I was never a Trekkie. I remember watching the odd repeat episode of the original Star Trek series back in the day when there was nothing else on. My overwhelming memory was one of fear at the epi where these strange flat aliens attached themselves to the backs of the crew. There was also William Shatner - I never really liked his character (Can't put my finger on it but he was so..so.....&*^*&^ frustrating!!!!). Now Spock I kinda liked but not enough to make me watch it regularly.
Anyhoo, fast-forward to today and the new Star Trek flick. Hands up, I admit that my initial interest in the film didn't extend beyond Zachary Quinto (plays Spock) but having seen the trailers and the reviews - I got all hyper about it and there was me this afternoon, all giddy with excitement, at the BFI IMAX in London. *squeal*
Did I like it? I LOVED IT. Seriously. I'd happily pay to see it again. And then maybe again. The characters were instantly believable and previous Trekkie knowledge wasn't really that necessary - it was almost too short for my liking...I could've sat there for another few hours. Talking of which - I definitely recommend row M, seat 18 for the IMAX. That was my seat and I was right in the middle, a few rows down from the top. No craning of neck to capture the action - perfect. ;o)
Zach Quinto cast perfectly as Spock - very subtle with his mannerisms. No hints of 'Sylar' at all (which I'd been a bit worried about beforehand). Chris Pine as Kirk - completely won me over and I can put my Shatner-induced annoyances behind me. I forget his name but the guy who played Bones was fabulous. And Simon Pegg as Scotty worked well also (comic relief).
I'm off to Vancouver next week. I've already scoped out the cinemas that're playing this over there. I'll be first in line.
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