http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000003/#ni0774061While the new Star Trek movie is receiving mostly approving reviews from film critics, director J.J. Abrams is apparently bracing for an onslaught of criticism from those he calls "Star Trek purists." In an interview with Australia's AAP wire service, Abrams has this advice for them: "Don't waste your time." He indicated that he has already heard from some who were particularly critical of the fact that he did not find a slot for William Shatner, the original Capt. Kirk, in the movie. "For them I say, 'Don't see the movie. You'll just get angry. It is not Shatner playing Kirk, so I do apologize." And actor Chris Pine, who plays Kirk in the new film, indicated that he went out of his way to avoid watching Shatner movie and TV appearances. "I know how I work and by watching a lot of Mr Shatner's performances as Captain Kirk I knew by osmosis I would get on set and try and impersonate Mr Shatner," he said. "It was not my job. I didn't want people to start paying attention to whether I was doing a perfect William Shatner."
Star Trek Director Advises "Purists" To Stay Home
Star Trek Director Advises "Purists" To Stay Home
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I don't mind this at all. I think "purists" was a bad choice of words, but we already know that this is to be a reboot/alternate timeline.
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I think a better term would be "those who can't face reality".
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LOL QFT.stitch626 wrote:I think a better term would be "those who can't face reality".
Agreed. I guess I'm no "purist," this movie looks to be the best Trek film every made IMO.
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What, even better than TWOK? viewtopic.php?f=44&t=3504&start=0LaughingCheese wrote:LOL QFT.stitch626 wrote:I think a better term would be "those who can't face reality".
Agreed. I guess I'm no "purist," this movie looks to be the best Trek film every made IMO.
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Some spots in the US have it tonight, and there was a sneak preview last night in both the town in Iowa purported to be Kirk's hometown as well as in (get this) Vulcan, Alberta, Canada.LaughingCheese wrote:LOL QFT.stitch626 wrote:I think a better term would be "those who can't face reality".
Agreed. I guess I'm no "purist," this movie looks to be the best Trek film every made IMO.
AND ONLY TWO DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!
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That was freakin' AWESOME!!Rochey wrote:Once again.
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I could go see a special screening for free tonight at the Alamo Drafthouse, but I'm going to wait to see it with my mom on IMAX.Mikey wrote:...Some spots in the US have it tonight, and there was a sneak preview last night in both the town in Iowa purported to be Kirk's hometown as well as in (get this) Vulcan, Alberta, Canada.
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That's the first thing I thought of when I saw this. I was like "OMG its coming to pass!!!!!"Rochey wrote:Once again.
Ok ok, maybe not better than TWOK...thelordharry wrote:What, even better than TWOK? viewtopic.php?f=44&t=3504&start=0LaughingCheese wrote:LOL QFT.stitch626 wrote:I think a better term would be "those who can't face reality".
Agreed. I guess I'm no "purist," this movie looks to be the best Trek film every made IMO.
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But it has to happen sometime!!
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Swear to God - the last movie I saw in a theater that didn't involve an animated penguin was "Nemesis"... I don't care if it's "canon" fodder or not, it'll just be nice to go and enjoy a "grown-up" film!
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I feel your fatherly pain, brother.
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Thanks, Mikey... At least I don't think there was an animated penguin in "Nemesis"...
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Well....The Vicecroy....
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