Comments on: New Star Trek Images Online

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:35:48 +0000

RECASTING

The main risk of recasting, also, is that the new actor doesn’t “fill the shoes” of his/her predecessor. Nimoy and Shatner had a very unique, Shakespearean style to their acting. If a lesser actor replaces them, for me at least, it really ruins the show. It would be like replacing Patrick Stewart’s character with Ben Stein. Or redoing the Godfather, but replacing Al Pacino with Dane Cook. Screw that.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:30:13 +0000

I agree with FINALJOE. I don’t have anything automatically against recasting the TOS chars, that’s going to depend on the script. But they definitely look too young, which is a bad start. 90210, and shows like that, DO use people in their late 20’s and early 30’s to play teens. Plus, even if you believe that Kirk is 29 and not a teenager, 29 is WAAAAAY to young for a star fleet captain. Most of the TOS cast were in their mid- to late-30’s to 40’s, same thing with TNG, DS9 and Voyager. It says, “we’re serious, seasoned people doing important things” no “we’re children playing with toys, getting laid, and having drama”.

I have a terrible feeling about this show. TNG stuck with the original essence of star trek. Each episode revolved around political, moral quagmires. It was not a relationship drama. And yes, TNG and the movies are attempting to make money, but I think that was balanced with the spirit of the show. This new Trek seems like a pure cash-cow. I just don’t understand why they feel the need to reimagine Star Trek and ruin it for us. If you’re not sticking to the original style and writing of the show, just MAKE A NEW SHOW that ISN’T star trek. If they’re going to alienate Trek fans, and only appeal to a new audience, WHY MAKE IT STAR TREK AT ALL?!?! Just make a new sci fi show.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:14:00 +0000

I would agree that no role is non-recastable, I mean, they said the same thing about recasting Heath Ledger as the Joker….nuff said there. And it could be really interesting to see the origin story. I mean, if done right, it could make me want to watch the original series all over again. Isn’t that what they are going for? And, why is that a bad thing?

By: Rodney

Rodney — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:54:13 +0000

Something as trivial as changing the shirt colour is not going to bother me that much. Such a minor thing to get hung up about.

@790, it would have to be High School Musical: The 15 year Class Reunion. Most of the actors nearly DOUBLE a High School Student’s age.

Just sayin.

By: Nate-O

Nate-O — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:47:05 +0000

What i dont understand is the big bitch fits over a black shirt….whats up with that….im mean does the guy always have to wear gold/yellow ??

By: AjaxLou

AjaxLou — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:48:39 +0000

NO ROLE IS NON-RECASTABLE!

Loving all the new pictures that are being released! Now one of a certain gal and I’ll be happy until next May.

By: 790

790 — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:16:10 +0000

Star Trek, High School Musical 4…

Bring it,,,

By: SFEDP

SFEDP — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:17:12 +0000

As someone who was born after the original Star Trek craze, I’m really excited to be able to get into it, even though it’s an entirely different cast, better production value, etc.

Kirk is now Big Haircut.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:35:40 +0000

Kirk is only “un-recastable” because Kirk is Dead. You can’t play Kirk because he is no longer part of the storyline.

Timetravel was always a staple in the Star Trek canon, and they hopped around fucking with history all the time. Its about time that they go back and change something that affects the Future.

This IS a continuation and a reboot all at the same time. It doesnt just copy the origins in a remake, it goes back and changes something and now we have a fresh NEW and original look at the Star Trek world as it shapes itself in the light of the events of this new movie.

I still dont see how even the hardcore fans dont like this. It makes total sense with everything we have seen in 42 years of Star Trek fandom.

By: leeloo

leeloo — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:55:28 +0000

i read somewhere that kirk and sulu throw a pissy-fit and fight each other.
sounds about right.

is harcorn benson mudd in it?

By: entertainmenttodayandbeyond

entertainmenttodayandbeyond — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:17:02 +0000

This film will need to have a GREAT villian to be sucessful.I would expect Abrams not to drop the ball in that dept!

By: Nate-O

Nate-O — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:11:21 +0000

Everyone knows Shatner is Kirk….but kirk is dead and shatner cant play him….so therein lies ur problem