(Maybe more of a "Yelchick", "Peggster" or "Urbabe" if I had to narrow it down, but don't tell 3of8.)
Yeah, yeah, I know there's all the hubbub about plot holes, gratuitous underwear scenes, and issues with canon, etc.... to those people, I hold up my hand in a vulcan salute and say "Klingon, please. It was trekkin' awesome!" Haters gonna hate. Star Trek: Into Darkness was everything I wanted from a Star Trek movie. It was a lovely escape from reality, into a future that while imperfect*, offered hope that at least people will continue to try to be the best version of themselves and will strive to do the right thing, not just because someone told them to, but because it's the right thing to do. What more do you want?
My only real concern is when I saw the redesign of the Klingons, (which I'm cool with...kind of liked them better) and was worried that the bat'leth would also be redesigned, rendering my traditional bat'leth obsolete. This was not the case, so we are "go" for bat'leth battle with my current model. Suh-weet!
But I have to say, my absolute favorite part of the movie happened while waiting in line with my husband 3of8, his sister 2of8, and her husband Yoda. Here's the gist of the exchange:
Yoda: So, do you remember when the three of us (Yoda, 3of8, and 2of8) were walking through those automatic doors years ago, and I mentioned how they sounded like the doors of the Enterprise?
3of8: kind of...
Yoda: The two of you made so much fun of me for being a Trekkie. In fact you, (3of8) would not let up.
3of8: umm....
Yoda: [Broadly gestures at me, the only person at the theatre wearing a Starfleet uniform, a Bat'leth necklace that I made myself, and wielding a tri-corder]
Yoda: LOOK WHO YOU MARRIED. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
I could tell that Yoda had been dwelling on my husband's mockery for many years, and this was his moment. For Yoda, and for trekkies everywhere, I am proud to be the vehicle for your vindication. You have trained me well, Master Yoda.
I'm sure you were looking for a more in-depth and thoughtful review of the movie...but true trek love means never having to over think. Just enjoy it. Plus, Star Trek Online just released the new expansion pack, so I need to go start my new romulan character.
Live long and prosper bitches!
Jenny Lee out!
*As if an accomplished Starfleet officer like Uhura is going to pitch a hissy fit about her half-vulcan boyfriend being unemotional in front of her captain, while headed on a dangerous mission. Not trekkin' likely. But she does make up for it by showing off her mad Klingon skills a few moments later, so, we're good Zoe. We're good.
