meow85 said:

were there green ladies in the original?

ZombieKitten said:

There were, but as far as I know they only ever appear as dancing slave girls in the original series. I supposed having one as a cadet in this movie could be seen as an attempt by the filmmakers to balance that sexually iffy portrayal out a bit.

Though I don't think it was ever established originally if Kirk actually hooked up with a green lady or not though. Guess Greenie Chick's appearance in this flick was a way of clarifying.

Ya'll should check this out



It's a comic book "prequel" to the flick and expands Nero & Spock's backstory. ...While involving some "Next Generation" characters too.

Saw it again last night.

I can say with confidence I think it's the best of the Star Trek movies, and the actors are better too.


They should have titled the movie, "Star Trek: The Wrath of Lens Flare"

Imago said:

I'm probably going to it again tomorrow. This is definitely a repeat-viewer.



I know I'm so wrong for this. I had the same issue watching The Dark Knight. I really, really want to see Spock beat the crap out of Kirk again. I thought it was kinda hot.

meow85 said:

It was totally hot. And who was that supporting Romulan? The one that does the initial talking? I want him to have my babies.



One of the things that impresses me about this movie, is that J.J. Abrams threw in enough elements to keep the movie "trekkie", but gave it a healthy does of Indiana Jones to expand the viewing audience.

A smart move for the franchise, and a slick, fun, summer flick that is worth repeat viewings. Can't wait to see if there will be an Abrams sequel.
[Edited 5/16/09 13:00pm]

Imago said:

I have no idea who that was, but he filled up the screen with some pretty.

I agree, the movie was well done. Trek enough to keep nerds like me happy, but action-y enough to please those who came just because it's the big summer movie. And the whole alternate universe plot was a slick move on Abrams' part, leaving plenty o' room for sequels if it does well enough, without having to worry about the original continuity.

meow85 said:

lawd, can Sulu yield a wand or what.

Imago said:

One word "wessel"

Imago said:

meow85 said:

Oh, by the way. "action-y" is not a word. But if it were, it would not be hyphenated either. I just thought you should know that.

Imago said:

Careful, or I'll send Spock to bitchslap you into the console.

I'm well aware action-y isn't a word. But it's okay to break the rules if you know how to do it right and choose not to.

meow85 said:

Whatever helps you sleep at night

Imago said:

Spock punch!

I loved it!

The opening sequence may have brought an actual tear to my eye.

FunkMistress said:

that was a preview for Transformers 2

JerseyKRS said:

That chick's ass looked so good bent over that motorcycle

FunkMistress said:

Same here.

And don't think I didn't get a little choked up when Nimoy made the "Space...." speech toward the end.

meow85 said:

That's exactly what I was saying a couple of pages back. It really got me how the father died as the son was being born.

And my son is still laughing at me because I was not satisfied till they finally played the right Trek music and Spock said the "space" speech.

If they hadn't thrown in some trekkie moments there would have been hell to pay and they know it.

I don't care what nobody say, I still think Sulu was badass with that retractable sword.

Y'all should have been at my theatre...there was a collective gasp when Tyler Perry appeared on the screen.

babynoz said:

oh yeah, forgot about that shit. i kept yellin' "madea!!" how odd was that casting, really . and winona ryder too

babynoz said:

Of Horror? Cause the groans coming from the viewers in my theater were audible.

punkofthemonth said:

It was funny because I heard he would be in the movie but I had completely forgotten about it. Wierd!

"You got one 'mo time Kirk...one 'mo"

lazycrockett said:

There was lots of gasping and giggling.

Imago said:

I've been trying to figure that out too, I thought maybe he was Benji from Underbelly
http://content7.flixster....25_gal.jpg but it isn't

ZombieKitten said:

If you're talking about the same guy I am. See my thread on this guy.

http://prince.org/msg/100/307347

He plays Romulan Ayel. His real name is Clifton Collins Jr.
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babynoz said:

Some asses would've been lined up at the firing range.

punkofthemonth said:

Refresh me, please. Where was Perry in the flick? Was I too absorbed in the awesome of Trek to notice that dillhole onscreen? Or do I just not recognize him without the wig?

Rogue588 said:

I picked this up early last week, myself. Nice graphic novel & nice backstory.