I remember first watching "Star Trek" when it originally appeared on BBC in the late 60's; I've watched every incarnation since and enjoyed them all (some a bit more than others, but all the versions have been generally very good). So, what about this latest JJ Abrams version...I can exclusively reveal that...it is FANTASTIC!
It is fast paced, exciting, funny and is recognisably "Star Trek" and modern at the same time. Zachary Quinto IS Spock and Karl Urban could be Leonard McCoy's long lost love child. Chris Pine as Kirk will take a bit more getting used to, which I look forward to in the next films, as I think he was a bit underused in this opening episode. Simon Pegg was great as Scotty, but again, hopefully we'll see more of him in the subsequent movies. Of the other characters, perhaps Zoe Saldana's Uhura is the most different from the original; from the start we see that she is smart, stong, sensitive and sexy...a modern woman!
So, a big THUMBS UP from me!!
So, a big THUMBS UP from me!!
Here are your Sunday teasers: -
- Which rock star was born Paul Hewson in Dublin today in 1960?
- Fred Astaire (right), who was born today in 1899 received his only Oscar nomination for which 1974 film?
- Who was elected the first Socialist President of France today in 1981?
2 comments:
Very intressting blog you have, right now i have no clue on the questions but i will follow yor blog :)
Thanks Targenor. My aim is to interest people and maybe for them to find out something new each day - I'm a believer that we all need to learn something new each day - however trivial...as long as it is interesting to us. I hope you continue to enjoy my blog.
Pete
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