STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS - Grading & Discussion [SPOILERS]

The blood reminds me of the magic Cylon/human blood which saved Roslin in nuBSG. At least for awhile.

 

One other thing. Blood has to be matched for type (except for Type O). While it would be logical if Khan's magic blood "fit" everyone like Type O does, maybe it doesn't. It could be a happy coincidence that Khan and certain others have the same blood type. Maybe Marla (in the Prime Universe) didn't share Khan's blood type.

 

Like I said, maybe he gave Marla McGivers all his blood and it made no difference because it could not reverse the effects of the Ceti eel.

 

What if it changes those who receive it? Be interesting if it had nanites which began augmenting the recipient. That or specialized viruses.

 

^ Oh God no. I hope Kirk doesn't start acting all Augmenty in the next film.

 

An undisciplined Kirk, who has augment abilities. Instead of the Search for Spock, the Search or Hunt for Kirk. They revive him, only to have to kill him because he's a threat.

 

He'll just get a deep menacing voice and a British accent. Nothing more.

 

Good thing he already is a "paleskin".

 

It wasn't just Batman fans, it was a lot of the general moviegoing audience. People's biggest problem with Ledger was, Brokeback Mountain aside, he came across as more of a prettyboy than a real actor, because he'd never had a chance to show his range. Then playing a gay cowboy didn't help his "villain cred."

(I also loved him as the Joker.)

 

I just remember people saying that there was no way Heath Ledger could equal or surpass Jack Nicholsons performance..

 

See ROBIN&MARIAN and THE WIND & THE LION or, if you want to count bromance, THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KIND to see that Connery could absolutely sell a love story. Just pay him enough money and get him a good script (emphasis on the former.)

 

And when he visits home in the US, he'll have an uncontrollable urge to drive on the left side of the road.

 

SOWARDS came up with that, Bennett was okay with it -- and Meyer dispensed with it. In Starlog, Sowards described Meyer's rewrite as turning Khan from a mystic to Khan The Barbarian.

I've seen a few drafts after Meyer came on and the Kirk and Khan fighting with whips and Kirk getting killed in his mind and such isn't in any of them. I don't think it ever got near being shot ... on a cheap-o show like TWOK was, a few days at the beach would have been a big hit on the budget, especially with all the practical fx and then opticals later.

And in a point I strongly agree with, Sowards mentions that he had Spock die by just being in the room with blue light pouring on him, not any of what David Gerrold derisively described as Spock mixing the matter and antimatter with his gloved hands.

 

Yes, I had heard that it was cut largely for budget reasons, but with a Shatner/Montalban scheduling conflict also being a contributing factor. It may be that Meyer objected to the scene on artistic grounds and wouldn't have shot the scene even if he could; that’s not what I remember hearing but I don't know. It may be that different people involved came away with different impressions about the “real” reason the scene was scrapped.

 

A vocal group of angry Trekkers denouncing the latest Star Trek film as the death of traditional Star Trek is proof positive that Star Trek tradition is alive and well.

 

In fairness, I still laugh every time I hear that awful 80s music when the crew first head out into San Fran. I half expect to see them wearing neon parachute pants and walking around with ghettoblasters.

I still love that movie, though.

 

Reaction from the UK critics:

19. Classy M - April 25, 2013 The film was shown to press and cinema reps in the UK today and seems to have been well received. Tweets from those lucky enough to see it said,

“Just saw Star Trek Into Darkness. Not perfect, but huge amounts for both Trekkies and non Trekkies to enjoy. And Benedict C is superb.”

“At first Star Trek Into Darkness preview. It rocks. Benedict Cumberbatch fab villain. Great job by JJ Abrams. Gives me hope for Star Wars.”

“Star Trek Into Darkness! Marvellous. That is all.”

In addition, Total Film gave the film 4 stars.

That buzz seems positive so far. Long may it last.

More:

43. Lurker - April 25, 2013 Gizmodo Australia reviewer calls Into Darkness best looking sci-fi of our time. You know that line will be on the promos.

"What a film!"

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2013/04/star-trek-into-darkness-the-gizmodo-australia-review/

Full review: Total FIlm:

http://www.totalfilm.com/reviews/cinema/star-trek-into-darkness