Did the filmmakers even watch TOS?

[ireactions]

I don't think "Star Trek", as it was with "Voyager" and "Enterprise" and "Nemesis", was really a workable series anymore. There was nothing wrong with "Star Trek". It wasn't out of date or out of touch. It was simply in the hands of creators who had long run out of ideas.

Yet, despite the well being dry, Rick Berman and Brannon Braga refused to move on. "Voyager" and "Enterprise" presented boring characters, formulaic stories, bland visuals, and in an era of absolutely incredible television experiences like "Battlestar Galactica", "Lost", "Heroes" and "House", episodic boredom just wasn't going to cut it anymore. "Star Trek" in the original era was a series that presented *good* drama, exciting stories, iconic characters. "Star Trek" in the later years was just product. J.J. Abrams' decision to recast the original characters and give a new start for the series is one that can actually bring in a mass audience and give a fresh slate for a new run of adventures.

That said, it is silly to think remaking the original series could or would happen. Technology has changed. Artistry has developed. The original series looks the way it does because of budgetary limitations as much as artistic inspiration. The idea that a big budget movie today should slavishly adhere to a production style on a low-budget 60s TV show is not going to work.

In the end, if the movie is good and the promotional campaign is strong, the audience will come. Die-hard fans who can recite Neelix's recipes are a very small part of any box office success.

- Ibrahim Ng

 

[Captain X]

I love how everyone ignores the Mod.

 

[shapeshifter]

The trailer is injecting me with more Classic Trek references (while still being fresh about it) both real and imagined than I can remember since TUC and only a sprinkling of TNG, DS9, Voy and ENT episodes.

I'm loving it and am saddened for the side some of you have chosen. You're really missing out on what could be a good Trek time in your lives again but suit your selves. *watches trailer again to wash bad taste away*

 

[Captain X]

Ah yes, I "chose" to not like what I see, it couldn't have anything to do with personal opinion or people reacting differently to the same thing, we "chose" to not like it.

 

[shapeshifter]

Uh, I could go just as postal about the issues the cannonites raise but I choose not to.

 

[Garak]

It just seems to me that with each new piece of this gigantic puzzle we call STXI that we get, it more and more feels like this movie is set in an alternate universe created by the events of First Contact and involving ENT. I mean the bridge looks like it's from TMP, the uniforms don't match up with The Cage or even WNMHGB, Chekov doesn't have the Monkees hairdo....the list goes on and is getting longer. Don't get me wrong, I am very interested in this movie and fully intend to see it in theaters or buy the DVD whichever comes first. I just feel that this movie will not only please a lot of people, but also tick off a whole bunch of the canon freaks at the same time.

I'm pretty sure Scotty was black too.

Those assholes.

 

[Captain X]

Uh, I could go just as postal about the issues the cannonites raise but I choose not to.

The difference is that while I would be expressing my opinion about a movie, you'd be taking a personal jab at me.