It is a well-known "fact" that all odd-numbered Star Trek films are pants. Until now. I just went to see the latest one, number 11, and it is awesome. The way the cast manage to be so recognisable as younger versions of the characters we know, without descending into outright impersonation, is very impressive indeed. Zachary Quinto is particularly good as Spock - he has the voice dead on, as is obvious when he's on screen with Leonard Nimoy (who is, of course, a legend) - but in my opinion they're all great.
Only Star Trek could get away with a prequel in which the essential premise is that the original series is now not going to happen as we saw it. The Spock/Uhura thing is particularly intriguing: I haven't seen enough of Star Trek:TOS to know whether there are any hints of this relationship, but I do know that it's actually Kirk who kisses Uhura in one episode.
Plus, it's funny, it's well-paced, the special effects are good, and the science is suitably silly.
Take note, George Lucas, this is how you do a prequel.
Only Star Trek could get away with a prequel in which the essential premise is that the original series is now not going to happen as we saw it. The Spock/Uhura thing is particularly intriguing: I haven't seen enough of Star Trek:TOS to know whether there are any hints of this relationship, but I do know that it's actually Kirk who kisses Uhura in one episode.
Plus, it's funny, it's well-paced, the special effects are good, and the science is suitably silly.
Take note, George Lucas, this is how you do a prequel.
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