Monday, May 13, 2013

IS IT POSSIBLE TO GO TOO BOLDLY?

"I'm what Star Trek has become, Captain Kirk..."
Here is a fine and thoughtful article on Star Trek Into Darkness, from The Guardian's blog... energize

The writer makes some valid points about changing times, characterizations, and myth; in regards to Star Trek. I have not seen the film, and have no plans to, but what he says makes sense and "rings true".

To be honest, J.J. "Kid Dyno-mite!" Abrams strikes me as being a fairly simple fellow; not stupid in the conventional sense, obviously not, he has his gifts, but not the man that should be helming and re-gearing a property known for its subtleties and depth beyond "that spaceship blowed up real good".

10 comments:

Greg Woods said...

Did you see "Super 8"?

Barry Smight said...

No. I was asked the same thing last week. Time for me to watch Super 8.

Jon said...

The question remains whether Abrams can direct actors behaving as though they are more than 14 years old, however.

Barry Smight said...

My appraisal of Mr. Abrams' abilities is facile, perhaps, but on those terms I think there's probably some truth to the notion of him having a rudimentary approach to characterization and drama. (Paint by numbers.)

You may be right, Jon. We'll see....

Greg Woods said...

Come on Smight-- enough of the kneejerk reactions. Research, then opine.

Barry Smight said...

Ahh, you're no fun. A guy just can't be a typical fanboy (of limited knowledge). "I try to be a good pussycat...."

DonaldAR said...

In the interview linked in the Guardian article, Damon Lindelof, a co-writer/producer states: "The first Star Trek I saw was 'Wrath of Khan"" Telling, no? (plus, J.J.'s eyes are too close together...)

Barry Smight said...

"Telling"?, probably. A couple of days ago I read something quite funny in a critic's review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. I paraphrase: '... And there are no firing phasers... imagine that happening today.'

Perhaps the 'code' is right there.

Greg Woods said...

I wished what's his name from Star Trek V had his own spinoff. A Vulcan Zen freak! Love it!

Barry Smight said...

I have not seen Star Trek V since it came out in 1989. Going from memory I'm thinking you're speaking of Laurence Luckinbill's character. Was it Shybok? ("The Merchant of Vulcan City.") Sybok!