Comments on: JJ Abrams Unveils The New Enterprise From Star Trek

By: Morley

Morley — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:09:08 +0000

The new ship and the new look isn't what's wrong with this picture…someone forgot that all the characters are supposed to be different ages. All of a sudden they're all twenty-somethings that graduated from Starfleet academy at the same time. What about Capt. Christopher Pike and Capt. Robert April? They were the first commanding officers of the Enterprise. Spock is at least 30 years older than everybody else at this point Chekov should be in Grade 6. I Just think if you're going to continue a franchise with this much history you could at least respect the timelines involved. J.J…..you suck

By: seanpaune

seanpaune — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:50:25 +0000

Because you couldn't think of a less obvious and cliche comment? I kid, I kid.

By: badbhoy

badbhoy — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:52:14 +0000

Why do I hear the voice of comic book guy from the Simpson when I read your comments?

By: Arkanoid

Arkanoid — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 03:06:07 +0000

I'll never understand people's need to pick apart a series and make it so serious. Honestly, I don't consider myself a rabid fan, but I have at least seen most of the original ST episodes, and most of the movies through the current gen. stuff. Stop making such an issue out of the dang minutiae and have fun. Sheesh. What does it really matter if the Enterprise is a little too swoopy, or organic, or not retro enough? That's subjective. Watch movie, have fun, judge movie after seeing. If you could do a better job with this project they'd have hired you to do it anyway.

By: seanpaune

seanpaune — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:38:11 +0000

Wow… I… wow… how can I ever thank you enough for showing me the error of my ways?!? An anonymous commenter tells me stop being a nerd, and it's like the Heavens have opened up, and I have been shown the light!

At least I have the guts to sign my name to everything I write.

By: You're a Faggot

You're a Faggot — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:34:24 +0000

STOP BEING A FUCKING NERD

By: seanpaune

seanpaune — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:17:55 +0000

I have to agree the entire Star Trek saga have been like "Sci-Fi Lite", but it is difficult to argue that it didn't bring a lot of people in to the genre, and on to better works.

By: seanpaune

seanpaune — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:15:41 +0000

I'm basing my opinions on 1) the fact that he is taking something iconic and messing with it because he is currently a "big name" in Hollywood and 2) his existing body of work. LOST? "Well, if we just keep throwing random ideas at people, we'll see which they like and go with that!" Cloverfield? "Lets drive the audience crazy with hints as to what the story will be about, and then show them that all of that had absolutely nothing to do with the final product. And, oh, make sure the title of the film makes absolutely no sense."

I've given Abrams' his chances, he's exhausted them with me.

By: Kaptain Cirk

Kaptain Cirk — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:41:17 +0000

Good. The crappy design will match the crappy premise and soft-boiled sci-fi principles which have haunted the entire series since the 60’s. It started with goofy large-breasted green-skinned sex toys rather than serious characters, then moved on to inside jokes and self-referencing plot lines that descended from mere B-grade sci-fi pornography to 25th, then 30th and even 40th anniversary circle-jerks reminiscing the good old days of b-grade pornography. Maybe if this movie betrays the die-hard fans enough, Hollywood will finally realize that there is better Sci-Fi out there and make some of THAT, rather than remaking one of the worst travesties to befall Fantasy in all its long history.

By: suomynonA

suomynonA — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:48:01 +0000

This is probably one of the bigger pieces of fanwankery that I've seen on the internet in a long time. The levels of hyperbole are astounding: "I don't even know where to begin", "JJ Abrams doesn't get the die hard fans", "messing with icons", "They look like they have air intakes like jet engines for crying out loud!" (that one's my favorite. "Salt monster?! It looks like a man in a rubber suit for crying out loud!")

I'll tell you why Star Trek was good: it was innovative. It was something fresh, something new. Roddenberry opened up a whole new world. Why don't you give Abrams a chance before you start complaining about something that isn't even done yet?

Oh yes, that's right. Then you wouldn't be a "fan". "You can tell I'm the biggest fan because I hate it the most."