Let me get this out of the way, I'm a huge Trekkie. Not as big as I used to be, but I know every movie and every series very well. I read novels and I simply love the universe. I could take you at a Star Trek trivia contest.
Anyway, there's a new movie out that I saw yesterday. I wasn't totally sure what to expect, but I knew it was going to be good. But would it satisfy me as a Trek fan?
The answer is an easy, very, very easy and well-deserved yes. Star Trek was awesome.
I think the best part for me was that the characters were perfect. Every single actor was great in his part and then they were written perfectly.
The best, for me, was Carl Urban as McCoy. This was a total surprise because it just doesn't seem like a part for him. Everyone expected Zachary Quinto to come out with stellar praise and such, but Urban did the best. He got everything down. From McCoy's accent to his facial ticks.
Star Trek was funny and it was just a good movie! Even if you couldn't care less for Star Trek, this movie is awesome. Go see it and be surprised.
On a more personal note, I successfuly changed the status quo at my school. For about two months, I had been convincing people to go see Star Trek on opening night. A lot of people decided to go if only just to hang out. I got about 30 people to go, including a few teachers. Now, 30 doesn't sound like a lot, but it's ten percent of my school and a fourth of the high school.
In the past, it was that I was loser for watching Star Trek. Now you're a loser if you didn't.
I feel awesome.
--Darth