tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post7337249340692211678..comments2024-03-05T19:35:48.700-08:00Comments on Booktalk & More: Star Trek Into DarknessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-60616604684073919422013-05-29T14:05:36.814-07:002013-05-29T14:05:36.814-07:00I'm a total Trekkie. Okay, not total. I had a ...I'm a total Trekkie. Okay, not total. I had a hard time connecting with the original Star Trek, but once TNG came out, I was in right through to Enterprise. <br /><br />Great review Ruth, now I've finally read it. I was holding off until I saw the movie, which I did yesterday afternoon, early bird. You are so right about the casting being spot on. I hope they make several more of these films. Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-82484202059008419522013-05-24T20:43:36.735-07:002013-05-24T20:43:36.735-07:00yay! just finished watching it in IMAX (real IMAX ...yay! just finished watching it in IMAX (real IMAX at the smithsonian) and it was SO worth it. i avoided your review until i finished watching. LOVED IT. It was SO FUN. And OMG Benedict Cumberbatch! I honestly thought that Kirk was going to die at the end and that would give JJ Abrams an excuse to switch over to Star Wars. I have no idea what's going to happen now. How will he do both franchises??? I"m not a Trekkie at all but I LOVED this movie so much. Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147790818681999121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-88928887169744293092013-05-23T17:06:11.485-07:002013-05-23T17:06:11.485-07:00@Ruth - good to know! I cannot say what it was in ...@Ruth - good to know! I cannot say what it was in the 2009 film that made her seem "useless" in the back of my cinematic mind (perhaps it's not knowing the history of the series and the role she plays?) but it was so unlike how I usually feel about the romantic interactions in a movie. Usually I adore it even if it is a small part since it lightens most films. <br /><br />Came by to read more of your review and must agree: Chris and Zachary are EXCELLENT in these roles. I adore this series if only for the "guys" and their casual, fun teasing (Bones and Kirk) and the dry humor of Spock. Knowing nothing about the original, I cannot imagine a better group of actors here - Chris, Karl, Zachary and even the lesser-known names/characters are SO good. <br /><br />Aw! Admiral Pike dies!? That's not cool - he was a great character and I was thrilled when he was still alive at credits end of the first film considering I expected the opposite. <br /><br />Anyway, after that ramble... glad to hear such high praise from you! You leave me all the more excited. :)Rissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378400717440822186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-72855841631218127132013-05-22T16:28:35.813-07:002013-05-22T16:28:35.813-07:00I loved it too, but I never bought Kahn's reas...I loved it too, but I never bought Kahn's reasoning for his actions as having much to do with his crew, in any sense other than wanting to save them in order to use them on his brand new, shiny bad-ass ship -- I think he revealed that information to play Kirk, as any good psychopath would. But yeah, awesome film. I already have the Blu Ray preordered.Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928012771461206094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-73386598142238347092013-05-22T14:46:48.678-07:002013-05-22T14:46:48.678-07:00I knew NOTHING about Star Trek (aside from Kirk an...I knew NOTHING about Star Trek (aside from Kirk and Spock and the references made on Big Bang Theory)...but when my brother said we should go see it, I was like...sure...it has Chris Pine and my man Benedict in it.<br /><br />OH MY GOSH! So good. TOTALLY writing up my own thoughts. I am SO glad to have read yours!!Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12361895789616410614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-51674899308038389342013-05-22T07:53:02.916-07:002013-05-22T07:53:02.916-07:00@Katie - Oh, brilliant! LOVE THAT. :) I really hop...@Katie - Oh, brilliant! LOVE THAT. :) I really hope they bring him back in a subsequent film (that has to be a foregone conclusion, right?) and possibly explore the ramifications of Kirk having some of his blood now...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-53989879183030829962013-05-21T21:05:26.809-07:002013-05-21T21:05:26.809-07:00Benedict had to do at least some of the fighting m...Benedict had to do at least some of the fighting moves, because while my friends were wondering who it was, I knew it was him, not because of the story plot, but because of <b>how he moved</b>. Also love that he donned a long coat near the end! And yes, I too hoped a little that he would turn into a redeemed villain, but it was not to be.Katie Hart - Pinterest Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892763965326103296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-6791043970977352022013-05-21T19:32:59.029-07:002013-05-21T19:32:59.029-07:00@Renee - Hey, ditto works. ;) I actually saw this ...@Renee - Hey, ditto works. ;) I actually saw this film twice last weekend (Saturday and Sunday -- both times were early showings with nearly empty theaters, which was FABULOUS!). I think I'm having withdrawals. =P<br /><br />I'm right with you on the BC love, heck I have it bad for literally every guy in this film (well, except for Admiral Marcus -- ha!). ;) Bring on the sequel!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-62860310537692291792013-05-21T19:29:44.886-07:002013-05-21T19:29:44.886-07:00I think I should probably say a little more than d...I think I should probably say a little more than ditto but really -- DITTO! I agree with you 100%. I absolutely adored this movie! My bestie and I left the theater just completely pumped up and in love with the Star Trek franchise all over again and talked about it for literally days after. <br /><br />It is sooo funny actually that you mention Bennie's fight scenes as poetry in motion. In the car, I was gushing about the fight scene with the Klingons while my friend was talking on her cell with her fiance. Let's just say I overheard said fiance saying something along that lines that I had it bad for Benedict (the exact terms used were a bit more crude ;-)) and all I said was, "Heck yes. You know it!" Gosh, that man was excellent! Don't even get me started on Chris, Carl, Zach, Simon, Anton, and John! This is definitely one of my all-time favorite movies. I'm just glad we went to the afternoon showing in an empty theater or I probably would have been kicked out for all the squueeing I did! ;-) Great review! <br /><br />xoxo,<br />Renee C. Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02701232799625814028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-87176146628388579272013-05-21T18:09:25.230-07:002013-05-21T18:09:25.230-07:00@Gina - Nope, no colon - but I maintain THERE SHOU...@Gina - Nope, no colon - but I maintain THERE SHOULD BE. ;) And thank you!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-30276552851528528902013-05-21T18:05:19.818-07:002013-05-21T18:05:19.818-07:00There isn't a colon in the title?? I thought t...There isn't a colon in the title?? I thought there was! But anyway . . . nice job on this review, Ruth -- you brought out a lot of important points, and your enthusiasm is infectious!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15728399079739252114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-32445542081851387492013-05-21T17:41:01.878-07:002013-05-21T17:41:01.878-07:00@Rissi - I hope you get to see this on the big scr...@Rissi - I hope you get to see this on the big screen, Rissi -- it is SO worth it. And I think you'll be happier with Uhura in this outing -- I'd say she's FAR from "disposable" - - I just love her character here. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-60836382773396190842013-05-21T17:25:14.902-07:002013-05-21T17:25:14.902-07:00Didn't read this entire review, Ruth but oh-my...Didn't read this entire review, Ruth but oh-my-gosh, once again you've written a wonderful one. Thank you!<br /><br />I must confess in the first movie, I wasn't all that impressed with Zoe's character. I mean she was "okay," but... I never fully warmed to her. Which is weird since I am a big romantic sap. Maybe the reason was because the guys and their interaction overshadowed her and hence I felt as if she was more "disposable" than not. It's something I am unable to quite put my finger on. That being said, I hope she and Spock's relationship has matured in 'Into Darkness.' I'd certainly enjoy that. <br /><br />Already I am anxious for this to arrive on DVD in order to see it - it looks way awesome-r than the first. Like you, I knew nothing about this material prior to seeing the 2009 re-boot so I felt sometimes confused while watching it. Nonetheless, this sequel is high on my to-see list and I don't think it's too soon to be rooting for a DVD release. ;) <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed it!Rissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378400717440822186noreply@blogger.com