For those of you who have gone to see Quantum of Solace already, you probably left the theatre feeling torn. No, not about the movie itself (well maybe that too, more on that at a later date), but about the trailer you most likely saw before the film. Not Watchmen, or Harry Potter, or The Day the Earth Stood Still. No, none of those made you feel as conflicted as the way you did while you saw thre trailer for J.J. Abrams' upcoming reboot of Star Trek.
After all, aren't Trekkies the only people who get excited for Star Trek? People who worship at the feet of Levar Burton for something other than Reading Rainbow? People who dress up as Romulans every year and travel thousands of miles to attend national conventions? People who have spent their free time over the years, learning to speak Klingon, a language that isn't even real?
It's okay, you're not alone. You can admit it. Like me, you're excited for the new Star Trek.
A list of reasons why it's okay to admit it, as well as the new trailer, after the jump!
Reasons You Can Admit You're Excited For Star Trek
1. J.J. Abrams is King Shit: Everything the man touches turns to gold. Alias, Lost, and Fringe have all become large great successes largely because his name was attached to it. The last time Tom Cruise actually looked cool was because Abrams made him that way in Mission: Impossible III. Even his the stuff that isn't so amazing (Cloverfield) peaks enough interest with its unique concept ideas. If there's anyone who can take this franchise in a bold new direction and succeed, it's J.J.
2. Everything Old is New Again: With Hollywood continually going from creatively bankrupt to in overdraft, remakes and franchise reboots have become standard procedure. The Dark Knight, the second in Warner Bros.' Batman reboot, will finish as the top-grossing (and one of the best) films of the year. James Bond is currently seeing similar success, and The Day The Earth Stood Still is aiming for it in a month's time. Audiences are embracing old faves that have successfully taken on adding relevant messages about today in their films. Abrams recently noted his hope that Barack Obama would win the election, because the idea of "hope, change, and a peaceful world" is an important message of the Star Trek universe. It would be worth it to see a film with an optimistic look at the future for once.
3. Yay Cool Cast: Many Trekkies have griped about Chris Pine as the new Kirk, but the trailer left me with no complaints (and his easiness on the eyes never hurts). Furthermore, fans of Heroes know already that Zachary Quinto as Spock is dead-on. Likewise with the supporting cast. Zoe Saldana, John Cho and Simon Pegg as Uhura, Sulu, and Scotty are all inspired choices to embody iconic characters, both to fans and newbies. Plus, Eric Bana looks sufficiently creepy as the head baddie, Nero.
4. Exciting Backstory: One of the things that both Batman and the Bond franchises have succeeded at is telling the story of how the protagonists came to be. This is something that has neer been told on him in the Star Trek universe either. This will hopefully add a new element that will help embrace newbies to the characters (myself included). Plus, the trailer's opening chase sequence with a young Kirk was a riveting example of classic Abrams action to draw in non-fans.
5. Nothing To Lose: Because no matter what, it can't suck the bag harder than the new Star Wars movies.
Not swayed yet? Check out the trailer here and see for yourself. And then proceed to come out about your Star Trek excitedness.
After all, aren't Trekkies the only people who get excited for Star Trek? People who worship at the feet of Levar Burton for something other than Reading Rainbow? People who dress up as Romulans every year and travel thousands of miles to attend national conventions? People who have spent their free time over the years, learning to speak Klingon, a language that isn't even real?
It's okay, you're not alone. You can admit it. Like me, you're excited for the new Star Trek.
A list of reasons why it's okay to admit it, as well as the new trailer, after the jump!
Reasons You Can Admit You're Excited For Star Trek
1. J.J. Abrams is King Shit: Everything the man touches turns to gold. Alias, Lost, and Fringe have all become large great successes largely because his name was attached to it. The last time Tom Cruise actually looked cool was because Abrams made him that way in Mission: Impossible III. Even his the stuff that isn't so amazing (Cloverfield) peaks enough interest with its unique concept ideas. If there's anyone who can take this franchise in a bold new direction and succeed, it's J.J.
2. Everything Old is New Again: With Hollywood continually going from creatively bankrupt to in overdraft, remakes and franchise reboots have become standard procedure. The Dark Knight, the second in Warner Bros.' Batman reboot, will finish as the top-grossing (and one of the best) films of the year. James Bond is currently seeing similar success, and The Day The Earth Stood Still is aiming for it in a month's time. Audiences are embracing old faves that have successfully taken on adding relevant messages about today in their films. Abrams recently noted his hope that Barack Obama would win the election, because the idea of "hope, change, and a peaceful world" is an important message of the Star Trek universe. It would be worth it to see a film with an optimistic look at the future for once.
3. Yay Cool Cast: Many Trekkies have griped about Chris Pine as the new Kirk, but the trailer left me with no complaints (and his easiness on the eyes never hurts). Furthermore, fans of Heroes know already that Zachary Quinto as Spock is dead-on. Likewise with the supporting cast. Zoe Saldana, John Cho and Simon Pegg as Uhura, Sulu, and Scotty are all inspired choices to embody iconic characters, both to fans and newbies. Plus, Eric Bana looks sufficiently creepy as the head baddie, Nero.
4. Exciting Backstory: One of the things that both Batman and the Bond franchises have succeeded at is telling the story of how the protagonists came to be. This is something that has neer been told on him in the Star Trek universe either. This will hopefully add a new element that will help embrace newbies to the characters (myself included). Plus, the trailer's opening chase sequence with a young Kirk was a riveting example of classic Abrams action to draw in non-fans.
5. Nothing To Lose: Because no matter what, it can't suck the bag harder than the new Star Wars movies.
Not swayed yet? Check out the trailer here and see for yourself. And then proceed to come out about your Star Trek excitedness.
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