We went to see Star Trek last night, the first available showing, kids in tow. They’ve seen many of the movies and series episodes on DVD, so we judged the content would be within what they could handle; use your own judgment for your kids, but ours loved it.
When I first heard a new Star Trek was coming out, and started to see the teasers, I was hooked but I wondered how they could possibly make a new version of the original that would work, given the sheer weight and depth and breadth of Trek history.
Well, they did it like a zero-G ballet, an incredible performance that one part of my brain was admiring as a technical feat while the other 98% went SQUEE and ZOMG and WOW.
I can’t wait to see it again. I can’t wait to see the next movie, the series, whatever they do with this reinvention. The cast is perfect, the writing was fantastic, the visuals wonderful; my five year old especially loved the part in the rings of Saturn.
Go see Star Trek. See it again. And join me in the anxious wait for the next one, because whatever they do, I’m on board.
Oooh, I can’t wait to see it. I’m a Trek fan from way back. Saw all of the movies, have seen at least most of the series, and even read most of the books (Okay, I haven’t read any that came out in the last few years, but still).
I’ve posted my pictures from RT on my blog. Next year is in Columbus, OH- just sayin’. 🙂
Charli, You know I felt the same way. It was so witty and wonderfully paced. They really did a wonderful job of merging old and new. The casting was fantastic. Couldn’t have been better. I cannot wait to see what they come up with next. I hope the same crew (producers, director, actors, etc.) come back for another go. Like you, I’ll be there on opening day.
I grew up watching the original series as re-runs every afternoon. I made a stuffed tribble in elementary school. I watched Next Gen and Voyager and Deep Space Nine, and went to see every movie in the theatres. And it totally fulfilled my expectations. : )
Columbus is doable; I am thinking hard about it.
Jordan, I loved the humor and pacing, too, and the way they (re)introduced the characters was so brilliantly done. I hope they keep the entire group, cast, crew and writers, and do MORE MORE MORE!
OMG! I’m hearing so many people say things like this and it’s killing me! I can;t see it until MONDAY.
I’m super excited though!
Ooooh, Sasha, I don’t know how you can stand waiting! Have a blast when you go Monday. : D
Hubby and I went on Friday and we LOVED it
I want the next movie. LOL They did a fabulous job with the characters, yet created something original.
NJ, I want the next one, too. Now, please! Or at least a date so I can look forward to it. I am still just floored by the way they reinvented the characters and made something new without disregarding the old.