movie today, and I agree with every single word of the above. Internet Chuck must have been asleep at the wheel for this review.
Well, given the crappiness of my suffering Dad's cable, I tried watching Beyond last night. I quit after an hour. This is what I get for trying to hold together a car conversation that had turned into dislike of scary movies by bringing up Dan Bannon.
If there was ever a time that grass could keep me sane, this is it.
Quote from: Wheezer on December 13, 2020, 01:00:32 PM
Well, given the crappiness of my suffering Dad's cable, I tried watching Beyond last night. I quit after an hour. This is what I get for trying to hold together a car conversation that had turned into dislike of scary movies by bringing up Dan Bannon.
If there was ever a time that grass could keep me sane, this is it.
No doubt. I love taking off my shoes and walking on grass. So relaxing....