J.J. Abrams' Star Trek (POTENTIAL SPOILERS)

[MaulFan]

As entertaining as he was, of the whole cast, i'd say Pegg was the worst of the matchups to the originals, and again, that wasn't very bad, but something just didn't feel right, he didn't strike me like a young Scotty but for a few moments. Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Uhura, Sulu and Chekov really conveyed the personality traits the original actors showed, but Pegg just almost seemed to go over the top with the ecentric nature of Scotty.

 

[The Ween]

I did not notice Lens Flare. I guess I was too wrapped up in the movie itself.

Unfortunately, I read about it ahead of time and saw it in a trailer so it was obvious to me. It might be for you if you see it again now.

 

[Michael Crawford]

I completely disagree. In fact, he was one of my favorites. Urban was my least favorite, because he was far more a caricature of the original character instead of a new take. That's due in part to the fact that McCoy always had more catchphrases than anyone else. I loved Pegg as Scotty, and felt he had the proper exuberance and fun that the original always did.

 

[The Ween]

I don't know if somebody posted this already, but I'll do it anyhow

https://www.collegehumor.com/video:1910892

it's a funny comparison between Star Wars A New Hope and the latest Star Trek movie

Coincidence or not, who will tell, there are kinda similarities with the oldest Star Wars, but most important, it wasn't something I noticed.
But afther watching that comparison I still don't think it was done intentionally, or was it?

I don't see where there is a comparison at all. The basic story of Star Wars is an old one and used in alot of movies.

 

[Valfar]

Kirk was great up until the end scene on the Enterprise..he had a very unnatural feel in that last scene trying to show some Shatner in his character, which i thought was not needed but, the Kobyashi Maru scene, he was hilarious. "Thats ok...Yea don't worry about it" hahaha!.

 

[MaulFan]

I don't see where there is a comparison at all. The basic story of Star Wars is an old one and used in alot of movies.

Yup, tons of great movies/stories are based on certain fundamental elements. It's almost like a recipe for a good story and making one without it is like making chocolate chip cookies without chocolate chips, it might be ok, but nto as good.

 

[The Ween]

Kirk was great up until the end scene on the Enterprise..he had a very unnatural feel in that last scene trying to show some Shatner in his character, which i thought was not needed but, the Kobyashi Maru scene, he was hilarious. "Thats ok...Yea don't worry about it" hahaha!.

At least he didn't do the character in "Shatner speak". Can you imagine that?

 

[MooMooEgg]

Kirk was great up until the end scene on the Enterprise..he had a very unnatural feel in that last scene trying to show some Shatner in his character, which i thought was not needed but, the Kobyashi Maru scene, he was hilarious. "Thats ok...Yea don't worry about it" hahaha!.

The only thing that I felt was Shat-like was the way he said "Bones." Good little touch, but I don't think he went overboard to parody Kirk-prime.

The Kobayashi-Maru scene was hilarious. I do wish the Starfleet people acknowledged the "original thinking" at the end of the film, since that was mentioned in TWOK. That would have made the nod complete.

 

[BadMoon]

As entertaining as he was, of the whole cast, i'd say Pegg was the worst of the matchups to the originals, and again, that wasn't very bad, but something just didn't feel right, he didn't strike me like a young Scotty but for a few moments. Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Uhura, Sulu and Chekov really conveyed the personality traits the original actors showed, but Pegg just almost seemed to go over the top with the ecentric nature of Scotty.

I thought they all were great. Can you imagine Scotty as a youngster? Look at how crazy he was as an elder. Now rewind 40 or so years and thats what we got to see IMO.

 

[JGouse0498]

The only thing that I felt was Shat-like was the way he said "Bones." Good little touch, but I don't think he went overboard to parody Kirk-prime.

I immediately picked up on that and thought it was an excellent touch. It really did sound like Shatner!!

 

[plasmid303]

I completely disagree. In fact, he was one of my favorites. Urban was my least favorite, because he was far more a caricature of the original character instead of a new take. That's due in part to the fact that McCoy always had more catchphrases than anyone else. I loved Pegg as Scotty, and felt he had the proper exuberance and fun that the original always did.

So because Bones had the most signature quirks and idiosyncracies it came as a detriment to Urban's performance? I disagree.

I watched the film again today and I realized that (to me) there was no weak link in the cast. I can't rate them on a scale of best and least because they were all so strong. However, I liked some characters more than others because they were fleshed out more and were given better development. I wish Bones, Chekov, and Ahura had more background info fit in. But because the story is so Kirk and Spock driven there wasn't enough time to allow (not to mention the large ensemble cast). At least Sulu got a badass fight scene.

In regards to the lens flare: The 2nd-3rd shot of the film has lens flare. I was aware of it even more the 2nd time around. Not a big deal though.

 

[Sachiel]

The only thing that I felt was Shat-like was the way he said "Bones." Good little touch, but I don't think he went overboard to parody Kirk-prime.

Only that? I noticed a few other little Shat mannerisms. Like after he takes the chair when talking to Uhura.

 

[DarkArtist81]

There were definite Shatner moments, but the way he said Bones in the end was the only time it sounded like Shatner audibly.

I didn't see a problem with the way any of the actors tackled the characters or their voices. Bones would be the most difficult, as his particular voice and way of speaking was so essential to who he was as a character. If Urban would have NOT done what he did, it wouldn't have felt like Bones. So I applaud his decision to do as he did, every time he spoke I had a grin on my face. It was a tribute to Deforest and how much he represented the "heart" on the Enterprise. I think Urban did a great job of marrying his own style with the original Deforest characterizations.

Scotty I was 100% happy with as well, Pegg brought an almost manic nature to the character. It reminded me of all of the best Scotty scenes from TOS and the films. Scotty was at his best when he was a bit over the top, like that one episode where he tried desperately to get an alien drunk (in an effort to overwhelm them while in human form), and it was absolutely my favorite TOS Scotty moment. He was truly hilarious as he kept trying new types of alcohol, especially the bit when he broke out the very old bottle of Scotch. I laughed out loud at that. Pegg captured that feeling and made him even more endearing. Scotty is such a genius, but he also is just so excited about each new discovery and engineering achievement he can pull off.

 

[galactiboy]

Yup, tons of great movies/stories are based on certain fundamental elements. It's almost like a recipe for a good story and making one without it is like making chocolate chip cookies without chocolate chips, it might be ok, but nto as good.

Hero with 10,000 faces...

 

[Entropy]

I loved everyone except Sulu. Such a lame, forgettable performance and he looks and sounds nothing like George Takei. But I guess there were no other young, semi-well known Asian actors to pick from.

 

[The Mike]

I actually appreciated that Cho didn't try a Sulu impression. George Takei has a very unique sound and way of speaking, if he tried to copy it I think it would have come out horrid. Cho was fine in the role he played and definitely liked the retractable sword although it was more katana than fencing blade and his moves reflected that but I appreciated an original take.

 

[Entropy]

Like Kirk, I wasn't looking for an impersonation, just something evocative of what came before, and certainly not a wooden piss poor forgettable performance. I could see everyone else, but no way no how that guy embodies the Takei Sulu.

It's just sad when your performance is upstaged by a retractable sword.

 

[Valfar]

Sulu reminded me in this movie a little more like his daughter that was seen briefly in Star Trek Generations on the Enterprise B.

 

[plasmid303]

I wish Cho had more to work with than what little he was given in the script.

 

[jungle jom]

Question... Was that Michael Dorn doing the voice of the cop who was chasing the the car driven by the young Kirk?

Sounded like it to me...