OK...I might be in the minority here and more than a few folks have suggested that I’m a bit old fashioned but,IMO,there are certain films/TV shows that just can’t be....just shouldn’t be...remade.Star Trek falls well into that category...as does ‘To Kill A Mockingbird” and many other films and shows.
I agree with you. I still enjoy the original “Trek” on dvd, and even though I did enjoy “DS9” and “Voyager”, I wish Hwd would come up with something new instead of remake after remake, and sequel after sequel.
These days, I spend most of my entertainment-time with a decent book from the library.
“OK...I might be in the minority here and more than a few folks have suggested that I’m a bit old fashioned..”
You’re not old fashioned by any means :-)! I know exactly what you mean about messing with film/literature, etc. While I have to admit that the first trailer for this film had me a bit fired up (the one where they are assembling the Enterprise), I started to get queasy when I started seeing the sets, etc. In the end, it all worked.
This really isn’t a remake...it’s a glimpse into how the characters became the people they are (granted it is a somewhat altered timeline now). They needed younger actors. The ones they chose are perfect.
Trust me, I am one who does not hype up movies at all. I find most movies lame and boring these days. However, if you are a fan of Star Trek, please do yourself a favor and go see this. It is simply 2 hours of pure sci-fi fun and it *is* Star Trek! I’m telling you, these actors they snagged to play these roles exceeded my expectations....and my expectations were beyond high for this film.
Let’s put it this way....the Star Wars prequels ruined those most of those movies and stories for me...I can only sit through The Empire Strikes Back anymore. I have no desire to ever read another Star Wars book. This new Star Trek has done the EXACT opposite for me ... it reminded me of why I loved this series. I’ll be getting those TOS BluRays myself this week :-)!
BTW, your tagline is friggin excellent :-)!
You said — OK...I might be in the minority here and more than a few folks have suggested that I’m a bit old fashioned but,IMO,there are certain films/TV shows that just can’t be....just shouldn’t be...remade.Star Trek falls well into that category...as does ‘To Kill A Mockingbird” and many other films and shows.
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Well..., you know it’s not remade. It’s a prequel. There is a difference. I mean, if Star Wars can do three prequels then Star Trek should be able to do one... :-)