What's so funny about Lucas, or have I messed up some language thing again? :06:

that's like saying "He's a great musician, but he's butt-ugly and can't tune his guitar." at least to me anyways :yeah:

I disagree. For star Wars IV, under his supervision some new camera technology was developed, and he always establishes close monitoring of FX technicians working under his command. He surely knows what can be done with visual effects and computer graphics, and certainly knows a bit on how to do that, as he also knows how to run his busines and make a fortune. That does not chnage the fact that the Star Wars movies - like them or not like them or like the first three and dislike the last three - have a very simple, almost naive narration structure and the stories they tell are stories very often told before. Es special as the movies are, effects-wise, as simplistic they are by their content, and as flat they are by their narration structure.

To be clear, I like SW 4-6, and respect the visual graphics in SW 1-3, but dislike 1-3 nevertheless. SW 5 to me is the best and most atmospheric, tense narration of all the six movies. There is a huge difference between LOTR and SW, imo: in SW, FX dominate the story and almost flatten it, in LOTR the FX serve the story and adequately, not dominantly, transports and supports the narration. In SW story is close to nothing and effects are everything, especially in the new trilogy, while in LOTR both story and effects are solid.

My friends and I are psyched about the new trek. Zachery Quinto ( Slyar from Heroes ) looks like he has spock down pat. I didn't even know they were filming a new trek until I heard about it a month ago. I thought the francised pretty died with the flop Enterprise series.

As for Lucas, the Episode III DVD I received for Christmas two years ago is still in it's shrink wrap. Jar Jar binks and the horrible Anakin Skywalker actor ruined the prequels for me. The prequels had amazing effects, but that was about it.

as in a previous post,
The New Star Trek Website is here
http://www.startrekmovie.com/
:yeah:

Wow fourth page already...

Anyhow heres some stuff for you star trek fans

http://www.adultswim.com/americalove...x.html?cid=IAB

Thats classic! "COMMANDER WORF'S HEAD LOOKS LIKE A FANNY"

I'm definitely watching it on Monday, dragged a friend along after we compromised that I'll watch X-men at the movies with her next time (I like x-men, it's cool, I guess, lol).

I haven't watched Star Trek before but seen bits and pieces of it from when Oberon linked me a few vids. Will be grabbing the DVD's too.

Holy smokes ! :o

Because mum won't let me, but now I'm 20, I can watch anything, haha. I've always wanted to watch it.
I got to watch the entire Star Wars in one sitting with a best friend since she's bought the entire series in one shopping, lol :doh:

I assume you now have already taken revenge over your mum?

Yup :hmm2: :haha:
Started watching what she wouldn't let me see before like Stargate, Star Wars, etc etc :arrgh!: (it's the whole alien thing that she doesn't like, lol)

Seen it twice already (in IMAX), go see it. Enjoy.

Gave it a B+ Memorable, but not Almost Perfect.

It's odd that my IMAX doesn't have Star Trek. But I have several theaters more close to my home XD

The movie review in my local paper gave it 3 1/2 out of 4 stars. The guy said it was the best Star Trek flick since 'Wrath of Khan'.

We'll see...:hmmm::yeah:

The best and worst Capt. Kirk moments

I have always enjoyed star trek, especially the 1960s series, but i never considered myself to be a "fan".

I went and saw this movie last night - Holy crap :o

That movie starts kicking ass from the moment it starts, and it only stops kicking ass long enough for you to catch a short breath before it starts kicking ass again!!!

Quinto's performance and portrayal of a young spock is flawless

Pine's performance of Kirk - wonderful, cocky, young etc. once in a while he does show a little shatner though "Yes!!! (pause) Mr.... Chekov." but you have to look for it sometimes.

Urban's performance as Dr. Bones... had he dropped ONE more "My God Man!!" in the film, it would have been too over the top.

over all i give this 4 out of 4 stars... this is the movie to beat in 2009

LOL classic !

Took my son to see it,
loved it,
10 out of 10,
Well written,great storyline,
True grit movie,
Great acting,
Star Trek will have a New generation of Fans :up:


Now be ready for TERMINATOR 4 May 22nd 2009,
Arnie we will miss you :salute:
Here is the Preview
http://www.scifimoviepage.com/art_terminator4.html

I have tickets for tonite.

My wife bought them yesterday when the first day was sold out.