I've just watched J.J Abrams' Star Trek again, for the ____ time (I'm not telling you how many times I've seen it), because frankly, I loved it. I realize that many Trek purists have their issues with this movie, but I'm sure they would have complained about this film no matter how it was made - you just can't make all of the geeks happy all of the time. However, if these folks would loosen up the collars of their homemade Starfleet uniforms and relax a bit, they might appreciate this homage/update for what it is. This is a nearly perfect film, from the organic filming techniques that keep it from looking too slick, to some seriously spot-on casting. I don't know about you, but the first time I saw Zachary Quinto as Spock, the hair stood up on the back of my neck. And the unbelievable beauty shot of the Enterprise rising out of the rings of Saturn actually brought tears to my eyes. Yes, I'm a HUGE geek, I admit it freely. But one of the things I love about movies is an appreciation for what movie makers are trying to accomplish. And I have to say it....kudos to J.J and Karl Urban for their update of McCoy, my all-time favorite character. Cynical, grouchy, combative - and sexy? Who'dve thunk?
That being said, in more words than was truly necessary, I have two serious complaints about this vision of the future....
Why, when man has ventured out into the universe, explored strange new worlds, spent time seeking out new life and new civilizations, and created a way to travel faster than the speed of light, has he not found a way to make the birth process painless?
And why, in the name of God, are humans still drinking Budweiser? (this applies now, too)
Just curious.
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