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jct us101 · 05-08-2009, 12:10 AM

What an amazing movie.

Ira · 05-08-2009, 02:52 AM

What did you do--go to a midnight preview or get a pirate copy? Doesn't open until today.

I heard it's beyond belief, the best of all of them, and probably the best sci-fi film of all time.

mehanikaloptikal · 05-08-2009, 03:06 AM

saw it yesterday, it opened in theaters here in Croatia.

beyound belief - depends waht you believe in

best of all of them - wouldn't go so far... but it's fully action packed, more than all previous combined

probably best sci-fi movie of all time - definetly not

but it is good.

Ira · 05-08-2009, 03:15 AM

Hopefully, there no whales in it.

Any Ferengis?

jct us101 · 05-08-2009, 03:36 AM

No Ferengis.

I got the midnight showing (well, 7:30).

**Sailor** · 05-08-2009, 04:38 AM

Originally posted by jct us101

What an amazing movie.

Sounds like fun. I was an undergrad when the original TV show was broadcast, so I'm betting this one will bring back memories.

Jer

Urmas R. · 05-08-2009, 07:00 AM

I really look forward to it. I think I have seen all of the ST series and movies so far.

Out of curiosity, what are your favorite Science Fiction movies?

Mine are:

Solaris (I like both, the old and new, but most of all I love the book)
Star Wars: Empire strikes back (no comments needed, I guess)
Twelve monkeys (top SciFi thriller)
Planet of the Apes (2001)

tybeck · 05-08-2009, 07:43 AM

It's not the best SciFi movie ever (which is a matter of opinion anyway). What is does represent is a reboot of the franchise. The new actors planing the old characters keep the sprit of said character alive, in some cases it's almost an erie channeling. McCoy is this way. For me it's easily among the best Star Trek films. It follows the Trek cannon closely enough that current fans are more likely to embrace it, but is also has a ton of newbie appeal. If you are familiar with the original series and the characters it's fun to try and find the references and old ways that the characters interacted. For example, Kirk still has his trademark shoulder slap.

If you like Trek defiantly see it. It the franchise is going to survive on the big screen this is the path. Drag your non-Trek buddies as well to indoctrinate them.

deadwolfbones · 05-08-2009, 08:01 AM

Pretty excited about it, from the awesome trailer to the overwhelmingly positive reviews.

Gotta wait for my friend to get back from Baltimore on Monday before I see it, though.

Fave SF movies:
Blade Runner
Primer
12 Monkeys
Altered States
Aliens (though really more of an action movie)
The Abyss

daacon · 05-08-2009, 08:11 AM

I am looking forward to it as well. Love the original sereis despite the obvious corny scenes. Does the new James Tiberius Kirk do any drop kicks (his favorite move in the original fight scenes haha).

Favorite Sci-Fi umm so many ... in no partiuclar order of course more recent have better special efforts which is the whole point

Matrix (first one)
Armageddon
Independance Day
Star Wars (Empire strikes back)
The Thing (1982 with Kirk Russel)
Terminator (Original)

Honorable mention and much more of a comedy and a parady on Star Trek is Galaxy Quest very funny ....

so many more ...............

WerTicus · 05-08-2009, 08:32 AM

i find it best to go to the movies with low expectations ... much more enjoyable then

its going to suck!

Venturi · 05-08-2009, 10:06 AM

Been looking forward to this since they announced the project. I'm a looong time Trek fan. I even enjoy most of the really bad shows - though Insurrection should have been left on the cutting room floor...

Favorite Sci-Fi flicks? Don't know if I have "a" favorite, but here are several non-ST I enjoy re-watching:
2001 & 2010
Close Encounters
Contact
Blade Runner
Man from Earth
13th Floor
StarGate

pcarfan · 05-09-2009, 03:16 PM

One of the best movies for sure.....wow! unbelievable.

**rparmar** · 05-09-2009, 04:13 PM

Best SF films ever? Depending on your definition I'd have to include:

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956 USA)
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957 USA)
La Jetée (1962 France)
The Manchurian Candidate (1962 USA)
Dr Strangelove (1964 UK)
Alphaville (1965 France)
Quatermass and the Pit (1967 UK)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968 UK)
THX 1138 (1970 USA)
Solaris (1972 USSR)
The Last Wave (1977 Australia)
Alien (1979 USA)
Blade Runner (1982 USA)
Videodrome (1983 Canada)
Brazil (1985 UK)
La Double vie de Véronique (1991 France/Poland)
Twelve Monkeys (1995 USA)
Last Night (1998 Canada)
Gamera: Revenge of Iris (1999 Japan)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004 USA)

It's hard to imagine any Star Trek film could make the cut. It's all been downhill since the original series.

MrApollinax · 05-09-2009, 04:37 PM

I saw it and I think it is exactly what the franchise needs. JJ Abrams hit this one out of the park. Best SciFi movie ever? I wouldn't go that far. But it was a very good movie. Definitely going to be one of the best movies this summer out of a summer full of movies with great potential.

05-08-2009, 12:10 AM	#1
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	Star Trek What an amazing movie.

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	I am looking forward to it as well. Love the original sereis despite the obvious corny scenes. Does the new James Tiberius Kirk do any drop kicks (his favorite move in the original fight scenes haha). Favorite Sci-Fi umm so many ... in no partiuclar order of course more recent have better special efforts which is the whole point Matrix (first one) Armageddon Independance Day Star Wars (Empire strikes back) The Thing (1982 with Kirk Russel) Terminator (Original) Honorable mention and much more of a comedy and a parady on Star Trek is Galaxy Quest very funny .... so many more ............... Last edited by daacon; 05-08-2009 at 09:29 AM.

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Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	What did you do--go to a midnight preview or get a pirate copy? Doesn't open until today. I heard it's beyond belief, the best of all of them, and probably the best sci-fi film of all time.

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mehanikaloptikal Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Zagreb Posts: 33	saw it yesterday, it opened in theaters here in Croatia. beyound belief - depends waht you believe in best of all of them - wouldn't go so far... but it's fully action packed, more than all previous combined probably best sci-fi movie of all time - definetly not but it is good.

05-08-2009, 03:15 AM	#4
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Hopefully, there no whales in it. Any Ferengis?

05-08-2009, 03:36 AM	#5
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793 Original Poster	No Ferengis. I got the midnight showing (well, 7:30).

05-08-2009, 04:38 AM	#6
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Originally posted by jct us101 What an amazing movie. Sounds like fun. I was an undergrad when the original TV show was broadcast, so I'm betting this one will bring back memories. Jer

05-08-2009, 07:00 AM	#7
Urmas R. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 179	I really look forward to it. I think I have seen all of the ST series and movies so far. Out of curiosity, what are your favorite Science Fiction movies? Mine are: Solaris (I like both, the old and new, but most of all I love the book) Star Wars: Empire strikes back (no comments needed, I guess) Twelve monkeys (top SciFi thriller) Planet of the Apes (2001)

05-08-2009, 07:43 AM	#8
tybeck Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 452	It's not the best SciFi movie ever (which is a matter of opinion anyway). What is does represent is a reboot of the franchise. The new actors planing the old characters keep the sprit of said character alive, in some cases it's almost an erie channeling. McCoy is this way. For me it's easily among the best Star Trek films. It follows the Trek cannon closely enough that current fans are more likely to embrace it, but is also has a ton of newbie appeal. If you are familiar with the original series and the characters it's fun to try and find the references and old ways that the characters interacted. For example, Kirk still has his trademark shoulder slap. If you like Trek defiantly see it. It the franchise is going to survive on the big screen this is the path. Drag your non-Trek buddies as well to indoctrinate them.

05-08-2009, 08:01 AM	#9
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	Pretty excited about it, from the awesome trailer to the overwhelmingly positive reviews. Gotta wait for my friend to get back from Baltimore on Monday before I see it, though. Fave SF movies: Blade Runner Primer 12 Monkeys Altered States Aliens (though really more of an action movie) The Abyss

05-08-2009, 08:32 AM	#11
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	i find it best to go to the movies with low expectations ... much more enjoyable then its going to suck!

05-08-2009, 10:06 AM	#12
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Been looking forward to this since they announced the project. I'm a looong time Trek fan. I even enjoy most of the really bad shows - though Insurrection should have been left on the cutting room floor... Favorite Sci-Fi flicks? Don't know if I have "a" favorite, but here are several non-ST I enjoy re-watching: 2001 & 2010 Close Encounters Contact Blade Runner Man from Earth 13th Floor StarGate

05-09-2009, 03:16 PM	#13
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	One of the best movies for sure.....wow! unbelievable.

05-09-2009, 04:13 PM	#14
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Best SF films ever? Depending on your definition I'd have to include: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956 USA) The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957 USA) La Jetée (1962 France) The Manchurian Candidate (1962 USA) Dr Strangelove (1964 UK) Alphaville (1965 France) Quatermass and the Pit (1967 UK) 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968 UK) THX 1138 (1970 USA) Solaris (1972 USSR) The Last Wave (1977 Australia) Alien (1979 USA) Blade Runner (1982 USA) Videodrome (1983 Canada) Brazil (1985 UK) La Double vie de Véronique (1991 France/Poland) Twelve Monkeys (1995 USA) Last Night (1998 Canada) Gamera: Revenge of Iris (1999 Japan) Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004 USA) It's hard to imagine any Star Trek film could make the cut. It's all been downhill since the original series.

05-09-2009, 04:37 PM	#15
MrApollinax Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,529	I saw it and I think it is exactly what the franchise needs. JJ Abrams hit this one out of the park. Best SciFi movie ever? I wouldn't go that far. But it was a very good movie. Definitely going to be one of the best movies this summer out of a summer full of movies with great potential.