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Ok, real quick. The latest Hulk movie wasnt that great. Edward Norton usually equals win, but that movie was pretty boring. Also, Ive never understood why the last Hulk movie was frowned upon so badly? In a lot of ways I actually liked that one better than the new one, but I stand alone on that issue.
On a good note, Star Trek is pretty damn good. Very fun to watch coming from someone who wouldnt really consider themselves a trekkie outside of a brief affair with Next Generation back in its hayday. I am however a huge sci-fi geek and tend to generally like this kind of stuff anyways, especially when done right, which it was in this case. The new facelift and vibe are definetly a welcome change by far. I really like this take and Star Trek and wouldnt mind if JJ continued to dabble in this, which knowing the staying power of the franchise Im sure thats a high possibility.
My only real problems with the film were that for one there were no epic ship battles in the movie. Now, some might gasp and scream blasphemy but in the context of the movie there really is no cause for any dramatic ship to ship confrontations, and those who watch it will understand what Im talking about, but when I think Star Trek I think awesome space battles. Then there is also the fact that the main antagonist really has only a small part in the movie contrary to what you would think from the previews and watching past Trek films. I was ready to watch Eric Bana kick fucking ass Munich or last Hulk movie style. See what I did there brought this shit around full circle. If you dont get my Munich reference then look it up you fucking noob! Also I felt the flick was to short, but I generally think that when I really enjoy a movie and want more out of it. There really is nothing wrong with the length I guess, but another half hour to an hour and I would have been completely satisfied.
Normally Id be all for defending the fact that hollywood shouldnt fuck with old established properties, but to be honest, the old Star Trek just wouldnt/doesnt stand up to well by todays standards. So, in this case I have to side with JJ Abrams changing shit. It just felt right to me. Go ahead and throw stones if you wish for me saying that but Im sorry this version is much better.
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