Given the alternate timeline rumors…
Many of the theories I’ve seen posted about the new film begin with Old Spock’s POV as he ends up chasing the baddie through time to prevent the murder of JTK. But wouldn’t it be more dramatic (and easier for the new audience) if the film begins in the 23rd Century with the origin stories and no mention of Older Spock or the Romulan assassins? It could play out as the natural events of our heroes’ beginnings – although we would certainly be aware of larger events happening in the background.
For example, first scene of the movie -- the father and very pregnant mother of Kirk traveling through space are inexplicably fired upon by a strange ship. They are saved from destruction by a passing Vulcan ship (Sarek, Amanda and young Spock as passengers perhaps?) The birth of Kirk could then be witnessed by these Good-Samaritan Vulcans (potential for much drama and humor there). But whoever sent the distress call to the passing Vulcan ship would remain a mystery.
Later young Jim and his brother are at home or in some safe setting when they are threatened by Romulans. The attack is thwarted by a cowled stranger who performs this heroic act without revealing who he is to the boys.
These life events could continue until Nero’s plan escalates to the point where Older Spock is forced to make contact with his younger self to enlist his help. Perhaps they could mind-meld at this point and Younger Spock would then realize the importance of his friendship with Kirk. They may have to force fate’s hand and round up of the famed crew before it was suppose to happen.
It could then be deep in the film before Older Spock reveals the time-travel elements. In fact the 24th Century angle might only arise as he flashes forward to explain Nero’s plot to the young crew.
Probably won’t happen this way, but I think the slow reveal would be the best way to do this kind of origin story.
Oh, and Kegek, don’t worry – I’m working on an alternate script where Nero fiddles as Romulus burns and he throws the Christian Romulans to the hortas.
Many of the theories I’ve seen posted about the new film begin with Old Spock’s POV as he ends up chasing the baddie through time to prevent the murder of JTK. But wouldn’t it be more dramatic (and easier for the new audience) if the film begins in the 23rd Century with the origin stories and no mention of Older Spock or the Romulan assassins? It could play out as the natural events of our heroes’ beginnings – although we would certainly be aware of larger events happening in the background.
For example, first scene of the movie -- the father and very pregnant mother of Kirk traveling through space are inexplicably fired upon by a strange ship. They are saved from destruction by a passing Vulcan ship (Sarek, Amanda and young Spock as passengers perhaps?) The birth of Kirk could then be witnessed by these Good-Samaritan Vulcans (potential for much drama and humor there). But whoever sent the distress call to the passing Vulcan ship would remain a mystery.
Later young Jim and his brother are at home or in some safe setting when they are threatened by Romulans. The attack is thwarted by a cowled stranger who performs this heroic act without revealing who he is to the boys.
These life events could continue until Nero’s plan escalates to the point where Older Spock is forced to make contact with his younger self to enlist his help. Perhaps they could mind-meld at this point and Younger Spock would then realize the importance of his friendship with Kirk. They may have to force fate’s hand and round up of the famed crew before it was suppose to happen.
It could then be deep in the film before Older Spock reveals the time-travel elements. In fact the 24th Century angle might only arise as he flashes forward to explain Nero’s plot to the young crew.
Probably won’t happen this way, but I think the slow reveal would be the best way to do this kind of origin story.
Oh, and Kegek, don’t worry – I’m working on an alternate script where Nero fiddles as Romulus burns and he throws the Christian Romulans to the hortas.
