Finally.
For those too young to remember the original TV series and its spin-off movies, or (like me) unconvinced that they were in all respects works of untrammelled genius, the movie ticks all the boxes as regards big set pieces.
We see space battles, planets sucked into black holes, chases, space aliens. Stupendous special effects and a magnificent score by Michael Giacchino make it a treat for the eyes and ears.
The picture moves at a terrific pace, and is a satisfying tale of good versus evil, with Eric Bana a highly hissable villain.The script feels remarkably fresh, no small achievement in itself, and takes an ingenious turn with the introduction of a time travel theme, and a highly effective reappearance of 78-year-old Leonard Nimoy, who was of course the original Spock and brings considerable dignity and grace to his scenes, which are far more than cameos.
This is space opera on a mythic scale, and it’s stirring stuff.
3 comments:
I can't wait to see it.
I wish the U.S.A had all the tech of Star Trek.
Alas, I do not have the Trekkie gene, and thus the whole thing is lost on me. Sad.
My whole family loves Star Trek. Holidays can be mind-numbing boredom for me as they pull out the DVD's to the whole series.
Recent years have been better, since we ALL agree on LOTR.
:)
i know some are not trekkie's. But watch the Episode of ST Deep Space Nine-In the Pale Moonlight.When ever you get the chance.
It happens to be almost about the whole "torture" thing (the right or wrong argument part).
And about saving the things in life that are important. The freedom that must be defended at all cost by any means.
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