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By: Hbasm (Odo's file, contact) @ 19:37:34 on Feb 22, 2008

LOL... Man, that was a good one. Thanks.

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By: Hbasm (Odo's file, contact) @ 19:35:48 on Feb 22, 2008

LOL... Man, that was a good one. Thanks.

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By: Hbasm (Odo's file, contact) @ 13:58:28 on Feb 22, 2008

This guy already killed my optimism with his action- movie pep-talk. I have no perverse need to be entertained by violence. This movie better be about a better future, to showcase Star Trek's core ideals to a new audience.

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  By: Cylykon (Odo's file, contact) @ 18:08:37 on Feb 22, 2008

  It's obviously the story of Sulu and Kumar and how they fought off the actor who played Doogie Howser in their quest for replicated White Castle in the Enterprise's newly-redesigned rec-room. The B-plot is going to be the story of Scotty and how he had to fight off dozens of british zombies just to report for duty onboard the Enterprise in the newly-redesigned engine room.
  
  The final reveal will be that it's just Riker in a holodeck replaying a "movie night" scenario as he reprises his role of "Chef" on the NX-01.
  

  
  

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  By: admiral_qua (Odo's file, contact) @ 15:35:26 on Feb 22, 2008

  Full of action and drama, why can't a trek movie have action and not retain its ideals? You need to relax and stop blowing things out of proportion (and taking things WAY out of context).

  
  

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  By: rico (Odo's file, contact) @ 14:35:16 on Feb 22, 2008

  So let me get this straight...the actor who plays Pavel "barely one of the main characters" Chekov is killing your optimism?!? Seriously...his words have more affect on you than those of Leonard Nimoy?!?
  
  At this point, I'd have to say you're looking for reasons to dislike this movie. Seriously...this guy has REALLY killed your optimism? Who would have known that the actor playing Chekov would have such an affect on a fan? Simply amazzzzzzing....
  
  

  
  

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    By: Hbasm (Odo's file, contact) @ 16:08:12 on Feb 22, 2008

    For the time being, he killed my optimistic feelings about the movie. Paramount also has something to do with it, by moving the release date till summer, which is not necessarely a good thing, if it puts pressure on Abrams to deliver a more action oriented movie.
    
    I am not desperately looking for reasons to dislike the movie, but so far I have seen little evidence that the movie will be targeted at sensible adults who aren't interested in the action or in for the adrenaline rush.
    
    The jury is out, until the movie is out. Blockbuster movies are notorious for trying to catch the largest audiences which, unfortunately, also turns off a lot of people, like myself.

    
    

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      By: admiral_qua (Odo's file, contact) @ 17:13:27 on Feb 22, 2008

      You sound extremely elitist atm, sure many blockbuster movies are horrible but there are a number which are fairly good and retain a good story. Jurassic Park, Batman Begins, the first 2 spiderman movies, Lord of the Rings, the original Star Wars trilogy, Terminator 1 and 2, E.T., Close encounters of the third kind, Casino Royale, need I go on? These are all excellent blockbuster films imo.

      
      

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        By: sb2004 (Odo's file, contact) @ 11:51:29 on Feb 24, 2008

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        You sound extremely elitist atm, sure many blockbuster movies are horrible but there are a number which are fairly good and retain a good story. Jurassic Park, Batman Begins, the first 2 spiderman movies, Lord of the Rings, the original Star Wars trilogy, Terminator 1 and 2, E.T., Close encounters of the third kind, Casino Royale, need I go on? These are all excellent blockbuster films imo.
        
        An even films that are generally considered to be "all action" often contain quite substantial plot and character development. POTC at World's End, according to some critics, should have been an hour shorter but they wanted to include a lot of character and drama. I guess some people just wanted the ships to blow up. Yet balancing character and action managed to get that film to the No. 1 box officie spot.
        
        The new Trek film, in order to be a success (and, like, spawn more Trek) has to strike a balance. If it's all talking heads going on about utopianism, it'll bomb. If it's nothing but 90 minutes of starship dogfights, it'll bomb. But the fact is for a successful science fiction film, you need both, otherwise you're just catering to a small elite group and not to the mass.
        
        And yes that often results in some people being turned off the product. I expect there will be many Trekkies who will burn their membership cards with this film, for many different reasons. Just as every past Trek production going back to the animated series provoked the same reaction. Lucas lost a lot of fans with his prequel trilogy, but gained a lot as well. And in Doctor Who fandom, you either have people calling Russell T Davies a TV god of Whedon proportions for his revival, or you have people condemning him as the UK equivalent of Rick Berman.
        
        If the new Trek film turns you off, well that's fair enough. Fortunately you still have 42 years worth of other Trek that might satisfy your interests.
        
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  By: rico (Odo's file, contact) @ 14:35:04 on Feb 22, 2008

  So let me get this straight...the actor who plays Pavel "barely one of the main characters" Chekov is killing your optimism?!? Seriously...his words have more affect on you than those of Leonard Nimoy?!?
  
  At this point, I'd have to say you're looking for reasons to dislike this movie. Seriously...this guy has REALLY killed your optimism? Who would have known that the actor playing Chekov would have such an affect on a fan? Simply amazzzzzzing....
  
  

  
  

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By: FSJGuy (Odo's file, contact) @ 11:37:54 on Feb 22, 2008

This guy really needs to be quiet, who needs spies when this guy will spill the entire plot within the next month at this rate.

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  By: Bondo (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 13:21:19 on Feb 22, 2008

  What do you mean? At this rate we'll get a script and maybe even some of the dailies! ;)
  
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  By: IdiotBoy (Odo's file, contact) @ 13:14:10 on Feb 22, 2008

  If there is anything in this article that has not been said over and over again from everyone involved in the project, I've yet to find it. Care to enlighten me?
  
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  By: OV-101 (Odo's file, contact) @ 12:12:57 on Feb 22, 2008

  Actually, he didn't say anything that was not already known. I find his comments not very revealing but comforting in some way. Sounds like it will be an interesting,solid mix between old and new star trek. Can't wait!!
  
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    By: Blessedwith3 (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 12:48:15 on Feb 22, 2008

    I agree, nothing new to see here.... Move along people!
    
    Still kinda thinkin' duct tape though......
    
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  By: Trillean (Odo's file, contact) @ 12:11:29 on Feb 22, 2008

  No doubt, JJ really needs to put this guy on a leash. Tomorrow we'll probably hear details on the uniforms!
  
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