Star Trek XI - spoilers!

[Geekyfanboy]

I love it.. I think it looks like the Enterprise but updated like the cast.. it's all good and I'm very excited for this movie.

[billybob476]

I like it, I don't really love it. However, I'll give it time to grow on me. When I see the ship flying around and in action I'm confident it'll do it for me.

[X]

Another thing I see in the design is ... well ... it looks retro. It has lines and shapes very reminiscent of the old 60's era cars and their chrome and bubble shapes.

If they didn't stick to the original design, I'm glad that they captured something from when the first show was produced and what was on the road.

[billybob476]

Yeah, I agree with that. I guess my small issue with it is where the 'neck' connects to the secondary hull. It's too far back which throws off the lines for me. It seems wrong, but I know that's just because they broke with what became Trek convention.

[Feathers]

Yeah, that's one of my comments too but I suspect if you throw it on a big screen in front of me and give it something to do then all will be forgotten pretty quickly (by me that is, I can't speak for anyone else).

[Bryancd]

It's lacking in the graceful symetry of the other designs. I agree that Gabe's model was 10x better looking. I think the two hulls look like they come from completely different ships. I like the primary hull but the rest is too ungainly looking. From what is being said elsewhere by someone how has seen the ship in motion, this is actuall a flattering angle.

[KC]

I dig the design from an artistic standpoint for sure.  I think it's visually gorgeous and I could stare at it all day long.  I just think I need to see it in action in the film (or the trailer) to really fall in love with the new Enterprise.

[billybob476]

Well the Enterprise (especially the original NCC-1701) is so iconic that it'll take time for fans to accept a new design at all.

I mean, even if someone has never seen the show before, they'd be able to identify the "Star Track Enterprise".

It' s tough to change soemthing like that in any way. I mean, some people have complained about the look of the ship in the remastered TOS episodes! It's exactly the same!

[KC]

That's true.  I haven't watched many of TOS episodes yet (I'm working on it), but I recognize that it looks nothing like the original Enterprise.  I think that changes like that may take time to get used to for a lot of people.  I think that's why I think I need to see it in action before I can officially say, "Wow, that's totally awesome."  That way I can see how it translates onto film and if it is an appropriate mix for long-time fans and newcomers alike.  For right now, I just think it's a pretty picture that's generating some press for the film. 

And completely off-topic, may I just say that the random blue light seems to have a calming quality to it... that definitely helps after a long day of classes. :P

[Meds]

From BBC Radio 1 site.

So I was lucky enough to see 40 minutes of the new Star Trek movie, directed by "Lost" guru JJ Abrams. JJ was also on hand to talk through the footage (he possibly the smallest, most enthusiastic man I've ever met).

Here are 3 things I picked up from the screening:

1. It looks amaaaaazing. Really cool, awesome FX, loadsa action.

2. There are a lot of jokes. Funny aliens, Kirk getting an allergic reaction and his tongue swelling (like Will Smith in Hitch), Simon Pegg as Scotty.

3. Even though I only saw about a third of the film, I already really cared about the characters and what happened to them. Chris Pine as Kirk is proper ballsy; Zachary Quinto as Spock seems very gentle and appealing; Zoe Saldana as Uhura has real attitude and is seriously fit!

The movie's not out until May '09 but there's a slamming new trailer soon with plenty of clips. You'll love it.   

[Meds]

As for the new look Enterprise, man it rocks. Come on people lets get over the 60's style and enjoy the new modern update. Could you see the 60's batmobile in Nolans film, no of course not.

PS The Empire link is serious SPOILER heavy.

[Bryancd]

As for the new look Enterprise, man it rocks. Come on people lets get over the 60's style and enjoy the new modern update. Could you see the 60's batmobile in Nolans film, no of course not.

PS The Empire link is serious SPOILER heavy.

I think the images I posted earlier in this thread of another concept of the ship are much cooler, IMO, than this one, I wish they had used that. And yes, that's why I posted the link with the tag MAJOR SPOILERS. :)

[Meds]

I think the images I posted earlier in this thread of another concept of the ship are much cooler, IMO, than this one, I wish they had used that. And yes, that's why I posted the link with the tag MAJOR SPOILERS. :)

Yeah i kind of looked at your HUGE SPOILER ALERT but couldn't resist ha ha, its nearly the whole darn film. Damn you Empire online :)

[Bryancd]

So is the trailer going to be shown today in front of the Bond movie?

[Ktrek]

Seems unlikely as so far nobody has reported seeing it.

Kevin