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Every time I watch this movie I am reminded how much I enjoy it. Let me say from the start that I grew up on the original series (TOS), and I am a die-hard "Star Trek" fan. However, since TOS is truly unique and unrepeatable, I don't judge the movie by those standards, as I think to do so is a losing proposition. Why not let this movie stand or fall on its own merits? Why not appreciate it for what it is rather than what some people imagine it should have been?
For people familiar with TOS, there are definitely moments that are genuinely Star Trek, such as the interactions between Kirk/Spock and Kirk/McCoy. It was funny, for instance, to hear what they suggested as the origins of McCoy's nickname, Bones. McCoy also has some classic moments when, like his TOS counterpart, his emotions get the better of him. And then there is the scene where Chekov attempts to speak his password to the computer, only to be initially rejected because of his thick Russian accent ("Wictor, Wictor" instead of "Victor, Victor"). These are the kinds of moments that made TOS truly memorable, and it was wonderful to see them in the movie.
I think Zachary Quinto does exceedingly well as the young Spock. I found young Kirk's character to be a little more reckless than I think is necessary, but Chris Pine did a fine job portraying him. We learned the first names of several major characters. There is plenty of action, excellent special effects, and a good story line. And, just like TOS, there are some very funny one-liners.
I actually would give the movie four and a half stars if I could. Despite the high entertainment value of this movie, there were a few things that proved to be just plain silliness for me. Overall they did not ruin the movie, but they were certainly momentary distractions and warranted a minor deduction in my rating:
1. The whole Spock/Uhura romance is utterly foreign to TOS, so I don't know why it was introduced in this movie. It just seemed pointless to me.
2. The idea of the "red matter" was also problematic. TOS was consistent in making the science of its day very believable. Even though the show was science fiction, many of the concepts contained therein were based on real science. How is it, then, that while one drop of the red matter can create a small black hole, it can be touched with a syringe and stored in a container?
3. Arguably the most absurd aspect of the technology in the movie was the decision to use a brewery for the engineering shots. My goodness, it's the 23rd century. Take a look at the Enterprise's bridge. It's brimming with ultra hi-tech equipment, yet the engineering section of the ship consists of lots of pipes, valves, barrels, and very 20th-century looking panels and boxes. Bad, bad choice.
Despite these minor distractions, I would definitely recommend this movie. It is highly entertaining, fast-paced, action-filled, and engaging.
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STAR TREK (2009) (SPECIAL EDITION 2 BLU-RAY)
Questa versione del 2009 di Star Trek è molto ben fatta. Mi ha piacevolmente sorpreso per la freschezza dei personaggi. Io che sono un'appassionata della serie classica e delle successive eredi (tra cui Star Trek - The Next Generation), ho apprezzato anche i nuovi film dedicati ai personaggi che hanno fatto la storia tra le serie sci-fi. La trama è interessante e gli attori all'altezza dei ruoli. La qualità video del blu-ray è eccellente e l'audio italiano è ottimo, anche se un po' basso. Ho acquistato l'edizione speciale a 2 dischi. Una piccola nota da aggiungere: l'immagine frontale sulla custodia differisce da quella che appare sul sito.Cliente AmazonSTAR TREK (2009) (SPECIAL EDITION 2 BLU-RAY)
Reviewed in Italy on April 16, 2017
Per il resto tutto ok. Nel disco 1 c'è il film mentre nel disco 2 ci sono interessanti contenuti speciali.
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