Star Trek
Just got back from the premiere. No spoilers, but I think they've managed to pull of something great. A modern interpretation of Star Trek that doesn't alienate old fans or potential new ones.(at least, I'm hoping not)
One of the best places this is shown is in the cast. They've managed to keep what was great about the original characters, without just plodding along trying to copy the original performances. Something which isn't easy to do.
For the old school fans, there's enough in jokes but not so much that people who haven't watched Star Trek before won't enjoy what is a great sci-fi movie.
The only thing I can even complain about with this movie, is that in one or two scenes I found the sound so jarring that it took away from what was happening on screen at the time, but that might just be a personal gripe and something others won't feel.
The personal experience part of the night
Got to the red carpet part of the evening relatively late. Around 6.45 of a 5.30 start, but the screening started late as well so I did manage to get a drink at the gathering beforehand and wander around (didn't really have anyone to chat with as I paniced when buying the ticket and didn't know how much I had on my card, so I only bought the one ticket (Sorry again to everyone I really wish I'd gotten more to share)). Ran into sophronia briefly both before and after the event though.
While sitting in my seat talking a little to the people around me, found out a couple of guys had apparently forged themselves a press pass and managed to interview the main cast on the red carpet, they plan to upload what hey got both pictures and audio to a website, but unfortunately I didn't get a chance to find out which.
Although everyone was required to hand in mobile phones and cameras before the event I did see one or two people with cameras while the pre-screening speeches were going on, but none during actual movie.
Ok. That's it. Hope I didn't spoil anything (reads back) Nope, don't think so. If anyone DOES want to know something (you know who you are) I will grudgingly answer emials or whatever, but honestly I think you should just go see it and enjoy it unspoiled.
One of the best places this is shown is in the cast. They've managed to keep what was great about the original characters, without just plodding along trying to copy the original performances. Something which isn't easy to do.
For the old school fans, there's enough in jokes but not so much that people who haven't watched Star Trek before won't enjoy what is a great sci-fi movie.
The only thing I can even complain about with this movie, is that in one or two scenes I found the sound so jarring that it took away from what was happening on screen at the time, but that might just be a personal gripe and something others won't feel.
The personal experience part of the night
Got to the red carpet part of the evening relatively late. Around 6.45 of a 5.30 start, but the screening started late as well so I did manage to get a drink at the gathering beforehand and wander around (didn't really have anyone to chat with as I paniced when buying the ticket and didn't know how much I had on my card, so I only bought the one ticket (Sorry again to everyone I really wish I'd gotten more to share)). Ran into sophronia briefly both before and after the event though.
While sitting in my seat talking a little to the people around me, found out a couple of guys had apparently forged themselves a press pass and managed to interview the main cast on the red carpet, they plan to upload what hey got both pictures and audio to a website, but unfortunately I didn't get a chance to find out which.
Although everyone was required to hand in mobile phones and cameras before the event I did see one or two people with cameras while the pre-screening speeches were going on, but none during actual movie.
Ok. That's it. Hope I didn't spoil anything (reads back) Nope, don't think so. If anyone DOES want to know something (you know who you are) I will grudgingly answer emials or whatever, but honestly I think you should just go see it and enjoy it unspoiled.