There's a Tribble in the movie? Where? 
Yeah, Kirk's really one to be talking about her having lots of guys over.
Yeah, Kirk's really one to be talking about her having lots of guys over.
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I'm a sappy romantic and I really liked Spock/Uhura in the movie but I couldn't agree more on that.
That leads to one more thing I loved, and the more I watch it, the more I love it because I discover some new bit in it each time: the turbolift scene.
It's subtle, it's delicate, it's realistic, it's moving, it's a gem and it's so rare to find scenes like this in sci-fi. It's perfectly written, it's perfectly acted. I'd go watch the movie a fourth time only to see that scene again (if only my local theater would play it one more week).
Told you I was a sappy romantic.
It was a great moment. Even if their relationship starts off differently (understatement of the year
), in that scene I had the impression to watch a TOS episode with Prime Spock and Prime Kirk. It was spot on and not, you know, forced as in "Let's get them all friendly now". Spock is just his logical self, calculating their chances of success and Kirk is also being himself, going all like "Have some faith, it's gonna work!".They started to get close way before Prime Spock had his little conversation with nuSpock at the end of the movie, I don't understand how some people can't see that.
If I remember correctly, they start on the bridge while devising the plan to go on the Narada. They start to just "click" together and it's a joy to watch. Loved Spock's line about how he wasn't even going to try to remember the regulation to Kirk when the later decides to go with him (I'm obliged to paraphrase, damned French dubbed movie). This was so Kirk and Spock I've bounced on my seat because until that moment, you had Pine playing a believable Kirk, Quinto playing a believable Spock but you still had to see if they were going to have THAT chemistry once they stopped yelling at each other.
And yes they have and I can't wait to see more of that in the next movie.
It makes Amanda's death even more believable, IMO. I didn't find myself thinking "Oh come on, Chekov could have saved her easily, she was already beaming up" because it had been made clear in previous scenes that this was the early stages of transporting, when you weren't quite sure to arrive in one piece.
In a cage just besides Scotty when Prime Spock and Kirk start to talk to him at the outpost. I've only spotted it at my third viewing and it was because I had read here that there was one.There's a Tribble in the movie? Where?
The two times before I had only heard that odd noise I vaguely remembered from somewhere but couldn't place
In a cage just besides Scotty when Prime Spock and Kirk start to talk to him at the outpost. I've only spotted it at my third viewing and it was because I had read here that there was one.There's a Tribble in the movie? Where?
The two times before I had only heard that odd noise I vaguely remembered from somewhere but couldn't place
Well, gotta go back to the theater now.
Ok, I only read about half of the posts in this thread, but has anyone mentioned the Gorn rock? I thought that was really cool. Loved all the cool TOS references thown in just for us fanatics.
Loved the movie on a whole. It's great that Trek is cool again. I stopped wearing my Star Trek T-shirts because of all the snide condesending comments I'd get. But today I can wear them with pride!!
Loved the movie on a whole. It's great that Trek is cool again. I stopped wearing my Star Trek T-shirts because of all the snide condesending comments I'd get. But today I can wear them with pride!!
Gorn rock? I'm guessing you mean the mountains on Vulcan where the High Command were hiding out when Spock went down to get them?
Well, it is on Vulcan. Spock's mother looks out her window and the shape of the Gorn rock is unmistakable. The shot pans, and there are actually dozens of them. I loved it.
I was too busy looking at the energy beam from the Narada's drill and Winona Ryder's shocked expression to notice.
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Scotty's ugnaught ruled.
I hope there's a scene in the next film where they have a drinking contest.
I hope there's a scene in the next film where they have a drinking contest.
There's a Tribble in the movie? Where?
Yeah, Kirk's really one to be talking about her having lots of guys over.
I think the Tribble was in the scene with Scotty when Spock and Kirk first arrive.
And yea... that cracked me up. Kirk looked so deflated and yet this guy runs through ladies like crazy!
What I absolutely loved?
The scene right after the Kelvin is destroyed, and the evac shuttles are trekking across space...then comes the Enterprising Young Men musical piece, and then the FANFARE as the STAR TREK logo comes onto the screen! I was soooo excited, and totally ready to roll after the awesome opening battle...saw it again two days ago, and the intro still gives me goosebumps!
The scene right after the Kelvin is destroyed, and the evac shuttles are trekking across space...then comes the Enterprising Young Men musical piece, and then the FANFARE as the STAR TREK logo comes onto the screen! I was soooo excited, and totally ready to roll after the awesome opening battle...saw it again two days ago, and the intro still gives me goosebumps!
Two small things I loved that nobody has really brought up yet:
1) the sour, silent, long faced alien barfly reminded me greatly of Morn. I don't know if it was a sly nod to DS9 or just coincidence.
ETA: I got a kick out of the 60's mod garb worn by some of the extras in the bar.
2) (obvious paraphrase) "...and if there is any common sense to the design, you should beam right into the cargo bay. There won't be a soul in sight."...and then Scotty beams Kirk and Spock right into the middle of a bridge full of pissed off Romulans. I thought it was fitting that a villain completely devoid of common sense captained a ship lacking the same. It got the biggest laugh from me.
1) the sour, silent, long faced alien barfly reminded me greatly of Morn. I don't know if it was a sly nod to DS9 or just coincidence.
ETA: I got a kick out of the 60's mod garb worn by some of the extras in the bar.
2) (obvious paraphrase) "...and if there is any common sense to the design, you should beam right into the cargo bay. There won't be a soul in sight."...and then Scotty beams Kirk and Spock right into the middle of a bridge full of pissed off Romulans. I thought it was fitting that a villain completely devoid of common sense captained a ship lacking the same. It got the biggest laugh from me.
Two small things I loved that nobody has really brought up yet:
1) the sour, silent, long faced alien barfly reminded me greatly of Morn. I don't know if it was a sly nod to DS9 or just coincidence.
2) (obvious paraphrase) "...and if there is any common sense to the design, you should beam right into the cargo bay. There won't be a soul in sight."...and then Scotty beams Kirk and Spock right into the middle of a bridge full of pissed off Romulans. I thought it was fitting that a villain completely devoid of common sense captained a ship lacking the same. It got the biggest laugh from me.
Given that it's Star Trek, I seriously doubt it was a coinicidence....
I'm pretty sure that Abrams and Co went over this film with a fine-tooth comb, looking for neat easter eggs they could give us, like the Gorn Rock, or the area of Vulcan Spock materializes in looking like a Southern California backlot, or the tribble, or the way Pine says "Bones!"(in a creeply dead-on Shatnerian inflection) at the end of the film...
I agree with a good number of the points mentioned here.
But the moment where I really wanted to cheer--though it was very bittersweet indeed in how it came about--was to see Pike at the end, there to commend Kirk.
Most of the characters are (in my opinion) twisted versions of themselves, and this is to be expected considering the horrible things that have happened in their universe as compared to Timeline A. But Pike...I would say he is the one individual in this timeline who truly gained. He may not know it--but he definitely has. The cost to everyone else in that universe was horrible. And it was nice to have one bright spot to latch onto at the end.
(BTW, does anybody know whether he's intended to be a paraplegic now, in the new timeline, or if his injuries are more temporary in nature?)
But the moment where I really wanted to cheer--though it was very bittersweet indeed in how it came about--was to see Pike at the end, there to commend Kirk.
Most of the characters are (in my opinion) twisted versions of themselves, and this is to be expected considering the horrible things that have happened in their universe as compared to Timeline A. But Pike...I would say he is the one individual in this timeline who truly gained. He may not know it--but he definitely has. The cost to everyone else in that universe was horrible. And it was nice to have one bright spot to latch onto at the end.
(BTW, does anybody know whether he's intended to be a paraplegic now, in the new timeline, or if his injuries are more temporary in nature?)
2) (obvious paraphrase) "...and if there is any common sense to the design, you should beam right into the cargo bay. There won't be a soul in sight."...and then Scotty beams Kirk and Spock right into the middle of a bridge full of pissed off Romulans. I thought it was fitting that a villain completely devoid of common sense captained a ship lacking the same. It got the biggest laugh from me.
I loved that bit too - it's more proof that this isn't ordinary Trek, it used to annoy me that people to beam into enemy territory and miraculously end up somewhere where no-one can see them.
I agree with a good number of the points mentioned here.
But the moment where I really wanted to cheer--though it was very bittersweet indeed in how it came about--was to see Pike at the end, there to commend Kirk.
Most of the characters are (in my opinion) twisted versions of themselves, and this is to be expected considering the horrible things that have happened in their universe as compared to Timeline A. But Pike...I would say he is the one individual in this timeline who truly gained. He may not know it--but he definitely has. The cost to everyone else in that universe was horrible. And it was nice to have one bright spot to latch onto at the end.
(BTW, does anybody know whether he's intended to be a paraplegic now, in the new timeline, or if his injuries are more temporary in nature?)
I would think that, since Kirk is now his relief Captain, that he is probably expected to recover in some way from his injuries...then again, it may be that commanding a starship does not require the use of your legs ( I doubt it, but hey, this is 249 years from now, so who knows?)...perhaps he is indeed wheelchair bound for the rest of his life...
Oddly, I thought that he had been promoted to the rank of Admiral..if that is the case, then why would Kirk be his "relief"...Admirals don't command Starships, they push papers and sit behind desks until their cranky doctor friends get them drunk and warn them to "get back their command before they really do grow old"
I may be wrong, but I thought by "relief" it simply meant that Kirk was ceremonially relieving Pike of his command--I think "relief" may just mean "transfer."
But I can easily see, given what we know about Federation society, where Pike would continue as admiral whether or not he recovers from his injuries
But I can easily see, given what we know about Federation society, where Pike would continue as admiral whether or not he recovers from his injuries
Okay now you've got me started...forgive me if this needs a new thread , but..
I had always thought that Starfleet was in many ways based on the U.S. Navy, in terms of rank, chain of command, etc. etc.
I have never served in the military, so I do not know first hand exactly how promotions work, but I do know from my experience in the work force that people are usually promoted to higher positions (I said usually!) because they have paid their dues with a given organization, have proven the ability to handle more responsibility, have undergone the pre-requisite training, and so forth
I am not whining about Kirk's quick transition from cadet to Captain, that really didn't bother me...it just seems that, in the real world, if a First Officer were to demonstrate exceptional bravery, and maybe even save their ship, they would no doubt be commended, probably get a medal or some other honor, and certainly they may be considered a potential candidate for promotion, but I don't think they'd just automatically rise up through the ranks...yet it seems that in this new Trek, Pike demonstrates bravery, is tortured, escapes, and comes home and is automatically promoted to admiral...ditto with Kirk...
I guess my real question then is that does this indicate that Starfleet uses a different system for promoting officers? Seems the more logical approach is to base promotion on merit (time served, proven ability)...Kirk certainly saved the day, but he isn't quite even out of school yet so to speak...wouldnt he need to undergo some more training?
Just a question...
I had always thought that Starfleet was in many ways based on the U.S. Navy, in terms of rank, chain of command, etc. etc.
I have never served in the military, so I do not know first hand exactly how promotions work, but I do know from my experience in the work force that people are usually promoted to higher positions (I said usually!) because they have paid their dues with a given organization, have proven the ability to handle more responsibility, have undergone the pre-requisite training, and so forth
I am not whining about Kirk's quick transition from cadet to Captain, that really didn't bother me...it just seems that, in the real world, if a First Officer were to demonstrate exceptional bravery, and maybe even save their ship, they would no doubt be commended, probably get a medal or some other honor, and certainly they may be considered a potential candidate for promotion, but I don't think they'd just automatically rise up through the ranks...yet it seems that in this new Trek, Pike demonstrates bravery, is tortured, escapes, and comes home and is automatically promoted to admiral...ditto with Kirk...
I guess my real question then is that does this indicate that Starfleet uses a different system for promoting officers? Seems the more logical approach is to base promotion on merit (time served, proven ability)...Kirk certainly saved the day, but he isn't quite even out of school yet so to speak...wouldnt he need to undergo some more training?
Just a question...
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