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I talked already about my opinion of the new Star Trek franchise in my review of Into Darkness, so I'm gonna focus less on that and more specifically about why I love this film so much.
First of all, I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love JJ Abrams's style of filmmaking it really speaks to my sensibilities as a filmmaker. This isn't going to be the last Abrams film on the list. The way he uses camera movement in this film to add a dynamic feel to every scene (the camera is almost never still for very long) is something that I absolutely appreciate, as that cannot be easy to pull off with heavy camera equipment on multiple takes. If I ever make a favorite directors list (which I'm strongly considering) he'd definitely be on it somewhere. Every one of his films is a visual treat.
I think the best part about this film is the script. It comes as no surprise to me that this screenplay is used in many film schools to teach screenplay structure and the Hero's Journey in film, because this is the quintessential hero's journey for James T. Kirk, and the script is so spectacularly economical and well written (I've read a few different drafts of the screenplay to this film as well as seen it a couple times) and it really allows for the film to flow incredibly well and pace quickly without being jarring.
It's very much a Captain Kirk story, and does a good job of revamping and rebooting the star trek universe without disrespecting the old canon. The late great Leonard Nimoy makes a cameo as Spock from the original timeline and he's very well utilized, while Zachary Quinto is also great as the new Spock. Of course, Chris Pine is great as Kirk too, being a likable and personable hero (if a bit of a jack*ss at times) and really showing some growth throughout the story.
The action is well done, the story and characters are well written and compelling, and it all comes together for a very well made and entertaining movie.
29. Star Trek (2009)
I talked already about my opinion of the new Star Trek franchise in my review of Into Darkness, so I'm gonna focus less on that and more specifically about why I love this film so much.
First of all, I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love JJ Abrams's style of filmmaking it really speaks to my sensibilities as a filmmaker. This isn't going to be the last Abrams film on the list. The way he uses camera movement in this film to add a dynamic feel to every scene (the camera is almost never still for very long) is something that I absolutely appreciate, as that cannot be easy to pull off with heavy camera equipment on multiple takes. If I ever make a favorite directors list (which I'm strongly considering) he'd definitely be on it somewhere. Every one of his films is a visual treat.
I think the best part about this film is the script. It comes as no surprise to me that this screenplay is used in many film schools to teach screenplay structure and the Hero's Journey in film, because this is the quintessential hero's journey for James T. Kirk, and the script is so spectacularly economical and well written (I've read a few different drafts of the screenplay to this film as well as seen it a couple times) and it really allows for the film to flow incredibly well and pace quickly without being jarring.
It's very much a Captain Kirk story, and does a good job of revamping and rebooting the star trek universe without disrespecting the old canon. The late great Leonard Nimoy makes a cameo as Spock from the original timeline and he's very well utilized, while Zachary Quinto is also great as the new Spock. Of course, Chris Pine is great as Kirk too, being a likable and personable hero (if a bit of a jack*ss at times) and really showing some growth throughout the story.
The action is well done, the story and characters are well written and compelling, and it all comes together for a very well made and entertaining movie.