James Gunn ought to make a Star Trek movie

[Turtletrekker]

Zack Snyder and JJ Abrams are two creators whom which I never hope to see another one of their movies ever again.

 

[The Wormhole]

I remember after watching Tenet, and struggling so much to hear I googled, someone said the idea wasn't to hear every word but just get the gist of what was going on

I heard it was intentional to create a confusing atmosphere to reflect his the characters in the movie felt. If so, then I guess they succeeded.

 

[fireproof78]

Zack Snyder and JJ Abrams are two creators whom which I never hope to see another one of their movies ever again.

Unfortunately, they are now mandatory training for all jobs

 

[Tuskin38]

I wouldn't be against a Gunn movie, but I'd rather he be interested enough to ask himself.

 

[eschaton]

There have been dark episodes of a Star Trek show, namely two of them (IIRC) on Deep Space Nine (In The Pale Moonlight and Inter Arma Silent Leges)-Snyder can do a movie, too (and I don't think it will be dark as people think it will be.)

Lots of DS9 qualifies, IMHO. Necessary Evil for sure, as it's one of the darkest episodes. Overall I think early DS9 was darker, as once Ira took over as showrunner there was a lot more levity in the show.

Snyder is the king of style over substance, though. He's an incredible cinematographer who cut his teeth on commercials and music videos. But although he's great at having signature visual moments in a movie, he's really not good at storytelling more broadly. Which is why it's a shame that James Gunn didn't keep writing his scripts.

 

[CorporalCaptain]

TOS got dark first. See "The City on the Edge of Forever."

 

[SatrianiRules]

I think it would be better to get a dramatic director to do a ST film rather than a franchise/Action director...I think it's easier for a dramatic director to add action than it is for an action director to add dramatic elements, the HUGE exception being Spielberg....hmmm...wonder if Steven Spielberg would ever do a ST project, for that matter

 

[fireproof78]

TOS got dark first. See "The City on the Edge of Forever."

Balance of Terror is pretty dark too.

 

[The Wormhole]

I think it would be better to get a dramatic director to do a ST film rather than a franchise/Action director...I think it's easier for a dramatic director to add action than it is for an action director to add dramatic elements, the HUGE exception being Spielberg....hmmm...wonder if Steven Spielberg would ever do a ST project, for that matter

James Gunn does do a good job at balancing action, drama, comedy and heart. And sometimes there's even a really good dance number.