(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.
"Haters gonna hate."
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's fair to handwave away fair criticism like that.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, though. For the most part, I did, too, but it wasn't groundbreaking or even awesome to me... just your typical summer popcorn movie.
What happened to Treks with deeper meanings and messages?
And the least they could of done was have the cold open be the "Trouble with Tribbles" Mudd incident, so there was foundation for both tribbles and klingons later in the film~
The movie is what it is. We could play the "they could have done this" game all day long. It's not going to change that I enjoyed the movie as a whole, just the way it is.
DeleteI choose to dismiss the "I liked it, but..." comments and articles from people who usually have something bad to say about everything, mainly because they like to "initiate discussion" or whatever noble cause they think they are championing.
The movie isn't perfect...neither is life. I choose to focus on the aspects that I enjoyed, and I enjoyed the movie as a whole, and in many of its elements and details. I forgive the things I did not agree with. I choose not to pick it apart for the sake of picking it apart. I get much more enjoyment out of it that way.
And, if you really must have "deeper meanings and messages," it was totally there. It was just more of a personal journey for Kirk, as opposed to the social journey we saw in the shows. If you look back at most of the movies, most of them were a personal journey for the characters, and less of a commentary on society that we experienced during the show. When you consider that, and many of the other details in the movie, it was very true to the Trek brand.
Actually, it was 3 of 8 and 5 of 8 that mocked me (2 of 8 has never mocked me - I am a lucky man). But, little matter - you nailed the heart of the story. Revenge isn't always best served cold - sweet can be much, much better.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the movie too - not at a WOK level - but at a fun level. That you loved it is the main thing - just happy we could experience it with you.
LOL - and I think 5of8's spouse is pretty close to you and me on the nerd scale.
DeleteThis is why I've given all of them Borg designations - resistance is futile.