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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".
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Did you see "Super 8"?
No. I was asked the same thing last week. Time for me to watch Super 8.
The question remains whether Abrams can direct actors behaving as though they are more than 14 years old, however.
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....
Come on Smight-- enough of the kneejerk reactions. Research, then opine.
Ahh, you're no fun. A guy just can't be a typical fanboy (of limited knowledge). "I try to be a good pussycat...."
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...)
"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.
I wished what's his name from Star Trek V had his own spinoff. A Vulcan Zen freak! Love it!
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!
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